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MACALUSO, Concetta, 1889-1965. Location E4.
From the 1920 Census for the Domiano Macaluso family on Pennsylvania Street: 32 years old. She
was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1902
MACALUSO,
Domiano, 1879-2 Jun 1931. Location E4.
Newspaper article
about his death in the East Aurora Advertiser, June 4, 1931: Died June 2, 1931, from complications of
appendicitis. He was track walker for
the Pennsylvania (railroad). He lived at
199 Pennsylvania Street. He was survived
by his wife and seven children: Ida (who
was to be married June 6, 1931), Josephine, Mary, Leonard, John, Peter, and
Joseph.
From the 1920 Census for the Domiano Macaluso family on Pennsylvania Street: owner, married, 40 years old, laborer for the
railroad. He was born in Italy and
immigrated to the United States in 1901.
His family at this address are his wife, Concetta (age 32), and seven
children, Leonard (13), Jack (11), Joseph (9), Petro (9), Ida (7), Mary (5),
and Josephine (2 years and 10 months).
MARSHALL, Anna Mary.
See OSBORNE, Anna Mary.
MARSHALL,
Bertha Helen, 3 Mar 1876-1878, at about
age 2. Daughter of Jacob (1837-1909) and
Elizabeth Mutter Jacob (1838-1889), sister of Sophia (Steckmeyer),
John Jacob, Catherine (Deitz), Elizabeth (Hartmann),
Anna Mary (Osborn), Peter, Jacob Charles, and Joseph. Location B2.
MARSHALL,
Bridget, 1846-7 Feb 1930. Nee Sugrue.
Second Wife of John J. Marshall.
Location B1.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser,
February 13, 1930: She had been in poor health the last three years, but had been confined to bed only the last three
weeks.
From the 1920 Census for the John
Marshall residence on South Grove: 74 years old,
wife of John.
From the 1905 Census for the John J
Marshall (age 61) residence in East Aurora: Bridget, 58 years old, wife of John.
From the 1900 Census for the Marshall
residence on Grove Street: wife of John, born Feb
1847 in Ireland, no occupation. The
Marshalls were neighbors to the Kyser family.
Note: there is a discrepancy in the birth date between the grave
marker (1846) and the 1900 Census (Feb 1847).
MARSHALL,
Charles A., 1872-8 May 1941 (or 17 Dec 1871-8 May 1941), at age 69. Son of Jacob
Marshall (1837-1909) and Elizabeth Mutter Marshall (1838-1939). Married Lavina Clark in 1896.
Their children were Charles and Raymond.
Location B1.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, May 15, 1941:
Born December 17, 1871, in Norwich, CT.
From the 1940 Census for 234 South Grove: resident, spouse is not present in this household, 68
years old, no occupation. Same address
4/1/35. Brother of Mary. Born in Connecticut.
From the 1930 Census for 234 South Grove: widowed, 58 years old, brother of Mary, no occupation.
From the 1925 Census for hotel-keeper
Harry R. Benedict’s residence on Hamburg Street: Charles A. Marshall, 53 years old, boarder, tends lunch
counter.
MARSHALL, Elizabeth, 6 May 1838-27 Feb 1889. Nee Mutter. Location B1 (MOTHER), and B2 (family marker).
From the 1880 Census for the John Marschal residence in Aurora: Elizabeth, 41 years old, born in Bavaria, wife of (a
“farmer”) John Marschall [sic] (age 43). Their children are Kate (age 18), Jacob (10),
Joseph (8), Allesius (6), and Albert (2). Her mother, Katrina mutter also lives at this
residence. [Editor’s note: It appears
that this John Marschal family reported in 1880 is
the same as the Jacob Marshall family as reported in 1875. Online family tree information reports his
name a John Jacob, distinguished from his brother John.)
From the 1875 Census for the Jacob
Marshall residence in Aurora: Elizabeth
Marshall, 37 years old, born in Germany, married to Jacob. Their children are Elizabeth (17), Margaret
(15), John (14), Catherine (13), Lizie (11), Anna
(9), Peter (7), Jacob (5), Joseph (3), Alexis (1).
MARSHALL,
Elsie E., 12
Oct 1886-4 May 1970. Nee Hammon or Hammond. Wife of Louie Marshall (1884-1966).
Location B1.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
2384 Blakeley Road, South Wales.
From the 1940 Census for the Marshall family
on Blakely Road: resident,
married, 53 years old, no occupation.
Same address 4/1/35.
From the Immaculate Conception Church Book of
Marriages: Louie J. Marschall and Elsie Hammond were
married on February 7, 1906.
MARSHALL,
Evelyn Mary, 1907-2 Sep 1908, at about
age 1. Based on the location of the
gravestone and the ages of Louie and Elsie at the time of her birth, she is believed
to be the daughter of Louie Marshall (1884-1966) and Elsie Marshall
(1886-1970). Location B2.
MARSHALL,
Jacob, 1836-12 Sep 1909. Son of Jacob L Marschall and Catherine Schneider Marschall. Husband of Elizabeth (nee Mutter). Their children include Sophia Steckmeyer (1857-1927), John Jacob (1860-1937), Catherine Deitz (1862-1932), Elizabeth Hartmann (1863-1929), Anna
Mary Osborne (1866-1934), Peter A (1868-1937), Jacob Charles (1870-1956),
Joseph (1872-1955), and Bertha Helen (1876-1878). Location
B1 (JM), and B2 (family marker).
From the 1880 Census for the John Marschal residence in Aurora: "John", 43 years old, born in Bavaria, husband
of Elizabeth. their children were Kate
(age 18), Jacob (10), Joseph (8), Allesius (6), and
Albert (2). His occupation is
farmer. [Editor’s note: It appears
that this John Marschal family reported in 1880 is
the same as the Jacob Marshall family as reported in 1875. Perhaps the Jacob born in 1837 was also
called “John.”]
From the 1875 Census for the Jacob
Marshall residence in Aurora: Jacob Marshall,
38 years old, born in Germany, married to Elizabeth (age 37). Their children are Elizabeth (17), Margaret
(15), John (14), Catherine (13), Lizie (11), Anna
(9), Peter (7), Jacob (5), Joseph (3), Alexis (1). Farm laborer.
John Marshall
1894 Ad
MARSHALL,
John Joseph, 1843-18 Nov 1922 (or Sep 1844-18 Nov 1922). Son of Jacob L Marschall and Catherine Schneider Marschall. Brother of Jacob Marshall (b. 1836). Husband of Catherine Radigan
(1847-1880). Their children were Anna,
Thomas, Charles, John Jacob, John.
Husband of Bridget Sugrue. Their
children include Frederick, Catherine, Louie and
Mary. John J. Marschall
had been brought to America from Bavaria, Germany, about 1856, settling on Pine
Street with seven brothers and sisters, mother, and stepfather. He is
pictured about 1905 with his family on IC History page 8. The first record of a resident priest in East
Aurora was Fr. Miller, C.S.S.R., who stayed with the Marshall family on Pine
Street 1864 to Easter 1865, on IC History page 9. John Marshall was a veteran of the Connecticut
Army in the Civil War. He was later a member of the volunteer fire
company called the East Aurora Chemical Company Number 1 in 1908 (IC History page 13). John J. Marshall, in 1905, was identified as an RD Carrier in the Post Office. 
Veteran of the Civil War. Location B1.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser,
November 23, 1922: Husband of Bridget. Father of John, Fred, Louis, Mary, and Sister
Silverus.
From the 1920 Census for the John
Marshall residence on South Grove: owner, 75 years
old, married to Bridget, daughter Mary lives at this address.
From the 1905 Census for the John J
Marshall (age 61) residence in East Aurora: John, husband of Bridget; father of Louie and Margaret,
son-in-law of Cathrine Sugrue.
From the 1900 Census for the Marshall
residence on Grove Street: John J Marshall,
owner, married to Bridget, born Sept 1844 in Germany, stone mason. The Marshalls were neighbors to the Kyser
family. There is a discrepancy in the
date of birth between the grave marker (1843) and the 1900 Census (Sep 1844).
MARSHALL, Louie J., Apr 1884-Aug
1966. Louie Marshall is the son of John J. Marshall (1843-1922) and
Bridget Marshall. Husband of Elsie
Marshall (1886-1970). For some time, he provided the priest with Sunday
transportation, by horse and buggy, to mission churches (IC History page 23). Newlyweds Louis and Mary Marshall’s apartment, now
676-680 Main (Vidler’s) shown above.
