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CLARK - CLINE
David
Clark
and Sophia
had the following children:
Mary
E. Clark was
born in Monroe County, New York May 1850. Mary
died
March 26, 1912 Canandaigua, New York, at 61 years of age.
VICTOR HERALD
March 29, 1912 Front Page
Victor Resident Dies In Canandaigua
The death of Mrs. Charles Clark VanVechten, who had been a resident of this town for her entire life, occurred at the Thompson Memorial Hospital in Canandaigua at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. VanVechten was 62 years of age, and the daughter of the late David Clark, a well known resident of this town.
Mr.
VanVechten died here 6 months ago and shortly thereafter the widow broke up
her home and had divided her time between the homes of her children and sisters.
Her health had been failing since the death of Mr. VanVechten, and
during the winter she suffered a serious illness at the home of her son.
Since her recovery from that Mrs. VanVechten was thought to be
better, and her illness was only 3 days duration.
She left the home of her son to go to Canandaigua to transact
some business matters and visit at the home of her sister, and while there was
suddenly seized with a diabetic coma, and was removed to the hospital last
Saturday in an unconscious state. She did not regain consciousness.
Mrs.
VanVechten was a woman of fine character. Unselfish in nature, she was
always ready to do for others, and she had weakened her health caring for her
husband during a long illness. She
had many friends in this vicinity who are saddened by the news of her death.
Two
children survive, Ida, the wife of Dr. Clayton H. Snover of
Randolph, NY, and George VanVechten of Rochester, also two sisters, Mrs.
George D. Sidway of Canandaigua, and Mrs. George Simonds of this
village. The body was brought here
Tuesday evening and taken to the Simonds home, on East Main St. where funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon. Rev. Frank W. Hill of the
Presbyterian Church officiated. The services were attended by many relatives and
friends. She was a forty year member of the church.
She
married Charles
Henry VanVechten
Victor,
New York, June 17, 1880.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL June
25, 1880
Married
at the residence of the bride, on Thursday evening, June 17th, Mr. Charles
VanVechten and Miss Mary Clark, both of this village. The Victor Coronet
band was present and played some very choice selections. There were also quite a
number of guests in attendance, and a good many valuable presents were given. We
wish them much joy.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES June 23, 1880
VICTOR- A very pleasant company gathered at the residence of Mr. David Clark, on Thursday evening to witness the marriage of Mr. Charles Van Vechten to Miss Mary Clark. Nine o'clock was the hour set for the ceremony, but it was a little later than that hour when the bride and groom made their appearance. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Babb, assisted by Rev. Mr. Coe.
After
the ceremony was performed the happy couple received the congratulations of
their friends, and soon after all resorted to the dining room where
there was a display that would tempt the appetite of an epicure.
After
the refreshments had been served and the company were enjoying themselves in
social converse, the Victor Coronet Band, of which the groom is a member, made
their appearance, and entertained the company with some of their best
selections, after which on the behalf of Mr. and Mrs. VanVechten, they
were invited to partake of the refreshments, to which it is needless to say they
did full justice.
Many
beautiful and useful presents were presented the bride and groom, testifying to
the love and esteem which they are regarded by their many friends. It was about
midnight when the party broke up with the best wishes for the further welfare of
the happy couple.
Charles Henry
VanVechten
ONTARIO COUNTY
TIMES Wed. September 6, 1911
DIED - VANVECHTEN
At
Victor, Sept. 1, 1911, Charles VanVechten aged 61 years.
THE VICTOR
HERALD September 8, 1911
DEATH of LIFELONG RESIDENT
Charles
VanVechten died at his home on East Main Street, just east of the village
limits, last Friday afternoon. He had been in failing health for the past few
years, having suffered several strokes, the last one coming the Monday before
his death leaving him unconscious.
Mr.
VanVechten was sixty three years of age, and had resided here for his entire
life, where he was a most highly respected resident and had many friends.
He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Mary
Clark, two children, Ida, the wife of Dr. Clayton H. Snover,
of Randolph, and George VanVechten, of Rochester, and by one sister,
Mrs. Frank Henry, of East Rochester.
