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John J Dickinson1

#35351, (about 1885-)
Pedigree Link

Children with Dora Lena Willey (b. 1887, d. 1952)

Biography

  • John J Dickinson was born about 1885 in New York.1,2
  • John J Dickinson was a farmer.2
  • He married Dora Lena Willey, daughter of George Edd Willey and Nellie Mabel Allen, estimated 1912.1,3
  • John J Dickinson and Dora appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of Dansville, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 16 January 1920. They live on a farm which they own with no mortgage.2

Other Information

  • 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 , .
  2. [S3463] 1920 US Federal Census, Dansville, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John J Dickinson head of household, roll T625_1267, enumeration district 108, page 6A .
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Nellie M Dickinson1

#35352, (1912-2000)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Nellie M Dickinson was born on 23 June 1912 in New York.2,3
  • She appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of Dansville, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 16 January 1920, in the household of her parents John J Dickinson and Dora.3
  • Nellie M Dickinson completed four years of college.4
  • Nellie M Dickinson was a service teacher for the public school.4
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 131 Maple St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 5 April 1940, in the household of her mother Dora Lena Willey.4
  • Nellie M Dickinson died on 10 June 2000 at age 87.2

Other Information

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 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .
  3. [S3463] 1920 US Federal Census, Dansville, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John J Dickinson head of household, roll T625_1267, enumeration district 108, page 6A .
  4. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Dora Dickinson head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-58, page 4A .

Elizabeth M Dickinson1

#35353, (1914-2009)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Elizabeth M Dickinson was born on 17 May 1914 in New York.2,3
  • She appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of Dansville, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 16 January 1920, in the household of her parents John J Dickinson and Dora.3
  • Elizabeth M Dickinson completed four years of high school.4
  • Elizabeth M Dickinson was a bookkeeper for a dairy.4
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 131 Maple St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 5 April 1940, in the household of her mother Dora Lena Willey.4
  • Elizabeth M Dickinson died on 13 August 2009 at age 95.2

Other Information

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 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .
  3. [S3463] 1920 US Federal Census, Dansville, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John J Dickinson head of household, roll T625_1267, enumeration district 108, page 6A .
  4. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Dora Dickinson head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-58, page 4A .

Dorothy G Dickinson1

#35354, (1917-2001)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Dorothy G Dickinson was born on 16 January 1917 in New York.2,3
  • She appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of Dansville, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 16 January 1920, in the household of her parents John J Dickinson and Dora.2
  • Dorothy G Dickinson died on 1 December 2001 at age 84.3

Other Information

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 , .
  2. [S3463] 1920 US Federal Census, Dansville, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John J Dickinson head of household, roll T625_1267, enumeration district 108, page 6A .
  3. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .

John E Dickinson1

#35355
Pedigree Link

Parents

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 , .

Harold Edward Willey1

#35356, (1904-1967)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Child with Bernice M Kaple (b. about 1902, d. 1973)

Biography

  • Harold Edward Willey was born on 2 June 1904 in New York.2,3
  • He completed three years of high school.4
  • Harold Edward Willey was a drug clerk at the time of his marriage.5
  • He married Bernice M Kaple on 3 June 1924 in Almond, New York.5
  • Harold Edward Willey was a police officer for Hornell.2
  • He married Hazel Idella estimated 1931.4,6
  • He was employed by Spencer & Rose Contractors in 1940 as a mechanic.4
  • He and Hazel appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of Maple Ridge Rd, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 10 April 1940. They own their home with a reported value of $2500.4
  • He died on 12 December 1967 in New York at age 63.1,3
  • He was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornell, New York.7

Other Information

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 , .
  2. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .
  3. [S6173] Ramage, William, compiler, family tree titled "Ramage Family Tree", published by Ancestry, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 69828183, viewed Feb 2022 , .
  4. [S3337] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Harold C Willey head of household, T627_2782, enumeration district 51-71, page 1A .
  5. [S5218] New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849; 1907-1936, online image database, digitized by Family Search, 2016, ancestry.com; collection 61377. (Original publication: Marriage Records. New York Marriages, Ancestry.com; also Family Search,) Willey-Kaple marriage record, nbr 12238.
  6. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  7. [S3224] Find A Grave: Rural Cemetery, Hornell, New York, Harold E Willey, created by Stuart Strout Woodside Skolfield, added Jul 2011, memorial number 73646710.

George Allen Willey1

#35357, (1893-1953)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Children with Agnes Fullwood (b. between 4 June 1900 and 1900, d. 6 January 1978)

Biography

  • George Allen Willey was born in May 1893 in Dansville, New York.2,3
  • He completed two years of college.3
  • He married Agnes Fullwood about 1920.1
  • George Allen Willey was a manager at Elmhurst Dairy.3
  • He and Agnes appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 245 Grand St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 11 April 1940. They own their home (not a farm) with a reported value of $7000.3
  • He died in 1953 at age ~60.1
  • He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, New York.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S4200] kdconway1, compiler, family tree titled "Conway-Willard Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 80295468, viewed Jun 2016 , .
  3. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, George Willey head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-64, page 10A .

