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Note N9982 :
| Married September 30, 1861 at the Evangelist Lutheran Church in Sandlake, NY. Pastor James Lefter married them. Burried in Beverly Cemetery, lot #525. A letter written to Elsie (Hewitt?) from ?, I assume son or daughter of Charles Elmendorf Keeler: "Dear Elsie; Dad's father, Charles Beale Keeler, married Mary Elizabeth Elmendorf Sept. 30, 1861 at West Sandlake New York at Evang Lutheran Church, James lefter Pastor. Charles Beale was married before he married Mary E. Elmendorf, & he had some children & first wife died. We will look it up in the library as we know nothing about them. He died in 1876 in New York City, his wife, dad's mother, died in Beverly, New Jersey a few years before him. Both are buried in Beverly Cemetery, New Jersey, think Mary Elizabeth died Jan. 4, 1871. We have deed to Cemetery Plot bought Oct. 15, 1873 (date crossed out) & both father and mother buried there Lot 525. " |
Note N9983 :
| The 1885 directory of North Adams list his occupation as "farmer" and his address as "East Mountain Road" |
Note N9984 :
| The 1885 directory of North Adams list an Albert Hewitt with an occupation shoemaker and his address as 5 Park Street. Lived in Irving, MA at time of death. Lived in Irving about 8 years, on Rt #2. Worked at various shoe factories, including Sampson. Cady, and Canedy. He also operated a farm in Stamford and North Bennington, VT. Attended First Batist Church. Married 57 years |
Note N9985 :
| Member of Methodist Church in Bennington, VT Also went by M. Jennie and Mary Jane My mother's notes say born on Sept 17, 1865 and married Sept 15, 1883. She was adopted by Perrine family from NYC |
Note N9986 :
| John Hewitt purchased land in North Adams in 1795 |
Note N9987 :
| Note from Gladys Seeger Caproni says birth place England |
Note N9988 :
| Birth certificate says born in Iber, Germany. This is near Eibeck and Hannover. |
Note N9989 :
| Buried in Hillside Cemetery, North Adams, MA |
Note N9990 :
| Burial: Sprague-Dexter Cemetery Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find A Grave Memorial# 17743068 |
Note N9991 :
| Member of First Methodist Church and Stamford Valley Grange |
Note H9992 :
| Notes for *Clara D. Houghtling: Agnes (Clara's youngest child) was told by Clara's sister in law, Sophia Houghtling, that Clara and Charles were devoted to each other and to their children. They worked very hard. Clara was sickly. Listed in School District # 7, The Garfield School. |
Note H9993 :
| Notes for *Charles H. Moon: Charles first Married Louise Goodermote then Clara D. Houghtling. Some records state that he was from Shaftsbury, Vt.Other records state he was from Arlington, Vt. (I sent for his birth certificate and Vermont reports that there isn't one for him. We are starting to wonder if he was born in N.Y. like some of his siblings.)Not much is known at this date (3/20/1997) about the Moon family. We know that Clara died very young shortly after giving birth to her daughter Agnes in 1925, supposedly from lobar pneumonia. Unfortunatly, I never asked Gram Sweener, their daughter, Florence Doris, any questions about her family. The 1900 census in Berlin, N.Y. shows: Charles born 1876 is 24 years old. He is a boarder, living with: Fred Adams and Charles Adams, apparently brothers, along with Suzetta Adams and Hellen Adams, relationship unclear. Charles was working as a farm laborer. The 1920 census for Stephentown shows: Charles and family are living on East Road, Stephentown. Clara's brother Henry, wife Sophia and family are living on Garfield Road. Eric Martinson found a Selective Service Card for a person we feel is our Charles. It reads as follows: Charles John (?) Moon b. April 14, 1875 Employed - Walter Goold Nassau, RFD Farmer Permanent home/residence - East Nassau Registration date - Sept. 12, 1917/1919 age 43 Med. height Med. build Blue eyes Sandy hair. local board for div. 2 Rennselaer County State of New York Hoosick Falls It is reported that Aunt Sophie said after Clara died that as long as he drew a breath, the family would not be separated. Three years later, Charles died of pneumonia and the children were all separated. For the most part they never reunited completely until between 20 and 33 years later. In a conversation (in July, 1997) with Dorothy Hoffman Moon Miner, Roy Moon's widow, she told Tina that Roy never talked about his parents much at all, but did say that Charles had red hair. That conflicts with the draft card entry above, but that draft entry is probably not our Charles, though most of the statistics match. The middle name of JOHN doesn't correspond with the known middle initial of H that appears on most of the info relative to Charles |
