Pauline Lorinda Abbey
Edson Scott Fancher was born November 23, 1834, in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna Co., PA, and died
June 11, 1908, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 73. Buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He is the son of John Fancher (born February 24, 1786, in Sussex, Sussex Co., NJ; died September 11, 1884, in Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PA) of Sussex, Sussex Co., NJ, and Phoebe Coon (born September 3, 1793, in Braintrim, Wyoming Co., PA; died April 24, 1857, in Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co., PA) of Bramtrim, PA.Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY, and died 1876, probably in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at about age 40. She is the daughter of Phineas Winters Abbey of Upper Canada, and Elizabeth (Fancher) (Altenburg) Abbey of Sussex, Sussex Co., NJ.
Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey were married November 27, 1856, in Columbus, Warren Co., PA.
Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" (Abbey) Fancher had two children:
- Edson Scott Fancher Jr.: Born Unknown, in Minnesota; Died Unknown.
- Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher: Born November 27, 1865, in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN; Died June 12, 1907, in Denver, Denver Co., CO (age 41). Buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Married March 13, 1902, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to Emma Robinson: Born December 20, 1868, in Effingham Co., IL; Died June 9, 1952, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (age 90). Buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA.
Edson Scott Fancher then married Mary Hannah (Campbell) (Harris) Strong.
Joseph Harris was born about 1836 in New York, and died 1908 in Illinois, at about age 72.
Mary Helen Campbell was born February, 1847, in Edgewood, Effingham Co., IL, and died April 30, 1914, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 67. She is the daughter of Rev. Henry M. Campbell of Connecticut, and Hannah Seymour of Steuben Co., NY.
Joseph Harris and Mary Helen Campbell were married about 1865 in Illinois.
Joseph Harris and Mary Helen (Campbell) Harris had one child:
- Clara Estelle M. Harris: Born May 1, 1867, in Nunda, McHenry Co., IL; Died July 5, 1938, in Huntington Park, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 71). Buried in Rosedale Cemetery. Married about 1930, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to Rodolfo Carlo Butti: Born July 1, 1890, in Como, Lombardy Co., Italy; Died July 5, 1958, in Florence, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 68).
Joseph Harris and Mary Helen (Campbell) Harris were divorced about 1874 in Illinois.
Mary Helen (Campbell) Harris then married George Barnston Strong.
George Barnston Strong was born 1825 in Edinburgh, Midlothian Co., Scotland, was Baptized August 6, 1826, at Martyr's Reformed Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian Co., Scotland, and died May 16, 1887, in Ennis, Ellis Co., TX, at about age 62. Buried in Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX. He is the son of Simon Samuel Strong of York Co., England, and Charlotte Johnston of Midlothian Co., Scotland.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Helen (Campbell) Harris were married 1876 in Clay Co., IL.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong had no children.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong were divorced about 1881, in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
George Barnston Strong and Martha J. (Craddock) (Teat) Youngblood were married April 30, 1882, in Ellis Co., TX.
John E. Lemon was born 1826 in Berkeley Co., VA, and died September 5, 1864, at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, GA, at about age 38. Buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Sumter Co., GA.
Mary Ellen Greer was born about 1839 in Texas, and died Unknown. She is the daughter of Alexander Greer Jr. of Tennessee, and
John E. Lemon and Mary Ellen Greer were married 1856, in Wood Co., TX.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Ellen (Greer) Lemon were married April 25, 1886, in Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX.
Edson Scott Fancher and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong were married October 13, 1881, probably in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
Edson Scott Fancher and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) (Strong) Fancher had no children.
After Edson Scott Fancher died, Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) (Strong) Fancher married Daniel Patrick Walsh.
Daniel Patrick Walsh was born March, 1848, in Washington, DC, and died after 1920, in Unknown, at age Unknown. Possibly died December, 1944, and buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He is the son of Thomas Walsh of Ireland, and Catherine McKenzie of Scotland.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Sarah Dillon were married October 20, 1874, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Sarah (Dillon) Walsh had one child:
- Kathryn Vibianna Walsh: Born May 12, 1881, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; Died July 10, 1960, in a hospital, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 84). Buried in Cypress Valley Mausoleum and Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Married (1) to Unknown Neece: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Divorced. Married (2) June 27, 1922, in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, to George S. Stokes: Born December 30, 1878, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH; Died January 3, 1955, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 76). Buried in Cypress Valley Mausoleum and Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
Unknown Fielding and Charlotte L. Unknown were married Unknown.
Unknown Fielding and Charlotte L. (Unknown) Fielding had no children.
Unknown Fielding and Charlotte L. (Unknown) Fielding were divorced before 1889.
Daniel Patrick Walsh (Divorced) and Charlotte L. Fielding (Divorced) were married June 19, 1889, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Charlotte L. Unknown was born March, 1857, in Canada, and died after 1900 in California, at age Unknown.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) (Strong) Fancher were married January 1, 1910, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) (Strong) (Fancher) Walsh had no children.
Charles Nitzer Fancher and Edson Scott Fancher are Fancher brothers who married Abbey sisters.
TIMELINE
Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.
Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher is buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Edson Scott Fancher was born November 23, 1834, in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna Co., PA.
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY.
The two items below are from the publication To Cast A Reflection published by the Oshawa Historical Society, Ontario, Canada, in 2018. Since this date, new information helps to clarify the original publication.
