Orleans County, New York

OBITS: SM - SQ

Revised: June 18, 2022

SURNAMES: SMEAD, SMELTZER, SMITH, SMOLDENO, SMYTHE, SNAITH, SNELL, SNODGRASS, SNOOK, SNOOVER, SNOW, SNOWDEN, SNYDER, SOKOLOWSKI, SOMERVILLE / SOMMERVILLE, SOMMERS, SOUCIE, SOUTHWORTH, SOWL, SPADA, SPADE, SPAFFORD, SPAULDING, SPEAR(S), SPENCER, SPENSELEY, SPICEMAN, SPICER, SPOONER, SPOOR, SPRING, SPRINGLE, SPRINGSTEAD, SPURR & SQUIRE


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SMEAD

ELNORA M. HAIGHT SMEAD (21 May 1863 - 10 Jul 1927)

Newspaper: Holley Standard, Thursday, July 14, 1927
Surnames: SMEAD, HAIGHT, HUGHES

Mrs. Elnora SMEAD, widow of the late Daniel SMEAD, passed away suddenly at an early hour Sunday morning, July 10, at her home on Geddes Street.  She had been in poor health for some time and Friday evening suffered from a severe heart attack, but felt much better on Saturday.  When her neighbor Mrs. William O'Mara called Sunday morning to enquire how she was feeling it was discovered that she had passed quietly away in her sleep, her death having evidently occurred several hours before without the knowledge of others sleeping in the house.

Mrs. SMEAD was born May 21, 1863, at Geneseo, New York, but had lived in this vicinity for many years.  She is survived by two sons, Floyd L. HUGHES of New Lebanon, N.Y., and  Clark E. HUGHES of this village, and six grandchildren, John, Daniel, Aldene, Clark, Gordon and Dorothy HUGHES, all of Holley.  She also leaves three brothers, Morris HAIGHT of Batavia, George HAIGHT of Clarkson and Francis HAIGHT of Albion.

A prayer service was conducted by Rev. W. C. Taylor of Albion Tuesday afternoon at her late home, followed by funeral services at the Methodist church, Rev. D. O. Chamberlayne officiating and interment was made in Hillside Cemetery.

Mrs. SMEAD was a devoted mother and a kind neighbor, and will be greatly missed by her family and a wide circle of friends.

Submitted by: Rhonda Haffner 5 Apr 2004


SMELTZER

GERTRUDE H. BRITT SMELTZER (1877 - 19 Apr 1931)

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

Mrs. John SMELTZER died Saturday morning at the Medina Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Luther, a teacher in Middleport and John, a student at the University of Rochester. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with burial in Rochester.

(Note: She is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Jan 2012

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SMITH

ANNA ELIZA HURD SMITH (1809 - 26 Sep 1884)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 9 Oct 1884
Surnames: SMITH, HURD, BIDLEMAN

Mrs. Anna Eliza SMITH, whose prostration by congestive chill was mentioned in the Recorder of last week, was unable to rally from the influence of the disease, and passed peacefully away about eight o'clock Tuesday evening. Mrs. SMITH came to Albion (Mich.) with her husband (Phillip SMITH) and family in 1867 and has resided since on the farm where she died. She was seventy-five years of age, but had enjoyed excellent health, and was about the house regularly until prostrated by the illness which took her away. She has been a consistant member of the Baptist church since early life and died in the full hope of a better life beyond. An aged husband, who has been a great sufferer for years from paralysis, and three sons, Horace, Wells, and Henry D., survive to mourn the loss of the faithful wife and affectionate mother. The funeral services will take place today from the family residence. - Albion (Mich.,) Recorder, Oct. 2. The deceased was born in the town of Yates where she resided until the time of her removal to Michigan in 1867. She was a daughter of the late Isaac HURD and sister of S.(Seymour) A. HURD, and Mrs. Nancy BIDLEMAN, of Yates, and many other relatives residing in this vicinity survive her.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Jul 2006


AVERY A. SMITH ( 19 Sep 1840 - 16 Jul 1923)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 19 Jul 1923
Surnames: SMITH, BAILEY, WEET, TAYLOR

Avery A. SMITH passed away July 16, at his home, aged 82 years. He was born in Shelby and lived there all his life. He served three years with the 17th New York Independant Battery in the War of the Rebellion. He is survived by his wife, Mary BAILEY SMITH, two daughters, Mrs. Herbert WEET and Mrs. Earl TAYLOR, of Rochester, and two sons, Dr. George SMITH, of Wilson, and Avery A. SMITH, of Buffalo, and three grandchildren, Winifred WEET, Clifford and Katherine SMITH, of Rochester, one brother, Eugene SMITH, of Shelby. The funeral was held at the family home Wednesday, July 18th at 3 o'clock. Rev. Hayward, of Elba, officiated, assisted by Rev. Tuttle, of Shelby. Burial was at Shelby Center. The bearers were George Rouche, Charles Brace, John Smith, Charles Haak, Harley Pratt and William Lake.

(Interment in Shelby Center Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Aug 2015


CARL AUGUST SMITH (1851 - 2 Oct 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Oct 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH, JACOBS

The death of August SMITH, formerly of Jeddo, occurred Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis JACOBS, in Rochester. The funeral was held at the West Ridgeway Chapel Tuesday afternoon. The funeral cortege came by auto from Rochester.

(Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Mar 2006


CARRIE SMITH ( - prob. Nov 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 2 Dec 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH

Miss Carrie SMITH, of Kendall, a student at the Woman's Missionary College in Washington, was fatally burned recently while preparing a lunch in the college. Her funeral was held in Kendall.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 May 2006


CASSIE E. BARNUM SMITH (22 Dec 1861 - 2 Mar 1955)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated 2 March 1955
Surnames: SMITH, BARNUM, MILLER, FOSS

Lyndonville - Mrs. Cassie E. SMITH, 93, died at the home of her son, Floyd F. SMITH, North Lyndonville Rd., this morning. She had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. SMITH was born Dec. 22, 1861, in the Town of Yates, the daughter of Elisha and Martha J. BARNUM. On March 23, 1899, she was married to George Smith of Lyndonville, and she has spent her entire lifetime in the Town of Yates. On Nov. 21, 1947, Mr. SMITH died, and their only daughter, Mrs. Florence SMITH MILLER, died in 1925. Mrs. SMITH was a member of the Lyndonville Methodist Church and of the Gleaners Circle of that church. She is survived by one son, Floyd; one brother, Arah BARNUM; one granddaughter, Mrs. Harold FOSS, and two great-granddaughters, Helen and Edna FOSS, all of Lyndonville. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Smythe Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald M. Peck officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

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

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2004


CATHERINE ANN SLEIGHT SMITH (2 Jan 1814 - 20 Aug 1889)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 29 Aug. 1889
Surnames: SMITH

Died, at her home in Shelby Center, August 20th, 1889, Mrs. Catherine A. SMITH, aged seventy five years.

(Interment in Shelby Center Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Jan 2006


CHARLES B. SMITH (1912 - 1978)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: SMITH, CONIBEAR, MONTGOMERY, PRITCHARD

Charles B. SMITH, 66, of Medina, died Wednesday at the Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Mr. SMITH, the son of the late Charles George SMITH and Hazel MONTGOMERY SMITH, was born in Medina and had lived here all of his life.

He had been employed at the Heinz Co. and Norco Machine and Sheet Metal Corp., Middleport, and was also self-employed as a farmer for a number of years and had served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Club and the Medina VFW.

Surviving are his wife, Marguerite; two sons, Charles Michael SMITH of Knowlesville and Charles C. PRITCHARD, serving in the United States Navy; a sister, Bernice CONIBEAR, Rushford; and several nieces and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Orchard Manor, Friday at 11 am. Memorial may be made to the American Heart or Lung Associations, St. John’s Episcopal Church, or to the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2004


CHARLES JAMES SMITH (10 Jun 1863 - 9 Jan 1955)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: SMITH, BENEDICT, JAMES

Charles J. SMITH died Sunday night at 11 o’clock in Green Acres Nursing Home, Albion, where he had been taken Sunday morning following a heart attack at his home, 153 South Main St., Saturday morning. A retired funeral director, Mr. SMITH had been in failing health for some months. He was born in Holley, June 10, 1863, the son of Samuel W. and Julia C. JAMES SMITH. His early days were spent in Holley where he was asssociated with his father in the operation of a furniture business and funeral home.

On Sept. 1, 1886, he was married to Gertrude BENEDICT of Kendall Mills. They moved to Lyndonville in 1905 and Mr. SMITH conducted a furniture business and was funeral director until his retirement in 1943. Mrs. SMITH died June 20, 1933. The deceased was a past master of Yates Lodge 675, F & AM and past patron of Yates Chapter 215, Order of Eastern Star, and a member of Medina Chapter, Royal Arch Masons.

Survivors include two sons, Sherman SMITH of Lyndonville and Paul SMITH of Webster; one daughter, Miss Julia SMITH of Rochester; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Smythe Funeral Home here. Friends are to be received at the funeral home, N. Main St., beginning tonight (7-9:30) and tomorrow (2-4:30) (7-9:30). Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Holley.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2004


CHARLES OSCAR SMITH - (24 Mar 1862 - 28 Nov 1909)

Newspaper: unknown Albion newspaper
Surnames: SMITH, BROWN, ALDERSON, ELIOT, CLARK, CALLARD, HAMMOND

Charles O. SMITH, died at his home in Holley, Sunday, Nov. 28th 1909. Mr. SMITH was born in Albion, March 24, 1862 and lived there for twenty-five years. He was married to Miss Mary BROWN in 1882 and soon moved to Hulberton, where they lived until four years ago when they removed to Holley.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Mildred ALDERSON, of Pittsburgh, Miss Lillian SMITH of Holley; one son, Edwin SMITH of Holley; a mother, Mrs. Mary SMITH; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth ELLIOT, Mrs. Edna CLARK and Mrs. Maud KELLARD (sic) (CALLARD), of Albion (Chicago); Mrs. Minnie HAMMOND of Holley, three brothers, Harry SMITH and Fred SMITH of Albion, and John SMITH of Detroit, Michigan.

(Listed as a surviving sister is Maude KELLAR (sic) of Albion. (She is Maude SMITH CALLARD, living then in Chicago, my grandmother - Richard CALLARD)

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Submitted by: Richard Callard Sep 8, 2001


CLARK MAJOR SMITH (6 Sep 1856 - 25 Mar 1915)

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

The death of Clark Major SMITH aged 58 years, occurred Thursday at his home near Riches Corners. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Howard and Alonzo of Albion, and three daughters.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Mar 2006


EDWARD J. SMITH (AKA KUJAWA) (Apr 1887 - 24 Jul 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., July 25, 1952
Surnames: SMITH (KUJAWA), NOWACKI, LACHUT, RAYMONDJACK, NOWAK

The death of Edward J. SMITH (KUJAWA), aged 65, of the Porter Road, occurred yesterday afternoon in the Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for only one day. Born in Orleans County, the son of the late Andrew and Maryanna NOWACKI KUJAWA, he has lived in this vicinity his entire life time where he owned and operated a farm.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Florence LACHUT of North Tonawanda and Miss Celia SMITH at home; four sons, Chester of Medina; Joseph of Lyndonville; Walter of Knowlesville and Edward SMITH, Jr.; at home; five brothers, Michael, John and Frank of Medina; Stephan of Portland, Oregon, and Walter of Albion; four sisters; Mrs. Vincent RAYMONDJACK, Mrs. Beatrice NOWAK and Miss Martha KUJAWA of Medina and Miss Emma KUJAWA of Buffalo; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Prayer services will be held from his late home Monday, July 28, at 9:30 a. m. and a requiem mass will be held with the Rev. Anthony A. CIECHANSKI celebrant in Sacred Heart Church at 10 am. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 May 2002


ELLA AUGUSTA SMITH (15 Oct 1870 - 5 Mar 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 11 Mar 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH

Miss Ella Augusta SMITH died on Friday in her home in Fancher, aged 44 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Mar 2006


ELLEN COMMERFORD SMITH (1848 - 7 Dec. 1919)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 11 Dec. 1919
Surnames: SMITH, COMMERFORD

Mrs. Ellen SMITH, wife of the late John SMITH, died Sunday at her late home on Prospect avenue, Buffalo. She is survived by seven daughters. The funeral was held at St. Mary’s Church, Medina, Wednesday morning. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 15 Jun 2005


ELWOOD J. SMITH (15 Feb 1912 - 19 Jul 1942)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., July 25, 1952
Surnames: SMITH, PLUMMER, FOSS, McKENNA, SARGENT

Albion - The body of Elwood L. SMITH, who was killed on Bataan on the Philippine Islands at the age of 30 on July 19, 1942, will arrive here this evening for reburial. Friends may call at the Merrill Funeral Home at 134 E. State Street, Albion, after 7 p.m. today. A committal service will be held in Mt. Albion Cemetery at 2 p.m. tomorrow with military honors by Albion’s Sheret Post of the American Legion and Strickland Post of VFW.

Born in Waterport on February 15, 1912, he was a graduate of Waterport High School and he worked in the VanWycke Garage at Waterport, before enlisting in the U. S. Army. He became an Army mechanic with the rating of technician fifth grade with the U. S. Signal Corps and was reported missing following action in the Philippines shortly after his last letter was received by relatives in Waterport. He had written the letter on his 30th birthday anniversary and it was received two weeks later. It was not until after the recapture of Luzon by American forces in 1945 that his death in a prison camp at Cabanatuan on Luzon was learned.

He leaves his mother, Mrs. Earl (Mary) PLUMMER of Kenyonville; two sisters, Mrs. Fred FOSS of Rochester and Mrs. Catherine McKENNA of Waterport; his grandfather, A. James SARGENT of Waterport, and five nieces and a nephew.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jun 2002


EMILY EMPSON SMITH (26 May 1843 - 5 Jan 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. 13 Jan 1916
Surnames: SMITH, HOWLETT
under "Knowlesville"
Mrs. Emily SMITH was buried from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William HOWLETT, Saturday afternoon. Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 24 Apr 2014


EMILY MARY HARRISON SMITH (Feb 1832 - 9 Jun 1904)

Newspaper: The Orleans American, Thursday, 14 Jun 1904
Surnames: SMITH, BOWLES, DUNNING, HARRISON, RICHARDSON, WAFFLE

Emily M. HARRISON, widow of the late Francis M. SMITH, died at her home on West Bank street, Thursday morning, June 9th, aged seventy-two years. Mrs. SMITH was a woman of exemplary character, whom to know was to respect and love. Although afflicted for a number of years with an incurable malady, she bore her sufferings with true Christian fortitude and resignation, until summoned by the Master to her eternal rest.

Deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M.W. DUNNING, of Brockport, and Mrs. Charles BOWLES, of Albion; also two brothers, Edwin HARRISON, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and William HARRISON, of Buffalo.

The funeral took place Saturday, at 2:30 P.M., Rev. WAFFLE, pastor of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a member, conducting the services.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Submitted by: Richard Callard Oct 2, 2001


FRANCES JABLONSKI SMITH (1885 - 22 Jul 1940)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMITH, ANDREWS, KUJAWA, BALCERCZAK, JABLONSKI

Mrs. Frances SMITH, 55, wife of William SMITH, of 111 Stork street, Medina, died at her home at 9:30 this morning, following a paralytic stroke. She was born in Buffalo and at the age of ten moved to Medina where she has since lived. During the past 33 years, the Smith Grocery Store on Stork street was under her management. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Holy Rosary Society.

Besides her husband, William, she is survived by two sons, Arthur and Joseph SMITH, both of 111 Stork street Medina; three sisters, Mrs. Ester ANDREWS, Mrs. Anthony KUJAWA, and Mrs. Michael BALCERCZAK, all of Medina and one brother, George JABLONSKI, of Niagara Falls.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 o’clock in the Sacred Heart Church with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rev. Max T. Bogacki will officiate at the sevices.