Note H9994 :
| Death Certificate states that he was 37 years, 5 months, and 13 days old at time of death. He was a farm laborer for the last 20 years, having last worked in October 1934. Born in Stephentown. He had been attended by Dr. Lawrence D. Greene from April 6, 1934 until his death. Death occurred at 9 p.m. Buried in Garfield Cemetary. NY Private 164 Inf. 41 Div. WWI; Garfield registered Democrat 1926; The first overseas veteran from Stephentown to die; He lived with his mother at time of his death. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church. |
Note H9995 :
| Notes for Edith Houghtling: Edith Houghtling Holt's obituary: May 18, 1998 "Edith M. Holt, 94 Stephentown--Edith M. Holt, 94 of East Road, died Monday at her residence. Born in Garfield, town of Stephentown, she was the daughter of the last Frederick and Eunice Hayes Houghtling and widow of William A. Holt. She was a lifelong resident of Stephentown. Mrs. Holt was a self-employed domestic. She attended the Presbyterian Church in Garfield and was active in its Ladies Aide Society.She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles and sewing. Survivors include three daughters, Enid Cornell of Stephentown, Ellen King of Wassaic and Theo Genito of West Sand Lake; three sons, Harry B. Holt of Lebanon Springs, Leon R. Holt of Averill Park and Alan F. Holt of Somers, Wis., 18 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. |
Note H9996 :
| Notes for Roy Elmer Moon: Roy Elmer Moon was a very loving man, who liked to hug and kiss, according to his widow, Dorothy Moon Miner. Tina visited with her in her home in North Adams, Mass. in July 1997. She is 82 years old, and not in the best of health. Her daughter Thelma was there, as were Thelma's daughters, Eunice and Charmaine. Aunt Dorothy said that the day of Roy's death, it had rained alot. During the morning, while she was feeding her two youngest children, Roy called to her. She went into the room where he was and he pointed out that the brook (Kinderhook) was rising. She asked him to stay away from it, because it was looking dangerous. Later that afternoon, he reported to work, on the farm of Mr. Avery. Upon completion of his chores, Mr. Avery asked Roy and a Mr. George McFee, age 75, to go to the home of the Gary's, to see if they could salvage any of the Gary's belongings, as the were not home to do so for themselves. They did go. Aunt Dorothy says that sometime after five o'clock on the afternoon of Sunday, July 22, 1945, someone came to her door, and informed her that Roy had drowned in the brook. She said that she grabbed her babies and ran down the hill. She said, "it was lucky that I didn't kill all three of us, because I was running so fast." When she reached the brook, she handed the babies to someone on the bank, and started to go toward the brook to look for Roy. She was held back from doing so. The Berkshire Eagle reported the story for most of the next week. In the articles, it states that Mr. Gary and his family returned home just before their home left it's foundation. He saw Roy and Mr. McFee and shouted to them to "forget the appliances, get out and save your lives". Roy was seen jumping out of a window, and hitting an embankment, which gave way immediately. His body was recovered some 200 yards down stream, caught on a tree limb. Mr. McFee never was able to get out of the house before the whole house washed away. Aunt Dorothy told his story with such sorrow, especially when she looked at me and said, "I told him to stay away from the brook, but he just wouldn't mind me... he just