Phineas W. "P.W." Abbey
Phineas Abbey was one of Lurenda's brothers, born shortly after 1800. He most likely grew up in Port Hope with the rest of his siblings and sometime after starting his family, between 1833 and 1839, he moved to New York. From his letters we know his wife was named Elizabeth and he had several daughters: Abbie, Jane "Jenny", Pauline "Polly" and son, Ephraim. It's possible P.W. had a couple of other daughters and at least two sons, but their names are unknown.
He lost touch with his family sometime after moving to New York and was reconnected with them in 1856. He continued to stay in touch with them and visited Canada a few times. P.W. moved a couple times within New York before settling in Columbus, Pennsylvania, where he farmed 26 acres of land. His death is unknown, but he was alive in 1885.
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Phineas Winters "P.W." Abbey
Phineas Winters Abbey was one of Lurenda's brothers, born about 1802 in Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He most likely grew up in Port Hope with the rest of his siblings and sometime after his marriage about 1834 in Port Hope, Durham Co., Upper Canada, to Elizabeth (Fancher) Altenburg, the widow of Daniel David Altenburg, he moved to New York. He had three step-sons, five step-daughters, and one daughter, Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey, who was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY.
He lost touch with his Abbey and Henry families sometime after moving to New York, and was reconnected with them in 1856. He continued to communicate with them, and visited Canada a few times. P.W. moved a couple of times within New York before settling in Columbus Twp., Warren Co., PA , where he farmed 26 acres of land. His death is unknown, but he was alive in 1885.
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey
Pauline "Polly" Abbey was born in 1833, in Canada, to Phineas and Elizabeth Abbey. Growing up in the United States, she never met her family in Canada, however, she eventually reconnected with Thomas and Lurenda. All of Polly's letters are from the same year, 1856, giving us a glimpse of her life. She had a hard start in life, being sick constantly until the age of 10 when she was finally well enough to go to school. She attended Randolph Academy and Ladies' Seminary for approximately four years before becoming a teacher. Polly had the chance to visit Canada to meet her uncles, aunts, cousins and grandmother.
After 1856, there is no record of Polly. She most likely got married and had children of her own as one of her letters references Pauline's little Eddy.
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Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY, to Phineas W. "P.W." Abbey and Elizabeth (Fancher) Altenburg. Growing up in the United States, she never met her family in Canada, however, she eventually reconnected with Thomas Henry and Lurenda (Abbey) Henry. All of Polly's letters are from the same year, 1856, giving us a glimpse of her life. She had a hard start in life, being sick constantly until the age of 10 when she was finally well enough to go to school. She attended Randolph Academy and Ladies' Seminary for approximately four years before becoming a teacher. Polly had the chance to visit Canada to meet her uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandmother.
Edson Scott Fancher and
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey were married November 27, 1856, in Columbus, Warren Co., PA.Edson Scott Fancher and
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" (Abbey) Fancher had two children, both born in Edson Scott Fancher Jr., and Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher, both born in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN.After the 1875
Minnesota State Census for Gordon Twp., Todd Co., Minnesota Territory, there is no record of Polly. She probably died 1876, in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at about age 40.The 1840 U. S. Census taken on 1840, shows Phineas Abbey is living in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY. Living there are: 1 Male age 30 - 39; 1 male age 10 - 14; 1 Female age 30 - 39; 1 female age 10 - 14; 1 female age 5 - 9; and 1 female under 5.
Mary Helen Campbell was born February, 1847, in Edgewood, Effingham Co., IL.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 10, 1850, shows Phineas Abbey (age 43) born in Canada, is a Farmer, and is living in Randolph Twp., Cattaraugus Co., NY. Living with him are: Elizabeth Abbey (age 52) born in New Jersey; Elizabeth Altenbaugh (age 21) born in Canada; Jane Altenbaugh (age 19) born in Canada; Abigail Altenbaugh (age 17) born in Canada; Polly Altenbaugh (age 14) born in New York; Isaac Stanly (age 33) born in New York, a Farmer; Luther Stanly (age 8) born in New York; and Joseph Stanly (age 8) born in New York.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 22, 1850, shows John Fancher (age 63) born in New Jersey, and with Real Estate of $2,000 is a Farmer, and is living in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna Co., PA. Living with him are: Phebe Fancher (age 55) born in Pennsylvania; Fidelia Fancher (age 17) born in Pennsylvania, and Edson Fancher (age 15) born in Pennsylvania.
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey
Pauline "Polly" Abbey was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY, to Phineas W. "P.W." Abbey and Elizabeth (Fancher) Altenburg. Growing up in the United States, she never met her family in Canada, however, she eventually reconnected with Thomas Henry and Lurenda (Abbey) Henry. All of Polly's letters are from the same year, 1856, giving us a glimpse of her life. She had a hard start in life, being sick constantly until the age of 10 when she was finally well enough to go to school. She attended Randolph Academy and Ladies' Seminary for approximately four years before becoming a teacher. Polly had the chance to visit Canada to meet her uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandmother.
Edson Scott Fancher and
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey were married November 27, 1856, in Columbus, Warren Co., PA.Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" (Abbey) Fancher had two children, both born in Edson Scott Fancher Jr., and Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher, both born in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN.
After 1875, there is no record of Polly. She probably died 1876, in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at about age 40.
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Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey
Pauline "Polly" Abbey was born September, 1836, probably in Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY, to Phineas W. "P.W." Abbey and Elizabeth (Fancher) Altenburg. Growing up in the United States, she never met her family in Canada, however, she eventually reconnected with Thomas Henry and Lurenda (Abbey) Henry. All of Polly's letters are from the same year, 1856, giving us a glimpse of her life. She had a hard start in life, being sick constantly until the age of 10 when she was finally well enough to go to school. She attended Randolph Academy and Ladies' Seminary for approximately four years before becoming a teacher. Polly had the chance to visit Canada to meet her uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandmother.
Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey were married November 27, 1856, in Columbus, Warren Co., PA.
Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" (Abbey) Fancher had two children, both born in Edson Scott Fancher Jr., and Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher, both born in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN.
After 1875, there is no record of Polly. She probably died 1876, in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at about age 40.
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Allegany, Allegany Co., NY, January, 1856
Absent Uncle & Aunt,
Having heard from you some four or five years ago I feel quite anxious to hear from you again. I have written you once before this but have received no answer, perhaps you did not receive it, but I hope this will not fail to reach you. My dear uncle, aunt, and cousin I never have been permitted to meet with you yet still there is a lingering hope that we may someday meet. Hope: what comfort, what consolation there is in that one little word, it is a beacon to the soul of man. Take away hope and we take away the enjoyment of prosperity, the most happy, the most prosperous, without hope would soon become the most wretched the poor and afflicted without it would sink at once in to the gulf of despair, extinguish hope and you extinguish life, for who could live without it? It is the last lingering light to the human breast. Worldly hope has always some supposed foundation on which it relies but Christian hope has for a foundation the rock of truth, Gods most holy words.
Jesus the Almighty conquer says, fear not for I am with you; does not Christ dwell in our hearts by faith? Is not Christ in us the life of faith, the life of love, the hope of glory, than let us be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. “Fear not He is thy shield and thy exceeding great reward.” When thou passeth through the waters I will be with thee.
And father is still hoping that he may someday meet you and it is at his request that I write this letter he wants to know where you all are and if grandmother is still living. Oh! How he wants to see her and if she still lives and it is so he possibly can come. I will insist on his coming out there. Oh! How I wish he could see his dear mother, sisters and brothers once more. I know full well it would be a great consolation to all of them. If I can persuade him to come I shall come with him, but if it is the will of the Lord before three years rolls round I shall visit some of my father’s relation. I am now spending the winter at my brothers in Allegany, my parents reside in Columbus, Warren Co, Pa.; they have lived there now over three years. I had a letter from them a few days ago mother and father were well, mother said if I wrote you I must give her best respects to all. You will please excuse me if I do not write a very long letter for it is rather difficulty to write to one whom I have never seen, but one whom I hope to see. When you write will you please write all the particulars concerning uncles, aunts, and grandmother as far as you know. I will now close saying hoping that this will find you all well, may happiness surround you on every side, may your ways be the ways of righteousness and may your paths be strewed with roses. May you never know one sorrowful moment is the ardent prayer of your Niece Polly Abbey. Please excuse all mistakes for it is written in haste, write soon.
Please direct your letter Allegany
CM Co.
Polly Abbey
NY
Annotations
January 1856 – Allegany, New York, USA
Writing to her Aunt and Uncle – believe this to be Thomas and Lurenda
“fear not for I am with you” – Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not He is thy shield and thy exceeding great reward” – Genesis 15:1
“When thou passeth through the waters I will be with thee.” – Isaiah 43:2
Polly’s father (Phineas Abbey?) has never met Thomas but would like to.
Also wishes to known if grandmother is still alive. Believed she means Phineas and Lurenda’s mother (Thomas’ mother has already died). Mary Polly Winters dies in 1869.
Phineas wishes to see his mother, sisters (Lurenda d. 1888, Dorcas d.1885, Jane d.?) and brothers (Orrin d.1902)
Polly is going to convince him to go up and she will accompany him – as long as its within 3 years or she’ll go without him.
Polly is visiting her brother (or brothers?) in Allegany, New York for the winter.
In the letter, dated Jan 1856, on Page 20, A013.4.38; Polly says she is "staying with her brother in Allegany, NY in the winter".
Her parents have moved to Columbus, Warren County, Pennsylvania over 3 years ago. They show up in the 1860 U. S. Census.
To her much respected uncle H
Allegany, Allegany Co., NY, January, 1856 (from Polly Abbey to Thomas and Lurenda)
“And father is still hoping that he may some day meet you and it is at his request that I write this letter he wants to know where you all are and if grandmother is still living.”
· Does “grandmother” refer to Lurenda’s mother?
“Oh! I wish he could see dear mother and sisters & brothers…”
· Winters family?
“…I am now spending the winter at my brothers in Allegany my parents reside in Columbus Warren Co Pa. They have lived there now over three years.”
