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G. Fayette Dickson was born in Wisconsin in 1857, but his ancestors were among the early settlers of Chautauqua County. As a young lad he moved to Westfield and entered school here. He graduated from out Union School and Academy in the class of 1878 and that fall he accepted a teaching position in the same school and continued teaching there for 44 years. He was vice-principal for over 30 years and principal for the last two years of his life. During the summer months he was employed in the ticket department of the Chautauqua Assembly for 46 years. Professor Dickson was community and civic minded. He was a loyal member of the Methodist Church with a special interest in the music of the church. He had been Master of Summit Lodge No. 219, F. & A.M. and a Worthy Patron of the Crown Chapter No. 128, O.E.S. He was also a member of the Westfield Grange, belonged to the Westfield Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons and was a past regent of the Westfield Council Royal Arcanum. At one time he was president of the Citizen’s Bank. On May 28, 1923 about six months after the death of Professor G. Fayette Dickson, a bronze tablet was presented to the school in his memory. The Westfield Republican reported on the exercises at the unveiling of the tablet. The invocation was given by Rev. Charles S. Robertson. Professor Dickson’s favorite hymn, “Come thou Almighty King” was sung. Mrs. Jessie Ruffin called attention to May 28 as a fitting day to hold a memorial for Professor Dickson, it being his birthday. The main address was by Rev. Homer Potter. He said, “The place of school teacher is forever secured in history.” A teacher impresses himself upon the community in which he lives as well as the school. Professor Dickson in his school and work showed three points strongly: First, a great note of common sense. Second, his discipline was in his eyes. Third, a rich personality consisted in the fact that he knew folks. District Superintendent of Schools, Granger also spoke. He stated that Professor Dickson’s most striking character was his sincerity. He also spoke of his great ability as an organizer and an administrator of school affairs. Arthur J. Macer then presented the tablet to Wilson Rood, who accepted it on behalf of the school board. The engraving on the tablet was as follows: “GEORGE FAYETTE DICKSON Principal 1920-1922, Vice-Principal 1883-1920. A man whose gift of social, literacy, musical and spiritual were dedicated freely to the community. I live not for himself nor win the esteem of men but impart truth and deal fair with all. Presented by his students and associates.” -----
http://www.westfieldrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/500879/Kenneth-E--Golden.html?nav=5005&showlayout=0 Kenneth E. Golden, 86, of Bourne Street, Westfield died 15 May 2008 at Westfield Memorial Hospital, Westfield. Kenny was born on 25 Feb 1922 in Westfield, the son of the late Edward and Lucille (Benson) Golden. An avid NASCAR fan, Kenny favored the Ford racing machines. He was a lifetime owner of Ford and Mercury products and vehicles. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, a Past Master and member of Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM, former member and Past Chief (1974-1975) of the Fire Department of Westfield and the Citizen’s Hose Co. #2, where he was a member from 1952 until 1994.  Kenny was instrumental in the establishment and implementation of the fire department’s first Ambulance service. He was so very proud of the Ambulance and volunteered many hours following his retirement to the Ambulance Service. In 2007, Kenny was honored by the Rotary Club of Westfield with the bestowment of a Community Paul Harris Fellow award, for his commitment and dedication to the emergency needs of the Westfield community. Kenny was a member and former Board member and Past President of the Westfield Fireman's Exempt Assoc., former member of the County Fire Advisory Committee, State Chiefs Assoc., and County Chiefs Assoc. He was an avid collector of model cars. Kenny had been employed by General Electric in Erie and at Newbrook Industries in Silver Creek. He retired from Ajax/Renold, Inc., of Westfield as a Tool Maker & Fixture Maker in 1988 after 40 years of service. While at Renold he was a Past President and member of the International Assoc. of Machinist local No. 1555.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Helen (Beers) Golden, whom he married 19 Aug 1944; his three sons, Howard (Deborah) Golden of Brocton, Edward (Beverly) Golden of Erie, PA, and Kenneth (Carole) Golden of Derby, KS. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, L. Blanche Golden, his granddaughter, Judi Golden, his great grandchild, Heather Moore and his daughter in law, Rachel (DuChaine) Golden. Burial was at Westfield Cemetery. -----
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Smith Gollnitz, whom he married Aug. 1, 1992; three sons: Norman Gollnitz of Westfield, Martin Gollnitz of Fredonia and William Gollnitz of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a step-son, Ryan McKane of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Martin Gollnitz, who died 20 May 1989; and a sister, Bernice Gardener. Interment was at the Westfield Cemetery. ----- http://books.google.com/books?id=QlxKAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA106&dq=%22Summit+Lodge+No.+219%22&hl=en&ei=FB-rTsvgCfC40gG9kuiHDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CEUQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=%22Summit%20Lodge%20No.%20219%22&f=false page 106. C  harles Mann Hamilton - Senator from the Fifty-first Senate District, was born at Ripley. NY, 23 Jan 1874, son of Lucius G. and Lydia (Mann) Hamilton; and was educated at the Ripley High School, the Fredonia Normal Academy, and at Penn Military College, Chester, PA. He was for three years in the hardware business, and in 1896 became interested in natural gas production at Ripley. In addition to the gas business he is now extensively engaged in oil production in Oklahoma. Mr. Hamilton is a Republican in politics. He was elected to the State Assembly in 1906. and re-elected in 1907; and during the session of 1908 was chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, and a member of the Committee on Railroads and the Committee on Commerce and Navigation. In 1008 he was elected to the State Senate from the Fifty-first Senate District, comprising Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties. Lieutenant-Governor White appointed him chairman of the Forest, Fish and Game Committee, and a member of the Committees on Railways, Internal Affairs, Military Affairs, and Indian Affairs. He is vice-president of the Ripley Telephone Co.; secretary and treasurer Seneca Oil Co., operating in Oklahoma, and a member of Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM, of Westfield. On 6 Apr 1904, he married Miss Bertha Chess Lamberton, daughter of Robert G. Lamberton, banker, of Franklin. PA. Senator Hamilton's home is at Ripley, Chautauqua County.