wouldn't mind me." She blames Mr. Avery for Roy's death, saying he should have never asked Roy to "go down there." The towns people of Hancock, Massachusetts collected $112.00 and presented it to Roy's widow, one week after his death. The Gary family was aided by the Red Cross, which gave them temporary shelter, clothing and food. Roy left a 30 year old widow and four small children. He indeed died a hero. Aunt Dorothy has carried a small picture of herself, Roy and Thelma for the entire 52 years since his death. It is the only picture that she had. She said, "we were too poor to have a camera."The picture is faded, but shows a young family with so much promise. We made a copy of the picture for ourselves and several for her. It turned out that the copies came out clearer than the original. She will never be without her memories of her Roy and the life that they had together. To this day she says, "I wish I had had him here with me right now." Dorothy went on the marry a Mr. Miner and have a set of twins. However, it was not a happy match, as "I found out that there were three or four other Mrs. Miners". She didn't elaborate and I didn't pry. On Roy's birth certificate, it reads: Number of children born to this mother, including this birth - 2 Number of children now living - 2 |
Note H9997 :
| Notes for Alma Viola Moon: Viola went to live with Charles' brother John in Vermont after Charles' funeral. She lived with him until she married Mr. Russell. She had a son out of wedlock, and married Mr. Russell (Not the father) when Francis was 3 years old. It is rumored that Viola and Mr. Russell had an arranged marriage. Her obituary reads: Alma V. Moon White Creek- Alma V. Moon, 77, died June 23, 1991, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vt. She was born September 26, 1913, in Stephentown. Mrs. Moon is survived by four sons, Francis Moon of Buskirk, William Russell and Harold Russell, both of White Creek, and Ralph Russel of Johnsonville; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted June 26 from the Charles A. Ackley Funeral Home, Cambridge. Burial was at the Rosewood Cemetary in White Creek. On Alma's birth certificate, it reads: Number in order of birth - 4 |
Note H9998 :
| Notes for Lewis Arthur Moon (Cooley): Lewis was sent to the Troy Orphanage in Troy N.Y. when his father Charles died. He was adopted by a family named Cooley. They were wealthy. Was in World War II. His name is spelled Louis on his Moon birth certificate. The birth order reads: Number of children born to this mother, including this birth - 8 Number of children now living - 7 |
Note H9999 :
| Notes for Clara Agnes Moon: Agnes was only 21/2 years old when her father died. She was taken to the Troy Orphanage, where she was fostered out to a family named Cleveland. She wasn't adopted by them until she was 12 years old. She says that they didn't treat her very well. At 20 she married Ed McClamma and had a very happy life with him and their children, until his death in 1992. I spoke her on May 30, 1997 and found her to be such a lovely woman. She is deeply religious and says that her faith has gotten her through all her life. Agnes' Moon birth certificate reads: Number of children born to this mother, including present birth - 10 Number of children of this mother, now living - 8 |
Note H10000 :
| Notes for *Ada Belle Wheeler: Gladys Sweener lived with Ada from the time of Wilson's death. Uncle Pete said that it was because Gladys didn't want Ada to be lonely. Gladys lived with Ada until her death in 1951, Gladys having married in 1949and having 2 children in 1950. Tina's first Christmas was spent in this home. The first tree was a tree branch in a trash can. Nelson Sweener says he always got along with her and loved her. He told Tina a story about Ada Belle telling him that she would love to go to the Empire State Building. When he was in the service, he went and got her a post card of the Empire State Building, so that she could see what it looked like. However, by the time he could get home and give the card to her, she had died. He placed the card in her casket with her, so that it would always be with her. The story brought this to mind : Tina's senior pictures were taken in Sept. of 1967, so that we would get them back in time for Christmas. Doris, Nelson's mother and Tina's grandmother, died in California on December 11th of that year.She had been so excited that I would be graduating the following June, thatI placed the signed picture that was hers in her casket, so that she would always have it, as I had received the pictures from the photographer just days after she died. |