Location B1.
From the 1940 Census for the Marshall
family on Blakely Road: owner, married,
55 years old, farmer on his own farm.
Same address 4/1/35. A daughter, Verna
Marshall (age 28), lived with Louie and his wife.
From the
Immaculate Conception Church Book of Marriages: Louie J. Marschall
and Elsie Hammond were married on February 7, 1906.
From the 1905 Census for the John J
Marshall (age 61) residence in East Aurora: Louie, 21 years old, son of John and Bridget.
From the 1900 Census for the Marshall
residence on Grove Street: Louis, son of
John and Bridget, single, age 16, born April 1884 in New York State, day
laborer. The Marshalls were neighbors to
the Kyser family.
Mary Marshall
Mary Marshall
MARSHALL, Mary E., 22 Mar 1886-16 Nov 1971, crocheted altar linens made by
the sewing circle on IC History page 23. She attended the Catholic Daughters 25th
anniversary banquet in 1948 (IC History page 37). Location B1.
Death notice from the archives of
the Aurora Town Historian’s office: Born March 22, 1886, in Hamburg, NY.
From the 1940 Census for 234 South Grove: owner, single, 54 years old, no occupation. Same address 4/1/35. Sister of Charles Marshall (Age 68).
From the 1930 Census for 234 South Grove: owner, single, 43 years old, sister of Charles, no
occupation.
From the 1920 Census for the John
Marshall residence on South Grove: daughter of John
and Bridget Marshall, single, 33 years old, restaurant cook.
From the 1900 Census for the Marshall
residences on Grove Street: daughter of John and
Bridget, age 14, born March 1886 in New York State.
MARSHALL,
Sophia. See STECKMEYER,
Sophia.
McCORMICK, Joan Meyer, 1
Jun 1929, 16 Feb 2000. Daughter of Cornelius Charles Meyer (1898-1962)
and Mildred Mary Roth Meyer (1907-1955), wife of John H. McCormick
(1929-2011). Mother of Mary (John) Fox, Diane, and Richard (Marie);
loving grandfather of Daniel (Theresa) Fox, Melinda (John) Takacs, Amy
McCormick, Kaitlin McCormick and Nathan
McCormick. Location A3.
John McCormick
McCORMICK, John H., 1929-20 Nov 2011. Husband of the Joan (nee
Meyer); beloved father of Mary (John) Fox, Diane, and Richard (Marie); loving
grandfather of Daniel (Theresa) Fox, Melinda (John) Takacs, Amy McCormick,
Kaitlin McCormick and Nathan McCormick and great grandfather of Benjamin, Christopher,
and Kalie; 2nd of 18 brothers and sister. See his obituary here. Although
the headstone with his name on it does not have a date of death on it, the
Immaculate Conception Church staff confirmed that he is indeed buried in this
cemetery. Location
A3.
McKOWNE: There
are also 2 small markers with “McK” in Location C3
and D3.
McKOWNE, Catherine, 1841-Oct 1914. Wife of John. Location C3.
From the 1910 Census for 12 Livingstone, Buffalo: 67 years old, married to John, no occupation. Naturalized citizen, who immigrated in 1854. Children are Ella McKowne
(age 38), Anna McKowne (36), John J. McKowne (34), and Charles McKownie
(28). A grandson, Frank McKownie (20) also lives here.
From the 1905
Census for Buffalo, Ward 24, E.D. 04: 64 years old.
From the 1892 Census for Third Election
District of the Town of
Aurora: “Kate” McKowne, age 57, born in USA, no
occupation.
McKOWNE, Emma, ~1868-Mar 1910. Daughter of John McKowne and Catherine McKownie. Location C3.
From the 1905
Census for Buffalo, Ward 24, E.D. 04: 32 years old.
The 1894 Buffalo
City Directory listed an Emma L McKowne, 46 West
Market Street, as a stenographer (b. 150 Prospect Ave.)
From the 1892 Census for Third Election
District of the Town of
Aurora: Emma McKowne, age 24, born in USA, no
occupation.
McKOWNE, Frances Cora, 1880-1902. Location C3. Daughter of John McKowne
and Catherine McKownie.
From the 1892 Census for Third Election
District of the Town of
Aurora: Cora McKowne, age 12.
McKOWNE, John, b. ~1833-Sep 1914. Location
C3
From the 1910 Census for 12 Livingstone,
Buffalo: renter, 75 years
old, married to Catherine, no occupation. Born in New
York State. Children are Ella McKowne (age 38), Anna McKowne
(36), John J. McKowne (34), and Charles (28).
From the 1905
Census for Buffalo, Ward 24, E.D. 04: 72 years old. Wife
Catharine (age 64), and children, John (28), Chas (25), Ella (35), Emma (32),
Annie (34).
From the 1892 Census for Third Election
District of the Town of
Aurora: John McKowne, age 60, born in USA,
farmer. Other McKowne
entries include Kate (age 57), Ellen (26), Anna (24), Emma (22), George (20),
John (17), Charles (14), and Cora (12)
MEYER, Catherine G., 1852-3 Feb 1926. Wife of
Michael. Location C1.
Notice in the
Strykersville Country Correspondence section for Strykersville in the East Aurora Advertiser, February 11, 1926: “Many people of the village attended the funeral of Mrs.
Michael Meyers [SIC] at East Aurora Saturday.
From the 1915
Census for Aurora, A.D. 09, E.D. 03: “Katherine” is 62 years old and married to
Michael. Mother of Clara (17) and Cornelius (16).
From the 1880 Census for the Meyer
family in Sheldon, NY: Cathrine Meyer, 37 years old, married to Michael D.,
keeping house. Two children, Daniel (age
1) and Sosia (4 months).
Michael D Meyer
MEYER,
Michael D., 2 Oct 1852-3 Dec 1950, at age 98. Husband of Catherine. Location C1.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born October 2, 1852, in Sheldon, NY. He
was a farmer and an attorney. Father of
Mrs. Maynard Yaw, Daniel, A.A., John, Mrs. Philip Schlitz, George, Frank, Mrs.
M.W. Tretter, and Cornelius.
From the 1940 Census for 313 Oakwood Avenue: owner, widowed, 87 years old, no occupation. Same address 4/1/35. His daughter Clara B. Yaw (age 42) and
son-in-law Maynard Yaw (age 46) live with him.
From the 1915
Census for Aurora, A.D. 09, E.D. 03: married, 62 years old. Husband of Katherine (age 62). Father of Clara (17) and Cornelius (16).
From the 1880 Census for the Meyer
family in Sheldon, NY: Michael D.
Meyer, 37 years old, married to Cathrine, farmer. Two children, Daniel (age 1) and Sosia
(4 months).
MEYER,
Ralph M., Nov 1903-10 Oct 1909,
at age 5. Grandson of Michael Meyer
(1852-1950) and Catherine Meyer (1852-1926).
Son of Daniel S. Meyer and Clara P. Meyer. The newspaper article about his death uses
the family name MYERS. Location C1.
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, October 14, 1909: Died on Sunday, October 10, 1909, at the age of 5 years
and 11 months. About a year after an
attack of appendicitis, it seems that an abscess had formed and it burst on
that Sunday morning, causing peritonitis and his death.
From the 1905 Census for Aurora, A.D. 08, East Aurora
Village, E.D. 01: Age, 1, son of Daniel S. Meyer (age 26) and Clara P. Meyer
(26).
MILLER, Albert W., 15 Jun 1881-3 Aug 1951. Son of
Edward and Mary Miller. He was a
caretaker for the Legion Hall on Center Street.
Veteran of World War
I. Location
E2.
From the 1940 Census for Legion Hall on
Center Street: boarder, married,
58 years old, caretaker. Same address
4/1/35. (no
family members listed at this location.)
From the 1900 Census for the Edward
Miller residence on Center Street: Albert W. Miller,
age 18, son of Edward and Mary Miller, brother of Harry d (b. Jan 1889). His parents were both from Germany, but he
was born, in June 1881, in New York State.
From the 1892 Census for First Election
District of the Town of Aurora: Albert Miller,
age 10, born in USA, son of Edward and Mary Miller.
