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GRIEVE
Nathaniel
Grieve
was born 1827.
Nathaniel
died
November 25, 1900 in Brandon, Manitoba, at 73 years of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL December 5, 1900
DIED - GRIEVE
- At
Brandon, Manitoba, November 25, 1900, Nathaniel Grieve, brother of Alexander
Grieve, aged 72 years.
Alexander3
Grieve
was born in Turriff, Scotland September 16, 1844.
Alexander died December 13, 1907
Canandaigua, New York, at 63 years of age.[i]
[i].
Canandaigua City clerk office record number 4170.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL
DIED
- GRIEVE -
At Canandaigua Dec. 13, 1907, Alexander Grieve, aged 63 years 2 months
and 27 days.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Friday December 20, 1907
Death
of Alexander Grieve A Native of
Scotland, He became Successful Cracker Manufacturer in this Village. The funeral
services of Alexander Grieve, whose death was briefly announced in The
Journal of last week, were held from his late residence on Gibson Street on
Sunday afternoon at 3 PM, Rev. Louis M. Sweet officiating.
There
was a large attendance of friends and business associates of Mr. Grieve. The
various organizations to which Mr. Grieve belonged were also represented.
A quartet, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Thompson, Mrs. Harriet Sterling
and H. I. Dunton, sang Nearer My God to Thee, and Abide With Me. The bearers
were Ralph S. Wisner, Harrison B. Ferguson, Herman VanVechten, Lewis T.
Sutherland, and Hiram L. Hutchens, and Robert Bareham, of Palmyra.
The
remains were placed in Woodlawn. In the death of Alexander Grieve,
Canandaigua has lost a good citizen. He was public spirited and lent his
interests and his aid to all projects for the welfare of the village. His
splendid business qualifications, which were the foundation of his successful
career, gave an authority to his advice and counsel. As trustee and president of
the village, he served wisely and well, safeguarding the interests of the
people. A wholeheartedness characterized his service, whether public or private.
Mr.
Grieve was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1844. He came to this country
in 1869, settling near Palmyra, where he was employed on a farm, until he began
farming in his own interests. His marriage to Miss Jane Ranney took place
in 1871, and they continued to reside at Palmyra until 1877, when they removed
to this village and Mr. Grieve became interested in the bakery business
with his brother in law, William M. Smith under the firm name of W. M.
Smith and Co.
In
1882 he sold out his share in the business and started a cracker factory at
Syracuse, which he sold within a short time, advantageously and again resumed
his interests in the Smith bakery. In 1888, at the death of Mr. Smith, he became
the sole owner, and during the years until 1905, when he sold the business to
his nephew, George Walker, and
Edward J. Tracy, the business flourished and the Smith crackers gained a
world wide reputation. Mr. Grieve was a large stockholder in the El Canto
Rubber Plantation company and was its president at the time of his death. He was
a member of the Canandaigua Lodge, No. 294, F A M and of the Scottish society of
Rochester.
He
was a member of the Mutual Hook and Ladder company, and acted as its foreman
from 1883 to 1890. He was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, and had
been a member of its board of trustees for many years. He gave largely to its
support. In his home life Mr. Grieve's true character revealed itself and
is the highest tribute to his memory. He gave to his family a devotion and love
that were returned in large measure, and only his two daughters, Mrs. George
T. Thompson and Mrs. George D. Wood, know how great is their loss.
His
wife died suddenly on Easter evening, April 12, 1903. He leaves one brother,
George Grieve, of Rochester, and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Walker of
Rochelle, Ill., and Mrs. Morrison, of Turriff, Scotland. His
body was interred 1907 Canandaigua, New
York, Woodlawn Cemetery. Section 6.
Two sides to the grave marker.
He
married Jane
Rannie
in Palmyra, New York, May 26, 1871.
Jane
was born London, England
September 1843. Birthplace found in
her obituary. Jane was the daughter of John Rannie
and Anne M. Bales
.
Jane
died April 12, 1903 Canandaigua, New
York, at 59 years of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL
Fri. April 17, 1903
Death of Mrs. Alexander Grieve. Passed away suddenly
on Easter Evening.
Death
has suddenly entered another Canandaigua home, and this time has taken a wife
and mother. Mrs. Alexander Grieve passed away without a moment's warning
at the family home on Gibson Street on Easter evening. She had come in from
attending evening services at the Presbyterian church and to her bedroom to lay
aside her wraps.
Mr.
Grieve was in the sitting room adjoining the bedroom when he heard Mrs.
Grieve fall, and going to her assistance found her lifeless on the floor. Dr.