· Polly lived with her brother in Allegany for awhile
· Her parents lived in Columbus Warren Co., PA
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May 18, 1856
Allegany, May 18th 56
Dear and respected friends
Two weeks have rolled around since I wrote you last but I shall not allow only one day to pass from the time that I received your good and kind letter until I answer it. Last eve, your letter was joyfully received and now to omit it is with unspeakable pleasure that I answer it. I was glad to hear that grandmother was well but was sorrow to hear that your aunts’ health was not very good. I am in hopes she will be careful in regard to her cold for this season this far has been very bad and there are many here dropping off with consumption and it was caused merely by taking a cold. I was intending this summer to take a school but by teaching last winter I caught a very severe cold and my health not being very good this spring it would not permit of it. If I had done so it was my intention to come out there in the fall in company with my father for he cannot afford the means for himself and me to, neither do I ask it of him, for I though the only child have cost him considerable. My health was always poor up to the age ten, most always under the dr. care. At the age of ten, I got so that I was able to go to school, I had been some previous to this though not much, for four or five years he keep me in school most of the time in the Randolph Academy (where we then lived) from that time I have taught school until the present time losing but one term. If it had not been for the tender care of a good mother and father undoubtedly long before this time I should have been laid in my grave. And how much do I own them for their watchful care but I hope that I can repay them by being a kind and dutiful daughter unto them. You spoke dear uncle of our circumstances, perhaps it was pride that forbid one of [willing] for I think there is a little of it reigning in my [] perhaps too much of it; I think I have a little of my fathers & mothers, enough to bring me equal to them. My parents, dear uncle, are far from being rich though think not that we are in poverty my father affords a comfortable living, four years this last winter he moved from Randolph, Catt. Co., N.Y. to where he now lives, my sister Abigail got married and moved there first. Father then purchased fifty acres of land and moved, I think now he has it near paid for he has got him a good house though not all completed he owned himself a nice span of horses but he wrote me not long since that he had sold them, I think it must of been to of help pay for his place. Father always worked hard through life, and often have I heard him speak of his dear and beloved mother who so tenderly watched over him in his infancy and how he would like to go and see her but the time and money would cost him so much that he has never felt able to do so, but of lately I have heard him speak of her often then ever and express a great desire to see her. I now think that he will come out there as soon as he can get things straightened around so he can leave, perhaps he will come in the spring or fall following if he should do so I should try to come with him for I have a great desire to come and see you all. I expect now in a few weeks that a cousin from (Montrose, Susquehanna, Pa.) my mothers, 1 brothers child, will be out after me to go there and spend the summer there. The distance that I am now from home is about seventy miles; all of my brothers & sisters are married except one sister, a year ago last September I lost a brother perhaps I have told you if so I have forgotten, after these long years of suffering with the [] he was taken from this world to seek one that is far better where pain and suffering do no come, yes my brother Ephraim has left us and deeply do we feel his loss for he was a good, kind brother, not many may know the depth of that true brotherly love
Uncle you wished to know the distance from Buffalo to where my parents reside I cannot tell you only by railroad from Buffalo to Westfield, it is 57 mi! Westfield I believe is as near us as the railroad comes from Westfield to our house, it is about 38mi, perhaps a little more, from there to Columbus village is a good plank road and stages running daily and we live five miles out of the village. Perhaps you do not know where Westfield is it is in Chautauqua Co., N.Y., situated on or near the lake about 8 miles this side of Erie. Now I will close this letter hoping to soon receive an answer. Give my best respects to all, I shall write to my parents tonight and send your letter, when I hear from them again I will write you. Please excuse all mistakes now, dear uncle do not let what I have written hinder you from coming out here but come if you possibly can and bring aunt with you. How glad my dear father and mother would, I will not say much about fathers coming now, I will write more when I hear from him. Please give my love to grandma, I will now close hoping soon to receive an answer,
Your affectionate niece,
Polly Lorinda Abbey
Annotations
Allegany, May 18, 1856
Polly has been able to reach Thomas/Lurenda and either she has just received her first response (but sent another letter hoping to reach them. Or Thomas’ first letter to her did not include answers to her questions. I feel as though it is the first since in this letter Polly goes into her “life story”
Grandmother – meaning Phineas’ mother Mary Polly Winters (1777-1869)
Aunts health? – which one
On the letter, dated May 18, 1856, on Page 23 ; A013.4.500; Line 15, "for I though the only child have cost him considerable."
KK: Polly may allude to being an only child or perhaps the only child at home.
Polly was sick as a child, barely able to go to school until she was 10. When she was 10 she went to the Randolph Academy from 4 or 5 years. Than begun to teach. Stopped teaching because she fell ill, almost died ill.
Four years this last winter he moved from Randolph, Catt. Co., N.Y. to where he now lives – move to Columbus, Warren. Abigail got married and moved to Columbus with her husband, later joined by her parents – parents purchased 50 acres.
KK: This would put the land purchase around 1851-1852.
I like how Polly on Page 24, explains where Westfield is to the railroad. She is saying 38 miles. Buffalo to Westfield 57 miles. And Westfield 8 miles is on this side of Erie, according to Polly.
Page 27; A013.4.500; 1st paragraph, look at footnote 16 in paragraph. "last September I lost a brother perhaps I have told you if so I have forgotten, after these long years of suffering with the rheumatism."
KK: Ephriam died of Rheumatism
Cousin from Montrose, Susquehanna, PA. is coming for a visit. (mothers nephew?).
All siblings are married except one and a year ago her brother, Ephraim passed away
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Binghamton, June 12, 1856
My dear and respected uncle
Your very kind and welcome letter arrived safely in my hands on Friday last, it is a pleasure that I now having a few moments of leisure to write you a few lines. You will please have the kindness to excuse me for not writing you a longer letter than what I shall for the time that I have to write it is short. I am now on a visit to my Uncles John Fancher and cousins. Now uncle you spoke in your letter in coming out here to my fathers, I should like to be there. Now I wish you would write and tell me the time that you will come as near as you can possible can, so that I will know what time to be at home. Will you be there the last of July or the first of August? Please excuse one for not writing more for I have not the time. Please write as soon as you can. Direct your letters
Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pa.
The next time I write, I will try and take more time.
Annotations
The bottom of this letter is missing but it may have been written by Joel Blair, who married Fransis "Fanny " Henry, Thomas' sister.
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August, 1856
P. Abbey
Columbus, Aug.
