Elizabeth McDonald Loomis

Catherine⁴ Loomis (Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 21 Nov 1815 in Columbia County, New York, USA. She died in 1879 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. She married Martin I. Cooper before 1837. He was born in 1805 in Columbia County, New York, USA. He died in 1891 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA.

With Martin I. Cooper, she had the following children:

i. Elizabeth Ann Cooper (b. Apr 1837 in New York, USA)

ii. Helen Cooper (b. Apr 1842 in Madison County, New York, USA)

iii. Emily "Emma" Cooper (b. 1845 in Madison County, New York, USA)

Catherine was the oldest child of John Loomis and Elizabeth McDonald; her name is alternately spelled Catharine. She was baptized on 09 Jan 1816 in Churchtown, Columbia, New York, USA; Elias and Susannah McDonald were her witnesses. In 1824, she moved with her family from Columbia County to Verona, Oneida, New York USA. Martin moved to Verona around 1832, presumably from Columbia County. He worked both as a farmer and as a carpenter. Catherine had had 4 children, 3 of whom lived into adulthood. Martin and Catherine's daughter Elizabeth and granddaughter Henrietta Robbins moved in with them after Elizabeth was widowed in 1867. In the 1870s Martin and Catherine's real estate was worth $800, compared to their neighbors' wealth, they were right in the middle. After Catherine died, Martin lived with his youngest daughter Emily/Emma. Martin and Catherine are buried in the Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Elizabeth Ann⁵ Cooper (Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Apr 1837 in New York, USA. She died in Mar 1915 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. She married (1) Lewis Everett Robbins, son of Elijah Robbins and Rebecca, between 1855 and 1857. He was born 03 Mar 1834 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. He died 15 Jan 1867 in Lenox, Madison, New York, USA. She married (2) Charles Yates. He died before Aug 1891.

With Lewis Everett Robbins, she had the following children:

i. Henrietta "Etta" Robbins (b. 08 Oct 1857 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA)

Elizabeth may have been born in either Columbia, Oneida, or Madison County, New York, USA. Her husband Lewis was a farmer who owned a small amount of land. In 1860 their real estate was worth approximately $1000, which was on the lower end of property values among their neighbors. After her husband died in 1867, Elizabeth became a seamstress and moved into her parents' house in Verona, New York. She had at least 1 child, though the 1910 Federal Census indicates she had given birth twice, with only 1 child living. This stands in contrast to both the 1865 New York State Census and the 1900 Federal Census, where she reports she had only had 1 child. In 1900 she was living with her daughter's family on Murphy Rd. She married her second husband after 1870. Charles had a daughter, Jessie Elizabeth Yates, with his first wife, Elizabeth Miller, daughter of John G. Miller and Cordelia Fuller of Rome, NY. In the newspapers, Jessie is often referred to as the daughter of Elizabeth, though it seems unlikely Jessie was Elizabeth’s biological daughter. Elizabeth is buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA. The final resting places of both her husbands are unknown.

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Henrietta "Etta"⁶ Robbins (Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 08 Oct 1857 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. She died on 02 Jun 1912 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. She married Rufus Amos Lawrence, son of Warren Lawrence and Pamelia C. Holcombe, in 1876. He was born 01 Nov 1852 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. He died 05 May 1935 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA.

With Rufus Amos Lawrence, she had the following children:

i. Frank Lawrence (b. 1877 in New York, USA)

ii. Frederick Lawrence (b. 1879 in New York, USA)

iii. Kittie Mae Lawrence (b. Aug 1881 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA)

iv. Mabel Lawrence (b. 20 Nov 1887 in New York, USA)

v. Leora Lawrence (b. 02 Feb 1890 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA)

vi. Hazel Lawrence (b. 11 Apr 1892 in New York, USA)