F. P. Warner and Dr. O. J. Hallenbeck answered the hurried call, and
found that death was caused by paralysis of the heart.
The
announcement of the death of Mrs. Grieve was received with surprise and
sincere sorrow throughout the village. For those friends and acquaintances who
had seen her in her accustomed seat at the morning and evening Easter services
at the Presbyterian church, and who had received her friendly greeting, it was
hard to believe that the span of her life could have broken off so suddenly.
Mrs.
Grieve had been unusually well during the past few weeks. The anxiety
connected with her husband's recent serious illness from pneumonia had not been
the slightest symptom of the approach of the fatal trouble.
Mrs. Jane Rannie Grieve was born in London, England, 59 years ago.
In 1863 she went to Palmyra, where on May 26, 1871, her marriage to Mr.
Grieve took place.
In 1880 the family took up residence in Canandaigua, and have become prominently identified with its life. Mrs. Grieve leaves her husband and two daughters, Mrs. George T. Thompson and Mrs. George D. Wood, to whom she was peculiarly devoted. To them did she give her love and thoughts and they alone can tell the measure of the richness and fullness of her life. She possessed a cheerful disposition, which made her ever prone to look upon the bright side of life and which won her many friends. From them a loving tribute to her memory springs spontaneously.
Her
friends were always welcomed to her home with gracious hospitality, and it gave
her genuine pleasure to have them near her. Mrs. Grieve was a member of
the Presbyterian church and was interested in its welfare and prosperity. The
funeral was largely attended from the family residence on Wednesday afternoon.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Arthur Dougall. The bearers were Harrison
B. Ferguson, Alexander Davidson, Ralph S. Wisner, James Davidson, Willet M.
Spangle, and Herman VanVechten. The interment was in Woodlawn.
The Death Notice in the same paper said she was aged 59 years, seven
months.
At 29 years of age Alexander
became the father of Jessie
A. Grieve
in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York, March 15,
1874. Alexander
became the father of Anne Marie Grieve
Macedon, New York, 1876.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL January 26, 1883
Mr.
Alexander Grieve, who recently went into the bakery business in Syracuse,
has advantageously sold his business in that city, and we understand is likely
to become a resident of our village. We welcome him back.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL May 24, 1912
BAND STAND TO BE ERECTED
In Memory of Alexander Grieve Dedicatory Exercises Planned
The
fact that a band stand will be erected on the site in the park where the old one
now stands was made public yesterday. The stand will be erected in memory of the late Alexander
Grieve, a former influential business man, by his daughters, Mrs. George
T. Thompson, and Mrs. George D. Wood.
It will be of a substantial structure, possibly gray block, octagonal in
shape, and with room enough to accommodate a large band. It is hoped to have it
completed and dedicated with appropriate exercises at the same time the steel
flag pole is raised near the town house.
Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. Wood have previously donated a flag to float from the
pole. The pole which will be 85
feet long will be placed in the ground 8 feet and still tower above the dome of
the town house. These additions
will materially improve the appearance of Canandaigua.
Alexander
Grieve
and Jane Rannie
had the following children:
Jessie
A.4 Grieve
was born in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York March 15, 1874.
Jessie
died
October 03, 1950 Canandaigua, New York, at 76 years of age.
CANANDAIGUA DAILY MESSENGER
October 6, 1950
Mrs. Jesse G. Thompson, 76, Dies Tuesday.
Mrs.
Jessie Grieve Thompson, 18 Scotland Road, one of Canandaigua's best known
residents, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness.
She was 76.
Mrs. Thompson had been in failing health for the past two
years and had been under the care of a nurse for the past eight weeks.
Following
Mrs. Thompson's requests private services were held on Tuesday, the day
of her death, at her home. Rev. Hardy Lumb, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Clyde and former co pastor of the Federated church here,
officiated.
The body was cremated.
Mrs.
Thompson was born in Palmyra, March 15, 1874, a daughter of Alexander and
Jennie Rannie Grieve. Alexander Grieve was a Scotsman who came to this
country in about 1866.
His wife was English. She came with her parents to this country also in
the late 1860's.
The
Grieve family moved to Canandaigua in the late 1870's and Alexander
Grieve established his bakery and cracker business on Main Street at this time.
Mr. Grieve was a prominent businessman here for years.
Mrs.
Thompson was educated at Granger Place school, and at the New York
Conservatory of Music.
She had an unusually fine soprano voice.
She sang in choral groups in New York City, was a member of the Madison
Avenue Presbyterian church choir, and sang at the formal dedication of Grant's
Tomb in New York City in April 1897.