(Note: no record of this burial in Orleans county)

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Sep 24, 2001


FRANK H. SMITH (Jul 1888 - 24 Dec 1911)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 12/26/1911
Surnames: SMITH

Word was received here Sunday of the death of spinal meningites in Texas of Frank SMITH, formerly of this place. But few particulars are known. Young SMITH went to the South only five weeks ago. He leaves surviving, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George SMITH, of Gwinn street, one sister, Erva, and one brother, Raymond.

Mr. SMITH was formerly a member of Company F. of this place and had been an athlete of considerable note. His health became poor and he went South for possibile benefit. Cheering letters were received from him that he was improving at about the same time that the telegram came announcing his death. He was twenty-three years old.

The body will reach here Thursday and will be buried in the family plot at Boxwood.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery not in Boxwood)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Dec 24, 2001


FREDERICK LEWIS SMITH (1873 - 11 Sep 1910)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 Sep 1910 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH, LEWIS

The death of Frederick Lewis SMITH, son of Mrs. Mary (LEWIS) SMITH, of Albion, occurred Sunday morning at his home, aged 36 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery not in Boxwood)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 14 Feb 2006


GEORGE SMITH (26 Aug 1864 - 21 Nov 1947)

Newspaper: The Lyndonville Enterprise, Thurs., 27 Nov 1947
Surnames: SMITH, LONDON, BARNUM, FOSS, BARNARD, MILLER

Funeral services for George SMITH, 83, whose death occurred suddenly at his home, N. Lyndonville rd., late Friday afternoon, were held Monday afternoon from the Smythe Funeral home. In failing health for several years, Mr. SMITH was raking leaves at his home just prior to his death.

Born Aug. 26, 1864, in Meatishead, Norwich county, England, he was the son of the late James and Rebecca LONDON SMITH, and came to this country at the age of 17. He was married to Miss Cassie E. BARNUM 56 years ago. Engaged in farming, he had resided at the East Lake Shore rd. until 1905, when he moved to his present home. A member of the First Methodist church, Mr. SMITH was a former Sunday school superintendent and was a teacher of a men’s class for many years.

Surviving are his wife; one son, Floyd F. SMITH; one granddaughter, Mrs. Harold FOSS; two great-granddaughters, all of Lyndonville; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane BARNARD of Eagle Harbor, and Mrs. Anna BARNUM of East Lake rd., also several nieces and nephews. His only daughter, Florence SMITH MILLER, died in 1925. Rev. Raymond Draffin of the First Methodist church officiated at the services and burial was in Lynhaven Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jun 2006


GEORGE A. SMITH (11 Jun 1838 - 31 Jul 1898)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. Aug. 4, 1898
Surnames: SMITH, GROVER

George A. SMITH died at his home in Knowlesville Sunday morning last, after a long illness with chronic bowel difficulty. His age was sixty years. Deceased had resided in Knowlesville for upwards of thirty years. He is survived by his wife (Alice GROVER) and two sons - Walter E., of Knowlesville, and Grover D., of New York.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Rev. Seth Cook officiating. The interment was at Mt. Albion Cemetery.


Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs. Aug. 4, 1898

The following article was also in the same paper: Knowlesville - George SMITH died Sunday morning. His son, Grover, arrived in time to see his father alive. Mr. SMITH has been a great sufferer for years. The old veterans are passing away one by one.

The W.C.T.U. meeting has been postponed until Friday afternoon on account of Mr. SMITH’s funeral Tuesday.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Jan 2003


GEORGE CHESTER SMITH (4 Dec 1871 - 31 Mar 1872)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Apr 1872
Surnames: SMITH

DIED: SMITH—In Medina, March 31, George Chester, youngest son of Wilber F. and Sarah C. SMITH, aged 3 months and 26 days.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2011


GEORGE E. SMITH (1871 - 19 Jan 1940)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Mon., 22 Jan. 1940
Surnames: SMITH, ELSOM, WARNER

Funeral services for George E. SMITH, 68, for 36 years a resident of Medina, were held yesterday afternoon from the Hartt Funeral Home. Services were conducted by the Rev. Arthur Gregson. Messrs. Jay Owens, Burt Case, Frank Curvin and Charles N. Hood acted as bearers. Mr. SMITH, who had operated a Variety Store for many years, had been ill for several months.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie B. SMITH, one son, Roland D. SMITH of Buffalo, and two daughters, Mrs. Stanley F. WARNER of Cedarhurst, L.I., and Mrs. George W. ELSOM of Medina, and three grandchildren of Cedarhurst, Long Island.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Sep 2003


GEORGE J. SMITH (1859 – 16 Sep 1906)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 20 Sep 1906 (article titled: “About the County”)
Surnames: SMITH

George SMITH, a resident of Albion, died at the Orleans county hospital Sunday morning, aged 47 years. He leaves a widow and seven children.

(Interment in Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jan 2012


GRACE ANTHONY SMITH ( - 11 Oct 1903)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 Oct 1903
Surnames: SMITH, ANTHONY

The sad and unexpected death of Grace ANTHONY, wife of Charles F. SMITH, of Rockland Mich., (son of A. T. SMITH, of this place), occurred at Detroit on Sunday last, as the result of an operation in removing a tumor. Besides her husband, she is survived by two young daughters.

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 3 Sep 2005


GRACE M. SMITH (Mar 1889 - 20 Dec 1906)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 3 Jan. 1907
Surnames: SMITH

Miss Grace SMITH of Rich’s Corners, aged 17 years, died Wednesday last at her sister’s home in Albion. A brother died two weeks ago.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 16 Dec 2005


HANNAH SMITH (1839 - 21 Feb 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., Feb. 23, 1910
Surnames: SMITH, OLIVER

Mrs. William SMITH died at her home south of West Shelby Monday afternoon after an illness of three weeks with pneumonia.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one daughter, Mrs. OLIVER, and six sons, William and Frank of Medina, Albert of Oakfield, Louis, Charles and John of Meadville. Her remains will be brought today to the home of her son, William, on South Avenue, and the funeral will be held from there Thursday afternoon at 2 o 'clock.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 24, 2002


HARRIET GILBERT SMITH (15 May 1867 - 29 May 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs. 4 Jun 1931
Surnames: SMITH, TUTTLE, ELSMORE

Mrs. Henry SMITH, aged 65 years, died Friday at the Medina Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Leon TUTTLE, of Rochester and Mrs. Edward ELSMORE, of Medina; two sons, Bradley and Gilbert, of Medina, and one granddaughter. The funeral was held at the home on Oak Orchard street Monday afternoon.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Apr 2011


HELEN M. STEVENS SMITH (1858 - 1 May 1917)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed. 02 May 1917
Surnames: ARMSTRONG, KILBORNE, SMITH, STEVENS.

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Stevens SMITH will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred ARMSTRONG, at the Culvert Thursday afternoon at two thirty, Rev. Mr. KILBORNE officiating. Interment at Otter Creek cemetery.

(Interment in Otter Creek Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 19 Mar, 2002


IDA MAY CARL SMITH (1868 - 10 Aug 1897)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. Aug. 12, 1897
Surnames: SMITH, CARL

Mrs. Ida May SMITH, wife of Noah SMITH, died at her home in Albion on Tuesday from injuries inflicted by a cow which kicked her in the breast. She was 29 years old.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 12 Jan 2003


INFANT SMITH ( - 21 Aug 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. Aug. 26, 1920
Surnames: SMITH

Died Saturday morning, the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Michael SMITH of North Academy Street. The funeral was held Monday morning from Sacred Heart Church.

(Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 28 Aug 2005


ISAAC NEWTON SMITH (13 Sep 1838 - 13 Jan 1918)

Newspaper: The Holley Standard, January 17, 1918
Surnames: SMITH, BUDD, HOWELL, STEVENS

The death of Isaac SMITH occurred at his home on Albion Street in this village on Sunday Afternoon (Jan. 13, 1918). Mr. Smith was born in Hermitage, NY. September 14, 1838. In his boyhood he removed with his parents (Shubael SMITH and Rachel) to the town of Murray and passed the remainder of his life in this vicinity, where he was widely known as a stockbuyer. In 1888 he was married to Ellen HOWELL of Clarendon,who survives him (his first wife being Mary Elizabeth STEVENS who died on May 8, 1885 ).

He also leaves one daughter, Mrs Aaron BUDD of Brooklyn. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the family residence. Burial at Hillside Cemetery.

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Feb 22, 2001


ISABEL SMITH (Aug 1852 - 14 Nov 1918)
WILLIAM E. SMITH (Nov 1888 - 18 Nov 1918)

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

Four days after the death of his mother, Mrs. Isabel SMITH, occurred the death of her son, William SMITH, aged 31 years. His death occurred at his home in Albion, Monday. Both deaths were due to pneumonia.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 11 Nov 2008


JAMES SMITH (1851 - 27 Dec 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 30 Dec 1915
Surnames: SMITH, FORSAITH

James SMITH, a resident of Albion, died on Monday at the hospital of the County Home for Aged and Infirm, aged 64 years. Mr. Smith was born in the town of Ridgeway and lived here many years. He leaves one sister, Mrs. William FORSAITH, of this village.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 7 May 2006


JAMES HENRY SMITH (1870 - 2 Apr 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., April 4, 1910
Surnames: SMITH, MURPHY

The many friends of Mr. James Henry SMITH, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Medina, will regret to learn of his untimely death at his old home on Church street.

Mr. SMITH was taken suddenly with grippe and as soon as he grew better, accompanied by his brother, Mr. MURPHY, of Buffalo, returned to Medina, March 18th. He gradually grew better but Thursday a change came for the worse and he passed away Saturday morning at 8 o’clock.

In the death of Mr. SMITH Medina has lost one of its most estimable and popular young men. He was of a charming personality, had a host of friends and was dearly loved by all who knew him. His many friends will mourn his loss.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

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


JAMES HENRY SMITH (1899 - 4 APR 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Wed., Dec. 20, 1950
Surnames: SMITH, MADDEN

James Henry SMITH, 51, resident of the Walsh Hotel here, died suddenly this morning on Park Avenue, while he was on his way to H. J. Heinz Company where he had been recently employed. A resident of Medina for about two years, SMITH came here from Rochester and was a native of New England. Death was presumed to be the result of a heart attack and friends said he had not suffered any serious illness.

Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Marjorie SMITH, and two sisters, Miss Martha SMITH and Mrs. Thomas MADDEN, both of Cambridge. Mass. The body was removed to the Cleary Funeral Home where funeral arrangements are being made.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2003


JANE McKELVEY SMITH (Apr 29, 1831 - 28 Oct 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 2 Nov 1916
Surnames: SMITH, McKelvey

The death of Mrs.Jane SMITH, aged 85, widow of William SMITH, of West Albion, occurred Saturday in the home of her son, G. A. SMITH, on the Telgraph(sic) road. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. M. E. Van Nostrand, of Medina, officiating.

(Interment in Mt. Albion)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 10 Ma 2012


JESSIE B. SMITH (23 Dec 1859 - 16 Jul 1925)

Newspaper: Holley Standard, Thursday, Jul 23, 1925
Surnames: SMITH, BAYNE, HUGHES

Deaths - Mrs. Joseph M. SMITH
Mrs. Jessie B. SMITH, wife of Joseph M. SMITH of Albion, passed away last Thursday afternoon, July 16, at the house on the McNall farm west of this village, which they were occupying for the summer.  She had been in poor health for some time, having suffered a shock several months ago, but she had recovered sufficiently to perform her usual household duties and her death was sudden and unexpected. 

Mrs. SMITH was born in Barre 59 years ago, the daughter of Z.T. and Augusta BAYNE SMITH, and had always resided in this vicinity.  When nineteen years of age she was married to Joseph M. SMITH, who survives her.  She also leaves one daughter, Mrs. Clark HUGHES, and one son Thomas SMITH, both of Albion, and nine grandchildren.   For a number of years the family resided in this village where they conducted a bakery, leaving Holley in 1909.  Mrs. SMITH was a member of the M.E. Church and of Charity Rebekah Lodge of Holley. 

Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter in Albion Sunday afternoon.  Rev. W. A. Harris and Rev. E. A. Taylor of Albion officiating. Interment was made at Mt. Albion, Charity Rebekah Lodge conducting the services at the grave.  Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and mother, a loyal friend and a kind neighbor, and her life was spent in the service of others.  She will be sincerely mourned not only by her family, but by a wide circle of friends.

Submitted by: Rhonda Haffner 5 Apr 2004


JOHN L. SMITH (10 Oct 1812 - 4 Jan 1886)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, 7 Jan 1886
Surnames: SMITH

SHELBY CENTER -- John SMITH died the 4th day of January, 1886.  He was 73 years of age and had lived in this place ever since he came from England about 35 years ago.  He was a good citizen, a worthy and consistent member of the Free Baptist Church for 30 years. 

His funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C.A. BASSETT on Wednesday of this week at the Free Baptist Church.

(Interment in Shelby Center Cemetery)  

Submitted by: K. Howard Gray 12 Jun 2002


JOSEPH M. SMITH (23 Dec 1859 - 15 Feb 1932)

Newspaper: Holley Standard, Thursday, Feb 18, 1932
Surnames: SMITH, BECK, HUGHES, KETTLE, SPRINGLE

Joseph M. SMITH, formerly of this village, passed away on Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clark HUGHES of Ceres, Allegany County.   Besides his daughter he leaves one son, Thomas SMITH of Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Nina BECK,  Mrs. John KETTLE and Mrs. George SPRINGLE, and nine grandchildren.

       Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the chapel at Mt. Albion, where interment was made.

Submitted by: Rhonda Haffner 5 Apr 2004


LAURA E. SMITH (4 Feb 1861 - 27 Dec 1920)

Newspaper: Orleans American and Weekly News, Albion; 30 Dec 1920
Surnames: SMITH, ANNIS, CALLARD

The death of Miss Laura E. SMITH, 59 years old, occurred Tuesday at the farm home two miles east of the Million Dollar Highway. She was a lifelong resident of this vicinity and leaves two brothers, Oba and Daniel SMITH, and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie ANNIS and Mrs. Thomas CALLARD, all of the town of Albion.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)


Newspaper: UNKNOWN
Surnames: SMITH, ANNIS, CALLARD, GRINNELL, WRIGHT.

This Obituary has NOTATIONS IN INK AROUND IT.
On top 'Daughter of Amanda WRIGHT'.
At Bottom 'GrandDaughter of Wm. WRIGHT'

Laura E. SMITH was born in Niagara County, New York, February 4, 1861, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Grace (Delia, in ink, at side) CALLARD, near Albion, New York, December 25 (27, correct date) 1920.

She leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Oba and Daniel SMITH, and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie ANNIS and Mrs. Grace (Thomas, in ink, at side) CALLARD, all of Albion.

Sister SMITH was converted to Christ early in life and lived a devoted Christian until the day of her death. She was both a lover and student of the Word of God. Not only by profession, but also by practice, was she a 'Bible Christian'. She had been a faithful and beloved member of the Albion Free Methodist Church for more than thirty years. Sister SMITH leaves behind the fragrance of a godly life as her most valuable bequest to the church and people of her choice, as well as to relatives and friends.

For several years she had been the faithful attendant and companion of Sister Nellie GRINNELL, who is an invalid of long standing, by whom she is greatly missed. Sister Smith had been in declining health for some time, caused by a goiter affection. Upon consulting a specialist it was discovered that a cancerous growth had formed in the throat at such a point as to prevent an operation. This double ailment caused the patient much painful suffering, which she bore with true Christian patience and grace. She could take but little nourishment, and that with more or less suffering. She had expressed her preference to go to her heavenly home. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly.

Submitted by: Richard Callard Feb 19, 2002


LEE SMITH (1826 - 18 Mar 1907)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMITH, AXTELLE, ROGERS, TRYON

Lee SMITH, who was born in Barre 81 years ago, passed away on Friday. He leaves four children, Edward of St. Louis, Julius of Vacaville, Cal., Mrs. T. W. AXTELLE of Chesaning, Mich., and Mrs. H. ROGERS of Barre, with whom he made his hom, also two brothers and a sister, Harrison of Corunna, Mich,, Harvey of California, and Mrs. Dr. TRYON of Chicago, also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren . The funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. E. A. Taylor officiating, and the burial was in the pendry (Union Cemetery) cemetery.