Etta was the only child of Elizabeth Ann Cooper and Lewis Everett Robbins. Her father died when she was about 10 years old, and she and her mother moved from Lenox, New York to Verona, New York to live with her maternal grandparents, Martin I. and Catherine (Loomis) Cooper. Immediately after marrying Rufus Amos Lawrence in 1876, they started a family. Their first child, Frank, was born in 1877, but he died in 1878. Another son, Frederick, was born to the couple in 1879, but he too died in infancy in 1880. Although not a nurse by trade, Etta is reported to have been skilled at healing, and was often sought out by her neighbors when a family member fell ill. She also taught vocal classes for a number of years, and sang soprano in her church choir. Her husband Rufus was a prominent farmer. They did not own any land, but rented, making their homes on Murphy Rd., and later Thorp Rd. and Cemetery Rd. After Etta died in 1912, he remarried on 15 Jun 1921 to Charlotte M. (Koehler) Pack, a woman 14 years his junior. Rufus died as a result of heart disease. He was found seated in his lumber wagon hauling fertilizer with the reins in his hands. Both him and Etta are buried in Grove Cemetery, along with their 2 sons, in Higginsville, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Kittie Mae⁷ Lawrence (Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Aug 1881 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. She died on 24 May 1944 in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA. She married Chester B. Webster, son of Asa Webster and Zella Smith, before Jun 1905. He was born in Dec 1881 in Western, Oneida, New York, USA. He died after May 1944. They had no children.

Kittie grew up in Durhamville, New York, the oldest surviving child of Henrietta Robbins and Rufus A. Lawrence. She completed 1 year of high school, and before 1908 married Chester B. Webster. He worked as a machinist and toolmaker for a silverware manufacturing plant in Oneida, New York, where they made their home on E. Walnut St. For a short time, Chester's brother Maynard and his wife Laura lived with them. Kittie was member of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge. She and Chester are buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA.

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Mabel⁷ Lawrence (Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 20 Nov 1887 in New York, USA. She died 11 Feb 1920 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. She never married.

After her mother's death in 1912, Mabel remained at home to help her father out. She was a member of the Helping Hand Rebekah Lodge of Durhamville. Shortly after the 1920 census was taken in February 1920, she caught an pneumonia. Less than a week later she had died at her home on Cemetery Rd. She is buried in Grove Cemetery in Higginsville, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Leora⁷ Lawrence (Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 02 Feb 1890 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. She died on 07 Aug 1932 in Rome, Oneida, New York, USA. She married Bernard Payne, son of Alfred J. Payne and Mary Broy, on 23 Apr 1910 in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA. He was born on 21 May 1888 in Canastota, Madison, New York, USA. He died on 03 Feb 1972 in Morrow County, Ohio, USA.

With Bernard Payne, she had the following children:

i. Helen Elizabeth Payne (b. 30 Mar 1912 in New York, USA)

Leora grew up in Durhamville, New York, the third daughter of Rufus and Henrietta (Robbins) Lawrence. After her marriage to Bernard Payne, a machinist, she made her home at 22 Elizabeth St. in Oneida. She and her husband moved around New York quite a bit, living for a time in Syracuse and then later Lenox and Annsville where her husband held a position as a supervisor in a canning factory. Leora was a member of the Helping Hand Rebekah Lodge of Durhamville, and was active on the finance committee of her church in Taberg, New York. She was also a member of the choir. After Leora's death, Bernard lived with his daughter Helen and her family in Camden, Oneida, New York, USA. Leora and Bernard are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Taberg, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Helen Elizabeth⁸ Payne (Leora⁷, Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 30 Mar 1912 in New York, USA. She died on 28 May 1998 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA. She married Adelbert David Theobald, son of Frederick G. Theobald and Harriet W. McDaniels, before 1934. He was born on 31 Mar 1911 in New York, USA. He died on 04 Apr 2002 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA.

Helen grew up all over central New York, living for short spans of time in Syracuse, Lenox, and Annsville. Her husband, Adelbert, grew up in Utica where he graduated high school; Helen had only completed 3 years of high school. Before her marriage, Helen worked as book-keeper for the canning factory at which her father was employed. She and her husband lived in Rome in the mid 30s, where they started their family, having a total of 5 children. Before 1940, they had purchased a house at 22 Empey Ave. in Camden, Oneida, New York, USA. Adelbert ran his own business as a milk dealer. They are buried Forest Lawn Cemetery in Camden, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Hazel⁷ Lawrence (Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 11 Apr 1892 in New York, USA. She died on 03 Nov 1925 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. She married Morton P. Schlernitzauer, son of Peter Schlernitzauer and Caroline Miller, on 18 Sep 1912 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. He was born on 12 Jun 1889 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. He died on 26 Feb 1935 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA.