Later she was a member of the choir of the First Presbyterian church here
for 25 years, and was associated with various choral groups in this city.
Mrs.
Thompson was the widow of George T. Thompson, for half a century one
of Canandaigua's leading merchants.
They were married in the late summer of 1897. Mr. Thompson died May 22,
1942, at the age of 88.
He had been associated with the lumber and building supply business since
he was 14 years of age.
In 1876 when he was 22 he entered into partnership with S. S. Burcher.
In 1880 he bought sole control of the business and moved it to the Bemis
Street site where it has since been located.
Mr. Thompson had been married previously, his first wife being a member of the pioneer Parrish family. Jasper Parrish came to Canandaigua in 1791, representing the state of New York in land negotiation with the Indians in the Genesee country.
Surviving Mrs. Thompson are her sons, Alexander G. and Arthur E. Thompson, who now operate the George T. Thompson Sons, Inc., lumber business. Carl G. Thompson, Winston Salem, NC, and two daughters, Mrs. J. William Jenkins, Canandaigua, and Mrs. Jeska T. Wescott, Los Angeles, Cal. There is also one sister, Mrs. George D. Wood, this city, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
She
married George
T. Thompson
Canandaigua,
New York, December 25, 1895.[i]
[i].
Canandaigua City Clerk office record number 837.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES Wed
January 1, 1896 PAGE
3 COL 4
At high noon on Christmas Day, 1895, occurred the marriage of Miss Jessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grieve, to George T. Thompson, one of the solid businessmen of Canandaigua. The nuptial know was tied by Rev. J. J. Lawrence at the home of the bride's parents, 32 Chapin Street, in the presence of immediate friends and relatives.
They
will return to reside on Hubbell St. Received a valuable bracelet studded with
pearl and rubies, the gift of Scotland relatives of the bride, and a Steinway
piano from the latter's parents. Out of town guests, Miss Jessie Grieve,
of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bareham, Palmyra, John Grieve,
Syracuse, Miss Anna E. Grieve of Pembroke, Canada.
George
was
born Canandaigua, New York September 1854.
George was the son of Thomas Thompson
and Sarah W.
He
married
Parrish
.
George
died
May 22, 1942 Canandaigua, New York, at 87 years of age.
CANANDAIGUA DAILY
MESSENGER
GEORGE
THOMPSON
PROMINENT HERE
DIES
SUDDENLY
May 22, 1942
George
T. Thompson, 88, highly respected and prominent citizen and business man in
Canandaigua for a long period of years, died at his home in Scotland Road last
night of a heart condition, after an illness of three days.
Mr. Thompson, identified with the business life of the
community for over a half century, was one of the best known of Canandaigua's
citizens, having been engaged in the lumber and coal business.
Born
in Canandaigua in 1854, he attended grade schools and Canandaigua Academy.
When 14 years of age, while still in school, he took a job in the sash
and door factory of S. S. Burgher established on the present site of the
residence of Dr. Frank A. Brockmyre, Chapin Street.
It was there that he learned the elements of the business which he has
since followed.
In those early days of Mr. Thompson's beginnings, workers served their apprenticeships with the result that for three months he worked after school hours without compensation. Thereafter he received 37 and a half cents a day for the ensuing three years, when he concluded his school work and began his full time employment with Mr. Burgher. Six years later, in 1876, Mr. Thompson entered into partnership with Mr. Burgher, and three years later was able to buy up complete control of the business, which a year later he moved including the buildings to the present site in Bemis Street.
In
1881 Canandaiguans saw him established in the general lumber business and in
1890 he became one of the leading coal distributors in the city.
BUYS
MEXICAN LAND
In 1901, in partnership with William Crawford of New York, a
member of the firm of Simpson and Crawford, and Alexander Grieve of
Canandaigua, Mr. Thompson went to Mexico and although used to the
temperate climate and the conveniences and comforts of civilization, traveling
by mule and Indian canoe into the backland jungles, they bought 15, 000 acres of
land and soon had under cultivation 300 rubber trees.
The accounts of Mr. Thompson's journeys into the jungles of
southern Mexico, once the home of the ancient Maya Indians, and the area in
which the ruins of their majestic civilization are still being studied today, is
a story in itself.
For 12 years the development of the rubber plantation was carried forward successfully while the business in Canandaigua continued to thrive and then Mr. Thompson grasped another opportunity, and again he turned to an entirely new field. With the cooperation of his two partners, he sold some of the land in Mexico, and traded the rest for 3000 acres of land in the then growing San Fernando Valley in California. This land later was profitably sold in small parcels for building purposes and today it is completely enveloped in the flourishing city of Los Angeles.
