Catharine Muzzy Wheeler

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• Parents: Father: Rowland Wheelerx ( 1785–1867) Mother: Lydia Gates (1789–1861)
• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 32, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 37, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 42 living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 47, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 51, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 8 Feb 2022

Catharine married Alpheus Stephen Harding on 9 Mar 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Alpheus was born on 3 May 1809 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 24 Jun 1810 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Dec 1898 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 12, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 18, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 22 living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents and his wife. He is listed as a farmer.
• Draft Registration: 1863, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 25
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42
• Residence: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 63; Address:
  78 North Main Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 72; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
• Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
• Last Full Review: 21 Sep 2020

Notes:

Census:
He and his wife were recorded while living with his parents. He is listed as a farmer.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft.

Census:
Works in a Brush Handle Factory.

Census:
His occupation is listed as "Work In Brush Wood Shop".

Census:
They had a 14 year old boarder, Erma Roe. He is listed as a house carpenter.

Obituary:
George was a carpenter. He was employed by G.H. Lawrence in 1894 in Orange, Massachusetts. According to his obituary, "During his fathers last illness he and his wife came here [Barre] to care for him, remaining a considerable period and then returning to Orange. Mr. Harding is favorably remembered by many of our citizens in both his earlier days and when here to care for his father. He was social, companionable, well-informed and well liked."

George married Ruth Melinda Delvey on 1 Jun 1859 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Delvee and Mary Ann Wheaton) was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 148, living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 19 living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.; : 19

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• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 2, living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 7, living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 12 living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.; : 12
• Census: 1865, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 17, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 22, living in Barre, Massachusetts with her parents.

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• History: She was well known to book lovers as a collector of rare books, her library being quite large.
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 9
• Census: 1880, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded in the household of Mary A. Smith.
• Residence: Bef 1928, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Notes:

Census:
Robert and Ella were recorded in the household of Mary A. Smith.

Buried:
Her gravestone gives her middle initial as "H" and her birth year as 1861.

Ella married Robert Carpenter Eddy on 1 Jan 1880. Robert (son of Chester Wales Eddy and Sarah Jane Bowman) was born on 14 Jun 1853 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 May 1921 in Beverly Farms, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried est 10 May 1921 in North Beverly Cemetery, Beverly,, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 2
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 12
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 31; Address:
  52 Whitner Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 43, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 51, living in Orange, Massachusetts. She was a widow.
• Residence: 1926, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  North Orange
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 61; Address:
  18 Howe Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 71; Address:
  19 Howe Street
• Last Full Review: 17 May 2020

Notes:

Birth:
Allred (s377) gives her birth date as 4 June 1868.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Died:
She died at the home of her daughter, Ruth Woodman.

Cora married Everett Daniel Ward on 22 Oct 1885 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Everett (son of Thomas H. Ward and Esther Kellogg Mayo) was born on 16 Nov 1857 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jan 1920 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 6 Jan 1920 in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Robert Daniel Crosby on 23 May 1926 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Robert (son of Daniel W. Crosby and Anne Jeannereb) was born on 31 Oct 1868 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Dec 1940; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: Her niece, Ruth Esther Ward, lived with her when she went to Orange High School. According to her obituary, "Mrs. Grace I. (Harding) Whitney, 79, wife of Elmer Derby Whitney of 77 North Main Street, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Monday evening following two weeks' illness. Mrs. Whitney was a native of Warwick, her parents having been George and Ruth M. Delvee Harding. She grew up and was married there to Mr. Whitney who had come from Vermont to work in the box shop in Warwick. They moved to Orange 58 years ago. ... Mrs. Whitney was a member of Adah Rebekah Lodge, and a contributor to the Universalist Church Unity club."
• Residence: Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 8, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27; Address:
  95 Winter Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
  Rear 111 Winter Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
  77 North Main Street

Notes:

Residence:
77 North Main Street

Grace married Elmer Derby Whitney on 18 Apr 1888 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Elmer (son of Lysander S. Whitney and Lydia Ann Burnap) was born on 9 Jun 1864 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 14 Feb 1961 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Feb 1961 in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Last Full Review: 16 May 2020