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http://books.google.com/books?id=TccLAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA405&dq=%22Summit+Lodge+No.+219%22&hl=en&ei=FB-rTsvgCfC40gG9kuiHDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEEQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22Summit%20Lodge%20No.%20219%22&f=false page 407. Hiram Vorce Herrick, second child and son of Anson Leet Herrick and Elizabeth Ann Devoe, was born in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY, 21 Apr 1864. He obtained a good practical education, passing through the Jamestown high school, and taking a thorough course in the Jamestown Business College. He began his active career as bookkeeper for the J. R. Newman Bedspring Manufacturing Company in Jamestown, and after the death of Mr. Newman, in 1888, became senior partner in the business, under the firm name of Herrick, Johnson & Company. He disposed of his interest in 1894, and in the January following removed with his family to Westfield, New York, and then purchased the flour and feed mill known as the Westfield Mills. In 1905 he returned to Jamestown, and purchased the homestead, 112 Curtis Street, where he has since resided. He is a Republican in politics, and he and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM; Crown Chapter No. 128, Order of the Eastern Star (Masonic): and the Royal Arcanum, all of Westfield. He married, 31 Dec 1887, Carrie May Hotchkiss, b. 17 Jun 1867, in Ellington, Chautauqua, NY. Children: 1. Kenneth Earle, b. 25 Apr 1889; graduate of Jamestown high school, Jun 1908; graduate of Valparaiso (Indiana) Law School, 1910; assistant cashier of Exchange State Bank of Glendise, Montana. 2. Chester Hotchkiss, b. 19 Mar 1891; graduate of Jamestown high school, 1911; at present employee in the Bank of Jamestown. 3. Gerald Anson, b. 10 Jan 1897; a junior in the Jamestown high school. Mrs. Carrie May (Hotchkiss) Herrick is an adopted daughter of Jeremiah and Louisa Hotchkiss. Jeremiah Hotchkiss was the son of Jeremiah and Lucretia (Huntington) Hotchkiss, b. 26 Jan 1829, in the town of Poland, Chautauqua, NY, and spent his entire life in the county of his birth, having been a resident of Jamestown, NY, for 20 years. Before Jamestown had a city charter, he served the village and town of Ellicott in the capacity of assessor most capably for several years. At the city election in 1891 he was chosen a member of the common council, and so faithfully did he perform his duties in that position that he was honored with a renomination by the Republican party without opposition when his term expired. In the election which followed, he received a most flattering majority over two opponents, thus proving the high regard in which he was held by those who knew him best. He died in the city of Jamestown, NY, 15 Jun 1893. -----
http://boards.ancestry.netscape.com/surnames.hess/2548/mb.ashx?pnt=1 Robert L. Hess, age 80, of East Main Rd., Westfield died Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008 at Westfield Memorial Hospital. Bob was born on 7 Oct 1928, in Portland, NY, a son of the late Herbert H. and Mae M. (Rothwell) Hess. A 1945 graduate of Brocton Central School, Bob served his country with the US Air Force from 1950 until 1954 then attended the University of Buffalo from 1957-1962. He had been employed by the US Postal Service in Westfield as a Rural Route Carrier until his retirement in 1994. Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield and was a member and Past Governor of the Loyal Order of Westfield. Bob was also very active in Free Masonry having been a member and Past Master of Summit Lodge #219, F&AM, member and Past Most Wise Master of the Rose Croix Scottish Rite, and had been the Past Matron and Past District Grand Lecturer of the Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife: Donna A.(Armfelt) Hess, whom he married on 29 Jun 1957 in Westfield, his two sisters, Janice Paulus of Ashville, NY, and Linda Stumpf of Westfield, NY and his two brothers, Daniel Hess of Westfield, NY, Ronald Hess of Barcelona, NY. Several nieces and nephews also survive. -----
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HOLBROOK/2008-02/1202998323 Thursday, February 14, 2008 Howard Ray "Holby" Holbrook, age 82, of Bell Parkway, Westfield, died Tuesday, 12 Feb 2008 at Absolut Care of Westfield, following a brief illness. Mr. Holbrook was born on 4 May 1925 in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Charles "Chub" and Florence (Terry) Holbrook. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. A life long resident of Westfield, he had been employed by the Westfield Republican Newspaper as Advertising Sales Manager, then became a Commercial Printer and later opened his own print shop in 1978 with his partner, Elliott Long. He and Elliott owned and operated "Long and Holbrook Printers" until their retirement in 1995. Mr. Holbrook was a former member of the Fire Department of Westfield where he served as Fire Chief in 1966-1967. He was also a member of the Westfield Firemen's Exempt Assoc., the John W. Rogers Post 327 American Legion, the Wm. P Jackway Post 6764 VFW, and Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM, all of Westfield and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No.118 also of Westfield, where he served as Governor in 1953. Mr. Holbrook had also served the Village of Westfield as a member of the Village Board of Trustees from 1962-1966, and served as acting Mayor of Westfield in 1965. He had also served many years as a member of the Board of Public Utilities in Westfield. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley W. (Wallace) Holbrook, whom he married on April 19, 1947 in Westfield, his daughter, Kim (Armando) Delgadillo of Overton, NV, and his son, Alan (Lisa) Holbrook of Westfield. Howard is further survived by his four grandchildren, Alexandra and Marie Holbrook both of Westfield and Adriana and Matthew Delgadillo both of Overton, NV. ----- Proceedings of the American Society of Microscopists, Volumes 9-10, by American Society of Microscopists, page 165. http://books.google.com/books?id=yuofAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA165&dq=%22Lorenzo+M.+Kenyon%22+%22chautauqua%22&hl=en&ei=mdarTuq1MKb20gG3w7yyDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Lorenzo%20M.