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Philip Case Rockwell1

#34551, (1895-1980)
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Child with Dorothy Mae Burdett (b. 22 May 1896, d. 27 April 1999)

Biography

  • Philip Case Rockwell was born on 2 January 1895 in Hornell, New York.1
  • Father: James Lester Rockwell (b 6 May 1852 Hornellsville NY) - Mother: Jennie Case (b c 1860.)1
  • He married Dorothy Mae Burdett, daughter of Allen V Burdett and Grace May Collins, on 28 June 1919 in Hornell, New York.1
  • Philip Case Rockwell was a contractor for the state roads.2
  • He appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of North Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 10 April 1930. They own their home with a reported value of $15,000. They also own a radio. Listed with the household was DeEtta Clarke age 22 maid.2
  • He died in 1980 in Hornell, New York, at age ~85.1

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S4198] 1930 US Federal Census, North Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Philip C Rockwell head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0057, page 2A .

Lyle J Stewart1

#34552, (1901-1923)
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Biography

  • Lyle J Stewart was born in 1901.1
  • Father: John W Stewart (b 1867 NY) - Mother: Alta Knight (b 1866.)1
  • He married Emma A Burdett, daughter of Allen V Burdett and Grace May Collins, on 25 August 1921 in Hornell, New York.1
  • Lyle J Stewart died in 1923 at age ~22.1

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .

Mary Elsie Russell1

#34553, (1871-1930)
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Mary Elsie Russell Burdett
1871-1930

Children with Charles Murray Burdett (b. 19 June 1858, d. 12 October 1933)

Biography

  • Mary Elsie Russell was born on 15 February 1871 in Fremont, New York.1
  • Father: Harrison Russell (b 4 Feb 1839 Howard NY) - Mother: Huldah Nicholson (b 25 Jan 1841 Hornellsville NY.)1
  • She married Charles Murray Burdett, son of Paul Sawyer Burditt and Mary A Curry, about 1890 in Fremont, New York.1
  • Mary Elsie Russell died on 5 December 1930 at age 59.1
  • She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.1

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .

Elmer Paul Burdett1

#34554, (1891-1978)
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Parents

Child with Marion Jeanette Stevens (b. 3 May 1903, d. December 1976)

Biography

  • Elmer Paul Burdett was born on 19 May 1891 in Howard, New York.1
  • Elmer Paul Burdett was a farmer.2
  • He married Marion Jeanette Stevens about 1926.2,3
  • He appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of Howard, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 9 April 1930. They own their house and also own a radio.2
  • He died in July 1978 in Hornell, New York, at age 87.1
  • He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.4

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Elmer P Burdette head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  3. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , 1932 incorrect .
  4. [S3035] Find A Grave: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York, Elmer Paul Burdett, created by Robin Cleland, added Nov 2006, memorial number 16696030.

Shirley Russell Burdett1

#34555, (1893-1968)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Child with Cora Louise Stevens (b. 10 May 1900, d. 18 August 1978)

Biography

  • Shirley Russell Burdett was born on 19 February 1893 in Steuben County, New York.1
  • He married Cora Louise Stevens about 1937.2
  • Shirley Russell Burdett was an assessor for the town of Fremont.2
  • The following notice was in the newspaper: in Steuben County New Service.

    Newspaper Article (date unknown) Steuben County News Service - "Couple Flees Burning Home"

    Dairy farmer Shirley Burdett and his wife escaped to safety early yesterday with only the clothese they wore as fire destroyed their two story brick home on Route 70 at Big Creek, about four miles west of Howard. A lapse in telephone service delayed summoning fireman. Temperatures were below zero as Fremont and Howard fireman battled the blaze, finally reported at 6:45AM. A family spokesman said the couple was asleep in the downstairs bedroom and apparently was awakened by the roar of the flames. They got out of the house in their nightclothes through a front entrance, the spokesman said. Nothing was saved from the house, he said. The couple lived there alone. The Burdetts, after fleeing their home, drove to the nearby home of Stanley Drumm. Drumm, a son and son-in-law started for the Burdett place and encountered state police investigating an auto accident on Route 70. The trooper radioed for firefighters. The inside of the house was just one big ball of fire when we got there, said Fremont Fire Chief Richard Smith. He said cuase of the fire and amount of damages were not determined. The Burdetts were staying with a relative.2