Note H10001 :
| Notes for *Wilson Dodge Sweener: From Living Gravestones - Stephentown Heritage Center " 1911 tax, 10 acre farms from Stephentown Center to Cranston Ave. $225. and 1 dog. same in 1913, 1 dog, 1910, 1912. same in 1916, no dog, 1917-1923. died 18 April 1936 Registered Democrat 1926 Registered for draft 12 June 1917, age 44, general farming, b. 8 Aug. 1873 Was constable in 1921. From newspaper clipping (encapsulated in Rhoda Horton's murder article), "Wilson Sweener pleaded not guilty to the charge of bigamy. He is charged with having married Maude Whitman on Sept. 5, 1893 and with having prior married to Ada Wheeler at Stephentown. Warren McConihe, he announced was his counsel." Appeared before JP 25 July 1932, disorderly conduct against Parker Poole. Lived on Black River Road at the time of his death. Said to have very red hair. Gave Uncle Pete (Nelson Willis Sweener) the nickname of PETE. Uncle Pete has no idea why, as Wilson died when he was 3 years old and no one else seems to know why either. From the notes of Ann Marie Sweener: "Wilson was a farmer and a logger. He and his family lived on Black River Road in Stephentown, N.Y. Wilson had one of the first sawmills in Stephentown." It is said that Wilson was abandoned by his natural parents, Andrew Dodge and Ellenor Kittle. There were are couple of stories, one being that he was abandoned in a corn field, the other being that he was left with the Sweeners. The logical one is the last, as we know what the names of Wilson's birth parents are, his natural siblings, birth dates, etc. Written concerning his funeral: Wilson SweenerDied April 17, 1936 "The funeral of Wilson Dodge Sweener was largely attended Monday afternoon from his residence in Stephentown Center, N.Y. Rev. Oscar Arnold officiated. The bearers were: Stephen Mattison, Frank Cole, Harry Launt, and Willis Launt. Internment was in Garfield Cemetary. Mr. Sweener was born in Hancock, Mass. on August 8, 1872, but spent most of this life in Stephentown Center, New York. Death came as a great shock to his many friends and neighbors, although he had been ill health for several years. Survivers are his wife, Mrs. Ada Wheeler, daughter, Mrs. Willis Goodermote, 2 sons, Ulysses of Stephentown and Nelson of Stephentown Center. Six grandsons and six granddaughters." |
Note H10002 :
| Notes for *Louis Nelson Sweener: From Stephentown Heritage Center Living Gravestones Collection: 1922 tax, 3 acres, $15.00, part of Lane lot, bd. e. hgwy, n. Lapp, w.s. brook 1924 the same but value upto $140.00 1923 the value was $25.00 He also, in 1924, had 50 acre wood lot, $100.00 value, bd. n. Silvernail, e. hgwy, s. Earnst, w. Odell. photo in Heritage Center album #1, page 49. m. Doris Moon, April 6, 1928. "A quiet wedding, as Charles Moon died that week. He was her father which caused the quiet planned wedding." |
Note H10003 :
| Notes for *Florence Doris Moon: Gramworked mostly as a homemaker, but also worked in a shirt factory in Lebanon Springs. She also baby sat after all of her children were grown. She took in laundry while her children were growing up. She is described as a "Lovely Lady" by person who wrote notes. She was deeply religious, and attended the Stephentown Free Will Baptist Church in Stephentown Center. She loved to iron and I remember her trying to iron everything in sight. From Stephentown Heritage Center Living Gravestones Collection: m. Nelson Sweener April 6, 1928 dau. of Charles Moon When her father died, there were 8 children and they were all to be sent to the orphan asylum so she married rather that join them. (as told by her dau Mrs. Amadon, 25 May, 1990). No birth record was found in the Stephentown records for Doris. |