Submitted by: Carol Hannan 14 Jan 2007


LOIS ELIZABETH SMITH (1918 - 14 Dec 1963)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal-Medina Register, 16 Dec 1963
Surnames: SMITH, NEAL, SAUNDERS, KLEIN, OLIVER, SOWL

MISS LOIS SMITH DECEASED; RITES SET TOMORROW
Miss Lois Elizabeth SMITH died Saturday in Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia where she had been a patient for the past week. She was the daughter of the late John and Mabel NEAL SMITH. Surviving are a sister, Miss Marian M. SMITH, at home; three aunts, Mrs. Raymond SAUNDERS of West Ave., Mrs. James KLEIN of Lockport and Mrs. William OLIVER of Lyndonville; one uncle, Roland SOWL of Maple Ridge Road; several cousins. Friends may call at ther late home in Shelby Center where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. H. Burton ENTREKIN of First Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Feb 2020


LYDIA WARREN SMITH (5 Nov 1817 - 18 Jun 1896)

Newspaper: The Orleans American, Thursday, Jun 25, 1896
Surnames: SMITH, WARREN, HART, INGALLS, McHARG, RUDD

Mrs. Lydia Warren SMITH died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. HART, in Albion, N.Y., at 1 o’clock P.M., Thursday, June 18th, 1896. All her children survive her and all had recently been present at her bedside. At the time of her death, all her children but William M. SMITH of Casnovia, Michigan, were present.

Lydia Warren SMITH was born at Stockbridge, Massachusetts in November 1817. At the age of seven years she moved, with her parents, to Nunda, N.Y. At the age of twenty she married Russell SMITH, and continued to live in Nunda until 1841, when she removed, with her husband and two children (Mrs. John W. HART and Samuel W. SMITH) to Carlton, N.Y. Here two more children were born, George R. SMITH and William M. SMITH. In 1850 the family moved to Five Corners, in the town of Gaines, where Mrs. SMITH continued to live until after the death of her husband, in October 1873. During the last years of her life she has made her home with her youngest son, Lowell C. SMITH, who was born at the homestead in Gaines.

For the last few months she has been steadily growing weaker, and about a week ago seemed to be near to death, but rallied again and continued more comfortably until Thursday morning, when it was evident she was not to recover.

Mrs. Smith was the last of her father’s family though she survived her youngest sister, Mrs. Lewis INGALLS, but three months. She was a consistent Christian, and had been a member of the Presbyterian church in Albion for forty-five years, having united with it under the ministry of Rev. Charles McHARG.

She leaves five children, Mrs. John W. HART and Hon. S.W. SMITH, of Albion, N.Y.; Rev. George R. SMITH, Wichita, Kansas; William M. SMITH, of Casnovia, Michigan, and Rev. Lowell C. SMITH, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The funeral was held at the residence of John W. HART, in Albion, Saturday June 20th, at 4 P.M., Rev. E.H. RUDD, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Conducting the services.

(Burial Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Submitted by: Richard Callard Oct 2, 2001


MABEL ELIZABETH NEAL SMITH (18 Dec 1881- 12 Apr 1947)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal-Medina Register, 14 Apr 1947
Surnames: SMITH, CHILDERHOUSE, NEAL, SAUNDERS

MRS. MABEL SMITH EXPIRED SATURDAY IN SHELBY HOME

Mrs. Mabel SMITH, 65, died Saturday at her home at Shelby Center following a lingering illness. Born at Shelby Center Dec. 18, 1881, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha CHILDERHOUSE NEAL, and lived her entire lifetime at Shelby.  A member of the Shelby Baptist Church, Mrs. Smith was a member of the Missionary Society of the church, and also a member of Harriett Beecher Stowe Tent 21, Daughters of Union Veterans. 

Surviving are two daughters, Martha and Lois SMITH, at home; and one sister, Mrs. Raymond SAUNDERS of Medina.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from her late residence, with the Rev. J.C. RAWSON of the Shelby Baptist Church officiating.  Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.  

Submitted by: K. Howard Gray 12 Jun 2002


MARIA FREER SMITH (2 Mar 1823 - 27 Jul 1909)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 5 Aug 1909 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH, BUTCHER, FREER

Mrs. Maria SMITH, aged 87 years, widow of Major SMITH, of Murray, and mother of Dr. A. A. SMITH, of Batavia, died last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hiram BUTCHER, of Clarendon.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Feb 2006


MARY ELIZABETH STEVENS SMITH (11 Jul 1943 - 8 May 1885)

Newspaper: The Holley Standard, May 14, 1885
Surnames: SMITH, AVERY, BUDD, STEVENS

Mrs. Isaac SMITH of the south part of the town died Friday evening after a short but severe illness. She had the measles and was very sick with them, when other diseases attacked her in her weak condition rendering medical aid of no avail.

She leaves a bereaved husband and daughter, Mrs. Aaron BUDD, who is also now sick with measles, to mourn her sudden departure to the better land. She was the only child and daughter of Shubael STEVENS (& Sally AVERY), well known to all the older inhabitants of this town.

The funeral services of Mrs. SMITH were held at the home Sunday p.m. Rev. Warren Vreeland delivered an appropriate discourse upon the occasion to the mourning friends and neighbors of the deceased. The remains were interred in the cemetery near Deacon Levi SMITH's in the Town of Murray (Pierce-Smith Cemetery)

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Feb 22, 2001


MARY JANE LEWIS SMITH (24 Feb 1840 - 11 May 1926)

Newspaper: Orleans Republican Newspaper dated May 1926
Surnames: CLARK, HAMMOND, SMITH

Mrs. Edwin SMITH, aged 86 years, passed away Tuesday, night [May 11] at the family home on Temperance street following an extended illness. Mrs Smith was a chartered member of the Free Methodist Church, a woman of the highest type, respected by all who knew her. She was generous and unassuming.

She is survived by two sons, John of Niagara Falls and Harry of Albion; two daughters, Mrs. Fred CLARK of Ingersoll Street, and Mrs. Thomas HAMMOND of Holley; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial in the family plot at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Submitted by: Bernard Charles Alderson 8 Apr 2002


NELLIE SMITH (Jan 1841 - 12 Dec 1919)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 18 Dec. 1919
Surnames: SMITH, ECKERT

Mrs. Nellie SMITH aged 78 years died on Friday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry ECKERT, on Prospect avenue. Deceased was an old resident of Medina, widow of the late Bethu--? SMITH, and was highly esteemed by many old time friends. One daughter only survives. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Rev. G. A. Shaw officiating.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Jun 2005


NELLIE M. SMITH (17 Nov 1878 - 16 Mar 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Mar 1917 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMITH

Mrs. Nellie M. SMITH, daughter of Clinton B. SMITH of Albion, died Friday night. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2006


RALPH SMITH (1924 - 6 Nov 1941)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., Nov. 7, 1941
Surnames: SMITH

Albion - Dr. Floyd S. Winslow, Monroe County coroner’s physician, today attributed to infecton of a gunshot wound the death of Ralph SMITH, Albion youth injured in a hunting accident.

SMITH, 17, died last night in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, after having been transferred there Wednesday from Albion Hospital, according to authorities at the Rochester institution. They said his gun discharged while he was climbing a fence and the shot struck him in the left heel. The accident occurred October 22.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2003


ROBERT T. SMITH JR. (7 Aug 1894 - 22 Jan 1933)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, Wednesday, January 25, 1933
Surnames: SMITH, BALDWIN

Robert T. SMITH, Jr., of Waterport, died suddenly Sunday morning (Jan 22, 1933) at Hastings-on-Hudson. Mr. SMITH had driven to New York City on business and was on his way home when he was taken ill. He stopped at a tourist's home where he died, death being due to pneumonia.

Mr. SMITH is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. SMITH of Waterport; his widow, Mrs. Gladys BALDWIN SMITH and two children, Joyce and Beverly of Waterport. The body was brought to Waterport and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the home.

(Interment in Carlton Cemetery)

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Dec 18, 2001


DR. ROBERT W. SMITH (1839 - Nov 1920)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs, Nov 18, 1920
Surnames: SMITH, ROSS

Dr. Robert W. SMITH, formerly of Shelby and Barre Center, died last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. M. ROSS, of Rochester, aged 80 years. He was a Civil War veteran. He practiced in Barre Center and Shelby for 25 years. Burial at Lyndonville.

(Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Aug 2005


ROLAND DAVIS SMITH (1906 - 10 Sep 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, abt. Mon., Sept. 12, 1949
Surnames: SMITH, SUHALLA, ELSOM, WARNER

Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock for Roland Davis SMITH, 43, of 132 Fowler Avenue, Kenmore, a native of Medina, whose death occurred on Saturday, September 10th, following an illness of ten weeks. Mr. SMITH had been associated with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for a number of years and for the past few years had been in the Educational Division of the company.

The body is resting at the Bury Funeral Home 3070 Delaware Avenue, corner of Kinsley, from where funeral services will be held.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen SUHALLA SMITH; two daughters, Maryann and Sharon; his mother, Mrs. George Edward SMITH of Rochester, and two sisters. Mrs. George ELSOM of Middleport and Mrs. S. F. WARNER of East Rockaway, L. I. Mr. Smith was a member of the Buffalo Life Underwriters and the Buffalo Lodge of Elks.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Apr 2002


SAMUEL SMITH (Mar 1849 - 8 Jan 1928)

Newspaper: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, January 9, 1928
Surnames: SMITH, HARD

Samuel SMITH died yesterday at the Highland Hospital, aged 79. He leaves his wife Zema E. SMITH; seven sons, George SMITH, of Philadelphia; E. Lawrence SMITH, of Los Angeles; Dr. Kenneth Smith, of Lackawanna; John H., Howard, Donald and Frederick SMITH, of Rochester; and a sister, Mrs Mary HARD, of Penfield.

Submitted by: Neal Smith Aug 28, 2001


STEPHEN CEDRIC SMITH (aka KUJAWA) (10 Dec 1887 - 20 Dec 1922)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, December 20, 1922
Surnames: SMITH

The death of Stephen SMITH of High Street occurred at the family home early this morning, following a long illness. The deceased is a veteran of the World War, having served with Company F 108 infantry in 1918-19. He had been a member of the National Guard for many years. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock from Sacred Heart Church.


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, December 22, 1922

Funeral of Corporal SMITH Was Held This Morning
This morning at nine o'clock at Sacred Heart Church occurred the funeral of the late Stephen Cedric Smith, who died at his High Street home on Wednesday, following a long illness. Corporal Smith’s illness dates back to his army services in France, where he served during the World War with Company F 108th Infantry. He also saw border service with the same military organization. He was buried this morning with military honors, former comrades acting as bearers and a firing squad. Members of the James P. Clark Post of the American Legion attended the services. Sacred Heart Society of which the deceased was a member also attended.

He is survived by a father and mother and three brothers, Peter, Frank and George. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 7, 2001


THOMAS SMITH (1895 - 3 Sep 1942)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMITH, BROOKS, HUGHES, SULLIVAN, McGLEN

Thomas Smith, 47, of Albion died Tuesday following an illness of several weeks.  He was a former resident of Holley. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie E. SULLIVAN SMITH;  two daughters, Mrs. M. J. McGLEN, Waterport;  Mrs. Harold BROOKS, Albion;  a son, Thomas Jr., of Albion;  a sister, Mrs. Clark E. HUGHES, Bolivar.

Funeral Services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at Merrill's Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Submitted by: Rhonda Haffner 5 Apr 2004


WALTER J. SMITH (Sep 1892 - 30 Apr 1942)

Newspaper: Medina Journal, Fri., 1 May 1942
Surnames: SMITH, CLARK, CONROY, KIMBALL, MAYER, ROBINSON

A certificate of death by suicide was issued by coroner Leon Ogden, Holley, yesterday in the death of Walter SMITH, 49, Barre Springs farmer. Coroner Ogden said Mr. SMITH was found in his car early yesterday morning by a son, and a hose was found leading from the exhaust pipe into the car and the motor was running. Mr. SMITH died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Doris KIMBALL, are a daughter, Mrs. Raymond CLARK, Clarendon; two sons, Arnold and James, both of Albion; three sisters Mrs. Albert MAYER, Chicago; Mrs. ROBINSON, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Florence CONROY, Barre; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. from a funeral home at 134 East State Street, Albion, with internment at Mt. Albion Cemetery

(Note: Something is wrong in this obit as it is not possible that Walter could have had 8 great-grandchildren when he died at 49 years of age.)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Mar 2006


WILLIAM SMITH (1892 - 30 Apr 1942)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMITH, RAYMONDJACK, NOWACK

William Smith, 50, a World War Veteran, who served with Co. F, died suddenly this morning in his home in Tonawanda. Mr. SMITH was born in Medina, and had resided here until about sixteen years ago, when he went to Tonawanda. He saw service overseas in the last war.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine; one daughter, Martha; four sons, William, Walter, Donald, and Richard Smith, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary SMITH of Medina; six brothers, Edward, Michael, John, Barney, Stephen and Walter, all of Medina; and four sisters, Mrs. Vincent RAYMONDJACK, Mrs. John NOWACK, and Emma and Martha SMITH, also of Medina.

Funeral services will be held on Monday morning from his late home in Tonawanda.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Sep 24, 2001


WILLIAM A. SMITH (11 Jul 1837 - 7 Mar 1918)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs. 21 Mar 1918
Surnames: SMITH, JOHNSON, EASTON, RANDOLPH, PRATT, MIHILL

William SMITH passed way March 7th 1918 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George JOHNSON, at the age of eighty years and eight months. He had been in poor health for the past year, but had been able to be up around until two days before his death. He was not thought to be dangerously ill. His sudden death was a surprise to all. The funeral services were held at the house, March 11th. Burial at Millville Cemetery.

Mr. SMITH was married in 1861 to Melissie(Melissa A.) EASTON, of East Shelby, where they passed nearly fifty years of married life, when death entered the home nine years ago and took away the loving wife and mother. He still remained in his old home until a year ago, he went to live with his daughter, near East Shelby. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Clarence RANDOLPH, of Albion, and Mrs. George JOHNSON, of East Shelby; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie PRATT, of Medina, and Mrs. Theodosia MIHILL, of Buffalo.

Our Father is peacefully sleeping away from sorrow and pain,
Though our hearts with sorrow are breaking, we know our loss is his gain.
He has gone to meet our dear mother who has passed on before,
To join the angels in heaven where parting will be no more.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Oct 2009


WILLIAM H. SMITH (1887 - 15 Oct 1959)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., Oct. 16, 1959
Surnames: SMITH, HOLL, PAYNE, CLARK

LATE W. H. SMITH PHOTOGRAPHED DIGNITARIES DURING LIFETIME
Funeral services for William H. SMITH of 219 West Center St., who died yesterday in Veterans Hospital in Buffalo, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Cleary Funeral Home, Park Ave., where friends are being received this afternoon and evening. The Rev. R.S.G. Bradshaw will officiate and burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

Mr. SMITH was born in Toronto, Canada, and had come to this country at an early age. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. He was a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church and he was a member of the American Legion. He had resided in Medina for the past twenty-eight years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Professional Photographers Society of the United States and also New York State Society. He was located in Washington. D.C., for many years, and during his stay in that city he had the distinction of photographing Francis Cardinal Spellman, and also doing President Woodrow Wilson at the White House. Both made presentations of autographs to Mr. SMITH.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Steven HOLL of Galt, Ont.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles D. PAYNE and Mrs. Langdon B. CLARK, both of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 Jan 2003


WILLIAM M. SMITH (1837 - 7 Nov 1887)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs. Nov. 10, 1887
Surnames: SMITH, FRARY

During the past few days the death messenger has entered several of the family circles in our village, and seldom has there been in one week so many homes in Medina where there was sorrow and mourning over the loss of loved ones.

Monday morning the friends of William M. SMITH were shocked by the sad news of his death, which occurred suddenly about 7:30, at his home, 21 Oxford Street, Rochester. Until within a week previous the deceased had been in his usual health, which was comparatively good. He was at his place of business on Saturday, and was preparing to go to the store as usual on the day of his death. The cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart, and he expired without being able to utter a word, more than to call his wife.