Agnes Fullwood1

#35358, (1900-1978)
Pedigree Link

Children with George Allen Willey (b. May 1893, d. 1953)

Biography

  • Agnes Fullwood was born between 4 June 1900 and 1900 in Hornell, New York.2
  • Father: William Albert Fullwood (b 1864) - Mother: Clara E Torpy (b 1870.)2
  • She completed two years of high school.3
  • She married George Allen Willey, son of George Edd Willey and Nellie Mabel Allen, about 1920.1
  • George Allen Willey and Agnes appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 245 Grand St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 11 April 1940. They own their home (not a farm) with a reported value of $7000.3
  • She died on 6 January 1978 in Hornell, New York.1
  • She was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, New York.1

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

A funeral service was conducted Monday in Hornell for Mrs. Agnes Fullwood Willey, 77, of Hornell who died Friday (Jan. 6, 1978) in St. James Mercy Hospital there.

She was the mother of George R. Willey of Wayland. Born in Hornell, she lived there all her life. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, the Gladys Brasted Circle of Bethesda Community Hospital, the Hornell Fortnightly Club and Ivanhoe Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and Maple Court, Order of Amaranth.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Rohan of Horseheads and Mrs. Michael Parnell of LeRoy; another son, William E. Willey of

Hornell; a sister, Mrs. Emma Townsend of Hornell; a brother, Albert Fullwood of Pottersville, N.J.; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women.

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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 Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S4200] kdconway1, compiler, family tree titled "Conway-Willard Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 80295468, viewed Jun 2016 , .
  3. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, George Willey head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-64, page 10A .

George Richard Willey1

#35359, (1924-2009)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Child with Peggy Stewart (b. 1925, d. 1996)

Biography

  • George Richard Willey was born on 8 October 1924 in Hornell, New York.1
  • He appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 245 Grand St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 11 April 1940, in the household of his parents George Allen Willey and Agnes.2
  • He was in the US Army during WW II, in the field artillery in Burma and India.1
  • George Richard Willey married Peggy Stewart estimated 1945.3,4
  • He married Barbara Wright estimated 1975.1,4
  • He was employed by Elmhurst Dairy, Hornell, New York, as a milk deliveryman and repairman.1
  • He died on 27 November 2009 in Wayland, New York, at age 85.1
  • He was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, New York.5

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

WAYLAND - George R. Willey, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Vincent House Comfort Care Facility in Wayland.

George was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Hornell, a son of George and Agnes (Fulwood) Willey. He was a graduate of Hornell High School and received his associates degree at Alfred State College. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the field artillery in Burma and India. He was a milk deliveryman and repair-man for Elmhurst Dairy in Hornell for many years. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his first wife Peggy (Stewart) Willey, his second wife Barbara (Wright) Willey, his sister, Jean (Willey) Rohan, and two grandsons Donald Beyea and Josh Smith.

George was a member of the Springwater Church of the Nazarene and formerly, many bowling leagues in Geneseo. Some of his hobbies included collecting phonographic equipment, building hi-fi equipment, fishing, and some years ago he kept and used carrier pigeons, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

George is survived by his wife, Barbara Yates; his children, George S. (Linda) Willey, Pam Smith, Bill (Bonnie) Willey and Penny (Willey) Beyea; his step-children, Sandra Toomey, Rhonda (Randy) Parker, Brenda (Lee) Richey, Lynn (Tom) Giglio, Abby Cox and Gillian Cox; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Mae Parnell; one brother, William (Diane) Willey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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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 Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, George Willey head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-64, page 10A .
  3. [S3224] Find A Grave: Rural Cemetery, Hornell, New York, Peggy S Willey, created by Stuart Strout Woodside Skolfield, added Jul 2011, memorial number 73646746.
  4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  5. [S3327] Find A Grave: Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, New York, George R Willey, created by Stuart Strout Woodside Skolfield, added Jul 2011, memorial number 73777628.

Barbara Yates1

#35360
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 Apr 2016 , .