Dear Respected Uncle & Aunt,
After as long an absence I have once more safely reached my home. I arrived here on Tuesday last found my father well, mother not very well but not so as to give up, sister Ab was quite sick better now, as for myself I am well but have not as yet got exactly rested from the fatigue of my journey. I hope that this will find my uncle, aunt and cousins well. Also hope that they will have the kindness to excuse me for my long silence I should have written here this time but have been waiting until I returned home. Oh! How sorrow I am to think that kind uncle and aunt should visit my parents and I could not be at home to visit with them. How deeply do I regret my departure when I received your letter, I was than intending to start for home the Friday following certainly thinking that I should be in time to see you but perhaps it is all for the best. I shall hope on hope ever, perhaps I may see you yet. What meaning, what happiness is created from that little word hope, it is a beacon to the soul of man, it cheers us on, it lifts us up almost in the hour of despair. Our heavenly father who knows all things allows us to hope that all things may be for the best lest our hope be in him.
I thank you dear uncle for leaving those likenesses of aunts and cousins, I am highly pleased with them. Give my best respects to A. Henry, the one that wrote me a few lines and copied your letter, I took it to be a gentleman’s hand writing. I should be very glad to hear from him again and from some of the other cousins. Perhaps I am taking too much liberty in asking them to write but dear uncle you now know what for a place my parents live in it is lonely here for one; no society near none that I wish to mingle in and how much company, how pleasant, how it passes away lonely hours to sit down and read over letters that you have received from a friend such I trust you all are. We have one friend that the world cannot deprive us of, go where we will He is there He can be here with me in the wild woods of Pennsylvania as well as in the crowed city or in the halls of learning.
Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind was thy chastising nod;
That forced my conscience to a stand;
And brought my wondering soul to God,
Father and mother send their love to you all, mother she has not felt well since you left she thinks perhaps it is because you did not make a longer visit. I wish you would tell some of them dear cousins to come and make us a visit to. I do not know for certain whether father will come out there this fall or not if he does I shall try and come with. I hear him speak of you often, he wishes to be remembered to grandmother. I do the same I would that I lived near her so as to help comfort and cheer her in her old age. Give my respects to all, write as soon as convenient for you to do so,
From ever your friend and niece.
P. L. Abbey
Annotations
Columbus, Pennsylvania; August (no year given) (from P. L. Abbey to Thomas and Lurinda)
“…sister Ab was quite sick better now…”
· Sister Abbie
“give my best respects to A. Henry the one that wrote me a few lines and copied your letter I took it to be a gentleman's hand writing I should be very glad to hear from him again and from some of the other cousins”
· A. Henry (Albert?) wrote and transcribed a letter to Polly
Corrected spelling/punctuation
October 19, 1856
Columbus. Oct 19th 56
My dear uncle & aunt,
Would that I could see you today, take you by the hand and inquire after your health, but seeing that I cannot do it really, I shall have to do it by the aid of pen. How is my dear uncle and grandmother and finally all? I hope you are well; this day is the Sabbath and I am seated here by the table writing to those who in my heart ever shall hold dear, never can I forget that lovely visit nor those dear cousins. Oh! That I could enjoy more of their society, but we have met and parted. Oh! It is hard to part with friends, I know I feel it. Among the many [proofs] of warmth of feeling and genuine friendship, there is not one so peculiar adapted to call forth all the finer feelings, the God like attributes of our nature as the parting from a dear friend, such I have left far behind me uncles, aunts, cousins, and a dear and beloved grandmother, who watched over my father in his infancy. I think it was hard for me to part, what was it for a mother to part with a son, or brother to part with sisters, the society of a brother I know but little about yet I think it must be hard to part with a brother who created for us and enjoyed with us the simple sports of our infant years.
Those sunny sunny hours of childhood,
How soon, how soon they pass away!
Like flowers, like flowers in the wild wood,
That bloom but to decay.”
And we know it must be hard for a mother to part with her son whom she has watched over with care and anxiety. Many a time perhaps she did not feel able to raise her head from the pillow, many a time has she listened with pride & pleasure mingled with many a burst of joyous laughter, to his plans of the future. His path to fame and glory his certain and rapid ascent to the pinnacle of fortune, and sung for him the old nursing song “Rock a bye baby, on the tree top.” We have all parted, we have hope left that we may meet again. Hope that divine after burning in the breast of mortals, flings far and wide its cheering beams and lights us over obstacles almost insurmountable to other eyes;
Now to our journey home we arrived safely at Westfield that night at seven o’clock, the next day father went home I stayed there until Saturday than took the stage for home. Found mother well, sister Abbie not very well, her husband was quite sick during our absence is better now so as to be a round. Oh dear uncle how I wish I could see you today but that wish is in vain. I am afraid it always will be, but dear uncle you will please excuse me for not writing more for sister Abbie is reading and it disturbs me so I cannot write, (but uncle I have not got the hoop skirt on today.) At mother & father sends their love to all. Oh is cousin James married yet? If so, I wish him much joy. Tell grandmother not to get the blues, give my respects to all and write soon, let us know how you enjoyed your visit.
From your affectionate niece, P. L. Abbey.
Annotations
Columbus, October 19, 1856
From P. L. Abbey (niece) to Thomas Henry and Lurinda (Abbey) Henry
“Those sunny sunny hours of childhood,
How soon, how soon they pass away!
Like flowers, like flowers in the wild wood,
That bloom but to decay.”