With Morton P. Schlernitzauer, she had the following children:

i. Lawrence Gerald Schlernitzauer (b. 07 Jun 1913 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA)

Hazel was the youngest child of Rufus and Henrietta (Robbins) Lawrence. She grew up in Durhamville, New York with her 3 older sisters. Her husband Morton also grew up in Durhamville. He held a series of odd jobs, including clerk in a leather store and even worked as a farmer for a short time. In 1923 he entered the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. Poor health forced him to retire in May 1934. Hazel and Morton are buried in Grove Cemetery in Higginsville, Oneida, New York USA.

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Rev. Lawrence Gerald⁸ Schlernitzauer (Hazel⁷, Henrietta⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 07 Jun 1913 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. He died on 02 Jul 1982 in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA. He married Fannie L. Harrington, daughter of Glenwood Harrington and Bessie M. Lunn, before 1937. She was born on 17 Mar 1918 in Canastota, Madison, New York, USA. She died on 09 Jun 1982 in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA.

Lawrence grew up in Verona, New York. Both his parents died before he was 21 years old, his mother having died when he was only 11. After graduating high school, Lawrence took a job as a milk truck driver. Later he operated an electrical shop in Oriskany Falls. In 1962, he entered the ministry, serving the Harrisville Methodist Church, Salisbury Center, Palermo, Pennelville and Caughdenoy Methodist Churches. He retired from the ministry in 1978. His wife Fannie also graduated from high school. She was a member of the Palermo United Methodist Church and Mexico chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. They had 3 children. Lawrence and Fannie are buried in Grove Cemetery in Higginsville, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Helen⁵ Cooper (Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Apr 1842 in Madison County, New York, USA. She died on 28 Nov 1917 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. She married William J. Lloyd in Jun 1863. He was born in Oct 1841 in Albany County, New York, USA. He died on 19 Apr 1917 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

With William J. Lloyd, she had the following children:

i. Grant Willard Lloyd (b. Aug 1864 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA)

ii. Martin C. Lloyd (b. Nov 1866 in Oneida County, New York, USA)

iii. Gertrude C. Lloyd (b. Aug 1872 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA)

iv. Lyman J. Lloyd (b. 20 Oct 1876 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)

v. Delia K. Lloyd (b. Feb 1879 in New York, USA)

Helen grew up in Verona, New York. After marrying William, a farmer, they moved to Sand Lake, Rensselaer, New York, USA, where William had been living int he 1860s. They also lived in Waterveliet, Albany, New York, USA, but spent most of their married lives in Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Helen had 7 children, though only 5 survived into adulthood. The final resting places of Helen and Wiliam are unknown.

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Grant Willard⁶ Lloyd (Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Aug 1864 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. He died on 23 Nov 1929 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He married Clementina D. Ferguson, daughter of Ebenezer Ferguson and Isabella, about 1886. She was born in Mar 1863 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. She died on 28 Jun 1942 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

With Clementina D. Ferguson, he had the following children:

i. Sidney S. Lloyd (b. Dec 1887 in Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, USA)

Grant W. was the eldest son of William J. and Helen Cooper Lloyd. He grew up around the Capitol Region of New York. He and his wife, Clementina, a daughter of 2 Scottish immigrants, had only one son, Sidney. Grant held a series of odd jobs throughout his life, ranging from teamster to farm laborer to a lumber yard foreman. His last job was an elevator operator in the National State Bank. He and his family originally lived near Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, USA but later moved to Niskayuna, Schenectady, New York, USA. His son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren lived with them there in their two-family home on Troy Road. After Grant died in 1929, Clementina moved in wither her son's family in New Haven, Connecticut. Grant and Clementina are both buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Sidney S.⁷ Lloyd (Grant⁶, Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Dec 1887 in Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He died in 1960 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He married Ann E. Woodford, daughter of Edwin B. Woodford and Minnie Walters, on 24 Nov 1909 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA. She was born about 1890 in New York, USA. She died on 04 Nov 1969 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

With Ann E. Woodford, he had the following children:

i. William E. Lloyd (b. about 1911 in New York, USA)

ii. Sidney Grant Lloyd (b. 30 Sep 1917 in New York, USA)

iii. Elizabeth M. Lloyd (b. about 1923 in Connecticut, USA)

iv. Carl J. Lloyd (b. about 1926 in Connecticut, USA)