MILLER,
Edward W., 1838-6 Sep 1912 (or Feb 1836-6 Sep 1912). Husband of
Mary. Father of Albert and Harry. 
Veteran of the Civil War. Location E1.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, September 12, 1912: Edward Wallace
Miller was 76 years at the time of his death.
[The age is consistent with a birthday in February
1836.]
From the 1900 Census for the Edward
Miller residence on Center Street: owner, born “Feb
1836” in New York State, husband of Mary.
[There is a discrepancy in the date of birth between the grave marker
(1838) and the 1900 Census (Feb 1836).]
From the 1892 Census for First Election
District of the Town of Aurora: Edward Miller,
age 54, born in USA, laborer, husband of Mary.
[The age is consistent with a year of birth in 1838.]
MILLER,
Mary A., 1877-27 May 1932. Nee Shaller. Wife of Edward. Mother of Albert. Sister of Location E1.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, June 2,
1932: She is survived
by two sons, Albert and Harry. She was the sister of Samuel Shaller and the late Sarah Kyser (nee Shaller). The funeral was from the family home at 22
Center Street.
From the 1900 Census for the Edward Miller
residence on Center Street: born Feb 1862 in
New York State, wife of Edward. There
is a discrepancy in the date of birth between the grave marker (1877) and the
1900 Census (Feb 1862).
From the 1892 Census for First Election
District of the Town of Aurora: Mary Miller, age
29, born in USA, housekeeper. There is a discrepancy in the date of birth
between the grave marker (1877) and the date implied in the 1892 census
(between 17 Feb 1862 and 16 Feb 1863).
MUTTER,
Elizabeth. See MARSHALL,
Elizabeth.
MYERS,
Ralph. See MEYER, Ralph M.
NEVILLE,
Helen M. See PUTNEY,
Helen M.
OSBORNE, Anna Mary (Nee
Marshall), 29 Jan, 1866-13 Sep 1934. Wife of George Osborne. Mother of Mary Little, Ethel Wittkas, and Margaret Heins. Grandmother of Richard Little (1915-1937) and
Frank Wittkas (1919-1921). Daughter of Jacob Marshall (1837-1909) and
Elizabeth Mutter Marshall (1838-1939). Location B1.
From Aurora Revisited, page 24: George Osborn (1859-1938) married Ann Marshall on April
10, 1890. The names of their married
daughters were Mary E. Little, Ethel Wittkas, and
Margaret Heins.
From the
Immaculate Conception Church Book of Marriages: George Osborn and Anna Marshall
were married on April 10, 1890.
From the 1910 Census for the George
Osborne residence on Center Street: 44 years old,
wife of George Osborne for 20 year, their children are Mary E (19), Ethel (17),
and Mable (11).
See the Marshall Family Tree Information: Anna has many relatives buried in this cemetery,
including these four grandchildren: Richard Little (1915-1937), Frank Wittkas (1919-1921), Eleanor Heins
(1926-1980), and Raymond Heins (1927-1935).
PEACOCK, Ann Margaret
Persons, 26 Jan 1917-17 Apr 1981. Wife of William Peacock. Daughter of Merritt John Persons and Florence
Ada Robarge Persons. Granddaughter of
Peter Robarge and Anna Kyser Robarge (1853-1913). Sister of John (Jack) and Betty. Location B4.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born January 26, 1917, in East Aurora.
Mother of William R. Jr., Patricia Cluney, and
Timothy.
From the 1940 Census for 226 Center Street for Ann Persons:
single, 22 years old, no occupation.
Same address 4/1/35. Daughter of Merrit (age 50) and Florence Persons (age 51). Sister of John Persons (age 27).
From the 1930 Census for 226 Center Street: Ann Persons, 13 years old, daughter of Merritt and
Florence Persons, sister of Jack (age 17) and Betty (15).
PERSONS,
Ann Margaret. See PEACOCK, Ann Margaret.
PHILLIPS,
Catherine. See KEEM, Catherine
“Kate”.
PIKE, Ruth C., 1916-9 Aug
1917, at about age 1. Location C4.
From the location of the gravestone, it appears that Ruth is part of the
Youngers family. Most likely, she is the
daughter of Frank and Josephine Pike and the granddaughter of Paul and Caroline
Ess Youngers (1864-1943).
From the 1920 Census for 536 Oakwood Avenue: Caroline Youngers, owner, married, 34 years old, her
children living here are Josephine Pike (age 34) and Gerald Youngers (17). Her grandchildren are Elnore
Pike (12), Richard Pike (11), Charlotte Pike (9), Gladys Pike (8), and Sanford
Pike (6).
From the 1910 Census for 59 Buffum Street, Buffalo: Josephine Pike, wife of carpenter Frank A. Pike
(age 25), mother of Elinor (2) and Richard (14 months), 22 years old, no
occupation.
POCHEL, Frances, 19 Mar
1840-2 Aug 1896. Nee Brauner. Location D2.
From the Buffalo
Evening News, Aug, 3, 1896: East Aurora-- Mrs.
Frances Pochel, aged 55, died at her home on Chestnut
Street. Mrs. Pochel
was well-known all through the vicinity and was a very estimable lady. She leaves two sons to mourn her loss.
From the East Aurora Advertiser, November 2, 1894:
PUTNEY, Helen M.
1901-11 Jun 1955. Nee
Neville. Wife of Rufus. Mother of Richard, (b. 1926), Robert (b. 1929),
Nadine, John (b. 1932), and Joan (b. 1933).
Location A5.
From the NYS Death
Index: Helen M. Putney died on June 11, 1955, in Wales, NY.
From the 1940 Census for the Rufus
Putney residence in Strykersville: 38 years old,
married to Rufus, assistant, general store.
From the 1930 Census for the Ruben
Putney residence on Clinton Street in Elma: 29 years old, wife of Ruben (age 29).
PUTNEY, Richard N., 1926-22 Oct 1931, about 5
years old. Son of Rufus and Helen
Putney. Location A5.
From the archives of the Aurora Town
Historian’s office: Richard was killed when run over by a school bus at Main
Steet and North Grove Avenue in East Aurora.
See the newspaper clipping here.
From the 1930 Census for the Ruben
Putney residence on Clinton Street in Elma: 3 years old, son of Ruben (age 29, wholesale meat) and
Helen Putney (29). Older brother of
Nadine and Robert.
PUTNEY,
Rufus M., 1901-1990. Location A5.
Married Helen Neville in September 1923.
Father of Richard, (b. 1926), Robert (b. 1929), Nadine, John (b. 1932),
and Joan (b. 1933).
From the 1940 Census for the Rufus
Putney residence in Strykersville: 38 years old,
renter, married to Helen. Their children
are Nadine (age 15), Robert (11), John Francis (8), and Joan (7), merchant,
general store.
From the 1930 Census for the Ruben
Putney residence on Clinton Street in Elma: Ruben Putney, 29 years old, renter, married to Helen
(age 29). Father of Nadine (5), Richard
(3), and Robert (1), wholesale meat.
RAFFERTY, James, Mar 1828-4 Apr 1903. Born in Patterson,
NJ. Lived in Java, NY, for many years
and in Fillmore Avenue in East Aurora for the last year of his life. He was the owner of Java Lake and worked as a
member of a firm of railroad contractors.
Location B2.
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, April 9, 1903: He died in his home on Fillmore Avenue from
paralysis. He amassed considerable
property, including Java Lake.
From the 1900 Census for the James
Rafferty residence in Java, NY: owner,
single, age 72, born March 1828 in New York State, farmer.
From the 1880 Census for the Thomas Grinsell residence in Java: James Rafferty, 52 years old, single, farmer.
From 1875 Census for a hotel in the
1st E.D., 2nd ward of Buffalo: James Rafferty,
single, 45 years old, contractor.
The 1870s-1880s Account Book of the Kerwin Family, in Java NY, contains an entry for James Rafferty, St.
James Hotel, Erie St. Buffalo.
Click here for information about the Ragan family from census data and
ancestry.com.
RAGAN, Catherine A., 21 May 1903-30 Oct 1978, daughter of
James B. Ragan (1861-1916) and Margaret M. Ragan (1862-1940). Sister of
Eva Ragan (1890-1975) and F. Juvenelia Ragan (1894-1987). She worked for a few months in the Roycroft
bindery. She lived at 212 Walnut (1920
census) and 440 Oakwood Avenue (1940 census). “Catherine C. Ragan” in the
1930 census. Location E2.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born May 21, 1903, in East Aurora.