· poem written by P. L. Abbey
“Now to our journey home we arrived safely at Westfield that night at seven o'clock, the next day father went home I stayed there until Saturday than took the stage for home found mother well, sister Abbie not very well her husband was quite sick during our absence is better now so as to be a round”
· The family either lived in or visited Westfield
· sister Abbie (not sure if P. L.’s sister, or just a title) had a husband who was ill
“Oh dear uncle how I wish I could see you today but that wish is in vain I am afraid it always will be, but dear uncle you will please excuse me for not writing more for sister Abbie is reading and it disturbs me so I can not write, (but uncle I have not got the hoop skirt on today)”
· Sister Abbie was reading P. L.’s mail?
· P. L. telling her uncle what she is not wearing (a creepy insinuation?)
Edson Scott Fancher and Pauline Lorinda "Polly" Abbey were married November 27, 1856, in Columbus, Warren Co., PA.
The Montrose Democrat, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PA, Thursday, December 11, 1856
MARRIED.
In Columbus, Warren Co., Pa., Nov. 27th, by Eld. A. Barris, Mr. EDSON S. FANCHER, of Montrose, Susqua Co., Pa, To Miss PAULINE L. ABBEY, of the former place.
Phoebe (Coon) Fancher died April 24, 1857, in Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co., PA, at age 63.
The 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census taken on October 28, 1857, shows Eli Trevett (age 65) born in Vermont, is a Farmer, and is living in Point Douglas, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory. Living with him are: Rebecca Trevett (age 66) born in Vermont; Constant Trevett (age 40), a Farmer; George E. Trevett (age 32) born in New York, a Farmer; Isaac E. Trevett (age 28) born in New York, a Farmer; Rosanna Trevett (age 23) born in Canada; Benj. C. Trevett (age 3) born in Minnesota Territory; and James W. Trevett (age 1) born in Minnesota Territory.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1860, shows John Fancher (age 74) born in New Jersey, is a Farmer, and is living in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna Co., PA. Living with him are: Edson S. Fancher (age 26) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $2,500 and Personal Estate of $700, a Farmer; and Paulena Fancher (age 37) born in New York.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 7, 1860, shows P. W. Abbey (age 60) born in New York, and with Real Estate of $600 and Personal Estate of $150 is a Farmer, and is living in Columbus Twp., Warren Co., PA. Living with him are: Elizabeth Abbey (age 65) born in New York; and Elizabeth Altenberg (age 27) born in Canada, a Domestic.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1860, shows J. E. Lemons (age 34) born in Virginia, and with real estate of $1,600 and personal estate of $100 is Farming, and is living in Victoria Co., TX. Living with him are: May E. Lemons (age 21) born in Texas; Lucy L. Lemons (age 4) born in Texas; and R. A. Lemons (age 1) born in Texas.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 12, 1860, shows Eleaser Trivette (age 69) born in Vermont, and with Real Estate of $2,000 and Personal Estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Denmark, Washington Co., MN. Living with him are: Rebecca R. Trivette (age 70) born in Vermont; and George W. Trivette (age 35) born in New York.
George W. Trivett and Louisa Jane Calvin were married August 13, 1860, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN.
George W. Trivett and Louisa Jane Calvin Marriage Record.
George Trevett Civil War Draft Registration, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, July 1, 1863.
George Trevette and Eliza Jane Altenburg were married October 24, 1863, at the home of the bride's father, Cottage Grove Twp., Washington Co., MN, and in the presence of Mr. Edward S. Fancher man Mrs. Pauline L. Fancher, his wife.
George Trevette and Eliza Jane Altenburg Marriage Record.
Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher was born November 27, 1865, in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 1, 1870, shows Mary E. Lemon (age 30) born in Texas, and with real estate of $2,050 is the Head of Household, who is Keeping House, and is living in Wood Co., TX. Living with her are: Lucy Lemon (age 13) born in Texas; and Ruth Lemon (age 11) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1870, shows John Fancher (age 84) born in New Jersey, and with Real Estate of $1,400 is At Home, and is living in the Erastus Rogers household, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna Co., PA.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 11, 1870, shows Edson S. Fancher (age 36) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $1,500 and Personal Estate of $300 is a Farmer, and is living in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., MN. Living with him are: Pauline D. Fancher (age 34) born in New York, who is Keeping House; and Eddie Fancher (age 4) born in Minnesota.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 18, 1870, shows T. W. Aby (age 67) born in Upper Canada, and with father and mother of foreign birth, and with Real Estate of $1,400 and Personal Estate of $780 is a Farmer, and is living in Columbus Twp., Warren Co., PA. Living with him is: Elizabeth Aby (age 76) born in New Jersey, who is Keeping House.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Sarah Dillon were married October 20, 1874, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Sarah Dillon Marriage Records.
The 1875 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1875, shows E. E. Fancher (age 39) born in Pennsylvania to Unknown-born parents, is living in Gordon Twp., Todd Co., Minnesota Territory. Living with him are: Pauline Fancher (age 37) born in New York to Canada and Unknown-born parents; and Eddie Fancher (age 9) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents.
