Word was received here Wednesday morning of the death Tuesday night of
Mrs. Freda Plunkett in a New York City hospital. She had been in ill health
for several months and recently underwent surgery from which she never recovered.
Mrs. Plunkett was born in Richburg in 1894*, the daughter of Walter G. and
Ada Jordan Richardson, and lived in Richburg throughout her childhood.
following he death of her husband, Thomas Plunkett, in 1920, she moved to
New York city to reside. At the time of her death she was employed in the
New York office of the Dupont Company.
Funeral and cremation will be held in New York City today at 7 p.m., and her
ashes will be brought to Richburg at a later date for interment in the family plot.

NOT IN OBIT: Frederica per 1892 census. Born Feb. 1890 (per 1892 census
and marker also has 1890). She married Thomas J. Plunkett and had no
known children. She was preceded in death by one known sibling: Eleanor
Rebecca Richardson (5/6/1888-10/29/1915). Ashes buried in Richburg
Cemetery, Richburg, Wirt Tshp., Allegany, NY.

#2 of 2: Buffalo Evening News? (my addition to obit in parentheses)

Darrin -- Lois Marsh
October 2, 1990, of Wellsville, former Buffalo Social Worker, wife of James T.; daughter of Sarah Marsh both of Wellsville; stepmother of Allen (Allan) of
CA, Julie (Julia) of Buffalo, David of FL; survived by one sister and one brother, several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Friday, October 5 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Embser
Funeral Home, 34 West State St., Wellsville. If desired, contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Memorial Fund, Wellsville.

INFORMATION NOT IN OBITS: Parents were Wayne Emerson and Sarah Ethel "Sally" (Wheaton) Marsh. Lois was born 2 May 1932 in Independence,
Allegany, NY. She married James Theodore Darrin on 23 Oct. 1976 in Wellsville, Allegany, NY. They had no children.

:The Sad Event Occurred at Corapolis, PA, Saturday Evening. Funeral Held at Bolivar, Wednesday.

The death of Mrs. B.O. Newton occurred quite unexpectedly Saturday night, January 23, at the age of 41, at her home in Coraopolis, PA. Death was caused by hemorrhage of the brain after an illness of only 17 days.
Carrie Adell Stout, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stout, was born on the old homestead near Friendship, Sept. 20, 1855. Sept. 22, 1875, she was married to Burr O. Newton, at that time one of the firm of D.A. Newton & Son of Bolivar. One child was born to them, in 1878, but the little life brightened their home only a year. Since 1889, Mr. Newton has been in the employ of the Forest Oil Co. of Pittsburg, and during the past four years they have resided in Coraopolis.
Deceased had been an invalid for many years, but her sufferings were borne with a fortitude so unusual; and death came so suddenly after a period of apparent convalescence, that those who have been associated with her can scarcely realized that she is indeed gone never to return. To the faithful husband and the aged parents and only brother, the hearts of all who know them will go out in sympathy in this hour of their great bereavement.
The remains were brought to Bolivar Monday, and the funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J.W. Barnett of Bolivar at the residence of Dr. Dorr Cutler, Wednesday at noon. The many friends who loved them during their residency here were present during the last sad rites of interment in the Bolivar cemetery.
Those out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. A. Stout and Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Stout of Friendship; Mrs. A.S. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Newton and Thad E. Newton of Buffalo; Mrs. Tim Connors of Washington, PA, and Miss Angie Newton of Newark, NY.

NOT IN OBIT: Carrie was Burr's first wife. She is buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, Allegany, NY.