Sidney spent his childhood in Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, USA. When he was still a young man, he moved with his parents to Niskayuna, Schenectady, New York, USA. Like his father before him, Sidney held a series of jobs throughout his lifetime ranging from farm laborer to fireman at an oil company to a traveling stockman for a telephone company. In the early 1920s Sindey and his wife and (oldest) 2 children moved to North Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, having previously lived with his parents. Here, he and Ann had 2 more children. Their eldest son, William died in 1967; he was married to Catherine Rymiller. Sidney Grant died 12 Feb 1999 in Fort Myers, Lee Florida, USA. Sidney and Ann may be buried in Rensselaer County, New York, USA with their oldest 2 children.

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Martin C.⁶ Lloyd (Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Nov 1866 in Oneida County, New York, USA. He died 18 Mar 1948 in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA. He married (1) Sarah C. Slade, daughter of Philip Slade and Angeline E., about 1888. She was born in Apr 1869 in New York, USA. She died after Jan 1920. He married (2) Helen.

With Sarah C. Slade, he had the following children:

i. Major J. Lloyd (b. 01 Aug 1891 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA)

ii. Mabel Lloyd (b. Aug 1893 in New York, USA)

Martin worked as a general farmer. He and his first wife Sarah had 2 children. In 1920 he and Sarah are not enumerated together, but she is listed as married. Sometime after her death Martin remarried and his second wife survived him. At the time of his death he had 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Martin, Sarah, and Helen's final resting places are unknown.

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Major J.⁷ Lloyd (Martin⁶, Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 01 Aug 1891 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He died 16 Oct 1967 in Melrose, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He married (1) Mildred "Millie" Tschumi, daughter of John Tschumi and Amelia, between Jun 1917 and Jan 1920. She was born in May 1895 in New York, USA. She died after Apr 1940. He married (2) Doris M. Downing. She was born about 1912 in New York, USA. She died after Oct 1967.

With Mildred "Millie" Tschumi, he had the following children:

i. Kenneth Richard Lloyd (b. 1921 in New York, USA)

ii. Marjorie W. Lloyd (b. 11 Apr 1923 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA)

iii. William G. Lloyd (b. about 1926 in New York, USA)

iv. Marion A. Lloyd (b. about 1927 in New York, USA)

v. Harold A. Lloyd (b. about 1929 in New York, USA)

Major was a World War I Infantry veteran, having served as a private in the 307th Machine Gun Brigade. He saw action in the French battles of St. Michel and Meuse-Argonne. According to his draft card, he was of a medium height and build with brown eyes and brown hair and was slightly balding. He worked at Robert Reis and Co. of Waterford, New York, retiring in 1956. Earlier, he worked as a chauffeur for the Maddeu Lumber Co. on Governor's Island. His son, Richard, died in 1981. His younger daughter, Marion, married Raymond Bornt. Major and Kenneth are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA. The final resting places of his wives are unknown.

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Marjorie W.⁸ Lloyd (Major⁷, Martin⁶, Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 11 Apr 1923 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. She died on 06 Jan 2008. She married Edward J. Bearder. He was born on 22 Nov 1923. He died in Jan 1978.

Marjorie spent most of her life in North Greenbush and attended Averill Park High School. She was a homemaker and raised their three children. She was also a member and past President of the Ladies Auxiliary Geerholt-Rehm VFW in North Greenbush. She and Edward are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Mabel⁷ Lloyd (Martin⁶, Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Aug 1893 in New York, USA. She died on 13 May 1962. She married Justus Wiley Wetsel, son of Peter G. Wetsel and Anna M. Wiley, in 1913. He was born on 31 Aug 1892 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He died after Apr 1940.