From the 1940 Census for 440 Oakwood Avenue: resident, single, 36 years old, secretary at a mortgage
corporation. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1910 Census for 212 Walnut Street: “Katherine”, daughter, 6 years old.
Clara Ragan
RAGAN,
Clara M., 1896-1975, daughter of Jeremiah “Jerry” Ragan (1858-1927) and Jemina Mary (called “Mary”) Ragan (d. May 12, 1951).
She lived on Armin Place, Buffalo, with her sister, Helen K. Ragan (1901-1967),
and her mother, according the 1930-1940 census. Pictured above with the
Upper grade pupils of St. Clara's Academy, 1910 (IC History page 27). Location
D5.
From 1920 Census for 149 Mechanic
Street: daughter of Jerry
and Mary, single, 23 years old, stenographer.
From the 1900 Census for Ragan family on
Mechanic Street: 3 years old,
daughter of Jeremiah C Ragan (age 42) and Mary Ragan (age 39). Sister of Elizabeth (age 8) and Vincent (age
6).
Eva Ragan
RAGAN,
Eva T., 30 Nov 1890-4 Apr 1975, daughter of James B. Ragan (1861-1916) and
Margaret M. Ragan (1862-1940). Sister of Catherine Ragan (1903-1978) and
F. Juvenelia Ragan (1894-1987). She worked at the Roycroft in the
bindery. She lived at 212 Walnut (1920
census) and 440 Oakwood Avenue (1940 census and when she died). Picture:
Eva Ragan attended the
Catholic Daughters 25th anniversary banquet in 1948, (IC History page 37). Location
E2.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born November 30, 1890, in East Aurora, NY.
From the 1940 Census for 440 Oakwood Avenue: owner, single, 49
years old, bookkeeper at a retail dry-good
store. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1910 Census for 212 Walnut Street: Eva T, daughter, single, 19 years old, grocery clerk.
Juvenelia Ragan
RAGAN, F. Juvenelia,
1894-1987. Daughter of James Ragan (1861-1916) and Margaret M. Ragan
(1862-1940). Sister of Catherine Ragan
(1903-1978) and Eva Ragan (1890-1975).
Also spelled Juveenilia in the 1920
census. She lived at 212 -Walnut (1920 census). “Juve” died in Phoenix, AZ. Pictured above with the
Upper grade pupils of St. Clara's Academy, 1910 (IC History page 27). Location E1.
From the 1940 Census for 440 Oakwood Avenue: resident, single, 46 years old, secretary at a printing
company. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1910 Census for 212 Walnut Street: “F. Juonila”, daughter,
single, 16 years old, no occupation.
Talk
Less, Listen More, Visiting with Aurora’s Elders, The Young Yorkers Club of Eggert Elementary,
2003: On pages 207-213 is a transcribed interview with Juvenelia, in
which she says,
· She
was born in 1893.
· She
was the middle child of five girls.
· She
was Elbert Hubbard’s Office Girl (“errand girl”) at about age 14.
· Later
she was a secretary to the sales manager at J. W. Clement Company (which later
was Arcadia Graphics).
· She
attended St. Clara’s Academy and did not attend high school
Helen Ragan
RAGAN,
Helen K., 1901-1967, daughter of Jeremiah “Jerry” Ragan (1858-1927) and Jemina Mary (called “Mary”) Ragan (d. May 12, 1951).
She lived on Armin Place, Buffalo, with her sister, Clara M Ragan (1896-1975),
and her mother, according the 1930-1940 census. Pictured above in the 1910 middle grades of St. Clara’s (IC History page 26). Location
D5.
From the 1920 Census for 149 Mechanic
Street: daughter of Jerry
and Mary, single, 18 years old, no occupation.
RAGAN,
James B., 1861-18 Jan 1916, was the son of John Ragan and Ellen Collins Ragan
(1825-14 May 1906). Brother of Jeremiah
(1858-1927), William F., and Charles. Husband
of Margaret M Ragan (1862-1940). The
they were first married, James and Margaret lived in a double house, where the
other occupants were Elbert Hubbard and his first wife. He lived on Walnut Street (from the 1905 New
York Census). According to the 1905 New York Census, James was an
insurance agent. Their children are Mary (b. 1888?), Eva (Sister M.
Benedict SSJ, 1890-1975), F. Juvenelia (1894-1987),
Margaret (b. March 8, 1896, d. September 1983 as Mrs. Leo Heaphy),
and Catherine (1903-1978). James was an older brother of Jeremiah Collins
Ragan (1858-1927). On November 21, 1893, the Christian Men’s Benevolent
Association (CMBA), Branch 169, was organized, with James B. Ragan as President
and thirty-nine charter members. The
picture above is from the IC History page 14. Location
E1.
Ad from the East
Aurora Advertiser, January 3, 1916:
From the 1910 Census for 212 Walnut Street: James B Ragan, head of household, married, 48 years old,
insurance agent.
From the 1870 Census for the John Reogon
residence in South Wales: James, son of John and Ellen, 10 years old.
RAGAN,
Jeremiah Collins, 1858-May 1927, aka Jerry Ragan, the son of John Ragan and
Ellen Collins Ragan (1825-1906). Brother
of James (1861-1916), William F, and Charles.
He married Jemina Mary Johnson (1863-May 12,
1951, called “Mary”) on November 19, 1890, in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada.
Their children are Elizabeth Schichtel (1891-1984),
Vincent (1893), John (b. 1894), Clara M (1896-1975), and Helen
(1901-1967). Location D5.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, March
10, 1927: The funeral was from the family residence at
350 Sycamore Street.
From the 1920 Census for 149 Mechanic
Street: owner, 61 years
old, married to Mary, mason.
From the 1900 Census for Ragan family on
Mechanic Street: married, 42 years
old, day laborer.
From the 1870 Census for the John Reogon
residence in South Wales: Jeremiah, son of John and Ellen, 12 years old,
.
Margaret
Ragan
RAGAN, Margaret M., 27 Nov 1862-17 Mar 1940, the former Margaret Haaf, was the wife of James B. Ragan (1861-1916). She
lived on Walnut Street (from the 1905 New York Census, and 212 Walnut Street
from the 1920 U.S. census). Later, she lived at 440 Oakwood Avenue.
Their children are Mary (b. 1888?), Eva (1890-1975), Juvenelia
(1894-1987), Margaret (b. March 8, 1896, d. September 1983 as Mrs. Leo Heaphy), and Catherine (1903-1978). Location E1.
Death notice for Mrs. James B. Ragan from the East Aurora Advertiser,
March 21, 1940: 440 Oakwood
Avenue. Born November 27, 1868, in
Marilla, NY.
From the 1910 Census for 212 Walnut Street: Margaret, wife of James, married, 48 years old, no
occupation.
Clara Richiusa
RICHIUSA, Clara A. Szymanski, 18 Nov 1917-3 Jul 2017.
Location E4.
Howe
Funeral Home: RICHIUSA - Clara A. (nee Szymanski) Age 99, July 3,
2017, of South Wales, NY, loving wife of the late John P.; dearest mother of
Paul, Charlene, Robert and the late John Jr.; beloved
grandmother of Kevin Potter; dear sister of Sally (Henry) Kwiatkowski and the
late John, Joseph, Stanley Szymanski and Agnes Bove; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Visitation Friday from 11 AM-2 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL
HOME, 64 Maple St, East Aurora, where
RICHIUSA
Jr., John, d. 23 Mar 1948. Son of John and Clara Richiusa. Location E5.
RICHIUSA, John P., 17 Mar 1912-9 Jul 1995, was listed as a benefactor in
1978 (IC History page 104). Husband of Clara Richiusa
(1917-2017). John J. Richiusa
was one of three children born to Giuseppe "Joseph" Richiusa and Rosaria "Sadie" Accurso.
Location E4.
From the 1920 Census for the Richiusa residence on Persons Street: 7 years old, son of Joe and Rosaria, brother of Josephine
(11) and Charles (9).
ROBARGE, Anna, 1853-25 Dec 1913 (or Mar 1851-25 Dec
1913). Wife of Peter Robarge.
Daughter of Jacob (1808-1910) and Dekanna
Kyser (1814-1892). Grandmother of Ann
Margaret Person Peacock (1917-1981).