  • He died on 14 November 1968 in Fremont, New York, at age 75.1
  • He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.2

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

S.R.Burdett Dies, Howard Assessor - Shirley R. Burdett, 75, of Howard RFD 3 was found dead this morning on his farm along the Big Creek Road. It was determined that he died of natural causes. He was seen shortly after 5AM today when he left his home to milk cows in the barn. About three hours later he was found lying on the barn floor.

Burdett was past master of the Big Creek Grange No.324 and was an assessor for the Town of Fremont.

Surviving him are his wife Cora Stevens Burdett; one son, Steven M. of North Hornell; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Hornell RFD 3, and Mrs.Duncan Munro of Shelburne,VT; two brothers, Elmer of Hornell RFD 2, and Kenneth of Howard.

The funeral will be Saturday at 2PM at the Robertson Funeral Home in Hornell with burial in Howard Cemetery.

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Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Mildred Wadsworth Burdett1

#34556, (1894-1981)
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Parents

Children with Lewis Fay Davis (b. 25 April 1896, d. 3 February 1967)

Biography

  • Mildred Wadsworth Burdett was born on 30 September 1894 in Big Creek; Fremont, New York.1
  • She married Lewis Fay Davis on 23 May 1918 in Arkport; Hornellsville, New York.2
  • Mildred Wadsworth Burdett was a teacher in the district school - in a one room school house.3,2
  • Lewis Fay Davis and Mildred appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of Howard, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 9 April 1930. They own their own home, which is a farm. They also own a radio.3
  • She died on 1 January 1981 in Hornell, New York, at age 86.1
  • She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  3. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lewis Davis head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .

Ethel Vance Burdett1

#34557, (1900-1993)
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Parents

Children with Duncan Ross Munro (b. 5 April 1904, d. May 1977)

Biography

  • Ethel Vance Burdett was born on 7 September 1900 in Steuben County, New York.1
  • She married Duncan Ross Munro on 24 November 1926 in Hornell, New York.2
  • She taughter herself to play the piano; she also sang.2
  • She died on 4 June 1993 in Saint James, New York, at age 92.1

Story

Ethel became a curator-guide for the Shelburne museum, especially for the quilt and coverlette collection.

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Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Charles Kenneth Burdette1

#34558, (1905-1996)
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Parents

Child with Margaret Hall (b. 7 December 1908, d. 26 August 1995)

Biography

  • Charles Kenneth Burdette was born on 25 April 1905.1
  • He married Margaret Hall about 1928 in Hornell, New York.2
  • He married Elizabeth Hodson on 10 December 1939 in Genesee, Pennsylvania.2
  • He died on 22 May 1996 at age 91.1
  • He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Marion Jeanette Stevens1

#34559, (1903-1976)
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Child with Elmer Paul Burdett (b. 19 May 1891, d. July 1978)

Biography

  • Marion Jeanette Stevens was born on 3 May 1903 in Pennsylvania.1,2
  • Father: William A Stevens - Mother: Marcia Thompson.1
  • She married Elmer Paul Burdett, son of Charles Murray Burdett and Mary Elsie Russell, about 1926.2,3
  • Marion Jeanette Stevens died in December 1976 in Hornell, New York, at age 73.1
  • She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.4

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , .
  2. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Elmer P Burdette head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  3. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Feb 2016 , 1932 incorrect .
  4. [S3035] Find A Grave: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York, Jeanette Burdett, created by Robin Cleland, added Nov 2006, memorial number 16696036.