Burr O. Newton of Bolivar died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the General Hospital in Buffalo, aged 57 years. With him when he passed away was his brother Fred L. Newton. Internal cancer caused his death. Mr. Newton had been a patient at the hospital since August 10.
The deceased was born in Bolivar, Feb. 7, 1854, a son of Darius and Abigail Newton. He was educated in his home school and at the Friendship Academy, graduating from the latter institution. In 1867 he engaged in the mercantile business with his father in what is now know as the Hoyt & Cowles building which was built by Mr. Newton's father. This partnership continued until 1877. Then Mr. Newton and James E. Patridge conducted the business for several years, with a branch store at Coleville, PA. Later Mr. Newton was engaged in the business with J.H. Root & Son.
From 1885 until 1889 Mr. Newton was postmaster under President Cleveland, the postoffice being located in the Hoyt & Cowles building.
After his term as postmaster expired, Mr. Newton went to Pittsburg where he was employed for a few years by the Forest Oil Co., as superintendent of pipe lines and rights-of-way. Later he held a similar position in WV.
He returned to Bolivar in 1901 and became proprietor of the Newton House which was built by his father. He ran this hotel until 1903, when he went to Buffalo.
There he engaged in the laundry business and later was employed by a big soap company. In 1906 he returned to Bolivar and purchased a farm in Miller Hollow, which he occupied until 1909. He had been employed as bookkeeper in the offices of E.J. Wilson and A.L. Shaner until last month, when he was obliged to quit work on account of poor health. Mr. Newton was an expert bookkeeper and a fine penman.
Besides his mother, Mrs. A.S. Newton, he leaves one son, Harry, aged nine years; and two brothers, Fred L. of Northville, MI, and Thad E. of Bolivar. Many friends sympathize with these relatives in their bereavement.
The funeral will be held at the home of Dr. Dorr Cutler on South Street, Friday morning, with interment in the Bolivar cemetery.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Darius Artemus and Abigail Sophronea (Cowles) Newton. His married 1st to Carrie Adell Stout (9/20/1855-1/23/1897) on 9/22/1875 with whom he had one child (1878-ca 1879) who "lived only a year". He married 2nd to Cora M. Green (b. 1873/4) on 10/23/1901 (divorced 1909), with whom he had one son: Harry A. Newton b. 9/17/1902 in Bolivar NY. Buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, Allegany, NY.

THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 9/21/1911 p1c2 -- FUNERAL

The funeral of Burr O. Newton, who died at the General Hospital in Buffalo Wednesday morning was held at he home of Mr. & Mrs. Dorr Cutler on South street at 10 o'clock, Friday morning, and was well attended. Rev. R.D. Baldwin, rector of the Episcopal church, officiated. The body was interred in the Bolivar cemetery...
Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Fed L. Newton of Northville, MI, Mr. & Mrs. L.M. Curtis and Mrs. Glenn Curtis and dau. of Ceres, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Richardson and Mr. & Mrs. Crandall Lester of Richburg, Eugene Cooper of Annin Creek, PA.

She Was Born in Bolivar Where She Had Lived All of Her Life. Aged 91 Years.

Mrs. A.S. Newton, a lifelong and highly respected resident of Bolivar, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 7, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dorr Cutler, on South street where she had made her home for the past 16 years. She was 91 years of age. Mrs. Newton had been in poor health for many years and confined to her bed for the last nine months. The infirmities of age caused her death.
Deceased was born in Bolivar on Sept. 8, 1833. She was united in marriage to D.A.Newton on December 30, 1853, who died Dec. 17, 1890. Five sons were born to this union, but only one son, Fred Newton of Northville, MI, survives. She also leaves to mourn her death one sister, Mrs. Dorr Cutler; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at he Cutler home Monday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. O.C. Baker, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. The pallbearers: Ralph and Herbert Lester, William Richardson, and Ward Lester. The interment was in the family lot at Maplelawn cemetery.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Earl Richardson of Andover, Mr. and Mrs. Hollice Newton, and Mrs. Lettie Cole of Friendship.

NOT IN OBIT: Daughter of Merrill and Susan B. (Richardson) Cowles. Married Darius Artemus Newton in Bolivar (in ?1852? - per History of Allegany co., 1806-1879 book). Her surviving sister was Harriet L. (Cowles) Cutler. Sons were: Burr O. Newton (1854-1911), Fred L. Newton (1855-1939), "unknown son" Newton who must have died young, Dorr E. Newton (1863-1887), and Thaddeus Edgar Newton (1872-1913). Maple Lawn Cem. is in Bolivar, Allegany, NY.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Donald John and Mary (Baxter) MacMillan. Alexander b. 1/24/1873 (New Hudson, NY) and d. 6/2/1956 (Rochester, Monroe, NY) -- per granddaughter. He married Ethel Warner on 6/6/1899 (Friendship, Allegany, NY) -- Ethel was a half-sister of Anna above. They had three children: Donald Charles, Kenneth Warner, and Hugh Thomas.