Location B3 (Anna) and B4 (Robarge family marker).
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, 1, 1914: She was born in Willardshire,
March 1851. [However, the census
reports for the Jacob Kyser family of 1860 (Anna, age 7), 1865 (Annie, age 11),
and 1875 (Anna, age 21), and are each consistent with a date of birth in 1853.]
From the 1910 Census for the Peter
Robarge residence on Center Street: Anna Robarge, 56
years old, wife of blacksmith Peter Robarge (age 67), mother of 5 children (but
3 already deceased). Children living
here are Hattie Robarge (30) and Florence Robarge (22). Daughter of Jacob Kyser. [Her reported age is consistent with a
birthday in 1853.]
From the 1860 Census for the Jacob Kyser
residence in Aurora (Willink Post Office): Anna, age 7
RUSSELL, Esther L. See WIESSEMAN, Esther
Russell
RUSSELL,
John J., 1892-13 Jan 1944. Son of Thomas and Mary Russell. 
Veteran of World War
I. Location
B3.
From the NYS Death
Index: John J, Russell died on January 13, 1944, in Buffalo, NY.
From the 1910 Census for 155 Pine Street: John J. Russell, single, 17 years old, dry-goods
clerk. Son of Mary L. Russel (widow, age
46). Brother of Helen (21), Daniel (19),
Anna (15), Margaret (13), Estelle (10), and Esther (7)
From the 1905
Census for the Thomas Russel residence in Aurora: John J., Age 12. Son of Thomas and Mary Russell.
RUSSELL,
Lillian G., 1895-17 Oct 1918. Daughter
of Edson and Mary. Sister of Edson and
Mary Russell. Sister of Manechia and George.
Location A4.
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, October
24, 1918: She was nearly 24 years old when she died on
October 17, 1918. She is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Russell. Sister of Manechia and George.
From the 1910 Census for 293 South Grove
Street: 15 years old, born in Colorado. Daughter of Edson H and Mary A Russell. Sister of Menechia
and George.
[Lillian does not appear to be related to the Thomas,
Mary, or John RUSSELL, who are buried in Location B3 of this cemetery.]
RUSSELL,
Mary L., Mar 1867-18 May 1951. Husband of Thomas (1859-1907). Location B3.
From the 1910 Census for 155 Pine Street: head of household, widowed. 46 years old, mother of Helen (21), Daniel
(19), John (17), Anna (15), Margaret (13), Estel
(10), and Esther (7), housekeeping for a private family.
From the 1905
Census for the Thomas Russel residence in Aurora: Mary Russel, 38 years old,
wife of Thomas.
RUSSELL,
Thomas, 1859-7 May 1907. Wife of Mary
(1867-1951). Father of Daniel, John,
Anna, Stella, and Esther Russell (Wiesseman)
(1903-1941). Location B3.
From the 1905
Census for the Thomas Russel residence in Aurora: Thomas Russel, husband of
Mary (age 38). 45 years old, father of
Daniel (14), John (12), Anna (10), Stella (5) and Esther (2).
George
S. Samuels
SAMUELS, George S.,
1905-16 Mar 2001. Husband of Mildred Samuels (1908-2003). They were
patrons in 1978 (IC History page 108). They were acknowledged (IC History page 110) as George and Mildred Banzer
Samuels. George was a member of the Knights of the Altar, as
pictured in 1958 (IC History page 40). At 2:00 p.m. on July 4, 1976, George Samuels rang the old
church bell, joining all the churches in the nation commemorating the 200th
anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (IC History page 60). He was a Lector at the dedication of the new church on
October 15, 1978 (IC History page 80). George was a member of the Parish
Council (IC History page 88) and is also shown in a 1978 picture of the Lectors (IC History page 90). The couple is listed in 1978 among the memorial gifts (IC History page 103) and as patrons (IC History page 108). Location B4.
From the 1940
Census for 584 Oakwood Avenue: resident, married, 31 years
old, office clerk at a chemical plant.
Lived at a Buffalo address on 4/1/35.
Buffalo News, March 20, 2001 (death notice): March 16, 2001,
beloved husband of Mildred M. Samuels; father of Lyle A. (Nina) Samuels of
Tucson, Arizona; also survived by two grandchildren, Geoffrey
and Jennifer; after a brief illness at Autumn View Nursing Home in Hamburg. He
will be sadly missed by both family and friends. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Immaculate Conception R. C. Church,
East Aurora, NY on Thursday, March 22 at 9:30 AM.
Buffalo News, March 20, 2001 (obituary): George S.
Samuels, 95, a longtime East Aurora resident and retired chemical operator for
Allied Chemical Corp.'s National Aniline Division, died Friday (March 16, 2001)
in Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg.
"His passion was music," said his son, Lyle A. of Tucson, Ariz. "His love of the violin led him to a mastery of
that instrument, and a lifelong love and appreciation of classical
music." Samuels was born in Buffalo
and brought up in Lewiston. He moved to East Aurora in
the 1930s and worked for Allied Chemical in South Buffalo for more than 34
years. He was a longtime active member
of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in East Aurora, serving as a parish
trustee for more than 20 years. He also
played violin for a time with the Orchard Park Philharmonic,
and was known in his East Aurora neighborhood for the flowers his
garden. Survivors besides his son
include his wife of 64 years, the former Mildred M. Banzer;
and two grandchildren. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora.
SAMUELS, Mildred Mae, 1908-2003. Nee Banzer. Wife of George (1905-2001). Daughter of
Frank J. and Helen Banzer. Mildred was a volunteer who helped in the
church office (IC History page 87). Location B4.
From the 1940
Census for 584 Oakwood Avenue: resident, married, 31 years old, private-duty Registered
Nurse. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1910 Census for the Frank J Banzer residence on Hamburg Street: Mildred Banzer, 1 year and 6
months old, daughter of Frank and Helen Banzer.
SCHALLER, John, ~1820-15 Mar 1902, at the age of 82.
Location D1.
From the 1870
Census for John Shaller in South Wales: 50 years old,
farmer, no other people in household.
From the NYS Death
Index: John Schaller died on March 14, 1902, in East Hamburg, NY. [The headstone says March 15, 1902.]
SCHNITZER, Janet.
See GLASE, Janet C.
SCHWARTZ, Albert J., 1897-1987. Son of August and
Genevieve Schwartz. Husband of Marion
Schwartz (1899-1980). Father of Thomas and Dave. Location D5.
From the 1940 Census for 257 South Grove
Street: renter, 42 years
old, married to Marion. Their children are
Thomas (age 5) and Dave (1), He is employed as a clerk for a wholesale company.
From the 1930 Census for 257 South Grove: 30 years old, renter, married to Marion since age 25, no
other family at this address, bank clerk.
From the 1910 Census for the Augustus
Schwartz residence on Aurora Road in Lancaster, NY: 12 years old, son of Augustus and "Jenefette".
SCHWARTZ,
August William, 11 Aug 1862-9 Dec 1939. Husband of Genevieve
(1869-1938). Father of Vincent,
Elizabeth, Albert, Mary, John, Phillip, and Pauline. Location A1.
From the 1930 Census for 471 Prospect
Avenue: owner, 67 years
old, married to Genevieve since age 28, no occupation.
From the 1910 Census for the Augustus
Schwartz residence on Aurora Road in Lancaster, NY: Augustus, 47 years old, owner, married to "Jenefette" [a misspelling of Genevieve?]
(41). Their children are Vincent (16),
Elizabeth (14), Albert (12), Mary (8), John (6), Phillip (4), and Pauline
(1). His occupation is farmer.
SCHWARTZ,
Elizabeth. b. ~1896. Date of Death
unknown. Daughter of August and
Genevieve Schwartz. Location A1.
From the NYS Death
Index: an Elizabeth Schwartz died on February 16, 1933, in Lancaster, NY, but
there is no confirmation that it is the same person as buried in this cemetery.
From the 1910 Census for the Augustus
Schwartz residence on Aurora Road in Lancaster, NY: 14 years old, daughter of Augustus and "Jenefette”.
SCHWARTZ, Genevieve Beckmann, 25 Jun 1869-7 Jun 1938. Wife of August
(1862-1939). Mother of Vincent, Elizabeth,
Albert, Mary, John, Phillip, and Pauline.
Location A1.