The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon and they were attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends and neighbors. Rev. Frank W. Hill, of the Presbyterian church officiated and interment was made in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.
Ebenezer1
Clark -
He
married Elizabeth
Parker.
Phebe2 Clark was born Oxford, Mass. June 08, 1808. Phebe died March 23, 1880 at 71 years of age. She married Alanson Whitcomb in Millbury, Mass., March 31, 1829.
Henry1
Clark
had the following child:
William2
Clark
He
married
Margaret Drury
Victor,
New York, November 29, 1911.
VICTOR
HERALD December 1, 1911
PAGE 1
COL 1
CLARK - DRURY
St.
Patrick's Church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 4 o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon, when Miss Marguerute Drury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
Drury, became the bride of William CLark.
The couple was unattended. The
Rev. John Donnelly performed the ceremony, in the presence of relatives and
friends of the young couple.
Following
the ceremony a reception and dinner was given at 6 o'clock at the home of the
bride's parents on Boughton Hill. Guests numbered sixty, and the event was most
enjoyable, with music and dancing. The
bride received some handsome gifts. Both the bride and groom are well known here
where they have made many friends who extend best wishes and congratulations.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark, who formerly
resided South of this village, but now reside on a farm near Canandaigua.
After
a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Clark will commence housekeeping in this
town. A shower was given in honor of the Bride last Saturday evening by Misses
Adeline Driscoll and Margaret Toomey.
James
Bowdoin1 Clark was
born Albany, New York 1792.
He married Abigail. James
died December 30, 1868 South
Bristol, New York, at 76 years of age. Their
children were Abram W. and Polina E. Clark.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES
James
Clark died South Bristol, age 76, December 30, 1868. His
body was interred 1868 Canandaigua, New
York, Academy Cemetery.
Abram W.2 Clark was born New York December 10, 1817.[i] Abram died May 06, 1904 Santa Barbara, California, at 86 years of age. He married Catherine DeWitt . i]. 1890 Voter's Register stated he was 73 years of age. He was born in New York and was a carpenter.
Catherine DeWitt
- Catherine
was born
Tompkins County October 11, 1829. Catherine
was the daughter of Cornelius DeWitt
and Catherine Connover.
Catherine
died
August 30, 1922 Santa Barbara, California, at 92 years of age.
Polina Elizabeth Clark was born Gorham, New York 1821. Polina died March 13, 1901 Canandaigua, New York, at 79 years of age.
ONTARIO CHRONICLE Page
3 March 20, 1905
Mrs.
Polina E. Ingraham, aged 79 years, died at the home of her son, G. W.
Ingraham, in this village, Wednesday of last week. Her husband died February
6th. She is survived by four children, George, Mary, Melvina, and Hiram
Ingraham.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES March
20, 1901 Page 3
Col 4
OBITUARY - Polina
E. Ingraham
Polina
E. Ingraham died at the home of her son, George W. Ingraham, Garden
St, on Wednesday morning of last week, at the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 5
days. Mrs. Ingraham was the widow of the late Chauncey F. Ingraham,
whose death occurred five weeks prior to that of Mrs. Ingraham.
The
deceased was the only daughter of the late James and Abigail Clark, and
was born in the town of Gorham, in the year 1821. In 1846 she was married to
Chauncey F. Ingraham and together they spent more than 55 years, in this and
adjoining towns.
Mrs. Ingraham is survived by her only brother, Abram W.
Clark, of Santa Barbara, Cal., and by four children, two daughters and two
sons, also by thirteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Burial at
Academy.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Friday
March 15, 1901
Obituary - Ingraham
At
the home of her son on Garden street on Wednesday, occurred the death of Mrs.
Polina E. Ingraham, aged 79 years. Mrs.
Ingraham's death follows closely upon that of her husband, who died on
February 6.
She
is survived by four children, Miss Mary Ingraham, George W. Ingraham, Melvina
C. Ingraham, and Hiram C. Ingraham. The funeral will be held from the Garden
street residence this afternoon, Rev. A. L. Freeman will officiate. Her
body was
interred 1901 Canandaigua, New York, Academy Cemetery
She
married Chauncy
Fathergill Ingraham
Ontario
County, NY, October 29, 1845.