Cora Louise Stevens1

#34560, (1900-1978)
Pedigree Link

Child with Shirley Russell Burdett (b. 19 February 1893, d. 14 November 1968)

Biography

  • Cora Louise Stevens was born on 10 May 1900 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.1
  • Father: William A Stevens - Mother: Marcia Thompson.1
  • She married Shirley Russell Burdett, son of Charles Murray Burdett and Mary Elsie Russell, about 1937.1
  • Cora Louise Stevens died on 18 August 1978 in Hornell, New York, at age 78.1
  • She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.1

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Steven Murray Burdett1

#34561, (1938-2015)
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Parents

Biography

  • Steven Murray Burdett was born on 24 August 1938 in Hornell, New York.1
  • Steven was in the NY Army Guard for 12 years, becoming Captain.1
  • He was employed by Hornell Evening Tribune and at the Olean Times Herald in the circulation department.
  • He was a Baptist, belonging to the First Baptist Church of Hornell.1
  • He died on 16 September 2015 in Hornell, New York, at age 77.1
  • He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.1

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

Steven M. Burdett, 77, of Gifford Street, passed away Wednesday (September 16, 2015) at his home.

Born in Hornell, August 24, 1938, the son of Shirley R. and Cora Stevens Burdett, he had resided in Hornell all his life. Steve was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1956 and attended evening classes at the State University of New York at Alfred.

He was employed for 20 years in the circulation department at the Hornell Evening Tribune and later at the Olean Times Herald. Steve finished his work career at Fiamingo Moving & Storage in Hornell. He was a member of the New York Army Guard for 12 years attaining the rank of Captain. Steve attended the First Baptist Church of Hornell, was a member of the Stephens Mills Grange, the NRA, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and was an avid bowler, reader of history and politics and enjoyed country music.

He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Karl Meeks and Morris Meeks. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Meeks Burdett, one son, Matthew (Laurel) Burdett of Scottsdale AZ, one daughter, Kathleen (Timothy) Keohane of Brewerton, five grandchildren, Eva Grace, Joel T. and Cora Hope Keohane, Broderick M. and Collin J. Burdett. Sister-In-Law and Brother-In-Law, William & Susan Salvatore of California, Sister-In-Law, Lillian Meeks of Canisteo, Nephews Gregory Meeks of Greenwood and Eric (Kimberly) Meeks of Florida, Nieces, Theresa Maresh of California and Tammy ( Garrett) Milks of Williamsville.

To send a remembrance to the family please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director. The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Tuesday (Sept. 22, 2015) from 11 AM until 1 PM followed by Funeral services at 1 PM with Rev. Cedric Cooper officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Howard Cemetery. Friends may make memorial contributions to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870, or to the Hornell First Baptist Church, 28 Church St. Hornell, NY 14843.

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Carol Meeks1

#34562
Pedigree Link

Children with Steven Murray Burdett (b. 24 August 1938, d. 16 September 2015)

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Matthew Burdett1

#34563
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Laurel Ann Bienias1

#34564
Pedigree Link
  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S1592] Guerin, Linda Gilbert, family web site titled "Family of Samuel Gilbert 1756-2009 - New York", www.genealogy.com, updated Apr 2009, viewed Apr 2016 , .

Kathleen Marie Burdett1,2

#34565
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  2. [S1592] Guerin, Linda Gilbert, family web site titled "Family of Samuel Gilbert 1756-2009 - New York", www.genealogy.com, updated Apr 2009, viewed Apr 2016 , .

Timothy Keohane1

#34566
Pedigree Link
  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Eva Grace Keohane1

#34567
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Joel Timothy Keohane1,2

#34568
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  2. [S1592] Guerin, Linda Gilbert, family web site titled "Family of Samuel Gilbert 1756-2009 - New York", www.genealogy.com, updated Apr 2009, viewed Apr 2016 , .

Cora Hope Keohane1

#34569
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .

Broderick Matthew Burdett1,2

#34570
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  2. [S1592] Guerin, Linda Gilbert, family web site titled "Family of Samuel Gilbert 1756-2009 - New York", www.genealogy.com, updated Apr 2009, viewed Apr 2016 , .

Lewis Fay Davis1

#34572, (1896-1967)
Pedigree Link

Children with Mildred Wadsworth Burdett (b. 30 September 1894, d. 1 January 1981)

Biography

  • Lewis Fay Davis was born on 25 April 1896 in Hornell, New York.1
  • Father: Fay Elisha Davis (b Dec 1869 Fremont NY) - Mother: Minnie M Schaumberg (b 1873 Nornellsville NY.)1
  • Lewis Fay Davis was a farmer.2
  • Lewis was in WW I, a Cpl in Company 'D' 346th Infantry.1
  • He married Mildred Wadsworth Burdett, daughter of Charles Murray Burdett and Mary Elsie Russell, on 23 May 1918 in Arkport; Hornellsville, New York.1
  • Lewis Fay Davis and Mildred appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of Howard, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 9 April 1930. They own their own home, which is a farm. They also own a radio.2
  • He died on 3 February 1967 in Hornell, New York, at age 70.1
  • He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.3

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  2. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lewis Davis head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  3. [S3035] Find A Grave: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York, Lewis F Davis, created by Robin Cleland, added Nov 2006, memorial number 16696390.

Charles Fay Davis1,2

#34573
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lewis Davis head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  2. [S1592] Guerin, Linda Gilbert, family web site titled "Family of Samuel Gilbert 1756-2009 - New York", www.genealogy.com, updated Apr 2009, viewed Apr 2016 , .

Dorothy June Davis1,2

#34574, (1922-2014)
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Dorothy June Davis Smith
1922-2014

Parents

Children with Stanley Kyle Smith (b. 21 August 1920, d. 19 October 2008)

Biography

  • Dorothy June Davis was born on 10 June 1922 in Fremont, New York.1,2
  • She appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of Howard, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 9 April 1930, in the household of her parents Lewis Fay Davis and Mildred.1
  • Dorothy June Davis graduated from Hornell High School in 1939.3
  • She married Stanley Kyle Smith about 1940.2
  • In 1941 Dorothy moved to Howard, New York.2
  • She was a Baptist, a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church.2
  • She was a member of the Stephens Mills Grange for over 75 years!2
  • She died on 31 March 2014 in Howard, New York, at age 91.2
  • She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, New York.2
  • Dorothy was survived by 5 children, 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.2

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

Dorothy J. Smith, 91, a long time resident of the Town of Howard, passed away peacefully Monday (March 31, 2014) .

Born in the Town of Fremont, June 10, 1922, the daughter of Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis, she had resided in the Town of Howard since 1941. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1939. She was married to Stanley K. Smith, and was active as a wife, mother, and home maker, especially taking part in the operation of the family farm. She was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on the Big Creek Road, and was recently honored for over 75 year membership in the Stephens Mills Grange. She was active in her church teaching Sunday School, participating in the church choir, the Womans Group of the church and also served on the election board of the Hornell School District for several years.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Stanley K. Smith in 2008, her son, Allyn Smith in 1973, her infant grand daughter, Mary Lynn Burns, as well as her brother, Herman Davis. She is survived by three daughters, Carol (William Phelps) Burns of Arkport, Marcia (Albert) Burns of Bath, and Joanne (Roger) Williamson of Greenwood, two sons, Lowell (Bonnie) Smith and Dale (Lucy) Smith both of the Town of Howard, her brother, Charles Davis of Cortland, her sister-in-law, Earla Davis of Hornell, 23 Grandchildren, 40 Great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren , several nieces and nephews.