%20Kenyon%22%20%22chautauqua%22&f=false Lorenzo M. Kenyon, M.D. – son of Joseph [d. 14 Oct 1847 in town of Ellicott] and Mary S. Kenyon was b. Sheridan, Chautauqua, NY, 18 Mar 1821; d. 25 Nov 1887, at his house in Buffalo, NY. He began the practice of medicine in Warren, PA, about 1852, and in 1856 removed to Buffalo, where he soon secured an extensive practice, becoming one of the most eminent homoeopathic physicians in his part of the State — widely recognized as a leader, and the first president of the Homoeopathic Society of Western New York. In 1874 he was president of the New York State Homoeopathic Medical Society. He was identified with many branches of charitable, church, and fraternal work, and as a man was held in the highest esteem by his large circle of acquaintances. He was elected a member of the American Society of Microscopists in 1886 at Chautauqua, NY. At the 12th Session of the American Institute of Homoeopathy, held at Buffalo, NY, on 6 and 7 Jun 1855, Lorenzo M. Kenyon of Westville, NY, was reported as a ‘worthy candidate for a member of the institute. He served in 1872-73 and 1873-74 as District Deputy Grand Master for the Erie Masonic District, and was a member of Kenystone Chapter, RAM, Buffalo, where he served as Scribe in 1865 and as High Priest in 1866. LODGE OF THE ANCIENT LANDMARKS NO. 441 Early in January 1858, a group of Masons, fourteen members of Queen City Lodge, two members of Parish Lodge, one each from Hiram, Erie and Hamilton Lodge No.79, met and decided to petition for a dispensation to organize a lodge in Buffalo, to be known as Temple Lodge.
The name Temple Lodge was not available. A lodge in Albany had adopted that title more than a century before. . . . The Ancient Landmarks were steadfast and everlasting. He consented to grant the petition and endowed the proposed lodge with a rich heritage and a new name "Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks." The dispensation was granted 20 Jan 1858, and the first communication was held in Washington Masonic Hall, 416-418 Main Street on 27 Jan 1858. The Lodge Charter was dated 17 Jun 1858, and the ceremonies of Consecration, Dedication and Installation of officers took place on 30 Jun 1858 . . . and . . . the Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks, No. 441 came into being. Lorenzo’s younger Brother Darwin Kenyon was also a member of this Lodge. Darwin served as King of Buffalo Chapter 71, RAM, 1860-62. Darwin Kenyon, freight agent of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern in Buffalo, NY, died on 28 Dec [1887], aged 62 years -----
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=47805435 Robert B. Mays, b. 12 Oct 1929, Franklin, Venango, PA; d. 31 Jan 2010, Westfield, NY; son of the late H. Burrel and Grace E. (Mong) Mays. He was aised in the Clarion/Knox area of Pennsylvania Bob was a graduate of White Memorial High School in Knox, PA. He earned his BS Degree from Clarion University and was awarded his Masters degree from Penn State University, Main Campus, where he completed doctoral work with exception of residency and dissertation. He was awarded a General Electric Economics Fellowship to Study Economics at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Bob served in the US Army from 1951-1953 as an ENT Technologist at Fort Ord Army Hospital in California. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Bob became a teacher and later a Principal at Lowville Academy and Central Schools in Lowville, NY until 1959 when he moved to Westfield. He retired from Westfield Academy and Central School in 1985 following a distinguished career at WACS that included starting as a teacher, then becoming the 7-12 principal and finally as the K-12 Principal. B  ob was active in the Middle States Accrediting Assoc. where he chaired 10 evaluation committees. Bob has also served as the President of the Chautauqua County Athletic Assoc. Active in his community, Mr. Mays was instrumental in forming the Westfield Counseling Service and served as its original treasurer. Bob was a devoted Member of the First Presbyterian Church and Society of Westfield, where he served as a deacon, trustee, elder and clerk of session. Bob served on the Patterson Library Board of Directors and had been a Board Member and Past President of the former Westfield United Fund. He had also been active with Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM, and had been a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No.118, both of Westfield. He enjoyed gardening and traveling and had visited many countries in Europe, South America, North Africa and China. Bob loved antiques and had been proprietor of Mays Antiques, and was involved in the Market Place on Main and the Antiques Marketplace.
His survivors include his two sisters: Margaret Staab and Wilma (Richard) Morrison and his brother in law Arden Fornof. Mr. Mays is further survived by his nieces and nephews that include; Sharyn (Greg) Simons, Beverly Schettler, James (Sally) Staab, Bruce Fornof, and his Great-niece, Megan Staab and his two Great Nephews, Kurt Staab and Christopher Budzinski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters; Virginia Fornof and Laura Mays. Burial was at Providence Cemetery in Knox, PA. -----
Donald was a member of the Cascade Hose Co. No. 1 of the Fire Dept. of Westfield, and served as Department Chief in 1964 -1965. While in the Fire Dept., Don was active in the Emergency Squad and was a former President of the Firemen’s Exempt Assoc. He was active in the Chautauqua County Fire Chiefs Assoc. and FASNY. In 1993 he served as President of the SWAVF (Southwestern Assoc.) In Nov. 2001, he and several other members of the Westfield Fire Dept. traveled to New York City to present a donation check to the FDNY on behalf of the Westfield Fire Dept. and the citizen’s of Westfield. Don was a former member of Summit Lodge No. 219, F &AM, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 118, and the Wm. P. Jackway Post 6764 VFW all of Westfield. He was passionate about firematics and his hobbies included camping, golf and the outdoors. However, his main love was his family. He is survived by his wife: Betty (Eggert) Reid, who he married on 6 Aug 1949 in Westfield, his four daughters: Marsha (Kenneth) Leaf of Saquoit, NY, Donna (Neal) Watkins of Azle, TX, Cindy (Douglas) Norton and Janet Reid both of Westfield; his seven grandchildren , Jennifer, April, Christina, Dana, J. D., Ryan, and Andrew , and three great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Nina Watson and Edith Woleben, and by his brother, Edwin Reid.