From the 1930 Census for 471 Prospect
Avenue: 60 years old,
married to August since age 21, no occupation.
From the 1910 Census for the Augustus
Schwartz residence on Aurora Road in Lancaster, NY: "Jenefette”, 41 years
old, married to Augustus (age 47). Their
children are Vincent (16), Elizabeth (14), Albert (12), Mary (8), John (6),
Phillip (4), and Pauline (1).
Marion Deheck
SCHWARTZ, Marion D., 29 June 1899-29 Mar 1980.
Nee Deheck.
Wife of Albert Schwartz. Mother
of Thomas and David Schwartz. Daughter
of Andrew and Margaret Deheck. Marion Deheck was
in the 1910 middle grades of St. Clara’s (left picture above, IC History page 26). Location D5.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born June 29, 1899, in Buffalo.
From the 1940 Census for 257 South Grove
Street: 40 years old,
wife of Albert Schwartz.
From the 1930 Census for 257 South Grove: 29 years old, Married to Albert since age 24.
SEIBERT, Nancy S., 1859-19??. Daughter of Zachery Hughes and Mary T. Hughes
(1825-1909). She married George A.
Seibert in March 1899. Her date of death
unknown. Location D1.
From the 1900 Census for the Mary T
Hughes residence in Wales, NY: Nancy S Seibert,
daughter of Mary T. Hughes, married to George A Seibert. She was born Mar 1851 in New York State, no
occupation.
SHALLER,
Sarah L. See KYSER, Sarah.
Charles Sheehan
SHEEHAN, Charles F., 1947-9 Mar 2001, at the age of 53. Husband of Nancy. Father of Sarah and Joseph He’s pictured
above with the Installation of the boys’ group of the Knights of the Altar in
April 1958 (IC History page 40).
According to his obituary in the Los Angeles Times, Mr. Sheehan was a
Southern California labor leader who headed the Los
Angeles local of the air traffic controllers
union when President Ronald Reagan fired the controllers and decertified their
union because of a strike
against the federal government in 1981.
Location B4.
Buffalo News, May 11, 2001: Formerly of East Aurora, NY, passed away March 9, 2001, in Monrovia, CA, beloved husband of Nancy J. (nee Uhl); dearest father of Sarah; brother of Joseph (Carol) Sheehan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at Annunciation Church, Monrovia, CA. Memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Mr. Sheehan was a 1965 East Aurora High School graduate and a former Air Traffic Controller.
SHEEHAN,
Paul W., 27 May 1915-5 Feb 1985. Husband of Sarah (1911-1975).
Location B4.
From the 1950 Census for 623 Persons Street: son-in-law of
Joseph DiGangi, 34 years old, married to Sarah, charge of yard at a retail
lumber company. Apparent father of
Joseph and Charles Francis (both age 5).
From the 1940 Census for 623 Persons Street: resident, married, 24 years old, truck driver. Same address 4/1/35.
SHEEHAN, Sarah T., 31 Oct 1911-8 Oct 1975.
Daughter Joseph DiGangi (1876-1960) and Rose DiGangi (1888-1951). Wife of Paul Sheehan
(1915-1985) Location B4.
From the 1950 Census for 623 Persons Street: daughter of
Joseph DiGangi, 39 years old, married to Paul, no occupation. Apparent mother of Joseph and Charles Francis
(both age 5)
From the 1940 Census for 623 Persons Street: resident, married, 28 years old, assembler at a toy
manufacturer. Same address 4/1/35.
SHIELDS,
Elizabeth. See EGGERT, Elizabeth.
SMITH, Mary. Birth
and death date information is unknown.
Location A1.
SMITH,
William. Birth and death date
information is unknown. Location
A1.
There
is no certainty that the following census information is for the William and
Mary Smith buried in this cemetery, because there are
indications of a William and Mary Smith in other time frames.
From the 1940 Census for the William
Smith residence on East Main Street: William Smith, renter, 59 years old, married to Mary
(age 57). Their children are Raymond
(20), Francis (17), Albert (13), and Jerome (11). His occupation is a gardener on a private
estate. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1930 Census for the William A
Smith residence on Main Street: William A. Smith,
renter, 49 years old, married to Mary E.
(age 46). Their children are Loretta (17),
Theresa (15), Mary (13), Raymond (10), Frank (7), Albert (4), and Jerome (1),
farm laborer.
SNYDER, Mary A., 1867-1938. Wife of Michael. Location D2.
From the 1900 Census for the Michael
Schneider residence on Olean in East Aurora: Mary “Schneider”, born Jan 1866 in New York State, wife
of Michael.
From the 1892 Census for the Michael
Snyder residence in the Town of Aurora: Mary Snyder, age 25, wife of Michael.
SNYDER, Michael, 1850-9 Apr 1902. Location D2
From the 1900 Census for the Michael
Schneider residence on Olean in East Aurora: Michael “Schneider”, owner, age 50, born Oct 1849 in
Germany, married to Mary (b. 1866).
Their children are of Mary (b. 1887), Frank, Katie, and Henry.
From the 1892 Census for the Michael
Snyder residence in the Town of Aurora: Michael Snyder, age 42, farmer. Their children are of Mary (age 4), and Frank
(2).
SOUVENIER, John P., 1871-1985. Location A5.
From the 1915 Census for the John Souvener residence in Java, NY: John Souvener,
age 44. [It is not known if this
refers to the same person.]
SPETH, Baby. Birth and death dates unknown.
Location E5.
STECKMEYER,
Joseph, 1 Sep 1850-5 Dec 1905. Husband of Sophia Marshall Steckmeyer (1957-1927). Father of Francis, Paul, and Catherine. Son of Peter and Catherine Steckmeyer. Mr. Steckmeyer was in business with Christopher Kyser in the
firm of Kyser & Steckmeyer, as stonecutting and
monument firm. Location C1 (Father) and
Location C2 (family marker).
From Online Biographies: Mr. Steckmeyer, born in Alsace, Germany, September 1, 1850, is a son of Peter and Catharine Steckmeyer. He was educated in German and also in French, and in 1872 came to Sheldon, Wyoming county, where after four years he removed to Greece, Monroe county, where he remained five years, when in 1881 he came to East Aurora, where he has since resided. He married Sophia E. Marshall of East Aurora, and they have three children, Francis, Paul and Catharine, He is a member of Empire State Degree of Honor.
From Granite in 1899: Kyser & Steckmeyer,
marble cutters, have bought the blacksmith shop on Church Street, back of the
Opera House, and will fit it up for their business.
From the 1900 Census for the Joseph Steckmeyer residence on Paine Street: owner, married to Sophia. Their children are Francis (age 17), Paul
(9), and Catherine (3). Born Sept 1860
in Germany, marble cutter.
From the 1892 Census for the Joe Steckmeyer in the Town of Aurora: Joe Steckmeyer, age 41, born
in Germany, laborer. Two children:
Francie (age 9) and Paul (2).
From the East Aurora Advertiser, November 2, 1894:
From the
Immaculate Conception Church Book of Marriages: Joseph Steckmeyer
and Sophia Marshall were married on December 22, 1881.
STECKMEYER, Sophia, 10 Oct 1857-10
Apr 1927. Nee Marshall. Daughter of Jacob Marshall (1837-1909) and
Elizabeth Mutter Marshall (1838-1939); wife of Joseph Steckmeyer
(1850-1905). Mother of Francis, Paul,
and Catherine. The Steckmeyers
were among the earliest Catholic families in East Aurora. Location C1
(Mother) and C2 (family marker).
Death notice from the East Aurora
Advertiser, April 14, 1927: Survived by
her children, Francis Steckmeyer and Katherine
Davidson; and 11 siblings.
From the 1900 Census for the Joseph Steckmeyer residence on Paine Street: wife of Joseph, born Oct 1860 in New York State, no
occupation.
From the 1892 Census for the Joe Steckmeyer in the Town of Aurora: S.E. Steckmeyer, age 34, born
in USA, housekeeper.
From the
Immaculate Conception Church Book of Marriages: Joseph Steckmeyer
and Sophia Marshall were married on December 22, 1881.
STEINWACHS, Peter A., d. 15 May 1967. Location E5.
STRAUSS, Hanna, 1884-1918. Location A4.