EARLY VILLAGE
TRUSTEE
Mr.
Thompson has been identified with many of the civic organizations formed in
Canandaigua during his lifetime. Fifty
years ago he was serving as a trustee of Canandaigua Village when the electric
fire alarm system was first installed. He
was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, receiving a 50 year medal in June 1936
from the Grand Lodge for a consecutive membership over a half century.
He also served as an officer of St. John's Church for many years.
Surviving
are his widow, Jessie Grieve Thompson, three sons, Arthur E.,
Alexander G. Thompson, Canandaigua, and Carl of Southern Pines, NC,
two daughters, Mrs. J. William Jenkins, and Miss Jeska Thompson, all of
this city. Also a brother N. Watson Thompson.
Woodlawn Cemetery interment.
At 55 years of age George
became the
father of Jesha G. Thompson
Canandaigua,
New York, March 21, 1910.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL March
25, 1910 PAGE
5.
BORN - THOMPSON
- At Canandaigua, March 21, 1910, to Mr. and Mrs. George T.
Thompson, a daughter.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES September 12, 1928
Mrs.
George T. Thompson entertained at dinner at the Wenna Kenna tea room, east
lake shore, on Thursday evening, followed by the showing of moving pictures of a
hunting trip in Africa by George B. Sage of Rochester, at the Thompson
cottage, Out of Season's Inn.
Anne Marie Grieve was born Macedon, New York 1876. Anne died May 22, 1951 Canandaigua, New York, at 74 years of age.
CANANDAIGUA
DAILY MESSENGER Monday, May 22, 1951
Mrs. George E. Wood
Mrs.
Anne Grieve Wood, of 69 Gibson Street, died today. A native of Palmyra she
was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jane Rannie Grieve. She had
always lived in this area. Her husband, Dr. George E. Wood died in 1937.
She was a member of the United Church, a former member of the Granger
Homestead Society of which she was one of the original directors.
Her only survivors are two nieces, Mrs. William Jenkins of
Canandaigua, and Mrs. Verne Westcott of California, a great niece, Mrs.
John Bacon of Canandaigua, and several great great nieces and nephews.
Interment at Woodlawn.
She
married George
Daw DDS. Wood
Canandaigua,
New York, December 18, 1901.[i]
[i].
Marriage record found at Canandaigua City clerk office states they are both age
25, he is a dentist.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL December 20, 1901
MARRIED WOOD and GRIEVE
At Canandaigua, Dec. 18, 1901, Dr. George Daw Wood and Miss Anne M. Grieve, both of Canandaigua.
Alexander4
Grieve was born in Palmyra, New York April 12, 1877.
Alexander
died May 26, 1941 Canandaigua, New York, at
64 years of age.
DEMOCRAT and CHRONICLE Rochester, NY
Wed May 28, 1941
Alexander
Grieve - Canandaigua -
Funeral services will be held at 9 AM tomorrow in St. Mary's Church for
Alexander Grieve, 64, of 116 West Gibson Street, who died yesterday in Memorial
Hospital. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
He
was born in Palmyra but had resided here many years. Surviving his widow, Mrs.
Sylvia VanDevorde Grieve, four sons, George of Holcomb, Alexander
of Rochester, James T. and Robert Grieve of Canandaigua, three daughters,
Mrs. Henry Haight, Helen, and
Isabel Grieve, all of this city. His
body was interred 1941 Canandaigua, New
York, Woodlawn Cemetery.
He
married Sylvia
VanDevorde
Canandaigua, New York, October 09, 1904.
Canandaigua City Clerk office record number 1484.
Sylvia
was born Belgium 1887. Sylvia was the daughter of Edward VanDevorde
and Emma Bracke. Sylvia
died May 08, 1957 Canandaigua,
New York, at 69 years of age.
Democrat and Chronicle Rochester, NY Thurs. May 9, 1957
Mrs.
Sylvia V. Grieve, 70, of Canandaigua, yesterday. Survivors include two
brothers, Stephen VandeVorde and William J. Cromek, both of Rochester.
CANANDAIGUA DAILY
MESSENGER Monday May 13, 1957
Mrs. Alexander Grieve, a prayer service for Sylvia Grieve, 116 West Gibson St., who died Wednesday in Thompson Hospital, was held at the home Saturday morning followed by Solemn High Mass at St. Mary's Church with the Rev. John V. Rose as celebrant. Rev. Crimmons was deacon, and Rev. William Gaynor was Sub Deacon.
Interment
at Canandaigua. Bearers were, Charles Rohlin, T. Hamilton Kennedy, Jack
Dietz, Robert Wade, Robert McElwee, and John Ryan, all of Canandaigua.