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• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 13; Address:
  52 Whitner Street
• Census: 1910, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was working in a livery stable.; : 23
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft.; : 30
• Census: 1920, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He was living with his wife with her mother and step-father. Harold was listed as a garage mechanic. ; : 31
• Census: 1930, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He was recorded while living with his wife, her mother and step-father. He is listed as a State Highway Patrolman.; : 40; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1940, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He is listed as a State Highway Patrolman.
• Draft Registration: 1942, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft. He was a state policeman at that time.; : 54; Address:
  East Street
• Residence: 1973, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Name:


Buried:
The Funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

Harold married Elizabeth Ella "Bessie" Blood on 24 Jun 1913 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Elizabeth (daughter of Charles L. Blood and Ella A. Adams) was born on 11 Jun 1890 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died on 7 Nov 1968 in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: When she attended Orange High School, she lived with her Aunt, Grace (Harding) Whitney at 77 North Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 9; Address:
  52 Whitner Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was a public school teacher and a boarder with the Turners.; : 20; Address:
  North Orange Road
• Census: 1920, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 30, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1930, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 40, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. ; : 40; Address:
  422 Pine Street
• Residence: Sep 1939, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; 422 Pine Street
• Census: 1940, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Ruth married Harry Lincoln Woodman on 02 Oct 1912 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Harry (son of Herbert J. Woodman and Mary E. Flanders) was born on 24 Nov 1880 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine; died on 17 Dec 1968 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 20 Dec 1968 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: During the 1940's, she started the North Orange Fairs and ran them until a year before her death.
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 6; Address:
  52 Whitner Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 17, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 27, living in Orange, Massachusetts. She and her husband were living with her widowed mother.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1958, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts

Grace married Harold Floyd French on 08 Jun 1912 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Harold (son of Herbert W. French and Nellie O.) was born on 2 Jul 1880 in Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jun 1964 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Membership: 1914; She joined the Grange.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 19, living in Orange, Massachusetts living with his widowed mother.
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded living on West Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 39, living on 54 Ball Street, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1998, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  54 Ball St
• Obituary: 6 Dec 1998;

  Mrs Margaret Ward Stone, 98

  ORANGE - Margaret (Ward) Stone, 98, of 54 Ball St., an active church member, died Friday in Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center, Athol, after an illness. Her husband, Donald H. Stone, died in 1969. She leaves a son, Richard C. Stone of Orange; a daughter, Diane Brodeur of Oxford; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was born in North Orange, daughter of Everett D. and Cora (Harding) Ward, and graduated from Orange High School in 1919. Mrs. Stone worked several years at Minute Tapioca Co. and had also been a bookkeeper at Chamberlain's Hardware. She was a lifelong member of First Universalist Church and served as chairman of the church fairs for many years. She later organized La Petite flower shows at the church and made quilts and braided rugs for various church projects. Past president of the Orange Women's Club, she was instrumental in forming its Garden Club division and was inducted into the Clara Barton Sisterhood of the Universalist-Unitarian Women's Federation in 1979. An accomplished pianist and organist, she was the organist at the Community Church of North Orange and Tully for several years. She was also an avid gardener and was well known in the area for her rock gardens. A private graveside service will be in South Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Universalist Church, Building Fund, 31 North Main St., Orange, MA 01364; or to First Congregational Church, Memorial Fund, 355 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., is directing arrangements. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on 6 December 1998
• Last Full Review: 24 Feb 2022

Notes:

Died:
She died in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center in Athol.

Margaret married Donald Herrick Stone on 18 Jul 1925 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Donald (son of Walter H. Stone and Rena D. Herrick) was born on 20 Mar 1896 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Feb 1969 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 9, living in Orange, Massachusetts living with his widowed mother.
• Graduation: 1928, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was quarterback for the football team.; : Athol High School
• Graduation: 1934, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York; He received an engineering degree. ; : Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Census: 1940, Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey; He was a salesman for an envelope company.; : 29; Address:
  Hilton Street
• Residence: 1941, Ramsey, Bergen County, New Jersey
• Military: 22 Feb 1943 to 8 Feb 1946; He entered the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
• Residence: 1985, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina; Address:
  29040 Dalzel Street

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Name:

Lawrence married Edith Charlotte Waterman on 6 Nov 1936 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Edith (daughter of Edward C. Waterman and Florence L. Stilson) was born on 1 Mar 1915 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; died on 15 Jul 2000 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York; was buried in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 8; Address:
  95 Winter Street
• Miscellaneous: 23 Feb 1912; He applied for and received a passport to travel to Manila, Philippines Islands.
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; : 26; Address:
  55 Mystle Street
• Census: 1920, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He was a clerk in a woolen mill.; : 29; Address:
  55 Mystle Street
• Miscellaneous: 8 Apr 1920, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He joined the masons.
• Census: 1930, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He worked in the office of a textile mill.; : 39; Address:
  15 Hull Avenue
• Census: 1940, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; : 49; Address:
• Draft Registration: 1942, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; : 51; Address:
  27 Beverly Street
• Residence: 1948, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1969, Hollywood, Broward County, Florida
• Obituary: 5 Sep 1969; "Harding W. 'Bud' Whitney, 79; Textile Retiree Served City
  Harding W. "Bud" Whitney, 79 of 92 Wood Pond Road, West Hartford, Conn., died last night at the Buckley Convalescent Home there. A former longtime Pittsfield resident, he was secretary of the Berkshire Woolen Co. corporation for many years and served as clerk of commitment of the City Council under six mayors. Born in Warwick, Mass, Mr. Whitney lived here for 41 years, moving to Hollywood, Fla., after his retirement in 1953. A graduate of Fitchburg Business College, he entered the employ of American Express Co., in Boston in its foreign department, and a short time later, received a government appointment to the Philippine Islands in the service of the Bureau of Posts in Manila. He came to Pittsfield in 1912 and, in the following year, entered the employ of the Berkshire Woolen Co. In 1938, Mr. Whitney became secretary of the corporation and a director. A lifelong Republican, he served intermittently as clerk of the Common Council and the Board of Aldermen under the city's partisan chapter in the 1920s. When the new chapter became effective in 1934, the late Mayor Allen H. Bagg named him clerk of committee of the City Council. He was reappointed annually since that time until his resignation in 1953. During that period, he served under Mayors French, West, Barnes, Bagg, Fallon and Capeless. Mr. Whitney was also active in a number of civic affairs, especially Community Fund drives. He was one of the founders of the Berkshire Hills Country Club and served as its secretary for five years. He was a member of the South Congregational Church and the Mystic Lodge of Masons. After the death of his wife, the former Elise Regnier, in 1966, he moved from Florida to West Hartford to make his home with his son, Robert H. Whitney. Besides his son, Robert, he leaves another son, Kenneth L. Whitney of Asheville, N.C.; a brother, Clifford E. of Delmar, N.Y., and eight grandchildren.Friends may call at the Dery Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. A Masonic service will be held tonight at 8. Services will be held Saturday morning at 11 at the funeral home. The Rev. Harold C. Criswell of South Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery.
• Last Full Review: 18 Nov 2020

Notes:

Name:
His name is also recorded as Harold Harding Whitney.

Harding married Hazel May Hine on 22 Mar 1915 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Hazel (daughter of Lewis N. Hine and Sadie Courter) was born on 26 Dec 1893 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey; died on 3 Jan 1920 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried on 5 Jan 1920 in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harding married Elise Berenice Regnier on 2 May 1921 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Elise (daughter of Joseph Regnier and Mary Bernice Duclos) was born on 1 Jul 1886 in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1966 in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida; was buried on 17 Jan 1966 in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
She was stillborn.

Tribe of Joseph

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• History: According to his obituary, "A native of Orange, Mass., and had resided in Delmar the last 48 years. Earlier he had lived in Albany for about four years. He was a teller with the Bankers Trust Co. of Albany for 38 years before retiring in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post, American Legion."
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 5; Address:
  95 Winter Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 16; Address:
  Rear 111 Winter Street
• Miscellaneous: 7 Jun1916, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He joined the Masons.
• Draft Registration: 19 Jun 1917, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; Address:
  192 First St
• Military: 18 Dec 1917 to 2 Aug 1919; He served during World War I.
• Census: 1920, Albany, Albany County, New York; He was a bank teller.; : 26; Address:
  Clinton Ave
• Census: 1930, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York; He is listed as a bank teller.
• Census: 1940, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York
• Draft Registration: 1942, Delmar, Albany County, New York; He registered for the Draft.; : 47; Address:
  75 Adams Place
• Residence: 1943, Albany, Albany County, New York; Albany, New York, City Directory, 1943
• Residence: 1961, Delmar, Albany County, New York

Notes:

Name:


Buried:
Lot 36, Section 95

Clifford married Alta May Blair on 25 Feb 1919. Alta (daughter of William Morgan Blair and Hattie Amanda Lasalle) was born on 24 Jun 1897 in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1986 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried on 18 Jun 1986 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]