SUGRUE,
Catherine, Jan 1810-7 Mar 1910 (or 8 Feb 1810-7 Mar 1910), at the age of
100. Nee Walsh. Widow of Roger
Sugrue. Location B1
Death notice from
the East Aurora Advertiser, March 10, 1910:
Born in Ireland on February 8, 1910. She
moved to East Aurora in 1852, about a dozen years after her husband died, to
live with her daughter Bridget, who married John Marshall.
From the 1905 Census for the John J
Marshall (age 61) residence in East Aurora: Cathrine Sugrue, 95 years old,
mother of Bridget Marshall.
From the 1900 Census for the Marshall
residence on Grove Street: Kate Sugrue,
mother of Bridget Marshall, widowed, born Jan 1810 in Ireland, age 90. The Marshalls were neighbors to the Kyser
family.
SUGRUE,
Bridget. See MARSHALL, Bridget.
SZYMANSKI
Clara. See RICHIUSA, Clara.
TACKBARY, Emma E., 1865-10 Apr 1890 (or 20 Jul 1864-10 Apr
1890). Daughter of Henry and Jane D. (1830-1890) Tackbary. Location
A3.
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, April 11, 1890: Died at the home of her parents on April 10, 1890, aged
25 years, 8 months, 22 days, implying a date of birth of July 20, 1864.
From the 1880 Census for the Henry
Tackbary residence in Aurora: Emma, daughter of
Henry and Bridget J. Tackbary. Sister of
William (age 24), John (21), Mary (20), Fred (18), and Nettie (5). 16 years old, works in woolen mill.
From the 1870 Census for the Henry Tackbary residence in South Wales:
Emma, 4 years old. Daughter of Henry and
Jane Tackbary. Brother Sister of William
(age 15), Jennie (14), John (11), Mary (10), Fred (7), and Nettie (5).
TACKBARY,
Jane D., 1830-1890. (a/k/a Bridget J. Tackbary) Wife of Henry
Tackbary. She lived in South Wales according to the 1870 census and
Aurora according to the 1880 census. Mother of John (1858-1934), Emma
(1865-1890), and Frederick Tackbary, Jr. [Jane’s son, William married
the daughter of Jacob Kyser Sr (Kate)].
Location A3.
From the 1880 Census for the Henry
Tackbary residence in Aurora: Bridget J.
Tackbary, wife of Henry. Their children
are William (age 24), John (21), Mary (20), Fred (18), Emma (16), and Nettie
(5). 49 years old, works in woolen mill.
From the 1870 Census for the Henry Tackbary residence in South Wales:
Born in Ireland. Jane Tackbary, wife of
Henry. Their children are William (age
15), Jennie (14), John (11), Mary (10), Fred (7), Emma (4), and Nettie (5). 39 years old, keeping house.
TACKBARY,
John, 1858-1934. Son of Henry and Jane D (1830-1890) Tackbary, brother of
Frederick Tackbary, Jr. Location A3.
From an 1886 Insurance Map: The John Tackbary Aurora Woolen Mill was located between
Mill Street and the West Branch of the Cazenovia Creek, near Hamburgh Street. [An
earlier map, from 1855, called this property the Bartlett Brothers Woolen
Mill.]
From the 1880 Census for the Henry
Tackbary residence in Aurora: John, son of
Henry and Bridget J. Tackbary. Brother
of William (age 24), Mary (20), Fred (18), Emma (16), and Nettie (5). 21 years old, works in woolen mill.
From the 1870 Census for the Henry Tackbary residence in South Wales:
John, 11 years old. Son of William (age
15), Jennie (14), Mary (10), Fred (7), Emma (4), and Nettie (5).
TACKBARY, Minnie M.,
1863-6 Dec 1891. Daughter of Martin (1823-1875) and Bridget (1835-1903)
Brennan. Married Frederick Tackbary, Jr., on July 28, 1885.
Daughter-in-law of Jane D Tackbary (1830-1890). Location D1.
From the NYS Death Index: Minnie A.
Tackbary died on December 6, 1891, in East Aurora, NY.
TAYLOR, Baby, d. 1968. Location E5.
TEUFEL, Conrad, 27 Oct 1889-11 Oct 1932, at age 42.
Born in Germany, the son of Conrad and Bridgitta (nee Dischberger)
Teufel. Husband of Clara Ida (nee Spors). Father of
William "Billy", Genevieve Gilbert, Clara Rita (Rennie), Eugene, Conrad,
Raymond, Arthur, and Harold. Brother of
Lizzie, John, Clara (Kaufman), George, Albert, and Anna. Location B5.
From the 1930
Census for 59 Emery Road: owner, 40 years old, married to Clara. Father of Harold (18), Arthur (16), Raymond
(15), Conrad (13), Eugene (12), Clara (8), Genevieve (6) and William (3). Machinist, metal works
TULLY, Mary.
See CLARRY, Mary.
WALSH, Catherine. See SUGRUE, Catherine.
WEDGEWOOD, Albert D., 1901-1970, husband of Helen Baetzhold
Wedgewood (Later, she married Ted Brunemier.
See BRUNEMIER, Helen Mary). He lived at 538 Oakwood Avenue in East
Aurora, and later at 120 Hartwell Road in Buffalo. Location D2.
From the 1950 Census for 451 Bodine in
Clarence, NY: head of household, 44 years old, married to
Helen, carpenter (house building). Father
of Thomas (age 17).
From the 1940
Census for 120 Hartwell Road, Buffalo, NY: renter, married to Helen. Son is Thomas. 38
years old, landscape gardener for a private home. Same address 4/1/35.
From the 1930 Census for 558 Oakwood Avenue:
28 years old, son-in-law of Louis Baetzhold, husband of Helen, father of Albert
J. Wedgewood, watchman for a private family.
WEDGEWOOD,
Albert J., 1929-24 Nov 1935,
at about age 6. Son of Albert D.
Wedgewood and Helen Wedgewood, and grandson of Louis Baetzhold and Marcella
Coyle Baetzhold. He lived at 538 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, NY.
Location D1.
Death notice from the East Aurora
Advertiser, December 5, 1935: Six of his
classmates were honorary pall bearers.
From the 1930 Census for 558 Oakwood Avenue:
14 months old, grandson of Louis Baetzhold, son of Albert and Helen Wedgewood.
WEDGEWOOD, Helen. See BRUNEMIER, Helen Mary.
WEINHEIMER Twin Boys. See WEINHEIMER, Randy J. and
WEINHEIMER, Raymond L.
From the 1956 NYS Death Index for Weinheimer:
Both Randy J Weinheimer and Raymond L. Weinheimer died on May 17, 1956, in Buffalo, NY. The cause of death is listed as code
773. [Code 773 is the International
Classification of Diseases code for “Hemolytic disease of fetus or newborn due
to isoimmunization.” Isoimmunization is
condition that happens when a pregnant woman's blood protein is incompatible
with the baby's, causing her immune system to react and destroy the baby's
blood cells.]
From the Buffalo News [an obituary for
their father]: WEINHEIMER - Jack A. June 23, 2014, of West Falls, NY, beloved
husband of 59 years to Rose (nee Harrington); dear father of Kim (Daniel)
Brice, Julie (Mark) Gemerek, John A., Daniel A. (Shu-Lun) Weinheimer and the late
James, Raymond and Randy Weinheimer; father-in-law of Jenny H. Weinheimer; grandfather of Jennifer, Jake, Melissa,
Michael, James, Nathan, Caitlin, Mary, Jason and Jennifer; great-grandfather of
Ariana, Natalie, Madelyn, Vayda, Brooklyn and
Benjamin; son of the late John and June (Smith) Weinheimer.
. .
From wnyroots.tripod.com: An
note from October 2004 indicates that the funeral home’s (small and quite
portable) grave marker for the WEINHIEMER TWIN BOYS, which is now located in
the corner of the cemetery at Location E5, was once located next to the Thomas
Russell stone, which is at Location B3.
Therefore, it is possible that the bodies of Randy and Raymond are
buried in Location B3.
WEINHEIMER,
Randy J. 1956-17 May 1956,
as an infant. Son of Jack and Rose Weinheimer, West Falls, NY.
Location E5.
WEINHEIMER,
Raymond L. 1956-17 May 1956,
as an infant. Son of Jack and Rose Weinheimer, West Falls, NY.
Location E5.
WIESSEMAN, Esther Russell, 1903-24 May 1941. Daughter of
Thomas Russell (1859-1907). Husband of
Charles G. Wiesseman (1902-1977). Location B3.