At 24 years of age Sylvia
became the mother of Helen G. Grieve
Canandaigua, New York, November 22, 1911.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL November 24, 1911
BORN
- Canandaigua, November 22, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grieve,
Phoenix Street, a daughter.
At 24 years of age Sylvia
became the mother of Jessie
Grieve
Canandaigua, New York, November
22, 1911.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES Wednesday November
22, 1911
BIRTH - GRIEVE
- At Canandaigua, Nov. 22, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Grieve, Phoenix Street, a daughter.
ONTARIO
COUNTY TIMES JOURNAL March 22, 1946
Cpl.
Robert L. Grieve, who has been stationed on Okinawa, has been
transferred to Luzon in the Phillipines, where he is attending engineering
school. Son of Mrs. Alexander Grieve, West Gibson Street, he is studying
to be an instructor.
Isabel
G. Grieve
She
married Paul
J. Brooker
Canandaigua,
New York, August 03, 1946.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES JOURNAL Friday August 3, 1946
Isabel Grieve To Marry Paul Brooker Saturday
The
marriage of Miss Isabel Grieve, daughter of Mrs. Alexander Grieve,
West Gibson Street, and the late Mr. Grieve, to Paul J. Brooker, son of Mr.
and Mrs. James F. Brooker, Chapin Street, will take place Saturday morning
in St. Mary's Church.
George
Grieve will give his sister in marriage and she will be attended by her
sister, Miss Helen Grieve, as bridesmaid. Robert Brooker will be
best man for his brother, and ushers will be Charles Haubner, his cousin,
and Alexander Grieve, brother of the bride elect.
A wedding breakfast will be served to about 35 guests in the
Canandaigua Hotel and in the afternoon a reception will be held in the Grieve
home. The couple will then leave for a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada.
Both Miss Grieve and Mr. Brooker attended Canandaigua
Academy, and she is a graduate of Schoenheidt School of Beauty Culture in
Rochester. Mr. Brooker was recently discharged at Bainbridge, Md., after
serving three years in the US Marine Corps.
Jessie
Grieve
was born Canandaigua, New York November 22, 1911.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES Wednesday November
22, 1911
BIRTH - GRIEVE - At Canandaigua, Nov. 22, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grieve, Phoenix Street, a daughter.
Jessie
died
February 22, 1912 Canandaigua, New York, at less than one year of age.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES February
28, 1912
DIED - GRIEVE - At Canandaigua, Feb 22, 1912, Jessie Grieve, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grieve,
aged three months.
Anne
Marie Grieve
was born Canandaigua, New York 1913.
Anne
died April
23, 1995 Canandaigua, New York, at 81 years of age.
CANANDAIGUA DAILY
MESSENGER April 24, 1995
CANANDAIGUA - Anne Grieve Haight of North Main Street died yesterday, April 23, at Thompson Hospital. She was 82. Mrs. Haight, a lifelong resident of Canandaigua, was a former employee of the Finger Lakes Race Track where she worked for 19 years, and a member of St. Mary's Church and the American Legion.
Surviving
are her husband Henry, two sons, Robert Haight of Estell, SC., and
James Haight of Canandaigua, three daughters, Anne Wells of
Farmington, Sandra Haight of Adams Center, NY, and Mary Russell of
St. Joseph, Mich., a brother, Robert Grieve of Port Richie, Florida, 11
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son John Haight.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
She
married Henry
Haight
Canandaigua,
New York, January 31, 1937.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES
JOURNAL Friday February 5, 1937
PAGE 4
WEDDING BELLS
HAIGHT - GRIEVE
Miss Anne Marie Grieve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grieve, of West Gibson Street, and Henry Haight, son of Mrs. Clarence Noble, also of this city, were married in St. Mary's rectory Saturday evening. Rev. Michael C. Wall, rector of the church, performed the ceremony. Miss Helen Grieve, of this city, was in navy crepe with red accessories. Paul Linehan also of this city was best man. After a short trip to Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Haight will live in Newark. Both attended Canandaigua Academy, and she is a member of the 1931 class. He is employed by his uncle, Leon G. Warters, in the trucking business, and his bride is an attendant at the state school in Newark.
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES JOURNAL Friday August 5, 1932
PAGE 5 COL
2
The home of George Grieve, Ellis Place, was badly damaged by fire, Friday afternoon. The fire started in the garage and soon spread to the house. City firemen responded to a general alarm, and fought the blaze for about half an hour before it was subdued. Most of the furnishings were removed from the house by firemen and neighbors before they were damaged.
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