Richburg, July 27, (Special to The Breeze) -- The many friends of R.M. Brown, formerly of this village, who recently moved to Bolivar to live in the Browning Apartments, were deeply grieved to learn of his untimely death which occurred at the Sister's hospital in Buffalo this Wednesday, morning at 6:13 o'clock. He went to the hospital on Saturday morning where he was operated on for acute appendicitis at 3:00 o'clock that afternoon. Little hope was held for his recover following the operation. However, his condition remained about the same until Tuesday evening when it took a sudden change for the worse.
The body was taken to Wellsville today where the funeral services will be held at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Willett Ward on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. The burial will be in the Richburg cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born in Richburg on June 23, 1902, where he had lived all of his life, with the exception of two years when he resided in Tulsa, OK. For the past three years he had been employed by Lewis M. Browning, automobile dealer. Since last April he had been in charge of the Hudson and Essex Sales and Service station in Bolivar where he was a member of the Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F. & A. M. He was a valued employee and a decidedly popular automobile salesman.
Mr. Brown also was interested in the oil business at Richburg where his grandfather, the late Crandall Lester, was one of the pioneer oil producers in this field.
In September, 1926, Mr. Brown was united in marriage to Miss Dorothy Ward, daughter of the late Willett Ward of Wellsville. Besides his wife, Mr. Brown is survived by his mother, Mrs. Roena Brown of Richburg; his father R.L. Brown and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Brown of Riverside, CA.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were R.L. (?Lymon?; "Lynn") Brown and Roena (Lester) Brown. R.M. married Dorothy Ward on 9/4/1926 in Wellsville, NY. They had no known children. If anyone knows what R.M. stands for, let me know as I have never found it as anything but R.M.

: NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Thaddeus Edgar and Louise Ann "Lulu" (Smith) Newton. She was one of 10 children; a brother, Darius Artemus Newton, preceded her in death. Ruth married Myron on 4/29/1917 in Bolivar, Allegany, NY and had two known children: Robert Newton Buell and Richard M. Buell.

Mrs. Angela K. Cowles, a life-long resident of Bolivar and one of its highly respected citizens, died at her home on South Main street Monday morning, September 27, at 7:20 o'clock. She had been in poor health for nearly a year and a half, having been confined to her bed during that time. Death was caused by hemorrhage.
Angela Kenyon Cowles was born January 28, 1841, in the house in which she died. She also was married in the same house on February 22,1863, to Edgar Wallace Cawles (as spelled), who died a number of years ago.
Mr. Cawles (as spelled) had lived in Bolivar all of her life excepting a few years when she resided in Pittsburg. She was a charger member of the Buttrick Chapter, No. 109, Order of the Eastern Star and of the Sorosis Club of this village. Mrs. Cowles possessed many fine characteristics. She was a devoted mother, a good neighbor, and had a large circle of friends who prized her friendship.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Cowles Lowry of Bolivar, Mrs. Susanne Cowles Connor of Washington, PA; also two grandchildren, Mrs. Edith Lowry Flanagan of Harrisburg and Edgar K. Lowry of Pittsburg.
The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. O.C. Baker and Rev. R.A. MacGowan officiating. The bearers were: S.U. Maxson, W. J. Hogan, Jr., G.A. Beers, Frank and Charles Parker, and Charles Repp. The Interment was made in the family lot in Maplelawn cemetery.

NOT IN OBIT: Seen in several censuses, etc. as Angelia. Parent were George W. & Sally B. (Maxson) Kenyon. Husband was Edgar Wales Cowles (Wales as in three separate obits, not Wallace). Lived on corner of Main and Olive in Bolivar, Allegany, NY. Two known children were: Marcia L. (Cowles) Lowry and Susanne O. (Cowles) Connors. Maple Lawn cemetery is in Bolivar.