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http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/r/e/Laura-Greene/GENE8-0010.html Floyd A. Riley (John Addison4, Abram W.3, Solomon Curtis2, Unknown1) was b. 12 Jun 1894 in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY; d. there 1 Oct 1957; son of John A. Riley and Maude Fitch; m. 5 Jan 1922 Sara A. Hiller, b. 7 Apr 1883; d. 14 Jan 1964 in Westfield, NY, d/o William and Katherine Hiller. Obituary of Floyd A. Riley, from the Westfield Republican, Oct 1957 FLOYD A. RILEY, 63, of 21 Pleasant Avenue, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, 1 Oct 1957. He was born in Westfield, NY 12 Jun 1894, the son of John A. Riley and Maude Fitch Riley. His father was village clerk for many years. Floyd attended Westfield Schools, and was married 5 Jan 1922 to Sara A. Hiller. In 1933 he built his own garage on Union Street and since that time has acquired the Cadillac, DeSoto, and Plymouth agency. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Katherine A. Lawson of Mayville, NY, also two grandchildren, Raymond Lawson Jr. and Peggy Lawson. He was a veteran of WW I, Past Master of Summit Lodge No. 219, a member of the American Legion, Westfield Fish and Game Club, and the Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Westfield Cemetery. Children: i. Katherine Alice Riley, b. 19 Mar 1924 in Westfield, NY; m. Raymond Lawson; b. 24 Jun 1915 in Mayville, NY. ii. John William Riley, b. after 1924; d. in infancy. -----
http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/NYCHAUTA/2006-02/1140550179 PJ: Thurs. 10 Nov 2005: Westfield – Rex Rogers, 90, of Brewer Place, died Wednesday, 9 Nov 2005, in WCA Hospital in Jamestown. He was born 7 Jul 1915, in Cranesville, PA, the son of Charles and Myrtle Rogers. He was employed as an agent for the Nickle Plate Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1974. He was later employed by Chautauqua County Office of the Aged supervising the revitalization of homes for the elderly and handicapped. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield, a 50-year member of the Summit Lodge 219, F&AM, of Westfield where he served as Past [grand] Master, lodge council Chapter of the Consistory, Scottish Rite Valley of Jamestown, and Ismalia Shriners of Buffalo. He loved working in his woodshop building furniture and refinishing and refurbishing antiques. He enjoyed spending time at his hunting camp in Forest County, PA, and was a long time fan of the Cleveland Indians. His greatest love was for his family and reminiscing. He is survived by his son, Gerry Rogers of Westfield; three daughters: Myrt Peterson of Bemus Point, Linda McMahon of Baldwinsville, and Janet Dickenson of Bemus Point; 12 grandchildren; and 17 gr-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Beverly Sebring, 3 Feb 2003; and a granddaughter, Amy Peterson in 1977. Interment was at Westfield Cemetery. -----
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?n=donald-w-stafford&pid=120720022 Donald W. Stafford, age 81, of Crandall St., Westfield died Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 at home following an extended illness. Don was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Erie, PA, the son of the late Eugene R. and Velma (Osborne) Stafford. Don served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He then worked at Welch's before becoming an insurance agent and eventually co-owner of the Bristol Burgess Insurance Agency in Westfield for 28 years. He served in the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years and was Chief in 1973. Don had a passion for music and played clarinet for the famed Deutchmeister Band for over 30 years. He was a member of the Westfield American Legion Post No. 327, the Westfield VFW, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 118, and a lifetime member of Summit Lodge No. 219, F&AM. He is survived by his wife: Trudy K. (Kelsey) Stafford, whom he married on 4 May 1990 in Peru, NY, his one daughter: Linda (Virgil) Cecil of Woodsfield, OH, and his two sons: Donald C. Stafford of Maricopa, AZ, and Ted "TC" (Brooke Laster) Stafford of Corona, CA. Don is further survived by his three step-daughters, Kathleen Haskin of Brockport, NY, Kelly (Rich) Hotchkiss of Mayville, NY, Susan (Tim) Smith of Westfield, NY, and his one step-son, Donald (Laurie) Haskin, Jr. of Westfield, his six grandchildren; Kristi & Jon Cecil, Brandon (Sarah) Stafford, Heather Stafford, Thomas and Jason Stafford , as well as his five step-grandchildren, RJ and Mac Hotchkiss, Aaron, Joshua and Noah Smith, and his two step-great grandchildren, Jocelyn Sanderson and Sydney Hotchkiss. Don’s sister in law, Lynn and her husband Tom Cordy of Poughquag, NY, also survive. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, June (Cary) Stafford, whom he married on 25 Aug 1951 and who died on 10 Mar 1989 and by an Infant son. ----- STEVENS, PHINEAS. - Age, 47 years. Enrolled 49th NY Inf. Vols.], 5 Aug 1861, at Westfield, to serve three years; mustered in as 1Lt, Co. G, 30 Aug 1861; discharged for disability, 29 Apr 1862, as Stephens; commissioned 1Lt, 20 Jan1862, with rank from 5 Sep1861, original. STEVENS, PHINEAS. - Age, 48 years. Enrolled [112th NY Inf. Vols.], 2 Aug 1862, at Dunkirk, to serve, three years; mustered in as Captain, Co. G, 2 Sep 1862, discharged for disability, 11 Feb 1864; also borne as Stephens; prior service, 1Lt, Co. G, 49th Infantry. Commissioned Captain, 27 Oct 1862, with rank from 2 Sep 1862, original. http://longislandgenealogy.com/112.html Statistical History of the 112th NY Volunteers COMPANY "G" - This Company was recruited by Captain Stevens, Lieutenants Barber and, Fox, and Sergeant C.W. Hawley, in the towns of Dunkirk, Portland and Sheridan. Capt. Stevens had seen some previous service as 1st Lieutenant 49th N.Y.V. Capt. Stevens enlisted 29 men. He was taken sick at Folly Island, S.C., in the fall of 1863, and was sent North on sick leave. His health not improving, he resigned and was honorably discharged in the Spring of 1864. Afterwards regaining his health, he accepted a commission in Hancock's Corps of Veteran Volunteers. Captain Phineas Stevens, Dunkirk, furlough granted 16 days from May 7, 1863; sick at Folly Island; home on furlough from Nov. 11, 1863; returned and honorably discharged on account of disability, by order of Gen. Gillmore, Feb. 11, 1864; subsequently appointed Captain in 1st Reg't Vet. Vols., Hancock's Corps. http://books.google.com/books?id=k01VAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Phineas+Stevens%22+%22112th%22&dq=%22Phineas+Stevens%22+%22112th%22&hl=en&ei=H2irTtMphvPSAaO29ZoP&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAQ Footprints Down the Centuries: a Vermont heritage, by Ethel Mayhew Stevens, Chapman & Grimes, 1961 - 169 pages 
