Dorothy Ellen (Shanley) Pierce
great grandmother
Born: 28 Jun 1914 in Preston, Pratt, Kansas to Francis and Hazel (Tucker) Shanley Jr.
1915 Kansas Census: living in Logan, Pratt, Kansas with her father, mother, and 1 sister. age 8 months
1920 Census: *still looking*
1925 New York Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with mother, father, and 6 siblings. age 10
1930 Census: Living in Amity, Allegany, New York with mother, father, and 6 siblings. age 15
1931: her oldest sister Anna Marie marries Murdock John McQuarrie/ Macquarrie
1933: 5 September in Cuba, Allegany, New York married Albert Levi Pierce. age 19
1940 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with husband and 5 children. age 25.
between 1941 and 1956: She would have 8 more children.
1957: Great- Grandpa Albert dies on 8 August at age 56
1999: on 2 Jan in Friendship, Allegany, New York she dies at age 84
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
52 Ancesters #18 John Micheal Youngers #52 Ancesters
While doing research on the elusive Dickes side of my husband's family tree I found a newspaper article on the tragic death of John Micheal Youngers.
John Michael Youngers was riding a train back and forth from Batavia, NY to Buffalo, NY due to an enlarged gland in his neck. The newspaper writes that John M. Youngers, a known compositor in the News Office and well-known Batavian, met a horrible death at the New York Central station at about 12:45 O'Clock this morning. He was ran over by one and perhaps both set of trucks of the rear car on the eastbound fast mail due here at 12:40 d. m. and so terribly injured that he died within fifteen minutes.
On Dec 17th Mr. Youngers had an operation performed by Dr. Parameter at the Buffalo City Hospital (Present day Erie County Medical Center) for an enlarged gland in his neck. It was at first
thought that the operation was a complete success and that no further trouble would be experienced. Such did not prove to be the case, however, and since that time Mr. Youngers had frequently been obliged to go to Buffalo to receive treatment. It was for that purpose that he went to the city yesterday, departing at 1:05 a. m. on the Central.A number of Batavians returned from Buffalo
on the 12:40 train aside from Mr. Youngers,- who, "however, was not in company with any of the others.
This newspaper article goes on to say that he fell asleep and was awoken when they go to the station in Batavia. He had said "Alright." It is stated that it was not certain whether or not he slipped off the platform due to the rain or if he tried jumping off onto the platform. When the end of the rear car reached a point just east of the east end of the depot,where the planking between the rails ends, Central Officer Ostrander, who was standing only a few feet distant, 'saw the south wheels of the rear truck raise from the rail and in
an instant saw that there was a body lying between the rails. That fact was also noticed by Ernest Hiller, a Rochester young man, who was standing on the depot platform.
Both men hastened to the spot and found that the unfortunate man, who was Mr.Youngers, was still alive and was moaning faintly, although he was practically unconscious.He lay with his bead against the south rail and his body doubled up. Officer Ostrander shouted for assistance and waved
his lantern. A brakeman who was standing on the rear platform of the train brought the
train to a standstill, but it proceeded after a few minutes' delay.
They sent for the doctor and a pastor of which the doctor arrived first a little after 1 AM, but Mr. Youngers had died about 15 minutes prior.
John Micheal Youngers is survived by his widowed mother: Mrs. Emily Youngers, a brother Peter Youngers, and a sister Emma Youngers and another sister Mrs. B.G. Reger/Seger? of Rochester. His father died 23 years ago.
John Michael Youngers was riding a train back and forth from Batavia, NY to Buffalo, NY due to an enlarged gland in his neck. The newspaper writes that John M. Youngers, a known compositor in the News Office and well-known Batavian, met a horrible death at the New York Central station at about 12:45 O'Clock this morning. He was ran over by one and perhaps both set of trucks of the rear car on the eastbound fast mail due here at 12:40 d. m. and so terribly injured that he died within fifteen minutes.
On Dec 17th Mr. Youngers had an operation performed by Dr. Parameter at the Buffalo City Hospital (Present day Erie County Medical Center) for an enlarged gland in his neck. It was at first
thought that the operation was a complete success and that no further trouble would be experienced. Such did not prove to be the case, however, and since that time Mr. Youngers had frequently been obliged to go to Buffalo to receive treatment. It was for that purpose that he went to the city yesterday, departing at 1:05 a. m. on the Central.A number of Batavians returned from Buffalo
on the 12:40 train aside from Mr. Youngers,- who, "however, was not in company with any of the others.