Edgar Wales Cowles, a life-long resident of Bolivar, Civil War veteran, and retired business man, passed away at his home in this village at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, July 1, following a several weeks illness. He had been confined to his bed for the past four weeks. Urinate poisoning caused death.
He began to fail quite rapidly on Sunday, at which time he bade this family "goodbye". At 6 o'clock Tuesday evening he became unconscious in which condition he remained until the end, passing peacefully away. During his illness his devoted wife and daughters tenderly cared for him, doing everything in their power for his comfort.
The funeral will be held at the house at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, in charge of the Masonic order. Rev. F.M Cole, pastor of the M.E. church and Rev. Harry Idle, pastor of the Episcopal church will conduct the services. The interment will be in the Bolivar cemetery.
Deceased was born in Bolivar, Jan. 23, 1837, being a son of Merrill Cowles, who was a captain in the militia; supervisor of Bolivar; justice of the peace and postmaster two terms.
Mr. Cowles was educated at Richburg Academy. When 17 years of age he became a clerk in the store of D.A. Newton, remaining there until 1859, when he became a farmer with his father. In August, 1861, he enlisted, but failing to get transportation from Harrisburg, returned home, and in October again re-enlisted, joining the band of the 85th NY Volunteers. Regimental bands were abolished and discharged in 1862, and Mr. Cowles returned to farm life until Feb. l, 1865, then for three months was a member of a brigade band.
Mr. Cowles was a member of the H.C. Garner Post, No. 247, G.A.R., Department of New York, in which he had served as commander and at the time of his death was the adjutant. He was a prominent Grand Army man, taking an active party in all of the affairs of the local post. He was also a pensioner.
In 1866 Mr. Cowles was a member of the firm of Kenyon & Cowles, tanners and manufacturers of harnesses, and from 1880 to 1887, he was a harness maker. From 1888 to 1893 he was engaged in leasing oil lands and getting rights of way for pipe line companies in NY, PA, and WV. He was for several years the junior member of the firm of E.W. Cowles and Co., undertakers, retiring a few years ago. He had also served as justice of the peace for eight years, justice of session two terms and supervisor of Bolivar two terms.
He was a prominent Mason, being a member of Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F.&A.M., and Bolivar Chapter No. 280, R.A.M. He was the oldest Mason in the lodge and was past master, having served as master of the lodge for two years.
Mr. Cowles was united in marriage Feb. 22, 1863 (Bolivar, Allegany, NY), in he same house in which he died to Angelia* Kenyon, they celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 22, 1913. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Lowry of Bolivar and Mrs. Timothy J.; Connors of Washington, PA; also two sisters Mrs. Dorr (Harriet) Cutler and Mrs. Abigail Newton, both of this village; and two grandchildren, Mrs. W.L. (Edith Craig Lowry) Flanagan of Sheridan, WO, and Edgar (K.) Lowry. To these relatives is extended the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.
Mr. Cowles was a life-long resident of Boliver where he was held in the highest esteem by all. He was strictly honest and upright in all his dealings, of a kindly nature, broad in his views, and always looked upon the bright side of life. He was a loyal progressive citizen, always in favor of any improvement for the betterment of his home town. In politics he was a staunch Democrat, loyal to his party. He will be greatly missed by a host of friends.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Merrill and Susan (Richardson) Cowles. Married *Angela (also seen many places as Angelia; Angela per her obit) Kenyon. Lived on corner of Main and Olive in Bolivar, Allegany, NY. Two known children were: Marcia L. (Cowles) Lowry and Susanne O. (Cowles) Connors. Buried in Maple Lawn cemetery, Bolivar, NY.

: NOT IN OBIT: Dorr and Harriet had no known children. Resided on Friendship St. in Bolivar, Allegany, NY; and last on 66 South Main Street. Buried in Maple Lawn cem.

NOT IN OBIT: She married Dorr Cutler, M.D. on 11/8/1859. Dorr served in the Civil War. *Near refers to "close in proximity" as there were other relatives that lived farther away. She and her husband had no known children.

NOT IN OBIT: Father was Spencer Ford.

THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 6/2/1910 p7c3 -- FUNERAL
(my additions to funeral notice in parentheses)

The remains of Anna M. Hoover, wife of J.V. Hoover, who died in a sanitarium at Bradford Tuesday evening, May 24, were brought to this place Thursday to the home of her mother, Mrs. Alice (A. Richardson) Ford. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church on Saturday at 1:30 o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. W.N. Mason, the pastor, was the officiating clergyman. The remains were laid to rest in the Richburg Cemetery.... The affliction coming two fold on Mr. Hoover, as on Thursday before bringing the remains of his wife to this place they laid the remains of his sister, Mrs. Katherine Snyder, in her final resting place at Bradford.
Those from away who attended the funeral of Mrs. Hoover besides those of he family, were E.J. Hoover and Fred Snyder of Coleville, PA; Mrs. William Ripple, Bingham, PA; Mrs. Michael Keer, WV; S.S. Brown and wife of Main; C.P. Taylor and wife and Mrs. G.O. Buckley of Olean; H.A. Stone, Mt. Jewett, PA; E.B. Buckley, Annin Creek; Mrs. H.N. Sackett, Wellsville; Mrs. Marian Davis, Friendship.