Mr. SMITH was about fifty years old, and had been in business in Medina ever since attaining his majority, until about a year ago, when he went to Rochester and engaged in the grocery business on East Main Street. He was highly esteemed by a wide circle of acquaintances, was successful and popular as a business man; an indulgent and kind husband and father, his demise will cause a void that can never be filled. Deceased was the son of the late Silas SMITH, of Medina, and besides a wife (daughter of Albert FRARY, of this place), and six children, he leaves his mother, a sister and two brothers to mourn his loss.

The funeral services, which were largely attended, were held at the M. E. Church in Medina, (of which deceased was a member), at two P. M. yesterday, Rev. Dr. Benham, of the Asbury M. E. Church, Rochester, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Dryer. The burial took place at Boxwood Cemetery, with Masonic ceremonies.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jan 2003


ZEMA E. SHARPE SMITH (Jun 1869 - May 1933)

Newspaper: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, May 31, 1933
Surnames: SMITH, SHARPE

Entered into rest, at the home of her son, 17 Camden Street, Zema E. SMITH, aged 64 years. She is survived by seven sons, John H., Elbert L., Howard S., Frederick V. of this city, Dr. Kenneth A. of Lackawanna, N.Y., Donald L. of Spencerport, George H. of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; one brother, George W. SHARPE of Ithaca, N.Y.; also 10 grandchildren. The body has been removed to Corbett Funeral Home, 532 Lake Avenue. Services Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. Syracuse papers please copy.

Submitted by: Neal Smith Aug 28, 2001

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SMOLDENO

JOSEPH SMOLDENO (1852 - 23 Jul 1910)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 28 Jul 1910 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SMOLDENO

Joseph SMOLDENO, of Buffalo, died suddenly last Saturday while sitting on the veranda of the store of Angelo Donatella, at Albion. He was 58 years old and had been in the United States twenty-two years.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 14 Feb 2006

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SMYTHE

MARY ELIZABETH HAVILAND SMYTHE (9 Dec 1853 - 9 Jan 1947)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMYTHE, CUMMINGS, HAVILAND

Lyndonville - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth SMYTHE, 93, widow of Theodore F. SMYTHE, died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Robert C. SMYTHE, West Lake Road, following a long illness. Confined to her home for seven years, she had been bedridden for nearly four years.

Born in New York City Dec. 9, 1853, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth HAVILAND. On March 31, 1879, she married Theodore F. SMYTHE of Kendall, and came to live on a farm near Morton. After spending one year in the West, Mr. and Mrs. SMYTHE returned to this vicinity in 1884 and bought the farm where Mrs. SMYTHE died. She had resided on that farm or in the village of Lyndonville for over sixty-two years. Mr. Smythe died in 1913 (1912), and their only daughter, Mrs. Lily SMYTHE CUMMINGS, died in 1907. Mrs. SMYTHE was a member of the Lyndonville Presbyterian Church, and a life member of Yates Chapter O.E.S.

Surviving are one son, Robert C. SMYTHE, West Lake Road, with whom she made her home; one grandson, Millard T. SMYTHE who operates the Smythe Funeral Home in Lyndonville; and two great-grandsons, Randall and Jeffrey SMYTHE. Funeral services will be held from the Smythe Funeral Home on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Tighe of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 Dec 2003


ROBERT C. SMYTHE (23 Mar 1884 - 11 Aug 1958)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues. 12 Aug. 1958
Surnames: SMYTHE, CUMMINGS, HAVILAND, TOMS

LYNDONVILLE - Robert C. SMYTHE died Monday in Medina Memorial Hospital after a two-month illness. Born in Brooklyn March 23, 1884, he was the son of Theodore and Mary HAVILAND SMYTHE. He had lived in the Lyndonville area since infancy. On Dec. 9, 1908, he was married to Una B. TOMS of Lyndonville. Her death occurred in June, 1955.

For 30 years Mr. SMYTHE operated a hardware store in partnership with his brother-in-law, Michael CUMMINGS, and since then has farmed on the Lake Shore Rd. He was a member of the Lyndonville Presbyterian Church of which he had been a trustee, a member of Yates Lodge No. 675 F&AM, and had served on the Village Board of Trustees.

He is survived by one son, Millard SMYTHE and two grandsons, Randall and Jeffrey, all of Lyndonville. Funeral services will be held in the Smythe Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Billingsley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Feb 2004


THEODORE FARRAND SMYTHE (8 May 1842 - 18 Feb 1912)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMYTHE, AUSTIN, DERRICK, DOMINICK, HAVILAND, ROWLAND, McCLELLAND, SWEET

Theodore Farrand SMYTHE was born in the City of New York, on the 8th of May, 1842. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Kendall, N.Y. On March 31, 1879, he married Mary Elizabeth HAVILAND of Brooklyn, and in 1884 bought a farm in the town of Yates and moved there with his wife and two children. In 1907 he moved to Lyndonville, where he has since resided. Mr. SMYTHE died in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Feb. 18, 1912*, while on a pleasure tour of the South and South-west, accompanied by his wife. A wife and one son, Robert C., and one grandson, Millard Theodore, of Lyndonville; two sisters, Mrs. George SWEET of Kendall and Mrs. E. C. DERRICK of Holley; and one brother, Marc M. SMYTHE, of Kendall, survive him.

Of a geinal(sic), cheerful nature, he made many friends who will miss him; but where the loss is most keenly felt is in the home, as he was one of the kindest and most indulgent of husbands and fathers. The funeral was held Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2:00 p.m. from the home and 2:30 at the First Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by Rev. Thomas Melvin, assisted by Rev. J. G. Wirth. Burial was in Lynhaven Cemetery.

The following persons from out of town were in attendance at the funeral; Mr. and Mrs. Charles HAVILAND of Brooklyn, Mr. Marc M. SMYTHE, Mrs. George SWEET and Mr. and Mrs. John DERRICK of Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. DERRICK of Holley, Mr. and Mrs. James AUSTIN of Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene DOMINICK, son and daughter of Buffalo, Mrs. Mary ROWLAND and daughter and Mrs. Kate McCLELLAND of Rochester.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 Dec 2003


UNA BELLE TOMS SMYTHE (9 Dec 1888 - 5 Jun 1955)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SMYTHE, DANIELS, DATES, POWLEY, TOMS

LYNDONVILLE - Mrs. Una B. SMYTHE, 66, died early Sunday morning in Medina Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for eleven weeks. Born in Lyndonville on December 9, 1888, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Ida DATES TOMS. Graduated from Lyndonville High School 1904 she was associated with the musical life of the village all her adult life. On Dec. 9, 1908 she united in marriage to Robert SMYTHE and her entire life was spent in the Town of Yates.

Mrs. SMYTHE was a member of the Lyndonville Presbyterian Church and had served her church as organist for forty years. She was a member of the Worthwhile Class of the Sunday School and of the Guild of the Church; also a member and leader of the Yates Unit of Home Bureau. For three years she had served on the Executive Committee of the Orleans County Home Bureau organization. A member and past matron of Yates Chapter No. 215, Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. Smythe had also been district deputy Grand Matron of the Niagara-Orleans district of O.E.S. for the year 1928. She was also a member and a past president of the Literary and Historical Club.

Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Millard T. SMYTHE, two grandsons, Randall and Jeffery SMYTHE, one brother, Neil D. TOMS, one aunt, Mrs. Harriet DANIELS, all of Lyndonville, and one niece, Mrs. Francis POWLEY, Medina.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Smythe Funeral Home in charge of the Rev. Richard Billingsley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 Dec 2003

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ELIZABETH SNAITH (19 Jan 1840 - 12 Feb 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 18 Feb. 1915
Surnames: SNAITH

Miss Elizabeth SNAITH, died at her home on Oak Orchard street at 7 o'clock last Friday morning of pernicious anaemia aged 75 years. She was born in Darlington, England, on January 19, 1840. At the age of 12 years she came with her parents to this country and settled in Medina where she had since resided - a period of 63 years. Surviving her are one sister, Emma, and one brother, George. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. M. E. Van Nostrand officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in the Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff,28 Mar 2006


FRANK SNAITH (6 Oct 1868 - 9 Sep 1947)

Newspaper: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Thurs., 11 Sept 1947 - pg 24
Surnames: SNAITH, ELLICOTT

MEDINA - Frank SNAITH, 78, died Tuesday (Sep 9, 1947) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Esther ELLICOTT in Rochester. Born in Medina Oct. 6, 1868, Mr. SNAITH had resided here until 8 years ago, since which time he has made his home with his daughter in Rochester.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Apr 2005


GEORGE SNAITH (Nov 1841 - 13 Feb 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, February 13, 1923
Surnames: SNAITH, HICKEY, SNYDER

Medina Pioneer, Dead
George (SNAITH), one of Medina’s oldest residents, died at a Rochester hospital at eleven o’clock this morning, after a long illness. Mr. SNAITH was taken to the hospital a week ago but his condition failed to improve. The deceased was a life long resident of Medina and for many years was in the contracting business here. He was a member of the Medina Masonic bodies, Rochester consistory and shrine and the Genesee Commandry at Lockport.

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary HICKEY of South Main Street, Medina, Mrs. B. W. SNYDER of New York City, and four sons, Sherman (SNAITH) and Adelbert (SNAITH) of Rochester, Alton (SNAITH) of Lockport, and Frank (SNAITH) of East Center Street, this city.

The funeral will be in charge of Medina Lodge F. & A. M. and held from the home of his son at 471 East Center Street, on Friday afternoon of this week at two o'clock. The burial will take place at Shelby Basin Cemetery (aka North Shelby Cemetery).


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, February 14, 1923

The funeral of the late George SNAITH will be held Friday at 2:30 at the home of his son, Frank SNAITH, on East Center Street. The Masons will have charge of the funeral.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 9, 2001


MARY ELIZABETH RUNDELL SNAITH (1884 - 24 Nov 1918)

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

The death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth SNAITH occurred Sunday afternoon at the Emergency Hospital of pneumonia, following influenza. The deceased was 35 years of age and was ill but a few days; she possessed a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn their loss. Mrs. SNAITH is survived by her husband, Alton SNAITH, and two children. The funeral was held Monday at ten o’clock at her late home, the Rev. I. V. Lobdell, of the Universalist church officiating; interment at Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Jan 2009

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SNELL

ALBERT J. SNELL ( - 22 Apr 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 4/28/1923
Surnames: SNELL, WILBUR, SMITH

Albert J. SNELL died at his home, _010 Jefferson Street, Jamestown, Sunday, April 22nd; besides his wife, _uella Snell, he leaves four daughters, Mrs. Effa WILBUR of Kansas; Miss Ruth SNELL, Mrs. Hallie SMITH and Miss Naomi SNELL of Jamestown. There were many beautiful floral tokens. Those from out of town who attended the funeral Thursday were Herman SNELL, Otis SNELLand family of Medina; Mrs. NUTT of Westfield, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Ely (or Sly) and Mr. and Mrs. Grant PARJER of Ellery. Mr. SNELL lived in the vicinity of Medina and Akron until recent years and was a brother of the late Paul SNELL. He was a member of the Brooklyn Heights Methodist Episcopal Church of Jamestown.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, Dec 12, 2001


ALFREDIA 'ETTA' L. HUNT SNELL (11 Sep 1865 - 28 Jan 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Jan. 30, 1950
Surnames: SNELL, HUNT, SCHENING, PACKARD, PRESTON, UNDERDOWN

Mrs. Etta L. SNELL, 84, widow of Frank SNELL, died early Saturday at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 11, 1865 at Ridgeway, she was the daughter of the late Milo and Hattie (PACKARD) HUNT, and had lived in this area her entire lifetime. Mrs. SNELL was a member of the Knowlesville Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edna P. SCHENING and Mrs. Grace H. PRESTON, both of Albion, and Mrs. Helen M. UNDERDOWN of Medina; one son, Loren M. SNELL of Niagara Falls; several grandchildren; and one niece and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Thibault Funeral Home, South Main Street, with the Rev. Ralph ROSS of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 30 Apr 2002


CHARLOTTE A. DODGE SNELL (24 Jan 1887 - 14 Oct 1950)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal, Mon. 10/16/1950
Surnames: SNELL, DODGE, DeYONKER, HAYES, LANE

Mrs. Charlotte A. SNELL, wife of Walter SNELL, Maple Ridge Road, died Saturday on the Criswell Nursing Home at the age of 63 years.

She was born in Attica January 24, 1887, and was the daughter of the Rev. Edward C. and Clara SNELL DODGE. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Several years ago she started the Farm Wives' Kitchen in Medina and later opened one in Lockport, and to these she devoted most of her attention until her illness a few weeks ago.

Besides her husband, Wlater SNELL, she has one daughter, Mrs. John DeYONKER of Detroit, Mich.; one son, Peter W. SNELL of Albion; three sisters, Miss Frances DODGE pf Medina, Mrs. Floyd HAYES of Flint, Mich., and Miss Clara DIDGE of Long Island, N.Y.; one nephew, Francis LANE of MEdina,and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held from the Hartt Funeral Home, 226 Pearl Street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. THe Rev. Reginald Cory of the Methodist Church officiated with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 17 Mar 2006


DANIEL PAUL SNELL (1836 - 24 Aug 1913)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs. 28 Aug 1913
Surnames: SNELL

Paul SNELL, formerly a well known resident of the town of Shelby, died at his home near Middleport, on Sunday last, aged seventy-seven years. His wife and three sons survive, viz: Herbert and Herman, of this place, and Clinton, of Albion, and one brother, George, of Albion. Funeral services were held on Tuesday with the interment at Akron.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 7 Jul 2008


GEORGE L. SNELL (2 Nov 1841 - 11 Jan 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune Thursday January 17, 1918
Surnames: SNELL, STANTON, CLARK, TIMMERMAN

George SNELL died Friday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.F. STANTON, after a lingering illness. Mr. SNELL is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C.F. STANTON and Mrs. John YOUNG and one son, Otis SNELL, all of this place. The funeral occurred Sunday with interment at Shelby Basin. (aka North Shelby Cemetery)

The following is copied from his death certificate:

GEORGE L. SNELL
Date of Death: January 11, 1918
179 Erin Rd.
Male / white / widowed
Date of Birth: November 2, 1841
Age: 76 yrs. 2 mos. 9 ds.
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Akron, NY
Father: Manuel Snell
Birthplace of father: New York State
Mother: Betsey Timmerman
Birthplace of mother: New York State
Informant: Otis A. Snell, Medina, NY
Cause of death: Chronic Intestinal Nephritis
Place of Burial: Shelby Basin Cemetery
Date of Burial: January 13, 1918
Undertaker: H.L.B. Hartt, Medina, NY

(Note: My grgrgrandfather, George L. SNELL, was the widower of Harriet Clark.)

Submitted by: Carolyn Ferguson Schermerhorn 2 Jun 2004


HARRIS R. SNELL ( - 26 Apr 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 30 Apr 1931
Surnames: SNELL

A telegram has been received by Mrs. Watson F. Barry informing her of the death by automobile accident of Harris R. SNELL, formerly of this place. The accident occurred at Mercedes, Tex., last Sunday. Burial will be at Akron, O., on Saturday of this week.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 16 Jan 2011


MARYETTA HOLCOMB SNELL (Apr 1847 - 13 Jun 1926)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. 17 Jun 1926
Surnames: SNELL

The death of Mrs. Mary Etta SNELL, aged 75 years, of Shelby Center, occurred at the Medina Memorial Hospital Sunday. She is survived by two sons, George A. and Frank M. and one daughter, Florence E. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Boxwood Cemetery.