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychauta/MILITARY/Civilwarsoldiers/Civ-soldiers-S5.htm In 1860 Phineas STEPHENS is living in Westfield born about 1814, Wife Olive is 44, children, Celestia, 17, Fanny 16, Orange 16, EDWIN, 14. Carry is 4. This family in 1880 still living in Dunkirk, Phineas 66 Olive 64 all ch. above except Edwin and Fanny still home -----
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~taughannock/westfield/westfieldobits.html Westfield Republican, Westfield, N.Y., July 8, 1908, p. 1. JamesTaylor, One of Westfield's Oldest Business Men Passed Away Last Saturday Evening. This community was shocked Saturday evening to hear of the death of James Taylor one of its leading citizens, who although seriously ill, had been able to be around, and had just eaten his supper, when the call came. Mr. Taylor was born in Wood Grange, County Down, Ireland, 6 Apr 1839, and came to this country with his parents, David and Nancy Strain Taylor in May 1853, and during his entire life has been active in the affairs of this town, and a respected and esteemed member of this community. He went into the meat business in 1865; and the excellence of his judgment, as well as his popularity with the leading pubic is evidenced in his successful continuance in that business until 1903. He also had owned and managed a large farm near the village for a number of years although his home was in the village. The appreciation of his townsmen was shown in his election as Highway Commissioner in 1890, and his election as trustee of the village for a number of years. Mr. Taylor was also a valued member of Summit Lodge, No. 219, F&AM, the A. O. U. W.; Knights of Honor and Royal Arcanum. He was married 1 Nov 1871, to Sarah A. Crosgrove, and she, with one son, Jay, and three daughters, Jennie, Fannie and Madeline, also two brothers, Robert and John of this place and one sister, Mrs. Quigley of Erie, survive him and have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. The funeral was held from his late home on Main street Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended, all of the business places being closed during the services out of respect to the deceased. The services at the house were in charge of Rev. George L. MacClelland and at the cemetery were conducted by Summit lodge, the lodge attending in a body. The interment was in Westfield cemetery. -----
http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/10,000_famous_freemasons/Volume_4_Q_to_Z.htm Paul R. Welch (1882-1952) President of Welch Grape Juice Co., from 1928 and later Chairman of Board. b. 20 Jul 1882 in Philadelphia, PA. Graduate of Columbia U. Law School in 1905. He was vice president of the Welch company from 1903-14; vice president and treasurer, 1914-28. Member of Summit Lodge No. 219, Westfield, NY, receiving degrees on May 11, 25, June 22, 1914. Dimitted May 14, 1951. d. Nov. 22, 1952. -----
History of Chautauqua County, by Andrew W. Young, page 164. http://books.google.com/books?id=4xItpINmJmgC&pg=PA614&dq=%22Austin+L.+Wells%22&hl=en&ei=DuqrTqXHGerv0gGN56TODw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFQQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=%22Austin%20L.%20Wells%22&f=false Austin L. Wells was born 6 Oct 1800, in Canada, during a brief residence there of his parents. His father was a native of Brattleboro, VT. A. L. Wells went to Utica in 1810; thence to Erie Co., in 1824. In 1828, he removed from Buffalo to Westfield, and worked there at the hatter's trade for several years, part of the time in partnership with Daniel Rockwell, to whom he sold his interest in 1839. He was four years a justice of the peace; since which time he has been engaged in the insurance business. He was married at South Wales, Erie, NY, to Fanny Russell, daughter of John Russell, and had a daughter, Harriet E. [b. Westfield, 6 Jul 1830; d. Buffalo, 21 Feb 1888], wife of James N. Matthews, one of the proprietors of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. Cayuga Lodge No. 221, Scipio, Cayuga, New York Warrant: The warrant in possession of the Lodge is dated 13 Jun 1851. The name or number has never been changed. Minutes: Intact Cayuga Lodge was organized in the spring of 1851 and worked for a time under dispensation. The first meeting U. D. was held 20 Mar 1851, and the last on 28 Mar. The charter members were: Williams Fish Phineas Hurd, M. D Benjamin Lamkin Amos Morgan William Taber Allen Thomas George Whitfield Amzi Wood On 23 Jul 1851 W.’. Harvey Wilson, Master of St. Paul’s Lodge No. 124 constituted the Lodge and installed the following officers: William Taber, Master Amzi Wood, SW Amos Morgan, JW George Whitfield, Treasurer Kelsey Delap, Secretary Williams Fish , SD Jeremiah Reynolds, JD Benjamin Lamkin, Tiler Since the Lodge was organized it had had quarters on the second floor of the village school house, of which it is part owner. On 6 Aug 1901 it celebrated its semi-centennial anniversary in Snyder’s Hall. The affair was public and attracted a goodly number of Masons and friends from the surrounding country. 1855 Masonic Register CAYUGA LODGE, NO. 221. Scipio Center, Cayuga County. Meets semi-monthly, on Wednesdays evening.