George Stewart Willey1

#35361
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

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

Peggy Stewart1

#35362, (1925-1996)
Pedigree Link

Child with George Richard Willey (b. 8 October 1924, d. 27 November 2009)

Biography

Other Information

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

Citations

  1. [S3224] Find A Grave: Rural Cemetery, Hornell, New York, Peggy S Willey, created by Stuart Strout Woodside Skolfield, added Jul 2011, memorial number 73646746.
  2. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Barbara Wright1

#35363, (1935-2001)
Pedigree Link

Biography

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 Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S3327] Find A Grave: Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, New York, Barbara Wright Willey, created by mmcallister, added Sep 2014, memorial number 135408516.
  3. [S4200] kdconway1, compiler, family tree titled "Conway-Willard Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 80295468, viewed Jun 2016 , .
  4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Jean Elizabeth Willey1

#35364, (1926-2009)
Pedigree Link
Jean Elizabeth Willey Rohan Krebs
1926-2009

Parents

Biography

  • Jean Elizabeth Willey was born on 20 October 1926.1
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 245 Grand St, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, enumerated on 11 April 1940, in the household of her parents George Allen Willey and Agnes.2
  • Jean Elizabeth Willey attended school at Alfred University.3
  • Jean Elizabeth Willey was a telephone operator - the first one in Hornell.3
  • She married Joseph Raymond Rohan on 31 May 1947.1
    Joseph Raymond Rohan & Jean Elizabeth Willey
    31 May 1947
  • She owned and operated Rohan's Delicatessen in Horseheads, NY.3
  • Her husband Joseph Raymond Rohan died leaving her a widow at age 71.4
  • Jean married Mr Krebs.3
  • She died on 21 May 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 82.1

Obit Notice

An obituary was published in The Evening Tribune, Hornell, New York, on 26 May 2009

Jean E. (Willey) Rohan Krebs

Posted May 26, 2009 at 12:01 AM

West Palm Beach, Fla.

Our devoted, loving mother went peacefully to the Lord Thursday (May 21, 2009). She was born Oct. 20, 1926, to George and Agnes Willey. She graduated from Arkport High School and attended Alfred University. She became the first telephone operator in Hornell.

She married Joseph Rohan (deceased) May 31, 1947. They have 12 living children, Mary Kathleen Easton Rohan of Penn Yan, Lizabeth Ponce of Lake Worth, Fla., John (Mary) Rohan of Montz, La., Mary (Joseph) Lindstrom of West Palm Beach, Fla., Theresa (Joseph) Szymkiewicz of West Palm Beach, Fla., William (Myrna) Rohan of Barrow, Alaska, Jeanne (Eric) Wasser of Lake Worth, Fla., Patricia (Richard) Rockwell of Blossvale, Robert Rohan of Mount Morris, Barbara (Christopher) Williams of Apex, N.C., Susan Schwab of Hollywood, Fla. and Michael (Cynthia) Rohan of Big Flats. Also surviving are three siblings, George Willey of Wayland, William (Diane) Willey of Cohocton and Claire Mae Parnell of Rochester; 25 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by a son, Robert William.

She owned and operated Rohan’s Delicatessen in Horseheads. She later retired and moved to West Palm Beach where she enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, fishing and golf.

A private family service will take place Sunday on the Esperenza Rose on Keuka Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County.

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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 Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, George Willey head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-64, page 10A .
  3. [S1924] The Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY, Newspaper, Jean E. (Willey) Rohan Krebs, obituary notice, published 26 May 2009.
  4. [S4200] kdconway1, compiler, family tree titled "Conway-Willard Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 80295468, viewed Jun 2016 , .

Linda (née unknown) Willey1

#35365
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 Apr 2016 , .

Pam Willey1

#35366
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

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

William Willey1

#35367
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

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

Bonnie (née unknown) Willey1

#35368
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 Apr 2016 , .

Penny Willey1

#35369
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

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

Clara Mae Willey1

#35370
Pedigree Link

Parents

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 , .

William Willey1

#35371
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2500] 1940 US Federal Census, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, George Willey head of household, roll T627_2782, enumeration district 51-64, page 10A .

Joseph Raymond Rohan1,2

#35372, (1926-1998)
Pedigree Link
Joseph Raymond Rohan
1926-1998

Biography

  • Joseph Raymond Rohan was born on 9 February 1926 in Hornell, New York.3,2
  • Father: John J Rohan (b 1902) - Mother: Gladys M Crosby (b 1904.)2,4
  • Joseph served in the US Marine Corps as a PFC during WW II.4
  • He married Jean Elizabeth Willey, daughter of George Allen Willey and Agnes Fullwood, on 31 May 1947.1
    Joseph Raymond Rohan & Jean Elizabeth Willey
    31 May 1947
  • Joseph Raymond Rohan died on 13 January 1998 in Dansville, New York, at age 71.3
  • He was buried in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, New York. Plot: R, 0, 121.4

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2662] Burdett, Andrew, family web site titled "Our Northern Roots", http://www.ournorthernroots.com/index.php, viewed Apr 2016 , .
  2. [S2588] US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online transcription database, digitized by ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2015 www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007,). viewed Jun 2016.
  3. [S4200] kdconway1, compiler, family tree titled "Conway-Willard Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 80295468, viewed Jun 2016 , .
  4. [S6656] Find A Grave: Bath National Cemetery, Bath, New York, Joseph R Rohan, created by US Veteran's Affairs, Us Veterans Affairs Office, added Feb 2000, memorial number 1133029.