From the 1910 Census for 155 Pine Street: 7 years old, daughter of Mary L. Russell.
From the 1905 Census for the
Thomas Russel residence in Aurora: Esther Russel, 2 years old, daughter of
Thomas and Mary Russel.
WILLIAMS, Margaret Hackett, 1874-27 Jul 1909. Location
D1.
WITTKAS, Frank O., 24 Jun 1919-20 Jan 1921,
at age 1½. Son of Frank J. and Ethel Wittkas, grandson of George and Anna Mary Osborne
(1866-1934); great grandson of Jacob Marshall
(1837-1909) and Elizabeth Marshall (1838-1939); cousin
of Richard Little (1915-1937), and Eleanor Heins
(1926-1980), and Raymond Heins (1929-1935). Location B1.
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, January 27, 1921: Died January 20,
1921, at the age of 1 year, 6 months, and 26 days [implying a date of birth of
June 24, 1919].
From the 1920 Census for 122 Raeburn
Avenue in Rochester, NY: 6 months old,
son of Frank Wittkas (age 25) and Ethel Wittkas (age 27), his father was a superintendent at a
lantern factory.
See Frank Wittkas in the Marshall Family Tree Information.
WOLFE, Marie. See BECKER, Marie A.
YOUNG, Cecilia T., 1922-17
Feb 1927, at about age 5. Location E5.
From the 1925 Census for the Frank A. Young residence on Jewett Road:
Cecelia T. Young, 3 years old, daughter of Frank (a painter, age 27) and
Theresa (28) Young.
From the NYS Death
Index: Cecelia T. Young died February 17, 1927, in the Town of Aurora.
YOUNGERS, Caroline Ess, 1864-30 May 1943, was born in Wyoming,
NY. She was the daughter of Nicholas Esse and
Carolina Beier, and the wife of Paul Powell
Youngers. They had five children. She was the mother of Charles,
Frederick, Josephine, and Leo when they were living on Paine, near Oakwood
Avenue. By the 1920 census, Caroline was the head of the household, then
located on Oakwood Avenue. Living with her are her daughter, Josephine Pike and Josephine’s children (Eleanor, Richard, Charlotte,
Gladys and Sanford) and her son Gerald (b. 1903?). In the 1940 census,
Caroline was a widow and lived alone in a home she owned at 564 Oakwood
Avenue. She collected rent from the Clarks who also lived at that
address. Josephine’s daughter Eleanor is Eleanor Clark, who was a renter
at that address. Location C4.
Death notice from the East Aurora Advertiser, June 3, 1943: Mother of Charles, Frederick, Mrs. Joseph Overland, Leo and Gerald.
From the 1940 Census for 564 Oakwood
Avenue: owner, widowed,
75 years old, no occupation.
From the 1930 Census for 564 Oakwood
Avenue: owner, widowed,
64 years old, no occupation. Also living
here are a son, Gerald (single, age 27), and a granddaughter, Eleanor Pike
(single, age 22).
From the 1920 Census for 536 Oakwood Avenue: owner, married, 34 years old, her children living here
are Josephine Pike (age 34) and Gerald Youngers (17). Her grandchildren are Elnore
Pike (12), Richard Pike (11), Charlotte Pike (9), Gladys Pike (8), and Sanford
Pike (6).
From the 1870 Census for the Nicholas
Ess residence in Varysburg: Caroline, 4 years old, daughter of Nicholas Ess. Sister of John (age 16), Nicholas (11), Adam
(9), Mary (8), Elizabeth (6), Augustus (3), and Frederick (2). [Her brother, Nicholas, is the father of Emma
Ess buried in this cemetery.]
YOUNGERS,
Frederick Henry, 12 Apr 1884-1 Jun 1951, married Josephine R. Juenker (1884-1970) were married on June 7, 1905, in East
Aurora, NY. He was a book binder for Elbert Hubbard II in East Aurora,
NY. Later, he was a book binder for Acme Bindery, on North Division
Street in Buffalo. He owned the home at South Grove Street, East Aurora,
where he lived with his wife and seven children: Maurice, Rosamund
(Gerald) Ingraham, Janice (James) Best, Ruth (Robert) Woodward), Jack (Irene),
Richard (Betty) and Virginia (Russell) Cotton. Location D4.
From the 1950 Census for 333 South Grove
Street: head of household, 66 years old, married to
Josephine, no occupation. Father of
Maurice (age 36)
From the 1940 Census for 168 South Grove Street: owner, married, 56 years old, bookbinder at a bindery
company. Same address 4/1/35. Father of Maurice (age 26), Rosamund (25), and Janice (18).
From the
Immaculate Conception Church Book of Marriages: Frederick Youngers and Josephine
Juenker were married on June 7, 1905.
YOUNGERS,
Janice Rita, 1916-1918 (or 1916-2 Jan 1919),
at about age 2. Location C4.
From the NYS Death
Index: Janice R Youngers died January 2, 1919, in East Aurora, NY. [There is a discrepancy between the dates of
death on the gravestone (1918) and the NYS Death Index (January 2, 1919).
Josephine
Youngers
YOUNGERS, Josephine R., 1884-14 May 1970 (or 21 June 1883-14 May 1970), nee Juenker. She married
Frederick Youngers (1884-1951) on June 7, 1906, in East Aurora, NY. She
was a soloist in the parish for many years. She also filled in as an
organist for a time. Josephine Youngers attended the Catholic Daughters
25th anniversary banquet in 1948, (IC History page 37). She is pictured with the Catholic Daughters of
America East Aurora Sewing circle on IC History page 44 and in a local
newspaper clip. Location D4.
Death notice from
the archives of the Aurora Town Historian’s office:
Born June 21, 1883, in Elma, NY. [There
is a date-of-birth discrepancy between death notice (June 21, 1883) and the
headstone (1884). The death notice is
believed to be more accurate.]
From the 1950 Census for 1950 Census for
333 South Grove Street: wife of Frederick, 66 years old, married, no
occupation.
From the 1940 Census for 168 South Grove Street: resident, married, 56 years old, no occupation. Same address 4/1/35.
YOUNGERS, Maurice Brian, 8 Mar 1913-3 Dec 1958 (age 45
years). 
Veteran of World War
II. Location
D4.
From the 1950 Census for 333 South Grove
Street: son of Frederick, 36 years old, single,
inspector for an auto parts manufacturer.
From the 1940 Census for 168 South Grove Street: resident, single, 26 years old, insurance agent. Same address 4/1/35.
Frank
Zagrobelny
ZAGROBELNY, Francis E., 10
Aug 1939-25 Sep 2020. Frank was on the Finance Committee for the new
buildings in the mid-1970s. He was also pictured as a Eucharistic
Minister in 1978. Frank was a Certified Public Accountant, retired from
Ernst and Young (formerly Arthur Young & Company). He served for many
years on the Finance Committee at Christ the King Seminary, including time as
its Chairperson. He was a charter member of the
Christ the King of East Aurora Council# 12829 Knights of Columbus, and served
for many years as its Financial Secretary, a position he held at the time of
his death. In 2014, Frank and his wife, Margaret, were honored by Christ
the King Seminary in East Aurora, N.Y., at the annual Curé of Ars Dinner. They received the Curé of Ars award in acknowledgement of
their dedication of time and effort to help those in need, providing spiritual
guidance, and having a track record of giving back to the seminary.
Francis is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Ruddy), children James (Phyllis),
Mark (Jill), Theresa (Tom) Bone, Kathleen (Herb) Van Baren, Stephen, and
Michael (Michelle) Zagrobelny. He is also survived by
his grandchildren Jazen, Christine, Patrick (Megan),
Jeremiah, Ellen (Jonathan), Megan, Sam, Zoe, Caroline (Zach), Tim, Margaret,
Jack, Zeb, Mary, Russell, Phoebe, Thomas, Bridget, Erin and Danyelle and
great-grandchild. Hi is also survived by his brother
August. Francis was preceded in death by his parents and siblings,
Bronic, Thadeus, Stella,
Helen, Joseph and Josephine. Additional
information about Frank’s life is available here. Location A4.
Death notice from www.buffalonews.com: Husband of Margaret.
Father of James, Margaret, Theresa Bone, Kathleen Van Baren, Stephen,
and Michael.
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