Newspaper: The Medina Tribune of 17 June 1926

CARD OF THANKS
The undersigned wish to extend their thanks to neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and at time of death of their mother and grandmother, also to those who sent flowers and furnished automobiles at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. George A. SNELL Nelson C. SNELL

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 9 Nov 2007


MYRON CLARK SNELL (Jul 1843 - 12 Jun 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 June 1916
Surnames: SNELL

The death of Clark SNELL, of Shelby Center, occurred June 12th, at the hospital in Rochester where he had been for treatment for the past eight weeks. His age was 73 years. He leaves his widow, three sons, Frank, George and Bert and one daughter, Florence; two brothers, Augustus and Archill, of Medina; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at his late home, his pastor, Rev. J. H. Sandmeyer, of Millville, officiating. Interment was in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 2 May 2005


NAOMI L. SNELL (13 Jan 1926 - 2 Apr 2010)

Newspaper: Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 4 April 2010
Surnames: SNELL, BUCKLAND, CASHDOLLAR, COON, DAVIS, FROST, LONNEN, MANCHESTER, SCHWEIGERT, SPRINGER, VERCRUYSEE
Naomi L. SNELL, a long time resident of Corry, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Frday, April 2, 2010, Good Friday morning, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 13, 1926 in Barre, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Leona COON LONNEN. Mrs. SNELL was retired from F.W. Woodworth Co., after twenty-five years of service. She also provided child care services for many area families for fourteen years and was an Avon Representative for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Corry, PA. She was predeceased in death by three brothers, Walter LONNEN, Harold LONNEN and Merrill LONNEN, by four sisters, Onalee VERCRUYSEE, Winifred MANCHESTER, Ada BUCKLAND and Ruth SNELL. She is survivrd by a daughter, Cheryl DAVIS and her husband Ray, of Gladonburg, CT, by two sons, Gary SNELL and his wife, Terri, of Corry, PA and Paul SNELL of Pittsfield, PA; by her sister, Harriet SCHWEIGERT and her husband, David, of Corry, PA; and a sister-in-law, Grace LONNEN, of Lyndonville, NY; also surviving are grandchildren, Michael and Julie SNELL, Dejah and Carl SPRINGER, Devyn and Justin CASHDOLLAR, Rodney FROST, Tamara DAVIS, Cassandra DAVISs, Ryan SNELL and Kenneth SNELL; by six great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Lauryn and Sarah SNELL, Mackenzie, Lyndzie and Ethan SPRINGER; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church, 650 Worth Street, Corry, PA on Monday from 10 A.M. until the time of a funeral service there at 11 A.M. with Rev. John Zimmerman, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in West Spring Cemetery in West Spring Creek, PA. Memorials may be made to Corry Regional Hospice, 612 W. Smith St., Corry, PA 14607 or to the American Cancer Society, Corry Unit, PO Box 103, Corry, PA 16407. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Bracken Funeral Home, 305 N. Center St, Corry, PA.

Submitted by: Susan Goodrich 12 Jun 2015


OSCAR SNELL (1867 - 5 Feb 1911)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Feb 6, 1911
Surnames: SNELL

Mr. Oscar SNELL died yesterday morning at his home on Oak Orchard street, aged 43 years. He is survived by his widow. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at the house. The remains will then be taken to Akron for burial.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Nov 13, 2001


PHOEBE SNELL (Feb 1850 - 29 Nov 1925)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Dec. 3, 1925
Surnames: SNELL

The death of Miss Phoebe SNELL, aged 75, occurred early Sunday morning at the Medina Memorial hospital after a long illness. She is survived by two nephews, Harris R. SNELL, of Akron, 0., and Carrol C. SNELL, of Brooklyn, and several cousins.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at her home on the Salt Road. Burial was in Shelby Basin Cemetery. (aka North Shelby Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 17, 2002


SILAS A. SNELL (28 Dec 1836 - 7 Mar 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 14 Mar 1918
Surnames: SNELL, BENT, BARKER, JAMES, PETTIT

Silas A. SNELL passed away March 7, 1918, at his home on West avenue. Mr. SNELL was one of the best known farmers in this vicinity having been actively engaged in that occupation until about ten years ago when he retired and went to Medina to reside. He was born in Shelby, N. Y., Dec. 28, 1836, and was the son of Phillip and Caroline BENT SNELL. His education was received in the country schools, Millville, Caryville Collegiate Seminary at Oakfield and Bryant and Stratton's Business school at Buffalo. Mr. Snell was always deeply interested in public affairs and served the town as Justice of the Peace for several years.

January 19, 1860, he was married to Mary BARKER, of Medina, who survives him. He leaves four children, Mrs. Minnie JAMES, of Shelby, N. Y., Mrs. Henry PETTIT, of Maple Ridge, John B. of Jeddo, and Bernie, of Shelby. The funeral was held at his late home on West avenue, Saturday, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Masonic Fraternity, of which order the deceased had been a member since early manhood.

(Interment in Millville Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Feb 2007


SOLOMON SNELL (1804 - 18 Sep 1884)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thursday 25 Sep 1884
Surnames: SNELL

Died, September 18th, 1884, Solomon SNELL, of Shelby, Orleans Co., N. Y., aged 78 years and two months.

Mr. Snell was one of the pioneers of this county. Was born in Herkimer county, N. Y., experienced religion in early life and united with the Methodist church, of which he was a member until his death. He, with his companion who survives him and has been his helper and sharer of his joys and sorrows, moved into this county over one-half century ago, and have lived to bring up four children, one son and three daughters, who have watched over him in these years of affliction as but few children do in this day. In this they have shown the power of early instruction and find it their greatest consolation in this hour of sad bereavement. May the Lord bless the afflicted family.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Feb 2009


WILLIAM SNELL (12 Feb 1802 - 24 May 1861)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., June 6, 1861
Surnames: SNELL

Died. At his residence, in Shelby, on Friday, May 24th, Mr. William SNELL, aged 59 years, 3 months, 12 days.

(Interment in North Shelby Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Jan 2003

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VIRGINIA SNODGRASS ( - 15 Mar 1929)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 28 Mar 1929
Surnames: SNODGRASS

Miss Virginia SNODGRASS, daughter of Rev. E. M. SNODGRASS of Geneseo, formerly of Medina, died at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Sunday, March 15. Besides her father she leaves one brother, Paul SNODGRASS of Toledo. Her mother passed away in Geneseo on February 7.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 Aug 2008

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SNOOK

CHARLES S. SNOOK (Mar 1852 - 15 Jan 1926)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal, 19 Jan 1926
Surnames: SNOOK

The funeral of Charles S. SNOOK, 76 years old, a veteran railroad man and newspaper correspondent of Lyndonville who died Friday at his home (in Yates) after a long illness, was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the late home under the auspices of Yates lodge, F. & A.M.

(Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Oct 2011


ELIZA M. PARSLEY SNOOK (Feb 1861 - 1 Jun 1954)

Newspaper: (unknown, 4 Jun 1954)
Surnames: SNOOK, HOUSEL

Lyndonville - Burial services for Mrs. Eliza SNOOK were made in Lynhaven Cemetery here today following services held at 10 am. this morning in Rochester.

Mrs. SNOOK, 93, widow of the late Charles SNOOK, died in Rochester on June 1. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert HOUSEL, 20 Woodbine Avenue, Rochester. Besides her daughter she is survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church, Rochester. Mr. SNOOK was agent at the Ashwood Railroad station a number of years ago.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Feb 2004


LOUIS M. SNOOK (Aug 1891 - 10 Sep 1943)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SNOOK, BURNETT, HOUSEL

Louis M. SNOOK, born in the town of Yates, son of Mrs. Eliza SNOOK of Rochester and the late Charles S. SNOOK, died Friday (Sept. 10, 1943), at his home, 256 Marion st., Rochester. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth BURNETT SNOOK; one daughter, Bernice; one son, Master Sergt. Robert SNOOK, U.S.A., North Africa; his mother, Mrs. Charles SNOOK; one sister, Mrs. Herbert A. HOUSEL; one niece and one nephew. Deceased was a member of Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen and Engineers; a fireman for over 30 years and an employee of the N.Y.C.R.R.

Funeral services at Hedges Memorial chapel, University ave., Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock, Rev. George Ulp officiating.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Jan 2004

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SNOVER

BERTON H. SNOVER (1875 – 18 Jun 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs, 25 Jun 1931
Surnames: SNOVER
Berton H. SNOVER, aged 56 years, died Wednesday, June 18, at his home in Albion. For 12 years he had been a rural mail carrier and for about 30 years Albion correspondent of Rochester, Buffalo and New York papers. The funeral was held Sunday with burial in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 26 Jun 2015

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SNOW

JAMES G. SNOW (1833 - 18 Mar 1911)

Newspaper: Orleans American Newspaper, 23 March 1911
Surnames: SNOW

The death of James G. SNOW, a well-known painter and decorator of 39 Washington Street, occured Saturday night in Canajoharie, N.Y. when he was visiting friend. Mr. SNOW was 78 years old and had been a resident of Orleans County for over 70 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the Curtis-Bates Post, G.A.R. of this village, also a member of the Baptist church here. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home; interment at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Submitted by: Linda Whitney 2 Jun 2004

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SNOWDEN

HARRIETT E. TRIPP SNOWDEN (1887 - 17 Apr 1955)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SNOWDEN, COE, RAWSON, TRIPP

Millers - Harriett E. SNOWDEN, 68, wife of J. Edward SNOWDEN, died unexpectedly at her home, County Line Road, Lyndonville, early Sunday morning, April 17. A prominent leader in the community, Mrs. SNOWDEN was a member of County Line Methodist Church and president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service. She was associate matron of Yates Chapter, No. 215, O.E.S. of Lyndonville; a members of the Otetiani Chapter of the Daughters of American Colonists; Daughter of the American Revolution: National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812; the Literary and Historical Society of Lyndonville and the Millers Home Bureau.

Born on the Marshall Road, Lyndonville, Mrs. SNOWDEN was the daughter of the late Grant and Carrie RAWSON TRIPP, and lived most of her early life on the Tripp Homestead, County Line Road. In 1910 she was married to J. Edward SNOWDEN of Barker. For the past 40 years she has resided with her husband at their farm home, County Line Road.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert of Elmira, and Van Edward of Washington, D. C. and one sister, Mrs. Reno COE, Wilson, also several neices and nephews. Funeral services will be held at County Line Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Peck officiating. Interment will be at Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville. Friends may call at the Smythe Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 pm.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 Jan 2004

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SNYDER

AMON G. SNYDER (7 Feb 1868 - 17 Aug 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Aug. 18, 1949
Surnames: SNYDER, GENTLE

Albion - Amon G. SNYDER, 81, of Kendall, died yesterday at the Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital here. Friends may call at the McNall Funeral Home at 156 South Main Street where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.rn. Friday by the Rev. B. Bailey HATHAWAY. Burial will be in Transit Cemetery.

He was a member of the East Gaines Church, a charter member and first master of the Transit Grange. He was a member of the IOOF for 35 years and that organization will conduct its service at the funeral home at 8 o’clock tonight.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude F. (GENTLE) SNYDER, a daughter, Miss C. Mildred SNYDER, of Albion, two sons, Glenn L. SNYDER of Rochester and Harold F. SNYDER of Albion; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 Jun 2002


JESSIE FRANCES ELLIOTT SNYDER (Jun 1860 - 27 Jan 1940)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., 30 Jan. 1940
Surnames: SNYDER, ELLIOTT

Funeral services were held in the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. George SNYDER, 79, of Transit. The Rev. K. A. Roadarmel officiated. Mrs. SNYDER was a member of East Gaines Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, who is an assessor for the Town of Murray; one sister, Miss Anna ELLIOTT, Albion; two sons, Stanley and Graydon of Albion, and two grandchildren. Burial was at Transit Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Sep 2003


LAURA CAPLE SNYDER (1884 - 9 Oct 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Oct. 10, 1949
Surnames: SNYDER, CAPLE, MOORE, SOULE, RANKIN

The death of Mrs. Laura SNYDER, 65, wife of Dale SNYDER, for many years a resident of Medina, occurred suddenly last night in Miami, Florida, where she had gone three weeks ago to spend the winter months, as it had been her custom for the past several years.

Mrs. SNYDER was born in Oakfield. Following her marriage to Mr. SNYDER she resided at Alabama for several years where they conducted a general store. Moving to Medina they were residents here for 28 years, moving to Batavia three years ago where they resided at 9 Vernon Street. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Oakfield.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, Harold also a resident of Miami, Fla., three brothers, Clark CAPLE of New York City, Dean CAPLE of Rochester and Homer CAPLE of Akron, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles MOORE and Mrs. Raymond MOORE, both of Canandaigua; Mrs. Clarence SOULE of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Olive RANKIN of Medina.

The body is being brought to the Cleary Funeral Home in Medina and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

(There is no record of a burial for Laura or Dale SNYDER in Orleans Co.)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 18 Jun 2002


MARIA AUGUSTA SCHUSTER SNYDER (25 May 1875 - 11 Dec 1945)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal, Wed Dec 12, 1945
Surnames: SNYDER, EHMANN, SCHUSTER

The death of Mrs. Marie Augusta SBYDER, 70, widow of Frederick SNYDER, of 336 West Oak Orchard Street, occurred suddenly last night at the Medina Memorial Hospital, a few hours after her admittance. Born May 25, 1875, in Zwickan, Germany, Mrs. SNYDER had been a resident of Medina for forty years.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William C. EHMANN of Corfu; one son, Harold J. SNYDER of Medina; four grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from her late home, 336 West Oak Orchard Street. The Rev. William L. Findlay, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Apr 2006


MARVIN SNYDER ( – Dec 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 9 Dec 1920
Surnames: SNYDER, FLAGG, CHUBBUCK

Marvin SNYDER died in Cherry Creek, N. Y., recently. Deceased formerly resided in Medina and was an uncle of Mrs. Fred (Lina) FLAGG and Mrs. Frank (Arletta) CHUBBUCK.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 May 2014


MILES B. SNYDER ( - Jan 1907)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 10 Jan. 1907
Surnames: SNYDER

News has been received of the death of Miles B. SNYDER, at his home in Petoskey, Mich. The remains were taken to Battle Creek for burial. Mr. SNYDER was a native of Orleans County, having been born in the town of Yates.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Dec 2005


PHILETUS S. SNYDER (1813 - 27 May 1900)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Jun 1900
Surnames: SNYDER, ANDERSON

SNYDER -Philetus S. SNYDER died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L. ANDERSON, of Battle Creek, Mich., on May 27th, aged 87 years. Mr. SNYDER resided on a farm at Yates Center for many years and did much to help the Yates Academy when it was one of the leading institutions of Orleans county. He will be remembered by many of the older residents of Yates and Ridgeway.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Aug 2007


ROBERT SNYDER (23 Apr 1827 - 6 Apr 1897)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 Apr 1897
Surnames: SNYDER

Robert SNYDER, of Barre, died on the 6th, aged 70 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Aug 2007


ROSS SNYDER (1882 - 2 Oct 1959)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal, Fri, 2 Oct 1959
Surnames: SNYDER, ALLEN, LAGENOR

Ross SNYDER, 77, of 131 West Oak Orchard St., died this morning at Medina Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Marion, N.Y., he lived in the vicinity for a number of years. Mr. SNYDER had been employed at Paige's Collision Shop for some time.

Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Orville E. LAGENOR of Neward, N.Y. and two cousins. HIs wife (Mary E. ALLEN) died several years ago. Friends will be received at the Thibault Funeral Home, South Main St., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. W.C. Crofts of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Apr 2006


WILLIAM SNYDER (7 Feb 1806 - 16 Nov 1888)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Nov 1888
Surnames: SNYDER

William SNYDER, one of the oldest residents of Holley, is dead at the age of eighty two years.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Nov 2006


ZILPHINIA A. SNYDER (Aug 1858 - 17 Feb 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs 22 Feb 1917 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SNYDER, DOWNEY

Mrs. Milo SNYDER, sister of Archie Downey, of Waterport, died at her home in Holley Saturday.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2006

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SOKOLOWSKI

AGNES M. LEVANDOWSKI SOKOLOWSKI (1898 - 30 Dec 1951)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: SOKOLOWSKI, BERNATOWICZ, LEVANDOWSKI, BLOOM, CRANE, MACK

Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week in Southington, Conn., for Mrs. Agnes M. SOKOLOWSKI, 53, wife of Carl SOKOLOWSKI, 232 Old Turnpike Rd., Southington, whose death occurred Sunday, Dec. 30 following an illness of several weeks. The deceased was a native of Albion, but had been a resident of Southington for the past 15 years. She was the former Agnes LEVANDOWSKI.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons, T/2 Carl SOKOLOWSKI Jr. of the U. S. Navy who had been stationed in Africa and recently returned to the United States, and Sgt. James SOKOLOWSKI of the 43th Inf. Division stationed in Germany, who also was furloughed home on an emergency leave; three sisters, Mrs. William BLOOM and Mrs. James CRANE, both of Medina, and Mrs. Joseph MACK of Waterport; and three brothers, Albert BROWN of Avendal, Calif., Leo LEVANDOWSKI of South Hanover, Mass, and Stanley BERNATOWICZ of Medina.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 May 2002

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SOMERVILLE / SOMMERVILLE

LILLIAM SOMERVILLE ( - 25 Mar 1952)

Newspaper:Medina Daily Journal, Wed., March 26, 1952
Surnames: SOMERVILLE, DOUGLAS, HAMMOND

Funeral services are scheduled at St. John’s Church here at 2 p.m. Friday for the late Miss Lillian SOMERVILLE, R.N., assistant superintendent of Medina Memorial Hospital, who died there yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Friends will be received at the Cleary Funeral Home, Park Ave., until 1 p. m. Friday. The Rev. John E. WILKINSON, Episcopal rector, will conduct services and burial will be made in the SOMERVILLE family plot at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Buffalo.

A graduate and Alumni member of Childrens Hospital of Buffalo, the deceased nurse was the daughter of the late Donald J. and Georgianna Somerville. She was a member of District No. 1 Nurses Association and had served Medina Memorial Hospital for 27 years, since she first came to Medina. She was a member of St. John’s Church of Medina.

Surviving are several cousins including Miss Estella DOUGLAS, superintendent of Medina Memorial Hospital, and Mrs. M. Ray HAMMOND of Kenmore.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 May 2002


HARRY SOMMERVILLE ( - 6 Aug 1926)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 12 Aug 1926
Surnames: SOMMERVILLE

Harry SOMMERVILLE died suddenly at one o'clock Friday afternoon while talking to a friend in front of S. A. Cook's factory on East Center street where he had been employed for the last eighteen years as cutter. He suddenly complained of feeling dizzy and collapsed, dying at once. As Friday was one of the hottest days of the summer it is believed he was affected by the heat. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Maude, and two sons, Victor, of Lockport, and Ralph of the Walter L. Main Circus. The funeral was held Monday with burial in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Nov 2007

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SOMMERS

RICHARD SOMMERS (29 Aug 1832 - 10 Apr 1910)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 14 Apr. 1910 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SOMMERS

The death of Richard SOMMERS, a former jeweler of Albion, occurred last Monday at the Orleans County Hospital from heart failure. He was 81 years old.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 10 Feb 2006

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SOUCIE

BERTHA SOUCIE (12 Apr 1882 - 31 Jul 1895)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 1 Aug 1895
Surnames: SOUCIE

Miss Bertha SOUCIE died yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph SOUCIE, on Ann street, after a brief illness with hemorrhage, aged about thirteen years.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 17 Sep 2003

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SOUTHWORTH

ADDIE INGRAHAM SOUTHWORTH (1849 - wk. of 5 May 1888)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 May 1888
Surnames: SOUTHWORTH, CUMMINGS, INGRAHAM, CLARK

The wife of Osial SOUTHWORTH, formerly of the town of Yates, died of consumption in New York City last week. Deceased will be remembered by many of our Yates readers as Addie INGRAHAM, daughter of John INGRAHAM, and wife of Burdett CUMMINGS, deceased. She was cousin of John E. CLARK, of this place.

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 26 Jun 2006


ELIZA MOORE SOUTHWORTH (1821 - 7 Sep 1911)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 28 Sep 1911
Surnames: SOUTHWORTH, MOORE

Mrs. SOUTHWORTH, widow of the late Henry SOUTHWORTH of Yates, died recently at Gasport. Deceased had passed her ninetieth year. Mrs. SOUTHWORTH will be remembered by the old time residents of the town of Yates, her husband being landlord of the hotel at Yates Center for many years, and until it was destroyed by fire.

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 26 Jun 2006


HENRY D. SOUTHWORTH (1810 - 3 Apr 1889)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 24 Apr 1889
Surnames: SOUTHWORTH, TRIPP

We learn, from the Harris Voice, of Harris, Sullivan Co., Mo., of the death, in that place on the 2d inst., of Henry D. SOUTHWORTH, formerly a resident of the town of Yates, this county.

(Note: Henry was the son of Oscar SOUTHWORTH & Sally Ann TRIPP.)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 2 Jun 2004


LILLIAN A. SOUTHWORTH (Feb 1895 - 24 Jul 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., July 25, 1910
Surnames: SOUTHWORTH, PICKARD, REYNELL

Albion, July 24. - The remains of Miss Lillian A. SOUTHWORTH, the 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. SOUTHWORTH, of No. 389 Park Place, Brooklyn, were brought to Albion last night on the midnight train from Prattsville, where she was drowned while spending her vacation in the Catskill mountains.

Miss SOUTHWORTH was in bathing with several companions, and being a good swimmer, fearlessly dived into a pool of water about forty feet deep. She was taken with cramps and before aid could reach her she had sunk and the body was not recovered for over three hours, although a young lady companion who was near her nearly met a similar fate in trying to rescue her.

Miss SOUTHWORTH was born in Holley, in February, 1895, and her parents are both former residents of that village. The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George REYNELL, at No. 39 West Bank Street, this village, Rev. Darwin F. PICKARD officiating. The remains will be buried in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 1 Mar 2002


WILLIAM WALTER SOUTHWORTH (8 Jan 1872 - 21 Nov 1911)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 30 Nov 1911 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SOUTHWORTH, GLIDDEN

William SOUTHWORTH, formerly of Holley, is dead in Brooklyn, where he was practicing law. He was 39 years old. His mother, Mrs. E. (Melissa E. GLIDDEN) SOUTHWORTH, is still a resident of Holley.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 14 Feb 2006

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SOWL

ALBERT D. SOWL (14 May 1827 - 1 Nov 1898)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs. Nov. 3, 1898
Surnames: SOWL

The death of Albert D. SOWLES (SOWL), an old resident of the town of Shelby, occurred Tuesday, aged 71 years. Funeral services this afternoon. Interment at Millville Cemetery. (error)

(Interment in Maple Ridge Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 May 2002


WILDA E. SOWL (1 Jan 1891 - 28 Jun 1964)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., June 29, 1964
Surnames: SOWL

Mrs. Wilda E. SOWL, 73. of Shelby Center died Sunday night in the Medina Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted. She was born in Akron, Jan. 1, 1891. Her husband, Edward William SOWL, died in 1935. She had been employed by the Medina Penny Saver for a number of years. Mrs. Sowl was a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church.

Survivors are one son, Perry W. SOWL of Alden; one daughter, Miss Avis M. SOWL of Canandaigua; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call (2-5, 7-9) at the Barnes - Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Fred Thomas of the Fundamental Baptist Church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Merle Watkins. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Shelby.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Nov 10, 2001


WILLIAM H. SOWL (2 Sep 1855 - 19 Jan 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Feb. 1915
Surnames: SOWL, ROSS, SPENSLEY, WATSON, KELEN(?)

William H. SOWL, of Shelby, died in a Buffalo hospital January 19, where he had been taken for treatment. Mr. SOWL was born at Saginaw, Mich., in 1854 and at the age of five moved to Shelby, where he had since made his home. He had been engaged in the heading(?) business at Shelby for about 23 years previous to his death. He was highly esteemed by the entire community and was noted for his willingness to extend accommodation and help on every occasion.

He is survived by his widow, Carrie (ROSS); four daughters, Mrs. George SPENSELY, of Medina, Mrs. William WATSON, of East Shelby, Mrs. James KELEN(?), of Buffalo, and Miss Rosetta SOWL; and five sons, John, George Edward, Herbert and Roland. The funeral was held at his late home in Shelby, January 22d, and interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Mar 2006

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SPADA

LUIGI SPADA (20 Apr 1879 - May 1937)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, Albion; Wed. June 2, 1937
Surnames: SPADA

Luigi SPADA, resident of this vicinity for nearly 25 years, died in Mt. Morris Sanitorium following a long tubercular illness. His age was 58. He was born at Alfadina, Italy Apr. 20, 1879, and came to this country in early manhood. A stone cutter for 40 years, in 1934 he was forced by ill health to retire. Mr. SPADA belonged to the Loyal Wing Club and the Foresters of America.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ida Bell SPADA, and one son, Elio, both of Albion, and a brother and two sisters in Italy.

The funeral service was held Tuesday morning at St. Jospeh's Church. Burial took place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Feb 15, 2002


PAUL L. SPADA (1944 - 16 Feb 1949)
ROBERT M. URKEW (27 Feb 1945 - 16 Feb 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Feb. 17, 1949
Surnames: BELL, SPADA, SHAW, URKEW.

Two Three-Year-Old Boys Drown In Canal When They Break Through Ice.
Albion - Two three - year-old boys were drowned yesterday afternoon when they broke through the ice on the Barge Canal, a short distance from their homes.

They are Robert URKEW, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell URKEW, East Bank Street, who would have been four years old on February 27; and Paul SPADA, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elio SPADA, also of East Bank Street.

The body of the URKEW boy was recovered after an hour's dragging by the emergency squad of the Albion Fire Department, at 9:15 p.m., and the other body was located shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. Police were called into the search at about 5 p.m. after the tots had been reported missing for nearly an hour. Mrs. SPADA said she last had seen her son at 4 p.m. and Mrs. URKEW last had seen Bobby at around 2:30 p.m.

Each mother had thought her son was at the other boy's house, the two homes being less than half a block apart. Following a report that the children had been seen near the New York Central Railroad tracks at 5 p.m. police and emergency squad members centered their search in the railroad area and adjoining streets, using a loud speaking system to ask residents for news of the pair.

The search shifted to the canal area shortly before 8 p.m. when a hole was discovered in a section of ice along the south bank of the canal, just east of the Birdseye-Snider plant's pumping station. The ice extended out from the bank about 15 to 20 feet at the point and the hole was about 6 to 8 feet from the bank. Scratches made by a stick on the ice indicated the boys had been playing on the ice before one or both fell through.

The URKEW boy's body was recovered at a point 8 or 10 feet from the hole after the ice had been broken up and had floated away. Several hundred spectators lined the canal bank to watch the dragging operation after an emergency alarm was sounded at 8 p.m. The URKEW boy's body was recovered by Clayton Scharping, Jr. who was working in a boat with Sol Stewart and Paul Smith. In another boat were Edwin Weeks, Donald Miles, Homer Babcock and Lewis Grimes. They were relieved later by Frank Daniels, Joseph Bloom and others. The tragedy occurred less than a block away from a point where two young girls were drowned on Dec. 13, 1945. At that time Sally YASKULSKI, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry YASKULSKI (HELEN M. nee RAFFALKO), and Naomi SANFORD, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter SANFORD, fell through the Ice.

Mr. and Mrs. URKEW have another son, James, 7. They have lived at the East Bank Street address for about 18 months. The father is employed in produce work by Gerald Lynch, Albion. Mrs. URKEW is the former Catherine Bell of Albion.

Mrs. SPADA was an English war bride who married her husband while he was stationed overseas during the war. She and Paul joined her husband here on March 1, 1945, when the baby was only 5 months old. The SPADAS have a daughter, Jacqueline, 18 months, and another son, Ronald, 3 months. Mrs. SPADA is the former Thelma SHAW of Newmarket, England. Her husband is employed at the Delco Appliance Division plant in Rochester.

Funeral services for the SPADA boy will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Merrill Funeral Home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church, with burial in. Funeral services for the other child have not been completed.

(Burial of Paul SPADA, St. Joseph’s Cemetery)
(Burial of Robert M. URKEW, Mt. Albion Cemetery)

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Mar 2002

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SPADE

SUSIE MONACELLI SPADE (1884 - 23 Jan 1960)

Newspaper: Democrat and Chronicle, 25 Jan 1960 Page 14
Surnames: MONACELLI, NAYMAN, NENNI, SPADE

Albion, Jan 24 - Services will be held here Tuesday morning for Mrs. Susie SPADE, 75, who died in Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital yesterday (Jan 23, 1960). A prayer service will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Christopher Funeral Home at 354 W. State St., Albion, with a requiem Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery).

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. John LAYMAN; a son, Louis; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary NENNI, and three brothers, Frank, Guido and Louis MONACELLI, all of Albion, and several nieces and nephews.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 18 Jun 2002

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SPAFFORD

JULIUS G. SPAFFORD (1806 - 13 Jun 1891)

Newspaper: The Orleans American, Thursday, 18 June 1891, Page 3
Surnames: SPAFFORD

Julius G. SPAFFORD died at his home on Clinton street, last Saturday, aged eighty-five years.

Submitted by: Richard Callard Sep 8, 2001

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SPAULDING

ALBERT SPAULDING ( - May 1890)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 1 May 1890 
Surnames; SPAULDING

We regret to learn of the failure of Albert SPAULDING, of Lyndonville. His familiar face will be greatly missed on the road.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 2 Jun 2004


AMELIA E. BUCKLAND SPAULDING (5 Apr 1861 - 27 Jan 1938)

Newspaper: Batavia Daily News 1/29/1938 
Surnames; SPAULDING, BROWN, BUCKLAND

Albion, Jan. 29.- Mrs. Amelia SPAULDING, 76, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse BROWN of Kendall, on Thursday evening. Besides her daughter she is survived by a grandson and one great-grandaughter. She was a member of the First Baptist Chruch of Albion.

Funeral services for Mrs. SPAULDING will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the Mt. Albion Cemetery.  

Submitted by: Melodie Baker 11 Sep 2002


BEULAH SPAULDING (23 Jul 1887 - 22 May 1957)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican-American, Thursday, 23 May 1957, Page 8
Surnames; BLYTH, SPAULDING, WAKEFIELD.

Miss Beulah SPAULDING, 70, died in Buffalo May 22. Born in Gaines, she had been a school teacher in Buffalo for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ida WAKEFIELD of Albion, Mrs. Ray BLYTH of Macedon, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Merrill Funeral Home where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial in Kenyonville Cemetery (Old 14D).

Submitted by: Richard Callard Feb 5, 2002


BURR GRANT SPAULDING (2 Jul 1869 - 17 Feb 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Feb. 20, 1950
Surnames: SPAULDING, BOTSFORD, BRINISTOLL, COON

Funeral services for Burr G. SPAULDING, 80, of Lockport, whose death occurred Friday in a Buffalo hospital following a long illness, were held this afternoon in Lockport. Burial was in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville. Mr. SPAULDING was the father of Mrs. Herrell BOTSFORD of Medina.

Born in Lyndonville July 2, 1869, the son of the late William and Rachael (COON) SPAULDING, he was educated in the public schools there before moving to Buffalo and later Lockport. For 25 years Mr. SPAULDING was in business in the Lockport Candy Company from which he retired 20 years ago. A Republican, Mr. SPAULDING served one term as alderman-at-large in 1930 and 1931, not seeking reelection. He had served as a director of the first Niagara County Fair Association which had its grounds in Locust Street. He was a member of Red Jacket Lodge 646 F&AM, and of Genesee Commandery Knights Templar.

Besides his daughter he is survived by one son, Buel A. SPAULDING of Lockport; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His wife, Alice BRINISTOLL SPAULDING, died five months ago.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 May 2002


CHARITY WILLIAMS SPAULDING (1 Feb 1787 - 17 Oct 1890)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 23 Oct 1890
Surnames: SPAULDING, WILLIAMS

Lyndonville - Another of the pioneers of Yates has passed away. Mrs. William A. SPAULDING died on Friday and her funeral was largely attended at the residence on Sunday. She was ninety-three years of age last February. She and her aged companion, who survives her, were married July 10th, 1818, in the town of Aureleus, Cayuga Co., N.Y., and moved in 1820 to this town and located on the farm on the lake shore which has ever since been their home. The immediate family are two daughters living at home who have faithfully cared for their parents many years, and three sons - William, of Yates, Erastus M. and Henry H., of Albion, and Mr. SPAULDING's brother, Captain Henry SPAULDING, of this village. These, with hosts of other relatives, were at the funeral to do honor to one they loved.