Amzi Wood, Master, Kelsey Delap, Senior Warden, Andrew Race, Junior Warden, William Sprague, Treasurer, Thomas Cushman, Secretary, William F. Bancroft, Senior Deacon, William H. Welch, Junior Deacon, Goshen Conover, Tiler, J. H. Harter, Chaplain. PAST MASTER. William Taber.
William Taber, Amzi Wood, George Whitfield, Kelsey Delap, Jeremiah Reynolds, Oliver Wood, Harvey Morgan, John B. Strong, Jr., Ebenezer H. Wood, J. W. Rathbun, P. S. Gallup, William H. Welch, S. W. Green, Leortus Tyler, James Akin, Thomas Cushman, William F. Bancroft, Goshen Conover, William Ellis, Moses T. Fell, Wheeler Powel, William S. Shourds, J. H. Harter, Richard Brown, Isaac Willis, William Sprague, E. W. Sheldon, Lewis I. Covert, A. V. Hartwell, John W. Hulbert, David Fisk, Bradford Jennings, Lewis V. Smith, Leonard Searing, Stephen Thome, Charles Doughty, John K. Tallman, Ezra F. Birch, D. R. Pearl, Joseph Lull, John D. Fish, Israel Jacobson, Esli Fisk, Allen D. Morgan, Andrew Race, Benjamin Fordyce, Theodore Jump. The whole number of persons who have been members of the lodge is 180; the number of members [in 1877] was 87. The officers for 1877-78 were Frank Kenyon, WM; Amos E. Hutchison, SW; Josiah L. Streeter, JW; John Snyder, Sec; James K. Smith, Treas; William S. Degroff, SD; William Wheat, JD; John W. Chamberlain, SMC; John Crawfoot, JMC; Calvin W. Wattles, Tiler; Leddra W. Watkins, Chaplain; Warren B. Tompkins, Marshal; Jonas Wood, Daniel Nichols and Franklin P. Poppins, Trustees. Masters
1851 William Taber 1852 William Taber 1853 Amzi Wood 1854 Amzi Wood 1855 Amzi Wood 1856 Kelsey Delap 1857 George Whitfield 1858 Andrew Race 1859 Andrew Race 1860 Selah Cornwall 1861 Isaac Jump 1862 John B. Bowen 1863 John B. Bowen 1864 Isaac Jump 1865 Isaac Jump 1866 Isaac Jump 1867 Isaac Jump 1868 Isaac Jump 1869 Isaac Jump 1870 Isaac Jump 1871 Isaac Jump 1872 Isaac Jump 1873 Warren B. Tompkins 1874 Warren B. Tompkins 1875 William L. Jaquett 1876 William L. Jaquett 1877 Frank Kenyon 1878 Frank Kenyon 1879 Isaac Jump 1880 Isaac Jump 1881Amos E. Hutchinson 1882 William L. Jaquett 1883 William L. Jaquett 1884 Josiah F. Streeter 1885 Josiah F. Streeter 1886 Frank Kenyon 1887 Edgar D. Parkhurst 1888 Amos E. Hutchinson 1889 Amos E. Hutchinson 1890 Amos E. Hutchinson 1891 Amos E. Hutchinson 1892 Amos E. Hutchinson 1893 Edgar Parkhurst 1894 Edgar Parkhurst 1895 Josiah F. Streeter 1896 Josiah F. Streeter 1897 Norman G. Arnold 1898 Norman G. Arnold 1899 John H. Murdock 1900 John H. Murdock 1901 Frank Kenyon 1902 Frank Kenyon 1903 Charles H. Putnam 1904 Charles H. Putnam 1905 Seneca J. Snyder 1906 Seneca J. Snyder 1907 Howard H. Hunter 1908 Howard H. Hunter 1909 Frank J. Clark 1910 Frank J. Clark http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=41&GScid=66610&GRid=70231407& Josiah F Streeter b. 9 Sep 1847, Summerhill; d. 17 May 1928 at his home in Venice Center Thursday, May 17. Mr. Streeter was town clerk of the town of Venice, and was a well known farmer in the vicinity. He is survived by his wife, one son, Clarence B. Streeter of Venice Center; a brother, John Streeter of Venice, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The F. and A. M. Lodge of Scipio of which Mr. Streeter had long been a member had a part in the services. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70219413 Clarence Burton Streeter b. 28 Dec 1871, Venice Center; d. 5 Feb 1961, at his home, 57 Grove St., Moravia, after an illness of several months. Born in Venice, he had been farming in Venice Center until his retirement 14 years ago. Mr. Streeter was a member of the Moravia Congregational Church. He was a 50 year member of the Cayuga Lodge 221, F&AM. Surviving were his widow, Mrs. Augusta Morey Streeter, two daughters, Mrs. (Mildred) Floyd Clark of Venice and Mrs. (Gertrude) Charles Peckham of Poplar Ridge; a son, Ivan Streeter of Freeville; 10 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. -----
Amzi Wood of Scipio, Cayuga, NY. b. 6 Jan 1791 [1803]. U.S. Consul in Matamoras, Mexico, 1864-65. Hon. Amzi Wood of Auburn, N. Y., died last month [ca Jul 1893] aged 92 years. He was once special county judge, and among other positions of trust held the office of United States consul to Mexico, under President Buchanan. Amzi WOOD was elected a Special Judge in 1863. The same name appears as a member of the local Military District Committee in 1862; he appears again as member of Cayuga Lodge, No. 221, F. & AM in 1851. http://mccurdyfamilylineage.com/Howell/p13.htm Jonathon Wood , b. 11 Oct 1755, d. 22 Dec 1800; m. ca 1775 Mary Durland [b. 12 Nov 1756, d. bet 1833 – 1834]. He made his will 22 Dec 1800 at Minisink, Orange, NY. He mentions wife Mary, sons: Amzi, Jonathon, & John & Elias [minors] and Jesse & Charles; daughters: Keziah & Mary [minors] and Deborah & Elizabeth Executors: Mary Wood, Jonathon Wood, Peter Holbert. His estate was probated on 11 April 1801. Children:
Jesse b. 01 Aug 1776 Deborah b. 07 Oct 1777 Samuel b. 18 Sep 1778 Jonathon b. 28 Sep 1780 Elizabeth b. 11 Oct 1783 Charles b. 16 Jan 1785 George b. 26 Jan 1787 John D. b. 16 Nov 1788 Amzi b. 06 Jan 1791 Keziah b. 14 Nov 1792 Mary b. 17 Aug 1794 Elias b. 15 Aug 1796 http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cdnc/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SDU18650427.2.2&cl=&srpos=0&dliv=none&st=1&e=-------en-logical-20--1-----all--- Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 29, Number 4399, 27 April 1865 Amzi Wood was appointed commercial agent of the United States, to succeed Etchison at Matamoras, soon alter that gentleman arrived in Mexico. On the 2d day of February Wood sailed from this port, and "ten or twelve days afterward reached the Rio Grande river. Etchison left Matamoras at the same time, passing down the river as the new representative on his way to the town. No difficulty whatever was experienced by Wood in obtaining an office and preparing for the discharge of his duties. He was accredited as Commercial Agent of the United States in Matamoras, but to neither of the Governments in particular, and therefore to question which had been decided by the imperial authorities in the case of the Consul were not raised. When, however, Wood inquired for the records of the Consulate that were necessary for his use, he was variously informed. Some men who had been well acquainted with the business of the office told him there were no books; other men said they had been carried off or destroyed; but he finally heard they were in the hands of a man to whom they had been intrusted by the Consul. This man refused to deliver them over to Wood. He alleged that they were placed in his care with the understanding that they should be given up only to Etchison or on his order, and heard with perfect indifference the remonstrances of Wood, who claimed the property as belonging to the United States. This individual, named McMahon, suddenly changed his mind when a gentleman who had accompanied the Agent said that he believed McMahon owned some property in Brooklyn, and suggested that if the Consular records were not forthcoming the Government might find its remedy. So the books were given to Wood. He soon discovered, however, that every page which followed the records of Pierce had been cut out; thus leaving no trace of the transactions of the office after the arrival of Etchison, and nothing by which it could ever be known, from those books, that he had been Consul or had ever existed. Wood went out with letters from some of our best known merchants to men in Matamoras who are friendly to the United States, and who are willing to assist him in this difficult task. By their help he entered upon it with the knowledge that it was indispensable to his success. He found, however, the affairs of the Consulate in confusion. Many of the leaves in the invoice book, in which shipments to Matamoras, to men said to be agents of the rebels, were recorded, had been cut out; all the entries in the fee-book from the 30th of November, 1864, were missing, so that it was impossible to determine with whom business had been done; many official papers that were enquired for could not be found. In short, everything was in a deplorable condition. [ Besides, it appears that official papers of various descriptions, covering goods in some cases not arrived, and including certificates for canceling bonds required to prevent goods falling into the hands of rebel— signed in blank— are in the hands of citizens of Matamoras, who hare been employed in illegitimate trade.] The Commercial Agent is doing much to correct these abuses; but he finds his position one to create embarrassment, owing to the number and influence of the rebel sympathizers in Matamoros, who are, however, not so defiant and overbearing as they have heretofore been. It does not appear that Wood has encountered any opposition . . . from the authorities. He was accredited, we understand, as the agent of the United States in Matamoras, and not particularly to either the Imperial or Republican Governments; so that the danger of disagreements growing out of the relations of the United States and Mexico is probably avoided. Wood has expressed his intention of asking leave of our Government to resign at an early day. The personal discomforts he is compelled to endure m Matamoros, together with the embarrassments already mentioned, account for this determination. It is added that he is serving faithfully, and with advantage to the trade of the United States.
Warrant: The warrant in possession of the Lodge is dated 13 Feb 1799. The name had never been changed. It was No. 82 until 4 Jun 1819, when it became No. 79, forfeit 3 Jun 1835; upon its revival 16 Jun 1851 it received the present number. It merged with Hatheway Lodge No. 869 to become Roman-Hatheway Lodge No. 223 in 5 Jan 1996. Minutes: Intact since 1851; also from 1799 to 1831.