Pauline Lorinda "Polly" (Abbey) Fancher died 1876, probably in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at about age 40.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows Erastus H. Rogers (age 59) born in Connecticut to Connecticut-born parents, is a married Waggon Maker, and is living in Montrose Borough, Susquehanna Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Rogers (age 59) born in Pennsylvania to New Jersey and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried son, Frank Rogers (age 24) born in Pennsylvania to Connecticut and Pennsylvania-born parents, a Telegrapher; and his widower father-in-law, John Fancher (age 94) born in New Jersey to Unknown and New Jersey-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Edson Fancher (age 42) born in Pennsylvania, is a widowed Pump Dealer, and is living on Montgomery Street, 4th Ward, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. Living with him are: Eddie E. Fancher (age 14) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, who has Bilious Fever; Henrietta Williams (age 35) born in Georgia to Georgia-born parents, a divorced Servant; and Walter Williams (age 10) born in Texas to Ohio and Georgia-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Geo. B. Strong (age 54) born in Scotland to England and Scotland-born parents, is a married Traveling Artist, and is living on Mulberry Street, 1st Ward, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. Living with him are: his wife, Mary H. Strong (age 32) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; and his daughter, Clara Harris (age 13) born in Illinois to New York and Illinois-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June, 1880, shows Phinneas Abbey (age 70) born in New York to New Jersey and Vermont-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is living in Columbus Twp., Warren Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife, Elizabeth Abbey (age 87) born in New York to New York and New Jersey-born parents, and who is Blind, who is Keeping House; his widowed or divorced daughter, Abbie Fancher (age 44) born in Canada to New York and New Jersey-born parents, who is Keeping House; and his granddaughter, Margari Fancher (age 12) born in New York to Pennsylvania and Canada-born parents.
The 1881 Arizona Territory State Voter Registration shows Daniel Patrick Walsh (age 33) is a Saloon Keeper, and is living in Tombstone, Cochise Co, AT.
The 1882 Arizona Territory State Voter Registration dated September 29, 1882, shows Daniel Patrick Walsh, age 35, is a Saloon Keeper, and is living in Tombstone, Cochise Co, AT.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong were divorced about 1881, in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
Edson Scott Fancher and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong were married October 13, 1881, probably in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
Edson Scott Fancher and Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) Strong Marriage Records.
George Barnston Strong and Martha J. (Craddock) (Teat) Youngblood were married April 30, 1882, in Ellis Co., TX.
John Fancher died September 11, 1884, in Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PA, at age 98.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Ellen (Greer) Lemon were married April 25, 1886, in Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX.
George Barnston Strong and Mary Ellen (Greer) Lemon Marriage Records.
George Barnston Strong died May 16, 1887, in Ennis, Ellis Co., TX, at about age 62. Buried in Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX.
The Ennis Commercial Recorder, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX, Friday, May 20, 1887
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Last Monday morning Mr. J. B. Strong of this city was found in an unsensible
condition in his room. Medical aid was called in and an investigation showed
that he had bled nearly to death from a small wound in his left arm which had
severed the main artery. He was taken care of, and about 3 o'clock of that day
died. An inquest was held and the evidence showed that he was greatly troubled
about various things and for several days he had been carrying a razor with the
supposed purpose of cutting his wife's throat. (This idea being received from
his remarking that he had acted a d----d fool for not killing himself and a
former wife whom he had left, and that when he and his present wife could not
get along they would both go together.) The evidence also showed that he had not
eat (sic), drank or slept for four or five days, and that he was found in the
morning as above stated, in a pool of blood four or five feet across and an inch
deep with a razor and a bandage near by; he is supposed to have cut the artery
with the razor and corded his arm with the bandage. He was buried Tuesday in
Myrtle Cemetery.
Daniel Patrick Walsh (Divorced) and Charlotte L. Fielding (Divorced) were married June 19, 1889, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Charlotte L. Fielding Marriage Records. Please note that Daniel P. Walsh could not write his name.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, December 2, 1894
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
A pleasant birthday surprise was given in honor of E. E. Fancher by Miss Minnie Tittle at her residence, No. 1826 Winfield street, last Tuesday evening. Music and games were in order and delicate refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dourker, Mrs. H. Keyser, Mrs. S. Tittle, Misses Minnie Ballard, Daisy Howard, Fannie Suman, Helen Merryhew, Bella Millar, Nettie Ballard, Emma Robinson, Messrs. F. B. Silverwood, E. Nagel, H. Shaw, R. N. Caster, C. J. Waterhouse, D. M. Tittle and Dr. L. E. Fard.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1900, shows Eddie Fancher (age 35) born November, 1864, in Minnesota to Pennsylvania-born parents, is an unmarried Saloon Keeper, and who rents his house, and is living at 808 Center Street, 8th Ward, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is a married for 10 years Lodger: Geo. Viggo (age 37) born May, 1863 in Denmark to Denmark-born parents, and having immigrated in 1882, a Bar Tender.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Edson S. Fancher (age 67) born November, 1832, in Pennsylvania to Unknown-born parents, is a married Lodger, and is living on Third Street, Assembly Dist. No. 28, City of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 19 years, Mary N. Fancher (age 53) born February, 1847, in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, and with the only child born to her still alive.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1900, shows Daniel P. Walsh (age 52) born March, 1848, in Washington, DC, to Ireland-born parents, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, is a married Farm Laborer, and is living in the City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 13 years, Charlotte S. Walsh (age 43) born March, 1867, in Canada, to Pennsylvania and England-born parents, and with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive; and his daughter, Irene C. Walsh (age 9) born September, 1890, in Colorado to Washington, DC, and Canada-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Myron Child (age 65) born August, 1834, in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, is a married Drill Press Operator in a Machine Shop, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in Topeka Twp., Shawanee Co., KS. Living with him are: his wife of 15 years, Eliza Child (age Unknown) born in England to England-born parents, and with 1 of the 4 children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, John M. Child (age 20) born October, 1879, in Kansas to Vermont and Maine-born parents, a Draughtsman; his unmarried daughter, Dott E. Child (age 18) born May, 1882, in Kansas to Vermont and Maine-born parents; and his step-granddaughter, Irene Walsh (age 9) born September, 1890, in Colorado to Ireland and Canada-born parents.
Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher and Emma Robinson were married March 13, 1902, in Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, March 30, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Eddie E. Fancher, aged 37, a native of Mennesota, and Emma Robinson, aged 34, a native of Illinois; both residents of Los Angeles.
Edison Ebbin "Eddie" Fancher died June 12, 1907, in Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 41. Buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, June, 1907
DEATHS
FANCHER. In Denver, Colo., June 12, 1907, Edison, Beloved husband of Emma Fancher, and son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Fancher of this city. Funeral Wednesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Pierce Bros. & Co., 810 South Flower street. Interment Rosedale Cemetery.
Edson Scott Fancher died June 11, 1908, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 75. Buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Friday, June 12, 1908
COLLISION BRINGS DEATH.
Sprinkling Wagon is Hit by Street Car and Driver Is Killed Almost Instantly.
While driving a sprinkling wagon, E. M. Fancher of No.148 North Avenue 18 was struck by West Eleventh street car No. 584 at Darwin street and Avenue 20, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and almost instantly killed. His skull was fractured at the base, and it is believed that his neck was broken. Fancher was driving down the middle of the track when the accident occurred. The street car came up behind him and when the wheels struck the wet rails they slid. Motorman F. S. Rucker attempted every means to stop the car before it crashed into the wagon. Fancher was thrown from his seat and fell on his head. He still held onto the reins and was dragged several feet before W. V. Beaman of No. 929 Darwin street, who saw the accident, reached him. An ambulance was called but Fancher died before it arrived. His body was taken to Bresee Bros.'s morgue and an inquest will be held today. Fancher leaves a family.
The Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, June 14, 1908
DEATHS
FANCHER - E. S. Fancher, 75 years, married, native of Pennsylvania, Avenue Twenty and Darwin avenue; fracture of skull caused by wagon wheel passing over head.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, June 14, 1908
Deaths.
FANCHER. In this city, June 11, Edson S. Fancher, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Mary H. Fancher. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Pierce Bros. & Co., No. 810 South Flower street. Interment Rosedale Cemetery..
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Mary Helen Campbell (Strong) Fancher were married January 1, 1910, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Daniel Patrick Walsh and Mary H. Campbell (Strong) Fancher Marriage Records. Please note that Daniel P. Walsh could not write his name.
The Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, January 1, 1910
MARRIAGE LICENSES
WALSH -FANCHER - Daniel P. Walsh, age 61, a native of District of Columbia, and Mary H. Fancher, age 61, native of Illinois; both residents of Los Angeles.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Daniel P. Walsh (age 62) born in Washington, DC, to Ireland and Scotland-born parents, and in his 2nd marriage, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, is a married Driver for the City Water Co., and is living at 868 East 52nd Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of less than one year, Mary H. Walsh (age 62) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, and in her 2nd marriage, with the only child born to her still alive, who does Dressmaking.
Mary Helen (Campbell) (Harris) (Strong) (Fancher) Walsh died April 30, 1914, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 67.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Friday, May 1, 1914
DEATHS.
With Funeral Announcements.
WALSH. In this city, April 30, Mary Helen Walsh, aged 67 years. Funeral from the chapel of Pierce Bros. & Co. Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Saturday, November 3, 1917
GETS DAMAGES.
Daniel P. Walsh, who was injured in a collision between the sprinkling cart he was driving and a truck of the Citizen's Independent Ice and Cold Storage Company, was awarded $7600 damages by a jury in Judge Houser's court yesterday. X-ray photographs were introduced in evidence to show that because of a fracture of the skull, Mr. Walsh was not able to earn a livelihood. He sued for $30,000 damages.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Saturday, November 3, 1917
GETS JUDGMENT.
A $7600 verdict was yesterday awarded Daniel P. Walsh against the Citizens' Independent Ice and Cold Storage Company in Superior Judge Houser's court, for damages alleged to have been received by him when knocked from a city sprinkling cart on March 19, of this year, by a truck driven by an employee of the company. He sustained a fracture of the skull and other injuries which have rendered him unfit to earn a livelihood. He sued for $30,000. Te ice company contended that isasmuch as Walsh accepted treatment from an insurance company's agents he had automatically received all the compensation he was entitled to under the Workmen's Compensation Act. This was refuted by his attorney, Michael F. Shannon.
George S. Stokes died January 3, 1955, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 76. Buried in Cypress Valley Mausoleum and Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Wednesday, January 5, 1955
GEORGE S. STOKES
George S. Stokes, 76 of 3535 Herman Ave., a business property owner, died Monday. San Diego Lodge of Elks will conduct services at 10 a.m. today at Cypress Valley Mausoleum. Heath Funeral Home has charge. He is survived by his widow, Katherine, and a brother.
Kathryn Vibianna (Walsh) (Neece) Stokes died July 10, 1960, in a hospital, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 84. Buried in Cypress Valley Mausoleum and Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Tuesday, July 12, 1960
Mrs. Katherine Stokes
Services for Mrs. Katherine Stokes, 84, of 3535 Herman Ave., who died Sunday in a hospital, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Chapel of the Old World, Cypress View Cemetery. American Legion Post 6 Auxiliary is in charge. Entombment will be in Cypress View Mausoleum. Heath Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Stokes lived in San Diego 15 years. There are no immediate survivors.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Wednesday, July 13, 1960
Death - Funerals
STOKES - Katherin V. Mother of Mrs. Barbara Landsford. 3 grandchildren. Services Wed. 2 p.m. Cypress View Mausoleum. Heath Funeral Home in charge.