Crandall* Lester, pioneer oil man, (last) surviving veteran of the civil war (in) Richburg, last of a family of six, (passed) away at his home on Main (street) in Richburg at 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, aged 84 years. He had (been) confined to his bed for three (?) by the infirmities of age, the (first) real illness in his long life. Death (caused) from heart trouble. Mr. Lester was born at New London, Conn., (Decem)ber 10, 1840, a son of Crandall (and) (H)anna Wilson Lester. He had a (brother) and four sisters. After living (for a) time in Baltimore the family lo(cated) in Richburg in 1851. Ten years (later), December 25, 1861, he was united in marriage to Frances Caroline (Richar)dson and to them six children (were) born, five of whom are living: (Ward) A. Lester of Bowling Green, (KY); Ralph E. Lester, J. Herbert Lester, Rowena L. Brown and Ruth L. (Thom)as of Richburg. There are four (grand) children: Paul W. Lester of (Richb)urg, Donald T. Lester of De(troit, MI), R.M. Brown and Lucile Lester (Reddi)ng of Richburg. Mrs. Lester (died) in 1917. The family occupied (the) present home continuously for 45 (years).
(Mr.) Lester enlisted in Co. H., (?) regt., NY volunteers, (in 186)2, serving as sergeant and was (honor)ably discharged October 17, (186?). For some months previous to (his) discharge he was a prisoner of (war) at Salisbury, having been captured by the Confederates. After the (war the) Cassius Maxson Post, G.A.R., (was) established in Richburg and (?)shed many years by ceased to (?)on when the men who wore the (?) one by one answered the last (?) call. Mr. Lester was the last of (the) old guard.
(Mr.) Lester was one of a group of (?) responsible for the bringing in (of an) oil producing well in the Richburg section of the Allegany county. (Mr.) O.P. Taylor had brought in a (oil) well, Triangle No. 1, at Petrolium and Mr. Lester had great faith in (the) territory about Richburg. He in(?)d A.B. Cottrell and Edward Bliss (with) him in leasing a block of land (?) of Richburg. Herman Rice and (?) Rice of Friendship and Riley (?) and O.P. Taylor were also (?_ested in drilling of the first well. (It) was known as Richburg usher and (?)ed on what was then the Redding... (some oil stuff missing) ...But nothing last long and when the Cherry (?)e excitement broke loose the (?)m was off Richburg and there was (as b)ig a rush to get away as there (had) been to reach the new El Dorado. (All) this Mr. Lester say and had a (hand) in. He lived to see the waning (?)ure of natural gas restored to (?) (o)il sands by introduction of water (press)ure, and to see oil properties sell (for) higher prices then were dreamed (of) in the days of the boom. He (saw) wells drilled in back yards and (front) yards and amazing quantities (of oil) recovered from single village (?). On his own premises he developed a most valuable production from (?)all number of wells.
(Mr.) Lester was a kindly man and (had) many friends. All his life he had (tri)ed to set4 a good example to others. Since he was 16 years old he (had) been a member of the First Baptist church. Public office he never (soug)ht. He took great delight in his (fami)ly and friends. He kept in (touch) with world events. He lived (a live) of moderation, to that he ascribed his long life and continued good (health). In his last illness he had the (lovin)g devotion and care of his daughters and sons. He knew that the sun (was) setting on the western hills -- and was ready to march when the order came. Funeral services were held at the (home) at two o'clock, yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.N. Mason, (?)yville, former pastor of the (?)g church and close friend of (Mr.) Lester, assisted by Rev. Ent(wistl)e, pastor of the church. A... (misc. service stuff).
The (pallbea)rers were sons and grandsons, (Ralph) E. Lester, J. Herbert Lester, (?) Lester, Paul Lester, Donald T. (Lester) and R.M. Brown.
Burial was in the Lester plot (in) Richburg cemetery, just across (the street) from the Baptist church he (had atte)nded ever since it was erected in the early eighties. In this (cemeter)y sleep many of the friends of (his boy)hood and manhood. Services (at the) grave were conducted by Ken(yon) Andrus Post of the American (Legion) of Bolivar in accordance with (protoc)al. The service was (performed) by Rev. G.D. Hargis of Lit(tle Gene)see, chaplain of the post. It (is fitti)ng that the legion should con(duct the) service for Richburg's last (livin)g veteran of the war between (the states), whose ranks grow thinner (and thin)ner as the days run away....

NOT IN OBIT: *Crandal's will lists only one "L", also per his signature on will. Crandal & Frances had 6 children: (1) Ward A. Lester b. 1865/6; (2) Ralph E. Lester b. 1870; (3) J. Herbert Lester b. 12/28/1876; (4) Roena "Rena" (Lester) Brown b. 1880; (5) Ruth (Lester) Thomas MacDonell b. 2/7/1884; and (6) ?name unknown? Lester b. ? (1900 census lists 6 children, 1 dead by 1900).

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Paul W. and Lana Onnalee (Dick) Lester who had 3 known children: (1) Frederick Theodore [1920-1939], (2) infant son Lester {19??-1922], and Ralph Gregory. Richburg is in Wirt Tshp., Allegany, NY.

#2 of 3: THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 12/2/1948 p1c2 -- BODY RETURNED

: Body of Lt. Ralph Lester To Be Returned.