“We whose names are underwritten, petitioners in behalf of Masonry, having first obtained a regular dismission from the Steuben Lodge, No. 54, in the County of Herkimer, as by the enclosed, with due submission to the rules and good order of Free Masonry, may more fully appear, ask that we may be created into a separate Lodge by the name of Roman, and further that our Brother, Joshua Hatheway, be appointed Master and Brother Stephen White Senior Warden, and our Brother, Chester Gould Junior Warden, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray for the good of Masonry and increase of wisdom, strength and beauty. Colbreath, William Logan, Sheldon Gould, Zenas Andrus, David I. Wright, Benjamin Wheelock, Alpheus Gilbert, Thomas White, Stephen Hatheway, Joshua Gould, Calvin Pierce, Jesse Wright, Ebenezer Hall, Enoch
Putnam, Clark Smith, Richard
Endorsed upon the petition is the following: “Petition from Wm. Colbreath and others for a warrant to hold a Lodge in the town of Rome, County of Oneida, by the name Roman Lodge. Without date – read in Grand Lodge the 7th of March and referred to the presiding officers, owing to the place where the Lodge is to be held no being mentioned.” The petition was recommended by Steuben Lodge No. 54 at a meeting held in Mason’s Hall, Steuben, 11 Jan 1798. On 13 Feb 1799 a warrant was issued, and it was constituted by Oliver Collins on 7 Mar 1799, with the following officers: Joshua Hatheway, Master Stephen White, SW Chester Gould, JW Jesse Price, Treasurer Benjamin Wright, Secretary Clark Putnam, SD Samuel Reynolds, JD David I. Andrus, Steward A sketch of the Lodge by R.’.W.’. Oswald P. Backus read at the Centennial Anniversary of the Lodge, 6 May 1899, contained many interesting incidents relating to its early life: “By 19 Sep 1799 the Lodge membership had almost doubled and the Treasurer was instructed to purchase lamb skins for thirty aprons, and also a carpet. “The first labor of the Lodge was the passing of N. J. Visscher. The first initiates were Rufus Easton and Michael Frost. “The Lodge had many abiding places during its first 25 years: Solomon Rich’s coffee house David Andrus’s Stephen White’s, now the site of the Empire Block the Coffee House 1800 - long room of William McCarthy 1805 - Moses White’s third loft of Brother Lee’s house, the site of the American Hotel 1814 - Enos Gilbert’s 1815 - Brother Merrill’s 1816 - Stephen White’s 1817 - Charles C. Graham’s, the coffee house. “In 1814 it voted to build a new hall, but nothing came of it. “On 3 Aug 1824 a resolution to purchase a site and build a hall was carried and a committee was appointed to procure the necessary funds. “The contributions aggregated the sum of $240.50. All but $20 was given in lumber, lime, iron ware, produce, painting, shoemaking goods and labor. “As a result of this effort the building now known as the Universalist Church was erected upon its present site and a deed taken to Numa Leonard, who gave a declaration of trust to the Lodge, etc. “On 21 Feb 1825 the new hall was occupied for the first time. Gen. LaFayette visiting Rome during the year, the name of LaFayette was applied to the new room. It continued to be used by the Lodge until 1831. “of the social life and practices of the Lodge’s hint appears here and there. 13 Dec 1803 the Secretary records a resolution to celebrate the feast of St. John’s day at Brother Andrus’s and have a sermon preached; the 25 cents per member be paid for the dinner and 75 cents a bottle for wine. 10 Jul 1810 had the following record: ‘Voted that the Steward provide the necessary liquors, etc., for the use of this Lodge by the keg, etc.’ “Evidently they were devoted to their spiritual condition in more ways than one, but not a whit behind the church and parson of those days.”
Tradition informs us that after 1829, owing to the persecutions occasioned by the Morgan episode, the meetings of the Lodge were held at infrequent intervals in secret places, mostly in a room back of Alva Mudge’s store; but it was finally forced to cease work, and for almost 20 years Masonry slumbered in Rome. Masters of Roman Lodge No. 82 / 79 1800 Joshua Hatheway Clark Putnam Daniel Green
Benjamin P. Johnson Aylmer Keith 1802 Thomas Hartwell Caleb Hammil 1812 Isaac Lee Archibald R [T]. Frink/Frink/Frinck Walter Colburn Joseph B. Read Daniel Green Walter Colburn 1823 G. W. Gurney http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=34065746 A  ylmer Keith b. Feb. 16, 1802, Rome, NY; d. Nov. 15, 1855, Naperville, DuPage Co., IL; m1. ca 1830 in NY Eliza Dennison Wylie [d. 26 May 1841], they had two children, Aylmer Dennison Keith and Charles Wylie Keith; m2. Janette M. Wright. They had five children, William H., Julia M., Edwin, Franklin, and Mary.
Second Lieutenant in the Eighth Regiment of Artillery for Oneida County, New York, in 1821. Member of Fire Company No. 2, Rome, New York, 1826. He was owner of a grocery business in Rome, New York, 1830. Treasurer of the Village of Mount Morris, New York, 1835. Naperville merchant, druggist, and banker. Investor in the Old Plank Road that connected Naperville with Chicago. He helped form the Methodist Society in 1841. He was appointed the Secretary and served on the Executive Committee of the DuPage County Bible Society in February, 1841. Appointed Clerk of the DuPage County Society for Mutual Protection in 1841. Served as a delegate to the Chicago River and Harbor Convention, July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 1847. Appointed as Director of the Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Chicago in 1851. Appointed as Naperville Postmaster, February 2, 1852. Investor, Director and Secretary of the "Chicago, Sterling and Mississippi Railroad" Corporation. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> history files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. DuPont Company, cr&D/ccas experimental Station Wilmington, de 19880 files -> Personal Information Name: Maha Al-Ammari Nationality: Saudi Relationship Status history -> History of the Third Masonic District Grand Lodge of the State of New York history -> Freemasons of New York State in the Civil War history -> Grand Masters of the United Grand Lodge of England [ugle] and of Scotland Download 8.67 Mb. Share with your friends:
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