This newspaper article goes on to say that he fell asleep and was awoken when they go to the station in Batavia. He had said "Alright." It is stated that it was not certain whether or not he slipped off the platform due to the rain or if he tried jumping off onto the platform. When the end of the rear car reached a point just east of the east end of the depot,where the planking between the rails ends, Central Officer Ostrander, who was standing only a few feet distant, 'saw the south wheels of the rear truck raise from the rail and in
an instant saw that there was a body lying between the rails. That fact was also noticed by Ernest Hiller, a Rochester young man, who was standing on the depot platform.
Both men hastened to the spot and found that the unfortunate man, who was Mr.Youngers, was still alive and was moaning faintly, although he was practically unconscious.He lay with his bead against the south rail and his body doubled up. Officer Ostrander shouted for assistance and waved
his lantern. A brakeman who was standing on the rear platform of the train brought the
train to a standstill, but it proceeded after a few minutes' delay.
They sent for the doctor and a pastor of which the doctor arrived first a little after 1 AM, but Mr. Youngers had died about 15 minutes prior.
John Micheal Youngers is survived by his widowed mother: Mrs. Emily Youngers, a brother Peter Youngers, and a sister Emma Youngers and another sister Mrs. B.G. Reger/Seger? of Rochester. His father died 23 years ago.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
52 Ancesters #17 Clara Coats Kemp #52 Ancesters
Clara Coats Kemp (husband's paternal grandfather's 1st wife)
She was born about 1886 to Eugene and Sarah E (Horton) Coats. It is known that possibly in 1903 she married Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr. had a daughter named Sarah Elizabeth and divorced him in 1916. Sarah married a guy with the last name of Spencer, but I have not been able to find any records of them marrying.
The story has it that she never remarried, but kept the Kemp last name. I went to our local library and found a death notice in March 30, 1959 that said she died in Salamanca. I have not been able to get to the library out there to check their newspaper microfilm, but I will have to some day soon since this woman is driving me batty. So here is a timeline:
January 1886 : Born to Eugene and Sarah E (Horton) Coats
1900: listed as Clarid Coats. living in Wellsville, NY with her parents. age 14.
1903: married Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr. or Floyd B Kemp Sr.
1905: listed on the NY state census with Bertie and her daughter Sarah (age 2). Aged 18.
1910: Living in Hornell, NY with her daughter Sarah.
1916: Divorced Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr.
1920: Still looking.
1925: Living in Salamanca, NY. age 40.
1930: Living in Little Valley, NY. with a Eugene Cullen and Joe Brisley. Aged 44.
1940: Living in Little Valley, NY with Eugene Cullen. Aged 52.
1950: Living in Little Valley, NY with Gene Cullen and Earl Brockham. Aged 64.
1959: Died in Salamanca, Cattaraugus, NY on 30 March at age 73. Is buried in Little Valley Rural Cemetery with her daughter.
Friday, April 11, 2014
52 Ancestors #16 Mary Helen James Lehman #52 ancestors
Mary Helen James Lehman
1st Cousin 3x removed Niece's daughter or Uncle's mother or Aunt's Mother-in-law or Grandma Lehman
1932: Born 8 Mar in Angelica, Allegany, New York to Watkins D. James and Leola Washburn
1940 Census: living in Belmont, Allegany, New York with grandma and grandpa Washburn
1950 she graduated from Belmont High School in Belmont, Allegany, New York
1952 22 Mar: she married Edward Lehman
1955: son Leo John Lehman was born
1958 : Fraternal twins Jeffrey and Julie were born
1963: Jane was born
1966: Jerold "Jerry" Lehman was born - This is my uncle
2006: She died in Belmont, Allegany, New York at age 76
1st Cousin 3x removed Niece's daughter or Uncle's mother or Aunt's Mother-in-law or Grandma Lehman
1932: Born 8 Mar in Angelica, Allegany, New York to Watkins D. James and Leola Washburn
1940 Census: living in Belmont, Allegany, New York with grandma and grandpa Washburn
1950 she graduated from Belmont High School in Belmont, Allegany, New York
1952 22 Mar: she married Edward Lehman
1955: son Leo John Lehman was born
1958 : Fraternal twins Jeffrey and Julie were born
1963: Jane was born
1966: Jerold "Jerry" Lehman was born - This is my uncle
2006: She died in Belmont, Allegany, New York at age 76
52 Ancesters #15 Leola Washburn Canfield James Wills #52 Ancesters
When I started the family tree it said that she was my 1st cousin 3x removed's niece. Now it just says that she is my Uncle's Maternal Grandmother. However, I cannot remember which cousin it was that she was the niece of. So let's begin
1906: Born on Aug 12 to Leo Burdett and Bertha (Huli??) Washburn
1910 Census: lived in Grove, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 4
1915 NY Census: lived in Grange, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 8
1920 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 13
1925: son Leo Canfield was born.