Mrs. Onnalee Lester has received word from the General Distribution Depot at Columbus, OH, that the body of her son, Second Lt. Ralph Gregory Lester, is enroute to this country from Guam.
Lt. Lester was killed on Guam Feb. 11, 1945, prior to the battle of Iwo Jima. He was buried in Agate No. 2 cemetery with full military rites.
Lt. Lester was a graduate of Richburg Central School and Syracuse University. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942, and receive his Marine Corps wings in 1943 at Corpus Christi, TX. He volunteered for overseas duty Dec. 9, 1944.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Sagehorn, and a son Paul* Lester, Seattle, WA; his mother, Mrs. Onnalee Lester, and father, Paul Lester; and the following grandparents, Mrs. Maggie Dick and Mrs. Kate Lester, both of Richburg, and his grandfather Ralph Lester, Wellsville.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

NOT IN NOTICE: Son is David, per first article. Paul Lester was Ralph's father, not son.

#3 of 3: THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 1/20/1949 p1c7 -- BURIAL

Committal Services for Lt. Lester on Friday.

The body of Lt. Ralph Lester of the U.S. Marine Air Corps, accompanied by a U.S. Army escort from Columbus, OH, will arrive in Olean Friday morning. It will be brought to the Loop Funeral Home.
The body will be taken from the Home at 2 o'clock, escorted by members of the Kenyon Andrus Post 772, American Legion, to the Richburg Cemetery. Rev. Ray Poludniak will offer prayer at the grave and the committal service will be under the auspices of the escort guard of the Legion.
Mrs. Lester says that floral offerings are gratefully declined.
Lt. Ralph G. Lester, son of Mrs. Onnalee Lester and Mr. Paul Lester, lost hi life Feb. 11, 1945 at Guam while on his last flying check-up before the battle of Iwo Jima.
He graduated from the Richburg Central School and Syracuse College of Forestry and was employed at a Navy yard in Virginia at the time of his enlistment.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth Sagehorn, and son David, of Seattle, WA. His grandparents are Mrs. Margaret Dick of Richburg and Mrs. Kate Lester of St. Petersburg, FL, and Mr. Ralph Lester of Wellsville.

NOT IN OBIT: Father was Frank M. Lowry. Edgar's sister was Edith Craig Lowry who m. #1 to W. Livingston Flanagan and #3 to Stephan *Stahlnecker. It is not known whether Edgar was ever at any point married or had any children -- none are mentioned in this brief obit.

NOT IN OBIT: Marcia L. Cowles married Frank M. Lowry sometime prior to 1896 (?possibly before 1887?) and had two children: Edgar K. Lowry [1896-1961] and Edith Craig (Lowry) Flanagan Stahlnecker.

NOT IN OBIT: Elmer J. Moore m. #1 to Carra E. Brokaw (dau. of Dorr E. & Eva Arabella [Richardson] Brokaw) ca 1898 and had two known children: (1) Walter Smith Moore b. 6/27/1899 and (2) Alta Belle Moore b. 6/17/1901. I assume Elmer and Carra divorces as she was later married to a Mr. Hyna by 1926 and Elmer to his wife listed in the above obit. As to "Mrs. Natalie Farnsworth" listed above, I assume this is a child from Elmer's second marriage and not his first.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Riley (aka George William Riley) Cowles and Lydia (Amidon) Cowles. Married Anna Erzelia Fay (dau. of Charles Kelly Fay and Lois [Saunders] Fay) and had 3 known children: Charles William Fay, Isabelle Pauline (Cowles) McKay, and Edna Lois (Cowles) Eaton. Burial was in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, Allegany, NY.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Archie & Maud (Keech) Eaton. Howard married Edna Lois Cowles on 6/9/1928 in Richburg, Allegany, NY by Rev. R.W. Entwistle. They had 3 children: Harley, Melvin, and Helen Erzelia.

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Eugene Flagg Voorhies at the Loop Funeral Home in Bolivar at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Charles H. bond, pastor of the Little Genesee Seventh Day Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Newton family plot in Maple Lawn cemetery here.
Mrs. Voorhies, the former Mrs. Dorr Newton, Sr. of Bolivar, died at Falls Church, VA, July 30, 1945, at the age of 80 years. She was born Olive B. Hanna at New Lebannon, PA, the daughter of Andrew J. and Mary Wolford Hanna. For many years she lived with her parents at Rixford, PA, where her father was postmaster.
On December 25, 1884, she was married to Dorr E. Newton of Bolivar, hose family were pioneer settlers here. He died in 1888. She then married Eugene VanVoorhies in Buffalo in 1898.
Surviving are one son, Dorr E. Newton, Jr. of Fox Hollow farm, Malvern, PA; and two sisters Mrs. Roy R. Brown and Miss Maude S. Hanna, both of Bradford, PA; also one grandson, So. Dorr E. Newton, Jr. of the Army Air Force now stationed in Washington, D.C.