Mary Kathleen Rohan1

#35373
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S1924] The Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY, Newspaper, Jean E. (Willey) Rohan Krebs, obituary notice, published 26 May 2009.

Lizabeth Rohan1

#35374
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S1924] The Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY, Newspaper, Jean E. (Willey) Rohan Krebs, obituary notice, published 26 May 2009.

Frederick Horton Bernard1,2

#35375, (1885-1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

  • Frederick Horton Bernard was born on 18 August 1885 in Tucson, Arizona.2
  • Father: Allan C Bernard - Mother: Minnie Chouteau.2
  • He married Sally E Ainsworth, daughter of Chauncy Forbes Ainsworth and Anna G Horton, on 26 September 1916 in Tucson, Arizona.1
  • In 1922 Frederick Horton Bernard was a district attorney for Arizona, a post he held for 2 years.2
  • Frederick married Gwendolyn Virginia Wood (1883-1946.)2
  • He died on 13 July 1937 in Prescott, Arizona, at age 51.2
  • He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Arizona. Plot: Block 16, Sec C, Row 8, Grave 7-1.2

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

FORMER STATE OFFICIAL DIES.

Frederick Bernard Was Born In Tucson In 1885. Frederick H. Bernard, city attorney for Tucson from 1917 - to 1921, and United States district attorney for Arizona from 1922 to 1924, died in Prescott at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning. A large number of his Tucson friends and former classmates at the University of Arizona left last night for Prescott where they will attend the funeral services, to be held at 7:30, and return with the body to Tucson where a brief service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Parker Mortuary chapel. The body will be lowered into its grave, beside his father and mother, just as the sun goes down at 7:32 p.m. tomorrow evening.

Brain Hemorrhage. "Fritz" Bernard suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday morning, and never regained consciousness. June 25 he had a slight stroke of paralysis, followed by other minor strokes before the brain hemorrhage Sunday. His wife. Mrs. Ruby Mattison Bernard, was with him at the time of his death. Mr. Bernard has been associated with Francis Drake Crable in a law firm at Prescott for several years. Crable is in Germany at a health resort, recovering from a heart attack.

Born in Tucson. Mr. Bernard was born in Tucson, August 18, 1995, his father was a pioneer, Allan C. Bernard, who operated a wagon train from Westport, Mo., to Santa Fe and later served in the army fighting Indians. The elder Bernard was stationed at Fort Bowie during the time when Chief Cochise led the Apaches on depredations of the entire southern portion of Arizona. His mother was a member of the Choteau family of St Louis and both Mr. Bernard's parents had distinguished family connections. Educated Here. Educated in Tucson's public schools, Mr. Bernard entered the University of Arizona in 1901, and three years later left for Stanford university to study law. He received his law degree from Stanford university, returned to Tucson to go into private practice. In 1917 he was appointed city attorney for Tucson and held that position until 1921 after which he was named, March 1, 1922, as United States district attorney for Arizona to succeed Thomas A. Flynn. President Warren G Harding made his appointment. He resigned from that post in November of 1924, returning to private practice in Tucson. He went to Los Angeles in 1930 to practice and remained there until a year or so ago, during which time he was a deputy corporation commissioner in Los Angeles for nearly two years. On taking up residence at Prescott, he became associated with Crable. Leaves Family.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Ruby Mattison Bernard, formerly of Phoenix, and to whom he was married, March 28, 1930; a brother, Allan C. Bernard of Sinaloa, Mexico; a stepdaughter, Betty; and four California cousins with whom he was reared, Nonie and William Bernard, Mrs. W. T. Berry, all of Los Angeles, and Ned Bernard of San Jose. Nonie Bernard left Los Angeles yesterday to accompany Betty to the funeral services of his cousin and her step-father. Kirk Moore of Tucson left last night to join the family and will accompany them back to Tucson for the Thursday services. Representatives of several old families, including the Aguirre, Zelleweger, Ballinger, Zipf, and Brown families, also left for Prescott. Burial Planned. When the body arrives in Tucson Thursday it will be taken to the Packer chapel where at 7 p.m. Father Peter Timmerman will read a brief service. Friends will accompany the body to the Evergreen cemetery where the lowering of the casket will be timed with the setting of the sun. Transcription by Mary Cummins.

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

Citations

  1. [S3775] Arizona County Marriage Records, 1865-1972, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2016, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Arizona History and Archives Division, Phoenix, AZ Arizona County Marriage Records, 1865-1972, Ancestry,) Bernard-Collins, p 123.
  2. [S5103] Find A Grave: Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Arizona, Frederic Horton Bernard, created by Bob, added Jul 2018, memorial number 191202007.