Note H10004 :
| Notes for Nelson "Pete" Willis Sweener: From Anne Marie Sweener's notes: "Nelson graduated from Berlin Central High in 1953. He was in the Army from. While in the Army his sister-in-law Ruth asked Joann Peratto, a girl she worked with, if she would write to Pete. Joann agreed. When Nelson and Joann married, they settled in Troy, N.Y. Nelson went to Albany Business School. After that he got a job working for Garety Lumber Co. In Sept. 1958, Nelson and Joann, along with son Nelson, Jr. and daughter Ann Marie moved to Boston, Mass. (Nelson's job had transferred him)In June 1972, Nelson gave up his job of 14 years and he and Joann, along with their seven children, moved back to N.Y., as they felt that Boston was getting too bad to continue raising a family there. They settled in Berlin, about 10 miles from where Nelson grew up." From Anne Marie Sweener's notes: "Nelson graduated from Berlin Central High in 1953. He was in the Army from While in the Army his sister-in-law Ruth asked Joann Peratto, a girl she worked with, if she would write to Pete. Joann agreed. When Nelson and Joann married, they settled in Troy, N.Y. Nelson went to Albany Business School. After that he got a job working for Garety Lumber Co. In Sept. 1958, Nelson and Joann, along with son Nelson, Jr. and daughter Ann Marie moved to Boston, Mass. (Nelson's job had transferred him)In June 1972, Nelson gave up his job of 14 years and he and Joann, along with their seven children, moved back to N.Y., as they felt that Boston was getting too bad to continue raising a family there. They settled in Berlin, about 10 miles from where Nelson grew up." |
Note H10005 :
| Notes for Joanne Perrotto: Joanne's obituary: May 23, 1998 "Joanne T. Perroto, 62 Berlin-Joanne T. Perrotto Sweener, 62, of Sand Bank Road, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after being stricken at her residence. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Morrow Perrotto. She attended Catholic Central High School in Troy and did work for Tiny Town Togs and Cluett Peabody &Company in Troy. In 1958, she moved to Boston, where she was a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout den mother. Mrs. Sweener moved to Berlin in 1972 and was a cashier at St. Mary's Hospital, retiring in 1994 because of a disability.Before that she worked at Bennington Health and Rehab. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Berlin, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post of the Taconic Valley and teh Berlin Senior Citizens, where she was the treasurer. Mrs. Sweener enjoyed playing cards at the senior center. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Nelson W. "Pete" Sweener, Sr., four sons, Nelson W., Jr. and David J. both of Troy, and Marc and Joseph M., both of Berlin; three daughters, Ann Marie of Hoosick Falls, Julie Ann and Mary D., both of Troy; two brothers, Anthony Perrotto of Troy and Samuel Perrotto of East Greenbush; three sisters, Gloria Perrotto of Albany and Phyllis Perrotto and Virginia Gorman, both of Troy; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9:15a.m. Turesday from the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 Route 43 in Stephentown, and at 10a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Berlin with Rev. Ken Gregory, sacramental minister, officiating.Burial will be in Berlin Community Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 8 Monday at the funeral home." June 15, 1998 In March of 1997, I located Uncle Pete and Aunt Joanne after nearly 30 years of not knowing that they had moved back to New York State. In July of 1997, my husband, daughter Lindsay, and I went to visit and we had a wonderful time. Both very loving people, we enjoyed several afternoons with them, looking at pictures, talking about bygone days and even went on a town tour with Uncle Pete, when he showed us many of the places that held significance in his youth. In the months since that visit, Aunt Joanne and I spoke often on the phone. She would call me every month or so if I hadn't called and ask why I hadn't called her. We had great conversations and I felt that I had gotten