NOT IN OBIT: Born 1/18/1884 - per marker. Married #1 to Dorr E. Newton, Sr. on 12/25/1884. They had one known child: Dorr E. Newton, Jr. who m. ? and had one known son Col. Dorr E. Newton, Jr.

NOT IN OBIT: *Phillips Hill was most likely in Bolivar, not Wirt -- there is a conflict above as to location, unless Phillips Hill lies both in Bolivar AND Wirt. Parents were John and Hattie L. (Strayer) Fay. Allen married Eva Jean Dexter (dau. of Norman C. and Carrie Alberta [Hurlbut] Dexter) on 3/26/1913, in Wellsville, Allegany, NY. Allen also survived by one daughter who was born after he died: Aileen Ruth (Fay) Button b. ca 1923.

NOT IN OBIT: Married Charles Kelly Fay on 6/26/1898 in Canisteo, NY. They had no children together. Her stepchildren were: Anna Erzelia (Fay) Cowles and Viva A. (Fay) Hampton.

NOT IN OBIT: Allen died in 1922 so I assume this should read Howard. John married Hattie L. Strayer (dau. of Lorenzo D. Strayer) and had 6 children: William Cecil Fay, Allen Raymond Fay, Edith Irene (Fay) McAhon, Howard Dow Fay, Mildred S. Fay, and Helen A. (Fay) Storey Briggs.

NOT IN OBIT: He married Anne Gertrude Devers (dau. of Patrick R. and Anna [Kinney] Devers) on 7/11/1911 in Wellsville, NY by Rev. R. O'Brien. They had no children. The "daughters" named in the above obit are his surviving sisters, Mildred S. Fay and Helen A. (Fay) Storey Briggs.

Dorr E. Brokaw of Wirt Tshp. on Thursday night received the sad news of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Schmieder, who died at the infirmary hospital in New Orleans, LA, Saturday night, April 8, following an operation. The funeral and burial took place in that city.
Deceased is survived by her husband, her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dorr E. Brokaw; an older sister, Mrs. Carra E. Moor of Sapulpa, OK; a young brother Dorr E. Brokaw, Jr.* of Wirt. Besides these relatives, she leaves many friends to mourn her untimely death.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Dorr E. and Eva Arabella "Bell" (Richardson) Brokaw. Mamie born 5/29/1884 in Richburg. She m. #1 to Carl Plin Taylor on 11/29/1905 in Bolivar, Allegany, NY and divorced 6/30/1914 in Belmont, Allegany, NY. She married #2 to Frank J. Schmieder on 10/14/1914. She had no known children. Also had a brother Earl b. 1879/80 who most likely died young -- per 1892 Bolivar census. *Dorr E. Jr. is a half-brother from her father's second marriage to Cora J. Finch.

: #2 of 2: THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 11/28/1918 p1c3

Note: Picture of John C. Holcomb and another article of his death, probably the funeral notice, which I did not print out and do not have. I only printed the picture.

NOT IN OBIT: Riley b. Jan. 1883 in NY - per 1900 census; Parents were: Thomas and Sabrina (Olin) McKay. Married Alice May Richardson Sun., 11 Sept. 1904 (parlor of Brock's Hotel; Ceres NY), with whom he had one child: Ivan Riley McKay who was born 3/1905 after Riley's death. Alice married #2 to a cousin, Clarence Harvey Richardson.

#2 of 2: THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th 11/10/1904 p12c4

Funeral of Riley McKay Held Friday.

The funeral services over the body of Riley McKay were held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. S.A. Richardson at Kossuth at 10 o'clock Friday forenoon. Rev. J.R. Wells of the Bolivar M.E. church officiated. The funeral was largely attended, and the floral offerings were very beautiful. The J. B. Bradley Hose Company of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body. There were forty teams in the funeral procession. The burial was made in the Bolivar cemetery. The pallbearers were Paul and Lester Shaner, Stanley Richardson, Roy Wakefield, Clarence Shakely, and Fred Green.