(INterment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Feb 2007


HENRY SPAULDING (1808 - 1 Jun 1891)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Jun 1891
Surnames: SPAULDING, BIDLEMAN

Lyndonville - Another of the honored pioneers of Yates - Captain Henry SPAULDING - has passed away. He had been in feeble health for several months, and for the past few weeks his friends have noticed his failing strength and feared the worst. He died on Monday, at the advanced age of eighty-three years. He came to Yates in 1821, with his brother, William Avery, recently deceased, and for several years they owned the farm together when his brother died. Mr. SPAULDING was well known throughout the county. He had served his town very acceptably for two years as supervisor, and had been a leading man in the community, honored and respected by all. He leaves a wife (Sarah BIDLEMAN) and one son, Albert SPAULDING.

(Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Sep 2006


HENRY H. SPAULDING (31 Jan 1843 - 18 Apr 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Apr 1915
Surnames: SPAULDING, HALL

Henry H. SPAULDING died at his home in Rochester on Sunday last. Deceased was a native of the town of Yates, and was brother of the late Major E. M. SPAULDING. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Lena (Eliza?) HALL SPAULDING, and two sisters. The funeral occurred on Tuesday with interment in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Apr 2006


MARY URSULA HATTLER SPAULDING (12 Jan 1887 - 23 Aug 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., Aug. 24, 1949
Surnames: SPAULDING, HATTLER, RAYMOND, BARRY, GAYLORD, SINCLAIR

Mrs. Mary Ursula SPAULDING, 65, wife of the late William SPAULDING died last night at her home, Grave (Gravel) Road. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and lived in Medina for the past 18 years.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harold RAYMOND of Buffalo, Mrs. Mary BARRY, Albion; Mrs. Leonard GAYLORD, Niagara Falls, and Miss Suzanne SPAULDING of Medina; four sons, William of Rochester; Paul and John of Lockport, and Robert of Medina; one sister, Mrs. Robert SINCLAIR of Los Angeles, Calif., and 14 grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Hartt Funeral Home when services will be held Friday at 10 a. m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. John WILKINSON officiating. Burial will be in Kenyonville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 Jun 2002

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SPEAR(S)

ALICE SPEARS ( - 28 Oct 1916))

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 2 Nov 1916, pg. 5
Surnames: SPEARS

under "LOCAL BREVETIES"
The death of Alice SPEARS, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SPEARS, occurred at their home on Ryan street Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial at West Somerset.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Sep 2012


GEORGE SPEAR (1800 - 22 Jun 1881)

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

Died: June 22nd, at the residence of P. W. Davis, after a long and painful sickness, George SPEAR, in the 81st year of his age.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 Jan 2009

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SPENCER

ANNA COOK SPENCER (19 Nov 1842 - 2 Nov 1901)

Newspaper: Unknown Warsaw paper, 7 Sep 1901
Surnames: SPENSELEY, RATCLIFFE, BLAND

The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Anna COOK, wife of our highly esteemed townsman, Luther J. SPENCER, was a shock to the entire community. A week ago last Saturday she returned from a visit of a week to her son Frank of Olean, Cattaraugus, NY. The following night she was taken violently ill and a physician being called found that a pronounced case of pleurisy with other complications had become seated and in spite of the best medical skill and the best of care, she gradually grew worse till death came to her relief on Saturday morning last. Nov. 2nd, 1901, aged 59 years.

She was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Nov. 19, 1842, and when nine years of age she came with her parents to this country, settling in Barre, Olean’s county (1851). On December 22, 1863 she became the wife of Luther J. SPENCER, with whom thirty-eight years of the most happy wedded life had been spent.

Twenty-nine year ago she came with her family to Warsaw where the rest of her life was lived. When 14 years of age she became happily converted and joined the Free Methodist church at Albion, NY, and when coming to Warsaw she united with the M. E. church of this place, ever adorning her profession by a most exemplary and Godly life. Her funeral was held from the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and a large concourse of surviving friends, who expressed their high esteem and sympathy in the beautiful floral tributes, which were beautiful and numerous.

The Woman’s Relief Corps, the G. A. R. Post and her Bible Class all attended in separate bodies, each being seated by themselves. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. J. Walbion, assisted by Rev. H. E. Guerney of the Congregational Church. There are left to mourn her loss, Frank of Olean, N.Y. and William of Warsaw, and three grandsons, Lee SPENCER - who is as one of the family, having been in the home of his grandparents since he was three days old at which time his mother died - Floyd and Claude SPENCER of Olean, one granddaughter, Anna SPENCER of Olean, NY: also two brothers, James COOK of Murray, N.Y. and Robert COOK of Warsaw, N.Y. She rest in peace in the Warsaw Cemetery awaiting the resurrection morn.

(This was sent to Marjorie DUSING Pacheco, Anna's great, great, grand daughter, from the Warsaw Historical Society.)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Sep 2002


ELEANOR (Nell) PROSSER SPENCER (11 May 1839 - 24 Jan 1899)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SPENCER, BASSETT, PROSSER

THE SILENT REAPER
After a long and painful illness of many weeks the strong frame upon which so many had leaned for support succumbed to the inroads of disease, and she passed away in the forenoon of January 24th, 1899, in the fifty-ninth year of her age. She was one of a large family of children that blessed the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Philo F. PROSSER in the town of Kendall, and where she lived to early womanhood. She was educated at the Brockport Normal School and the Albion Academy, but was a learner to the end. While here pursuing her studies she became acquainted with Seth S. SPENCER, a rising attorney, to whom she was married in 1863. It proved a very happy union, the thirty-six years passing until they became a beautiful dream with little to mar its uniform rythm(sic). One child, a son, came into the happy home--Harry Prosser SPENCER, the present clerk of Orleans county.

Mrs. SPENCER was a woman blessed with generous endowments of which large and efficient use was made. An independent thinker, with the courage of her convictions, her mind was hospitable to all ideas that promised the advancement of the human race. So she naturally became a liberal in religion, a strong advocate of temperance and woman suffrage, and prominent in local charities. She was a born leader, with rare executive ability; and in recognition of these qualities was frequently called to positions of trust. For a time she was an officer in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and president of the County Equal Suffrage Association, her commanding form being frequently seen in their conventions. When it was proposed to raise a guarantee fund to secure the gift of the Pullman Memorial Universalist church, she became a leading spirit in that undertaking, her interest in the movement never waning, she being for years the efficient secretary, and at her death president of the Ladies Aid Society.

Yet withal no household duty was neglected, but the well ordered home was still the centre of her life where she dispensed a hearty hospitality and by her intelligence, humor and tact became the most attractive of entertainers.

It was a very useful life which was ended--if such a life is ever ended here--when her spirit passed into its larger sphere of activity. Besides a mourning husband and son she leaves a brother, Wellington PROSSER of Olean, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred BASSETT, of Kendall. A large number of deeply sympathetic friends gathered with the relatives to pay a loving tribute to her worth on Thursday January 26th, when, after the solemn service, the mortal part was borne to Mt. Albion Cemetery.

And somewhere yet in the hill-tops
of the country that hath no pain.,br> She will watch in her beautiful doorway
To bid us welcome again."

(From a scrapbook of newspaper clippings belonging to Ella Holmes Ross in my possession)

Submitted by: Marilyn Arny 30 Jun 2008


HARRIET A. SPENCER (May 1840 - 21 Nov 1861)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SPENCER, GRISWALD, CLARK, OLMSTEAD

In the town of Preston, near this village (Friendship, Adams county, Wisconsin), on the evening of the 24th of November, 1861, Harriet A. SPENCER, (daughter of Col. A. S., and Mary A. Spencer) aged 21 years and 7 months.

"--Another of earth's fairest flowers has faded and gone. Hattie was indeed one of the kindest, loveliest and noblest. She seemed endowed with all the true womanly graces. those in affliction loved her for her gentle attentiveness; and ALL admired her for her truthfulness, frankness and wisdom. All wer mourners at her funeral; and for that she was universally beloved, her unexpected death has cast a gloom over our whole people. And though cut down in the morning of life, she lived not in vain, for she lived not for herself alone, and believed that 'It is not all of Life to live, nor all of Death to die.' Her deeply afflicted parents and lonely sister have the heart-felt sympathies of all who knew her, and
'Though much it seem a wonder and a woe
That one so loved should be so early lost;
Yet all is well---God's good design they see,
That where their treasure is, their hearts may be.'"

(NOTE: Hattie's parents were Aaron S. Spencer (son of Alban Spencer and Abigail Griswold), and Mary Ann Clark. Her grandparents were some of the early residents of Barre and Albion and had a large family. Her father and mother moved to Wisconsin Territory shortly before her death.)

(From the Scrapbook of Anna Maria Spencer in possession of Marilyn Arny.  Clipping sent to her aunt, Anna Maria Spencer Olmstead)

Submitted by: Marilyn Arny 24 Jan 2010


JANE SPENCER (23 May 1817 - 9 Apr 1899)

Newspaper: Albion paper
Surnames: SPENCER, GRISWALD, OLMSTEAD

Miss Jane SPENCER, sister of Seth S. SPENCER, died Saturday night at the home of her nephew, Seymour OLMSTEAD, aged 82 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

(Note: Jane never married. Her parents were Alban SPENCER and Abigail GRISWALD)

(From a scrapbook of newspaper clippings belonging to Ella Holmes Ross in my possession)

Submitted by: Marilyn Arny 2 Jul 2008


MINNIE GLENN SPENCER (Sep 1871 - 26 Dec 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, 28 Dec 1916
Surnames: SPENCER, GLENN
The death of Mrs. Minnie GLENN SPENCER, wife of Deputy County Clerk, Harry P. SPENCER, occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital. Her death followed that of her mother, Mrs. Eliza GLENN, who died one week ago.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 24 Apr 2014


PHEBE GLIDDEN SPENCER (12 May 1830 - 26 Feb 1893)

Newspaper: Albion paper
Surnames: SPENCER, GLIDDEN, NEWTON, SMITH

Mrs. Phebe GLIDDEN SPENCER, who died at her home in Albion Sunday, was the widow of Truman SPENCER. She was a cousin of Hon. Henry A. GLIDDEN of Albion. She is survived by two brother, and three sisters, Mrs. SMITH, of Holley, Mrs. NEWTON, of Rochester, and Miss GLIDDEN of Brockport. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Bank street to-day at 2 o'clock.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

(From a scrapbook of newspaper clippings belonging to Ella Holmes Ross in my possession)

Submitted by: Marilyn Arny 2 Jul 2008


SETH SYLVESTER SPENCER (10 Oct 1830-16 Aug 1905)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: SPENCER

One of Albion's Oldest Attorneys and Most Respected Citizens, Died at His Home on West Academy Street Wednesday Night of Last Week. Funeral held at the House Friday Afternoon--Largely Attended.

Seth S. SPENCER, one of the oldest and most highly respected lawyers of the county of Orleans, died at his residence on West Academy street, in the village of Albion, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, aged 74 years, 10 months and 6 days.

Mr. SPENCER was born at Riches Corners, town of Barre (now Albion), Orleans county, NY, Oct. 10th 1830. He received a common school education and later attended the old Albion Academy, from which institution he was a graduate. Like a majority of old time lawyers, he taught school for several years before commencing the study of law, and was the town superintendent of schools for the town of Barre, in the year 1852. During that year he commenced the study of law in the office of the late Judge McAllister and finished his studies in the office of Church & Davis. He was admitted to the bar in September, 1856, and immediately formed a partnership with the late Edwin Porter. In 1872 he dissolved this connection and became a member of the firm of Holmes, Thompson & Spencer. This partnership was dissolved in 1874 by the death of Mr. Holmes, and was succeeded by the firm of Thompson & Spencer, consisting of himself and the late Irving M. Thompson. This partnership continued for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Spencer retired from the firm in 1896, and practiced law by himself up to within a short time before his death.

Mr. SPENCER held many responsible public positions during his career, having for two years been a clerk in the Canal Collection Office at Albion, under Dr. Orson Nicholson, the clerk of the Orleans County Board of Supervisors, for thirteen consecutive years, a justice of the peace of the town of Barre from 1863-1876, a member and clerk of the board of education of the Albion Union School for several years, and postmaster of the village of Albion for four and one-half years, under President Harrison. In the latter years of his life he was the clerk of the commissioners of Mount Albion cemetery.

Although in recent years his failing health had confined him more or less closely to his home, up to the time of his retirement from the active practice of his chosen profession, Mr. SPENCER was a man whose intellectual qualifications and legal attainments commanded the respect not only of a large circle of clients, but of the bench and bar of Orleans county as well.

In disposition he was kindly and genial. As a man and a lawyer he was scrupulously honest and upright; as a husband, father and friend he was loyal, just and generous. With a modesty that prompted him to underestimate his own naturally large abilities, he shunned the more spectacular part of his profession, and left the trial of cases to others; but as a methodical, painstaking, careful preparer of cases, as a draftsman of legal papers, as an advisor in matters which involved the adjustment and settlement of accounts and business matters generally, he was the peer of any lawyer in the county of Orleans.

A Republican in politics, he took an active interest in public affairs, and was entrusted by his fellow citizens with many responsible public positions, the chief of which was the postmastership at Albion under President Harrison. Mr. SPENCER was a member of the Universalist church and was largely instrumental in securing the incorporation of the Pullman Memorial church, of which he was for several years one of the board of trustees.

The funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 18th, at his late residence, Rev. Dr. Coddington of Rochester officiating. The bearers were Hon. Isaac S. Signor, Gurdon W. Fitch, Sanford T. Church, Thomas A. Kirby, Warner Thompson and Frederick M. Thompson. The interment was at Mt. Albion Cemetery. Mr. SPENCER is survived by one son, ex-County Clerk Harry P. SPENCER, of this village. His wife, Ellen PROSSER SPENCER, whom he married in 1861, predeceased him in 1899.

At a special meeting of the Orleans County Bar Association, held at the surrogate's office on Friday afternoon, Stanley E. Filkins of Medina was elected chairman, Herbert T. Reed secretary and the following resolutions were adopted: "The Bar of Orleans county is again assembled to attend the funeral services of one of its oldest and most respected members. Seth S. SPENCER for forty-nine years a member of this bar, and one of the old guard, has laid down the duties and burdens of life and passed over to join The Great Majority."

During the time that Mr. SPENCER was actively engaged in the practice of the law, there is no record of any act professionally or as a member of this community, that does not reflec credit on his name. A good lawyer, a pleasant, affable gentleman, a loyal friend, a worthy citizen. He has performed every duty with fidelity. He has filled positions of a public trust with honor. He has left a name to be honored, an example to be emulated. As a bar we will cherish his memory, as citizens and friends we mourn his loss. Resolved: That as members of the Bar and as a mark of our esteem and respect, we will attend his funeral in a body, and that a copy of this memorial be published in county papers, and a copy presented to his family. Remarks were made by Mr. Stanley E. Filkins, Hon. Daniel H. Pinney, of Phoenix, Arizona; Hon. Isaac S. Signor, Thomas A. Kirby and Frederick M. Thompson, eulogistic of Mr. Spencer's character. members of the bar attended the funeral services in a body.

(Note: marriage date was really in 1863, not 1861, as stated.)


Newspaper: unknown

DEATH REMOVES SETH S. SPENCER
Old and Well Known Attorney of Albion
SERVED AS POSTMASTER,br> Mr. Spencer Began the Practice of Law in Albion in 1856--Clerk of Board of Supervisors for Twelve Years--Highly Regarded Albion, Aug. 17.--The death of Seth S. Spencer, an old and highly esteemed lawyer, occurred last night at his home on West Academy street. He was taken ill in his office about a week ago, and continued to fail until death came.