ONTARIO REPOSITORY November
05, 1845
Chauncy
was
born Menteith Point, Ontario County September 04, 1815.
Chauncy [i]
was the son of Benjamin Ingraham
and Johannah
Tremain
.
Chauncy
died
February 06, 1901 Canandaigua, New York, at 85 years of age.
[i].
Chauncey F. Ingraham shows up in Canandaigua City Directory 1867 in South
Bristol as a carpenter and farmer.
Ontario Repository Messenger Thursday February 14, 1901
More Aged People Taken
The funeral of Chauncey Ingraham who died here last Wednesday was
held at his son's on Garden Street, burial at Academy.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Friday February 8, 1901 PAGE 3 COL 4 and COL 5
OBITUARY
- INGRAHAM
At
the home of his son on Garden Street occurred the death on Wednesday morning of Chauncey
F. Ingraham, aged 85 years, 5 months and two days. Mr. Ingraham suffered
an attack of the grip, which, a few days before his death developed into
hiccoughs, from which he died.
Deceased
was about the last of the old landmarks of the Southern part of the town. He was
born on Menteth's Point, September 4, 1815, and his father and mother, Benjamin
and Johanna Truman, came with their parents from Massachusetts before the
settlement of Canandaigua, making the trip up the outlet in boats.
Mr.
Ingraham was a millwright, and the stream which now trickles down off the
hills at Menteth's was then of sufficient size to turn the mill wheels. Deceased
engaged in farming during the latter years of his life.
He
is survived by his wife and four children, Miss Mary C. Ingraham, George W.,
Melvina C. and Hiram C. Ingraham. Funeral services at the Garden St. address
and burial at Academy.
Jessie
Margaret Clark
was born Victor, New York June 25, 1856. Jessie
died
October 30, 1919 Victor, New York, at 63 years of age.
THE VICTOR
HERALD October 31, 1919
OBITUARY -
SIMONDS
Mrs.
Jessie Margaret Simonds, widow of the late George Simonds, passed
away at her home on East Main Street, at 7 o'clock on Thursday morning, October
30th. Mrs. Simonds had been
in poor health for about a year past. On Tuesday, October 21st, she returned
from the General Hospital in Rochester, where she had been for about five weeks
for an operation and treatment. Her condition allowed for no improvement and she
felt that she had but a short time to live.
Jessie Margaret Clark was born in Victor, on June 25, 1856, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Clark.
On
February 15,1877, she was united in marriage with George Simonds of
Victor, who passed away on March 10, 1918. Three children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Simonds, David Clark who died in 1894, Marguerite, who is a
teacher in Niagara Falls schools, and Helen
of this village.
Mrs.
Simonds was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Victor and of the Unity
Club. She was quiet in her tastes and found her greatest enjoyment in the home
circle. Interment will be made at Boughton Hill Cemetery.
She
married George
Simonds
Victor, New
York, February 15, 1877.
George
was born
Victor, New York November 01, 1853. George
was the son of Albert Simonds
and Caroline
Mansfield
.
George
died March 10,
1918 Victor, New York, at 64 years of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL
March 15, 1918
DEATH
- SIMONDS
George Simonds, aged 64 years, passed away at his home at Victor
on Sunday. Mr. Simonds was
in New York City when taken ill, and hurried to his home, reaching there
Thursday. He held the office of the
post master continuously for eight years under the Republican administration.
He leaves his wife, who was Mrs. Jessie Clark, two
daughters, Misses Marguerite and Helen Simonds, of Victor, one sister,
Mrs. Mary Turner of Loncanning Maryland, two brothers, C. Lewis Simonds
of Victor, and Henry Simonds of Buffalo. Rev. F. W. Hill officiated
at the funeral services on Wednesday.
THE VICTOR
HERALD March 14, 1918
OBITUARY - SIMONDS
George
Simonds, son of the late Albert Burton and Caroline Mansfield Simonds,
who was born in the village of Victor on November 1, 1853, died at his home in
this village on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10th, after a brief illness.