1925 NY Census: lived in Amity, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo Canfied. age 18
1930 Census: lived in Cuba, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo
1932: daughter Mary Helen James was born
1940 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her husband Clarence Wills and no children (her son and daughter were living with their grandparents).
1991: 17 Jan died in Belmont, Allegany, New York.
1906: Born on Aug 12 to Leo Burdett and Bertha (Huli??) Washburn
1910 Census: lived in Grove, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 4
1915 NY Census: lived in Grange, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 8
1920 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 13
1925: son Leo Canfield was born.
1925 NY Census: lived in Amity, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo Canfied. age 18
1930 Census: lived in Cuba, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo
1932: daughter Mary Helen James was born
1940 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her husband Clarence Wills and no children (her son and daughter were living with their grandparents).
1991: 17 Jan died in Belmont, Allegany, New York.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
52 Ancesters #14 Albert J. Dickes #52Ancesters
Albert J. Dickes
1907: Born to Nicholas and Katherine/Catherine (Youngers/Jungers) Dickes
1910 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings: Elizabeth, Andrew, Mary, Martha, Leona, Estella. age 2
1915 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings. age 7
1918: Grief hits as eldest brother Andrew is killed in France from Diphtheria.
1920 Census: *still searching*
1924: Grief hits again as mother dies.
1925 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 5 siblings. age 17
1930 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 1 sibling. age 22
1940 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father. age 32
1947: Grief hits again as father dies.
1973: Jul 29 dies. age 66
Buried in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York in the Saint Cecilas Cemetery.
1907: Born to Nicholas and Katherine/Catherine (Youngers/Jungers) Dickes
1910 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings: Elizabeth, Andrew, Mary, Martha, Leona, Estella. age 2
1915 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings. age 7
1918: Grief hits as eldest brother Andrew is killed in France from Diphtheria.
1920 Census: *still searching*
1924: Grief hits again as mother dies.
1925 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 5 siblings. age 17
1930 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 1 sibling. age 22
1940 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father. age 32
1947: Grief hits again as father dies.
1973: Jul 29 dies. age 66
Buried in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York in the Saint Cecilas Cemetery.
52 Ancesters #13 Albert E. Dickes #52Ancesters
Albert E. Dickes ( Not to be confused with his cousin Albert J. Dickes)
I am going to start with what I know and see if there is any other avenue we can look at
Husband's Maternal Grandfather
1909: Born on 10 May. The story is he was adopted by Emma and John Dickes.
1910 Census: *no idea*
1920 Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John (50) and Emma (60). age 10
1925 NY Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. listed as Son. age 16
1930 Census: (Dix): Lists him as the adopted son of John Dix and Emma.Living in Java, Wyoming, New York age 20
1940 Census: Lists him as the stepson of John and Emma. Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. age 30
between 1945 and 1950 he married Monica B. Dickes and started their family.
They had several children, but I can't remember the exact number. Will have to consult with my husband.
1970: Died Apr ? . age 61.
Buried in Wethersfield, Wyoming, New York.
I am going to start with what I know and see if there is any other avenue we can look at
Husband's Maternal Grandfather
1909: Born on 10 May. The story is he was adopted by Emma and John Dickes.
1910 Census: *no idea*
1920 Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John (50) and Emma (60). age 10
1925 NY Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. listed as Son. age 16
1930 Census: (Dix): Lists him as the adopted son of John Dix and Emma.Living in Java, Wyoming, New York age 20
1940 Census: Lists him as the stepson of John and Emma. Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. age 30
between 1945 and 1950 he married Monica B. Dickes and started their family.
They had several children, but I can't remember the exact number. Will have to consult with my husband.
1970: Died Apr ? . age 61.
Buried in Wethersfield, Wyoming, New York.
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