Mr. Spencer came to Albion from the town of Barre in the spring of 1852, at the age of 21 years, to study law. He entered the office of William R. McAllister for a time, completing his course of study in the office of the late Hon. Sanford Church and the late Hon. Noah Davis. He was admitted to practice in the fall of 1856, and was with Edwin Porter until 1862. He was then elected to the office of justice of the peace, and acted in that capacity until December, 1857. While thus officiating he formed a partnership with the late Holmes & Thompson. Upon the death of Mr. Holmes the firm name became Thompson & Spencer, and for many years was a prosperous connection. When Mr. Thompson's sons entered the firm he retired and opened an office in the same block. For twelve years he was a clerk of the Board of County Supervisors, and was appointed postmaster under President Harrison.

Mr. Spencer was for many years identified with the interests of Albion and was highly regarded. He leaves one son, Harry T. Spencer, with whose family he resided at the Spencer homestead.

(Note: His son was Harry Prosser Spencer. In the above article, it states his middle initial is "T", which is not correct.)

(From a scrapbook of newspaper clippings belonging to Ella Holmes Ross in my possession)

Submitted by: Marilyn Arny 2 Jul 2008


STEPHEN B. SPENCER (1860 - Dec 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Jan 1917 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SPENCER

Stephen B. SPENCER, a colored porter at the Orleans House Albion, where he had resided for fifty years, was buried in Rochester Saturday. Mr. SPENCER went to Rochester to spend the Christmas holidays and died when visiting relatives there.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 May 2006

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SPENSELEY

HANNAH BLAND SPENSELEY (June 20, 1820 - September 19, 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Sep 20, 1910
Surnames: SPENSELEY, RATCLIFFE, BLAND

Yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Hannah RATCLIFFE SPENSELEY at her home on Prospect avenue, at the advanced age of ninety years. Mrs. SPENSELEY was born in England in 1820, and soon after her marriage to John RATCLIFFE came to this country. Their first child was taken ill while coming across the water and was buried at sea. As soon as they landed in New York they went through to Batavia, and drove across to Medina, where her brothers, Charles and John BLAND lived. The present railroad was not constructed at that time (1850) nor was the canal open for navigation.

Mr. RATCLIFFE died in 1861, and in 1869 she married George SPENSELEY. They removed from Medina to Shelby Basin and resided there for about two years, when Mr. SPENSELEY died. She came back to Medina and has resided here ever since, in the house where she died, for the past thirty-five years. She is survived by one daughter, Dr. Mary RATCLIFFE, of this place.

The deceased was one of the oldest residents of the village, and during its earlier history, prominent in its affairs. She was a Baptist all her life and worked zealously for the church until the feebleness of old age prevented. Always a conscientious charitable lady, she gave much service and aid to all worthy undertakings, and her demise will be mourned by a large circle of acquaintances.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, at two-thirty, the Rev. Thomas de Gruchy officiating.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Nov 10, 2001

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SPICEMAN

GERTRUDE MATUSAK SPICEMAN (1907 - 11 Apr 1944)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: SPICEMAN, MATUSAK

The death of Mrs. Gertrude Matusak Spiceman, 37, of Corry, Pa., a native of Medina, occurred Tuesday in her home. Death followed a long illness and occurred just one week after that of her brother, Edmund Matusak, Medina service station operator, who died suddenly here on Tuesday, April 4th. She is survived by her husband and four brothers, Joseph, Edward and Stanley of Medina and John of Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services will be held in Corry, Pa. Friday, April 14 at nine o'clock in the morning.

(Gertrude was the daughter of John Matusak & Lena Kurowski)

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Sep 26, 2001

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SPICER

EDWIN J. SPICER (Jun 1826 - 17 Sep 1908)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs, 24 Sep 1908 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SPICER

Edwin J. SPICER, an old resident of Holley, died at his home in that village last Thursday. Mr. SPICER was 82 years of age.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Feb 2006


OLIVE M. DUSETT SPICER (12 Apr 1828 - 17 Mar 1910)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: SPICER

Holley, March 17. - Mrs. Olive M. SPICER, a life-long resident of the village of Holley, age 82 years, died at the home of Jesse SPICER, on Orchard street, at 10:30 this morning. Mrs. SPICER had been in poor health for some time, but had only been confined to bed for a few days. Mrs. SPICER was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the W. C. T. U. organized in this village. She was also a member of the Chautauqua Alimni Assocation of the class of 1894. She leaves one brother, Abner H. DUSETT, of Clarkson. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 P. M.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 5 Jan 2005

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SPOONER

GEORGE E. SPOONER (1855 - 25 Sep 1905)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., Sept. 26, 1905
Surnames: SPOONER, RYAN

Well Known Medina Merchant Takes His Life While Suffering from Mental Aberration.
George E. SPOONER, the well-known drygoods merchant of Medina, was found dead in his room this morning. He had been troubled with insomnia for eight or ten days past until his mind had reached such a state that his wife and brother-in-law had become alarmed as to his condition and were closely watching him last week; and was urged to get a nurse and leave business alone for a while. This he refused. He became better the last of last week and it was supposed he was getting along alright, although his mental aberration was noticed.

Last night again he could not sleep, and after taking medicine to induce sleep, he told his wife (Margaret RYAN) he would go to the upstairs bed room as he thought he could sleep best by himself. As everything was quiet there, she thought he was resting alright till morning.

This morning she went to his room and found he had committed suicide during the night. Mr. RYAN, his brother-in-law, was called, and he called Coroner Munson. They found that sometime during the night, he had hung himself by a rope to the top of his bedroom door, and was found dead in this position. There can be no possible explanation except his losing his mind by reason of failing eyesight and insomnia, which unbalanced his mind.

In the death of Mr. SPOONER, Medina loses a business man who had for about twenty-five years held the confidence of the business world as well as one who at all times was to be trusted for fair dealing with his customers. The announcement of his death to the citizens of this village this morning was a surprise beyond expression by words and the sorrow felt in all quarters is manifest in the small gatherings trying to give some reason for the act, as few knew of his sickness.

His wife and father (John SPOONER) have the sympathy of all. Funeral services will be held from his late home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., Sept. 28, 1905

The funeral of the late George E. SPOONER, whose untimely death occurred during Monday night, was held from his home on West Center St. this afternoon and was largely attended. The remains were laid to rest in Boxwood Cemetery. The funeral was conducted under the Masonic rites. All the business places on the street were closed.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Feb 2003


MATILDA GLEDHILL SPOONER (16 Nov 1846 – 27 Jan 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 11 Jun 1931
Surnames: SPOONER, GLEDHILL, RYAN

The remains of Mrs. John SPOONER who died at her home in Rochester, January 27, will be brought from the vault in Rochester this Thursday afternoon and buried in the family lot in Boxwood Cemetery at two o'clock.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Ape 2011

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SPOOR

CLARA C. BATHRICK SPOOR (5 Aug 1852 - 13 Mar 1930)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 3/19/1930
Surnames: SPOOR, METCALF

Mrs. Clara SPOOR, widow of the late Henry SPOOR, died at the home of her daughter in Grand Rapids, Mich., Thursday last. The body was brought to Middleport Saturday, and the funeral held Sunday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Lena METCALF on the Ridge. The Rev. Donald K. Evans of the First Universalist Church officiated. Burial in Boxwood Cemetery, Medina.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Jan 24, 2002


HENRY SPOOR (24 Apr 1854 - 14 Jan 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, January 15, 1923
Surnames: SPOOR, SMITH, CARMER, ST. JOHN, BATHRICK

Henry SPOOR, aged 67 years died yesterday at the Odd Fellows home, Lockport. The deceased was a resident of Medina and is survived by a wife (Clara C. BATHRICK), one daughter, Mrs. Alton SMITH of Grand Rapids, Michigan and a sister, Mrs. Margaret CARMER of Barker.

The remains were brought to Medina and the funeral will be held from the home of his neice, Mrs. Erwin ST. JOHN of Oak Orchard Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Carritt of the Universalist Church officiating. Burial will be at Boxwood Cemetery. The Orleans Lodge of Odd Fellows of which organization the late Mr. SPOOR was a member, will have charge of the services.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Jan 24, 2002

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SPRING

CHARLES E. SPRING (1860 - 25 Feb 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Mar 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: SPRING

Charles E. SPRING, a well known resident of Kendall, died suddenly Thursday morning in his home in that village of heart failure. Mr. SPRING was 55 years old and for the greater part of his life was a resident of Kendall.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Mar 2006

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SPRINGLE

GEORGE F. SPRINGLE (24 May 1864 - 29 Jan 1940)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Wed. 31 Jan. 1940
Surnames: SPRINGLE, YOUNG

Ridge Road - George F. SPRINGLE, 75, a retired farmer, died at his home Monday morning, January 29. Death was due to a heart condition. Mr. SPRINGLE was born at Eagle Harbor and lived in this vicinity all his life. He was connected with the Albion Cold Storage for a number of years, and was a member of the East Gaines Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Addie SPRINGLE; a son, Robert George; two granddaughters, Grace and Audrey SPRINGLE, all residents of the Ridge and one sister, Mrs. Clara YOUNG of Michigan. Funeral services were conducted at the home this afternoon at 2:30, with burial at Mt. Albion Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Roadarmel officiated.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 Sep 2003

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SPRINGSTEAD

HENRY W. SPRINGSTEAD (2 Nov 1901 - 27 Aug 1947)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal; Wed. 27 Aug 1947
Surnames: SPRINGSTEAD

A heart attack suffered at 10:30 this morning climaxed with the death of Henry W. SPRINGSTEAD, 45, formerly of Gainesville, Florida, and for the past four years a resident of Gainesville and Medina.

SPRINGSTEAD came to Medina four years ago in the employ of Milton Hamlin and has done packing work at Hamlin's plant since that time. He is survived by his wife, Clarice, now living in Medina and two children of Gainesville. During their stay in Medina Mr. and Mrs. SPRINGSTEAD had resided at 303 West Center Street. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.


Newspaper: Medina Journal dated Wed. 28 Aug 1947

Funeral services for Henry W. SPRINGSTEAD 45 formerly of Gainesville, Florida, and for the past four years a resident of Gainesville and Medina, who died yesterday morning of a heart attack, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the Hartt Funeral Home on Park Avenue, it was announced this morning. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Raymond J. Fredericks of the Fundamental Tabernacle and burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery

SPRINGSTEAD came to Medina four year ago in the employ of Mr. Hamlin and had been here since that time working as a tomato packer. He is survived by his wife Clarice, in Medina and two children John and Elizabeth of Gainesville.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Oct 2009

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SPURR

SAMUEL SPURR (12 Jun 1820 - 25 Mar 1902)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 3 Apr 1902
Surnames: SPURR

Samuel SPURR, who died in Holley last week, was captain of one of the first packet boats that operated on the Erie canal. He was 82 years of age.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Dec 2005

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SQUIRE

ABIGAIL HAROLD SQUIRE (5 Dec 1888 - 15 Nov 1951)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Fri., 16 Nov. 1951
Surnames: SQUIRE, HAROLD, COSTELLO, BILLINGSLEY, BASS

Lyndonville - Mrs. Abigail SQUIRE, 62, of Ashwood, died late yesterday in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, where she had been a patient for the last five weeks. She was the wife of Burdette C. SQUIRE, Ashwood coal and produce dealer, and was well-known in this vicinity.

Born at Modeltown in Niagara County, Dec. 5, 1888, Mrs. Squire was the daughter of Thomas and Ann Costello Harold and was married to Burdette Squire of Lyndonville in 1913. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church here and a member of the Rosary Society of that church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. R. Billingsley of Lyndonville; two grandchildren, Christopher and Mary Johanna Billingsley; two brothers, Stephen and Louis Harold of Lewiston; one sister, Mrs. Charles Bass of Ransomville, and several nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said at the Smythe Funeral Home Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by requiem mass at St. Joseph’s Church at 10 o’clock. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

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

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Dec 2005


BERTHA L. FRISBEE SQUIRE (1890 - 15 Aug 1959)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal, Mon., 17 Aug 1959
Surnames: SQUIRE, FRISBEE

Lyndonville - Funeral services will be held at the Smythe Funeral Home at 2 p.m. tomorrow for Mrs. Bertha FRISBEE SQUIRE whose death occurred Saturday in her home on Maple Avenue. The Rev. Chester Beebe, pastor of the Lydonville Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member, will officiate and burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery. Death followed a long illness.

Born in Buffalo, Mrs. SQUIRE, who was the widow of the late Ralph SQUIRE, had been a resident of the village for many years. She was a past noble grand of Lyndonia Rebekah Lodge and member of Yates Chapter O.E.S. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Ruth SQUIRE of Lyndonville, and several cousins.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Apr 2006


BURDETTE C. SQUIRE (4 Jan 1886 - 8 Jun 1954)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: SQUIRE, BILLINGSLEY, CLARK, GADDIS, HARALD, IRISH

Burdette C. SQUIRE, 68, died Tuesday, June 8, in Strong Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for nine days. Death resulted from a heart attack. Born in the Town of Carlton Jan. 4, 1886, he was the son of Douglas and Josephine IRISH SQUIRE. On April 2, 1913 he married Abigail HARALD of Lewiston. Mrs. SQUIRE died in November, 1951.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe Rene BILLINGSLEY, Lyndonville, two grandchildren, Christopher and Johanna BILLINGSLEY; three brothers, Ralph, Lyndonville, Frederick, Medina and Arthur, Lyndonville. Also two sisters, Mrs. Clara CLARK, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Lewis Gaddis, Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon June 11 at 2 o'clock in the Smythe Funeral Home with Rev. Richard BILLINGSLEY, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2004


CHARLES BURTON SQUIRE (29 Nov 1925 - 11 Mar 1945)

Newspaper: The Lyndonville Enterprise, Thurs., 11 Dec 1947
Surnames: SQUIRE, LINDERMAN, HAIGHT

A prayer service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Warne Funeral home, Maple ave., for Staff Sgt. Charles B. SQUIRE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. SQUIRE of Ashwood, with burial in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Sergeant SQUIRE was born at Kendall, Nov. 29, 1925, and moved to Ashwood in 1931. He attended Lyndonville High school and graduated in 1942. He was a member of Ashwood Wesleyan Methodist church. Entered service Mar. 27, 1944, and was killed in action in Ohlenburg, Germany, Mar. 11, 1945. Sergeant SQUIRE was in the battle of the Bulge with the 395th Infantry, 99th Division, 1st Army.

He leaves his parents, one sister, Mrs. Paul LINDERMAN of Lockport; two brothers, Howard M. SQUIRE of Los Angeles, Calif., and Ralph J. SQUIRE of Ashwood; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William HAIGHT of Kendall. The body will arrive in Medina today (Thursday) on the 6:42 train, escorted by a guard of honor.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jun 2006


CHARLES H. SQUIRE (5 Jan 1904 - 5 Dec 1932)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., Dec. 6, 1932
Surnames: SQUIRE, BERGEMAN, SADLER

Charles H. SQUIRE died Monday in Lyndonville at the home of his sister, Mrs. Homer BERGEMAN. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cornelia SQUIRE of Lyndonville, two brothers, Artemus of Albion and Howard of Lyndonville; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur BERGEMAN of Batavia, Mrs. Homer BERGEMAN of Lyndonville, Mrs. Herbert SADLER of Waterport and Miss Clara SQUIRE at home.

Funeral services will be held from his late home on Platten Road at 2:30 o’clock Thurs. Burial will take place in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2003


RALPH C. SQUIRE (5 Feb 1880 - 30 Aug 1956)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., 31 Aug. 1956
Surnames: SQUIRE, CLARK, FRISBEE, GADDIS, IRISH

LYNDONVILLE - Ralph C. SQUIRE, 76, died last night at Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since August 21. He was born Feb. 5, 1880, the son of Douglas and Josephine IRISH SQUIRE. He married Bertha L. FRISBEE, who survives him. The deceased was a member of the Lyndonvllle Methodist Church, Yates Lodge #675 F&AM, past high priest of Royal Arch Medina Chapter, and Genesee Commandery Knights Templar in Lockport.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Ruth L. SQUIRE, at home; two brothers, Fred, of Medina, and Arthur, of Lyndonville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara CLARK, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Lewis GADDIS, of Lockport; also, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Smythe Funeral Home, Main St. The Rev. Donald M. Peck, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2004


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