Thus
is briefly chronicled the beginning and the ending of the earthly life of one
who long had prominent place in the business, social, and political life of this
town, and whose every influence in all these phases of his relations to his
fellowman was beneficent.
For
many years an outstanding figure in our, little commercial world, Mr. Simonds
was known for his high ideals and his absolute rectitude.
He was associated with his brother C. Lewis Simonds, under the
firm name A. Simonds and Sons, in the conduct of what came to be known as,
"The Old Stone Store", a legacy from their father, who was a highly
esteemed merchant of the earlier days.
To this business he brought a keen judgment of values in
merchandise, stimulated by a determination that the name Simonds should ever
stand for high quality and honest dealing. Nothing gave him greater pleasure
than to be assured that the high standard set by the father he revered had been
maintained by the sons. In politics
Mr. Simonds was a Republican and he was for many years active in the
councils of his party.
For
eight years he was postmaster of Victor, being appointed by President McKinley.
For twenty five years he held the office of clerk of the First Presbyterian
Church of Victor and was reelected to that office at the annual meeting of the
church held in December. Mr.
Simonds was a lover of the best in literature, music and the dramatic art. A
frequent visitor to New York upon business matters, he reveled in the
opportunities there afforded him to hear and see the world's greatest singers
and actors.
An untiring and never satisfied student, he read only books that were truly worth while. Denied all his life the boon of good health, he had his compensation in a splendid appreciation of the good and profitable things of life. His conversation coming from a well stored mind, was a delight to the understanding, and in his heart was a deep well of kindness which prompted him to a cheering word of commendation and affection for many a fellow man.
Is it necessary to say that the death of such a man leaves
vacant in the community a place exceeding hard to fill?
It was while on one of his highly prized trips to the metropolis that
Mr. Simonds was stricken with what proved his last illness. Leaving home on
Monday, March 4th, he became ill soon after reaching the city and was compelled
to leave his business unfinished and return to Victor, Thursday. Death resulted
from an acute attack of pleurisy.
It was in February, 1876, that George Simonds was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Clark, of Victor. The wife and two daughters, the Misses Marguerite and Helen, survive to cherish the memory of a loving husband and father. A son, David Clark died while yet a young boy. A sister, and two brothers survive, Mrs. Mary Turner of Lonaconing, Md., Henry Simonds of Buffalo, and C. Lewis Simonds of Victor.
Frederick
E.1 Claudius
was born 1872.
Frederick
died 1941 at 69 years of age.
His
body was interred 1941 Canandaigua, New
York, West Avenue Cemetery. Section
XV.
He married twice. He married Rose A. Wilcox. Rose was born Farmington, New York May 1867. Rose was the daughter of Eliphas Wilcox and Martha J. She married 2nd Richard Smith Wheatley Gorham, New York, March 04, 1886. Record number 39 at Gorham, New York. Her name is given as Mary Rose Weluse.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL March
12, 1886
MARRIED WHEATLEY - WILCOX
At
the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Geo Craig, at Reed's
Corners, March 4, 1886, Richard S. Wheatley, of Manchester, and Rose
A. Wilcox, of Farmington.
Rose
died September 28, 1938
Rochester, New York, at 71 years of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES JOURNAL Friday October 7, 1938
PAGE 4 COL
3
CLAUDIUS
-
Mrs. Belle A. Claudius formerly of Canandaigua, died at her home in
Rochester September 28th. She leaves her husband Frederick E. Claudius,
two step-sons, Edgar J. and Charles L. Claudius of Canandaigua, also
several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday. The Rev. Whitney
S K Yeaple officiating, and burial was made in West Avenue Cemetery in
Canandaigua.
Frederick E. Claudius
and Jennie Thompson
had the following child:
Clara
Lee2 Claudius
was
born 1894. Clara
died January
30, 1895 Canandaigua, New York, at less than one year of age.
ONTARIO
COUNTY JOURNAL February 8, 1895 PAGE
3 COL 1
DIED - CLAUDIUS
At Canandaigua, January 30, 1895, Clara Lee Claudius,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Claudius, aged 3 months, 10 days.