NOT IN OBIT: She was the youngest of 10 children born to Patrick William Fay and Ann (Kelly) Fay. She was born 1/6/1857 in Bolivar, Allegany, NY. She married #1 to Frank Sherwood of Bolivar who died 1/5/1899, with whom she had one child: Homer Butler Sherwood b. 7/1884. She married #2 to a Mr. Stamm, first name unknown, who supposed died around WW I. She is buried in Sunnyside Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Abijah Joslyn Wellman and Kate (Fay/Miner) Wellman. Guy b. 2/5/1876 in Friendship, Allegany, NY and died 7/26/1941 in New York City. He married Miss Agnes Lewis/Daniels (she apparently was born a Lewis and apparently adopted by a Daniels) on 9/3/1903 in Friendship. They had no known children.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were Charles A. and Margaret (Fay) Warner. Ella was raised by her aunt and uncle -- John C. and Erzelia (Fay) Holcomb. Ella married James C. Anderson on 12/1/1886 in Bolivar, NY and had one child: Agnes E. (Anderson) Corbin. Grandchildren were James Ward, Louise Ellen (Corbin) Jones, Donald Holcomb Corbin, and a baby who was not named [5/12/1916-5/12/1916] and who is buried with mother, Agnes, in her coffin.

NOT IN OBIT: James married Ellen M. "Ella" Warner (aka Holcomb) on 12/1/1886 in Bolivar, NY and had one child: Agnes E. (Anderson) Corbin (Mrs. Chester W. Corbin). Grandchildren were James Ward, Louise Ellen (Corbin) Jones, Donald Holcomb Corbin, and a baby who was not named [5/12/1916-5/12/1916] and who is buried with mother, Agnes, in her coffin.

NOT IN OBIT: Parents were James C. Anderson and Ellen M. "Ella" (Warner; aka Holcomb -- Ella having been raised by her aunt and uncle, the Holcomb's) Anderson. Agnes and Chester had 4 children: James Ward Corbin b. 7/1/1909, Louise Ellen (Corbin) Jones b. 10/5/1910, Donald Holcomb Corbin b. 8/31/1913, and baby Corbin [5/12/1916-5/12/1916]. Chester married #2 to Lottie C. Ball on 7/21/1920.

W.G. Richardson Died in Buffalo. Former Postmaster and Justice of the Peace at Richburg, Was Born in that Village.

Richburg, Dec. 21 -- (Special to The Breeze) -- Richburg has been greatly shocked to learn of the death of one of its most worthy and life long citizens,
Walter G. Richardson, who had been in apparently good health until the last six weeks of his life.
On Friday, Dec. 10, he entered the Homeopathic hospital in Buffalo, and was accompanied to that city by Mrs. Richardson. On the following Monday,
he was operated on for Prostatic trouble, the first operation being considered a minor one, the second to have followed in a week or ten days. On
Wednesday he was doing as well as could be expected, but he had already absorbed too much of the poison and early Thursday morning became
unconscious and at 4:15 that afternoon passed away, his wife being at his bedside at the time of this death. The body was brought to his home in this
place Friday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Richardson and daughter and two nephews, R.E. and J.H. Lester.
Walter G. Richardson was a descendant of one of the early pioneers* of this section for whom the village of Richburg was named. He was the youngest
son of Alvan A. and Rebecca Gray Richardson and was born Sept.17, 1849**, in this village and has always lived here. He was married to Ada M.
Jordan, May 11, 1887, and to them two children were born, Eleanor R. Richardson, who died five years ago, and Mrs. Freda R. Plunkett, who with
the widow and one brother survive him. The family ties have always been close that the brothers and sisters-in-laws, nieces, and nephews also mourn
him as their own.
Walter, as he was most familiarly known, had always a cheery smile and word for everyone and the Richardson home was one of the most hospitable
ones in Allegany county...
The funeral service were held at his late home at 10:30 Monday morning, Rev. Longenecker officiating and the Masonic burial rites were used at the
interment of the body in the local cemetery. The bearers were six of his nephews: Floyd Richardson, Earl Richardson, Clark Richardson, Ralph
Lester, Herbert Lester, and Berton Braley. The services were largely attended and the floral offerings many and beautiful. Those from out of town in attendance at the funeral were...
NOTE: Obit has picture.

NOT IN OBIT: Pioneer ancestor was grandfather Alvan Richardson. Walter possibly born **1850 per B.R.A.G. Historical Society. Obit states burial in
local cemetery (which is Richburg Cemetery -- per cem. records) but after checking more than once, I cannot locate a marker for he or his wife in this
cemetery -- possibly no marker. Walter and his brother William married Jordan sisters (Walter to Ada and William to Helen). Walter's surviving
brother was William John Richardson.

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