To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Dorothy’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director. The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Saturday from Noon until 2 PM. Funeral services will be held following calling hours on Saturday at 2:00 PM, Rev. Donald Rubel officiating. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery. A Grange Memorial Service will be held at 1:45 PM on Saturday prior to the funeral service. Friends may make memorial contributions to: Turning Point, Elm Street, Hornell, NY 14843 or to Faith In Action, PO Box 117, Hornell, NY 14843.

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Other Information

Citations

  1. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lewis Davis head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .
  3. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed May 2016 , .

Herman M Davis1,2

#34575, (1925-2009)
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Parents

Biography

  • Herman M Davis was born on 1 June 1925 in Howard, New York.1,2
  • He appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of Howard, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 9 April 1930, in the household of his parents Lewis Fay Davis and Mildred.1
  • Herman M Davis was a farmer.2
  • He was employed by Foster-Wheeler Corp, Dansville, New York, in 1968 for 19 years.2
  • Herman was a member of the Big Creek Grange and the Howard Masonic Lodge.2
  • He died on 19 December 2009 in Hornell, New York, at age 84.2
  • He was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, New York{P1}.2

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

HORNELL-Herman M. Davis, 84, of 166 Leach Ave., passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 19, 2009) at Hornell Gardens surrounded by the family he loved so much. Herm took God's hand and peacefully walked away. His family has lost our beloved "Grandpa Herm."

He was born on June 1, 1925 in the town of Howard to Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis.

Herm lived his entire life in the Hornell area and attended the one room schoolhouse his mother taught in and graduated from Hornell High School in 1942. After graduating from high school, Herm continued working on the family farm on the Big Creek Road in the town of Howard with his father. For many years he also ran a milk route.

On Nov. 14, 1964 Herm married the former Erla McGregor and together they raised five children.

In 1968 he began his employment at the Foster-Wheeler Corp. in Dansville, retiring in 1987 with 19 years of service. After retiring he was employed as guard at the former M-K Corporation in Hornell and later worked as the "handyman" at the former Maple Crest Manor in Hornell where the staff and residents lovingly called him "Mr. D."

Although he had stopped farming many years ago, you could never truly take the farmer out of him. After moving from the farm, for many years he continued to plant a garden there and always enjoyed helping his son, Earl, once he began running the farm again. Herm's love of farming was exceeded only by the love he had for his family.

For many years he was a member of the Big Creek Grange and the Howard Masonic Lodge. He was also a youth fellowship leader at the Big Creek Church and sang in a quartet with his father, his brother, Charles and his uncle, Elmer Burdett.

Herm's soft-spoken nature and gentle spirit made him a friend to all who knew him. He was a treasure to his family and a gift to anyone that knew him. He will be truly missed.

Besides his wife of 45 years, his family includes his five children, Earl (Chris) MacNaughton, Kay (Nathan) Cornell, Carl (Denise) MacNaughton, Laurie (Mike) Whiteman all of Hornell and Jeff (Jessica) Davis of Bath; his 12 grandchildren, Claire (Kevin) White, Shawn and Shad MacNaughton, Andrea (Chris) Muhleisen, Michael Cornell, Matthew and Mitchell MacNaughton, Josh and Madison Whiteman and Eli, Jonas and Catherine Davis; his four great-grandchildren, Arden and Adrianna White and Jaxson and Kenny Muhleisen; his brother, Charles (Laura) Davis of Etna, NY; his sister, Dorothy Smith of Hornell; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents.

At Herm's request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23) at the Arkport Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Steven Jewell officiating. Private committal services and interment will be held at the convenience of his family at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations in Herm's name be made to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Arkport Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6, 15 Main St., Arkport, NY 14807.

Our family would like to thank Vicki Burns and the wonderful staff at the Hornell Gardens who so compassionately and lovingly cared for Herm in his final days.

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Other Information

Citations

  1. [S3021] 1930 US Federal Census, Howard, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lewis Davis head of household, roll 1648, enumeration district 0059, page 3B .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Mar 2016 , .