William
J. Cline
and Rachel
had the following
children:
Delevan
Cline
was born 1821. He
married Nancy
Jane Cronk.
Nancy was born March
12, 1828. Nancy was the daughter of
Mr. Cronk
and Mrs. Cronk.
Nancy
died May
14, 1900 in Jackson, Michigan, at 72 years of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL
CLINE - At
Jackson, Michigan, May 14, 1900, Mrs. Nancy Jane Cronk Cline, wife of Delevan
Cline formerly of Victor, aged 72 years, 2 mos, 19 days.
Hannah Pamela Cline was born in Victor, Ontario County, New York September 09, 1828. Hannah died April 05, 1900 Canandaigua, New York, at 71 years of age.[i] Record number 1410. [i] Canandaigua City Clerk office death record number 1410 lists cause by hanging.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL April
6, 1900
VANVECHTEN -
At Canandaigua, April 5, 1900, Mrs. John VanVechten, aged 70
years.
DESPONDENCY LED TO SUICIDE
Aged Mrs. John VanVechten Found Hanging in a Garret
Mrs.
John VanVechten committed suicide yesterday afternoon by hanging herself
with a rope in the attic of the home of Mrs. S. H. Torrey, Howell Street,
where she and her husband had boarded during the winter. Poor health had caused
despondency, and this is supposed to be the cause of the deed.
The
deceased was about 70 years of age. Besides her husband she leaves a son Hermon
VanVechten. Her
body was
interred 1900 Canandaigua, New York, Woodlawn Cemetery.
She
married John
VanVechten
December
25, 1854.
John
was
born Schaghticoke, New York August 28, 1831.
John was the son of Harmon W. VanVechten
and Eve
VanDenbergh.
John
died
August 04, 1902 Canandaigua, New York, at 70 years of age.[ii]
[ii].
Canandaigua City Clerk office record number 1006. States he was a 13 year
resident.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Aug.
8, 1902 Page
3 Col 6
Died - VanVechten
at Canandaigua August 4, 1902
John VanVechten, of Victor, aged 71 years.
SAME PAPER PAGE 2 Col 4
VANVECHTEN
- On Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock PM
occurred the death of John VanVechten, a highly esteemed resident of this
village. Four years ago Mr. VanVechten suffered a stroke of apoplexy, one
side being paralyzed, and since that time he has been partially helpless.
Mr.
VanVechten was a direct descendant of Derrick VanVechten, a Dutch
patriot, whose home was on the Raritan River, New Jersey. During the Revolution
the VanVechten homestead was the center of many movements. In the winter
of 1778-79 an entire division of the American Army was stationed upon the
estate, while within the house General Greene and his staff had their
headquarters.
There are many descriptions of the splendid entertainments
given by the young wife of General Greene, assisted by the host
VanVechten and his daughter. General and Mrs. Washington, General Wayne,
Alexander Hamilton and General Phillip Schuyler were guests at this old
house, which is still standing. Derrick VanVechten was a zealous patriot
and his bounteous hospitality knew no end. His descendant, Harmon K.
VanVechten, settled near Albany, and there John VanVechten was born 71 years
ago.
When
6 years of age, he went with his parents to Victor where he continued to reside
on the same farm until 1889. At that time he was suffering from the effects of a
sun stroke received two years before, and he left the farm, coming to this
village to reside.
In
1854 he married Miss Hannah Cline, who died on April 5, 1900, after
having endured ten years illness which had caused her mind to become clouded. Mr.
VanVechten became a member of the Victor Presbyterian Church early in his
life and continued to be actively identified with that denomination throughout
his life.
He
was for many years a trustee of the Victor church and a leader in the choir. Mr.
VanVechten was thoroughly esteemed by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. In the community his integrity and honor were unquestioned.
He
leaves one son, Herman VanVechten, of this place, and one sister, Mrs.
Rebecca Conover, of Rochester. Funeral held Wednesday PM from his son's home
on Howell Street, Rev. A. K. Bates, of Lima, officiating. Interment at
Woodlawn.
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