to know her somewhat. She was a sweet woman, who was adored by her children and grandchildren. She was not well when I saw her, and her daughter Ann has said that she was sicker than she let on but she didn't let it keep her from having a get together at their home on Sand Bank Road and coming to Eric's house in Massachusetts for a good old fashioned meal of New Orleans gumbo and potato salad, courtesy of my husband Clint. She knew of my trip in July 1998 to New York and said that she was looking forward to me coming to see her. I regret deeply that I will not see her or talk with her again. I feel her loss deeply and feel especially cheated by the years that passed when I did not know that they had returned to Berlin and could not find them. I continue to stay in touch with Uncle Pete and will spend as much time with him as I possibly can this summer. Rest in peace,Aunt Joanne. We love you. |
Note H10006 :
| Notes for James Frederick (Sr.) Sweener: Middle name was taken from a neighbor and friend of Gram and Gramp, Fredericka Haley.This was told to me by Aunt Ella. During the week of July 19-23, I visited with Uncle Jim and his wife Alberta (Bert), in their home in Edgewater, Florida.I enjoyed our visits and long conversations.They are a great couple who are very suited for each other.Uncle Jim credits Bert with saving his life and he treats her with much love and respect.I am happy that they found each other and that they can enjoy their retirement years together. |
Note H10007 :
| Notes for Christian Albert Martinson: According to immigration records, at National Archives branch in Pittsfield: Christian came to the United States aboard the SCYTHIA, in May 1889. Roberts was shipmaster. He is listed as: Christian A. Martinson age 18 yrs. Country - Sweden (should be Norway). He is listed as a laborer. Destination USA. Location of space occupied-Minis sturage (bottom of ship). Number of bags - 1. Transcient - by permit. According to 1900 census, Christian is listed as single, living as a boarder in Boston, Mass, County of Suffolk. Date of census - June 1 or 2, 1900, ed. 1374, sheet 2. Address 266 Silver Street. BD (?) Sept. 1871. Boston, Mass. Single. Place of Birth - Norway. Father & mother's birthplace - Norway. Emigrated 1889. Years in US - 11. Not a citizen yet. Occupation type - boiler -water. Number of months not employed - 0. Can read, write, speak English. 1910 census - Mass. County - Middlesex. Town - Concord. ED 794 Resides - 25 Bedford Court. Family listed as follows: Christian A., owned home, mortgaged, 34 yrs. old. married 8 yrs. employee - HANUSO - maker Kerrin A (?) - Birthplace - Norway, 32 yrs. old, married 8 yrs. 4 children, 4 living. Year of immigration - 1888 (?) Native language - English, Housewife, can read and write. Children: Edwin A (Albert) - son. male/white, 6 yrs. single, birthplace- Mass. attended school - 1909 Agnes M. - daughter, female/white, 4 yrs. single, birthplace - Mass. Clara J. - daughter, female/white, 2 yrs. single, Mass. Cornelia - daughter, female/white, 3 months, single, Mass. 1920 census - Mass. County- Middlesex Town- Concord district 4 ED 111 St. 4 25 Bedford Court Mortgaged. Christian - 42 years. married, occup. - Factory workernaturalized - 1909 Employee Kerrin E. 40 yrs. emigrating 1901 to US naturalized - 1909 Edwin A. - 16, single, in school, can read & write, Born in Mass. Salesman in drug store. Agnes - 14, single, in school Clara - 11, single, in school Cornelia - 9, single John - 7 Melvin - 5 Henry - 3 1/2 Helen - 9 months From Cornelia Martinson Lawrence: Christian's mother died from what we have heard, when he and Martinius were very young and his father married again.There were two children from that marriage, Albert and Mina.i do not know anything moe than that.We heard that Christian and Martinius left home when they were very young because of the stepmother. Christian arrived in Boston on April 24, 1902 from Norway via Liverpool, England on the S.S. Invernia (Cunard LIne).This information we found in the Archives Center (federal) in Waltham, Ma. where Clara and I spent many, many hours. |
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