With Justus Wiley Wetsel, she had the following children:

i. Florence L. Wetsel (b. 22 Mar 1915 in New York, USA)

ii. Myron Wetsel (b. 05 Sep 1916 in New York, USA)

iii. William Justus Wetsel (b. 1922 in New York, USA)

Mabel and Justus grew up near Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Their engagement was announced during Mabel's paternal grandparents' (William J. and Helen Cooper Lloyd) Golden Wedding anniversary celebration. The couple lived in Schaghticoke and owned a farm in Troy. According Justus's WWI draft card he was rather tall but stout with light brown hair and dark brown eyes. In 1917 he was supporting his mother, Mabel, and their 2 children. As they got older, both sons worked on their father's farm. William died on 26 Jul 1940 in Melrose, Rensselaer, New York, USA and Myron on 14 Nov 1990. Florence married Harold R. Howard in Jun 1935. He was born on 09 Oct 1905 in New York, USA. He died on 05 Nov 1989. Florence died on 17 Sep 2001 in Melrose, Rensselaer, New York, USA. They had at least one child. Mabel, Justus, William, Florence and Harold are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Gertrude C.⁶ Lloyd (Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Aug 1872 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. She died 31 Aug 1952 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. She married Albert D. Shannon, son of David Shannon and Naomi, about 1898. He was born in Dec 1871 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He died on 08 May 1917 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

Gertrude and Albert made their home at 782 Second Ave. in Troy, New York. He worked in a collar shop ironing shirts. They did not have any children. After his death in 1917, Gertrude lived with her sister-in-law and mother-in-law. She took a job in a factory in Troy in the late 1920s and began renting out rooms in her home. After her sister Delia became a widow, the two sisters lived together. She and Albert are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Lyman J.⁶ Lloyd (Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 20 Oct 1876 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He died on 26 Apr 1934 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. He married Nettie S. Hunt, daughter of Enoch Hunt and Julia, about 1898. She was born in Feb 1878 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. She died after Apr 1934.

With Nettie S. Hunt, he had he following children:

i. Clifford C. Lloyd (b. Jan 1899 in New York, USA)

ii. Helen Lloyd (b. about 1901 in New York, USA)

Lyman was raised near Troy, New York. He and his wife, Nettie, lived in Lansingburgh, and moved to Waterford around 1920. Lyman worked as a farmer and his son Clifford, who lived with them until the 1930s, also worked the farm. According to his WWI draft card, Lyman was tall and slender with sandy colored hair and blue eyes. Clifford was still living in 1952 in Troy, New York. Lyman and Nettie's final resting places are unknown.

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Helen⁷ Lloyd (Lyman⁶, Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born about 1901 in New York, USA. She died after 1952. She married Henry Albright about 1930. He was born about 1904 in New York, USA.

Helen and her husband Henry lived in Colonie, Albany, New York, USA. He worked as shipper in a lumber yard. They had one child. Their dates of death and burial places are unknown.

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Delia K.⁶ Lloyd (Helen⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Feb 1879 in New York, USA. She died on 23 May 1966. She married Jabez R. Clark in 1920. He was born in Aug 1870 in England. He died 03 Jan 1940 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

Before her marriage, Delia worked in a collar factory as a turner. She married Jabez Clark after Jan 1920. He had been previously married to a woman named Mary and had had 2 sons with her, Harold A. and George. Delia and Jabez did not have any children of their own. Delia is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Emily "Emma"⁵ Cooper (Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in 1845 in Madison County, New York, USA. She died in 1922 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She married Edwin Guinette Joslin, son of Charles B. Joslin and Nancy, in 1868 in New York, USA. He was born in 1845 in Geneva, Ontario, New York, USA. He died in 1890 in New York, USA.

With Edwin Guinette Joslin, she had the following children:

i. Major Thomas Joslin (b. 05 Sep 1867 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA)

ii. Carrie Joslin (b. Feb 1869 in New York, USA)

iii. Emma Jane Joslin (b. 10 Jul 1873 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

iv. Edwin Guinette Joslin Jr. (b. 29 Aug 1876 in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA)

v. Catherine "Kittie" Joslin (b. 18 Apr 1879 in Dunbarton, Oneida, New York, USA)

Emily, or Emma as she is sometimes called, grew up in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. After her marriage to Edwin the couple continued to live there. Edwin was a glass-blower like his father. He died in 1890 and his burial place is not known. By 1892 Emma and her children were living in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. Emma ran a boarding house for several years before retiring. Afterwards, she lived with her daughters Emma and later Kittie and her family when her health had begun to wane. Emily died in 1922 and her burial location is unknown.

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Major Thomas⁶ Joslin (Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born 05 Sep 1867 in Durhamville, Oneida, New York, USA. He died on 04 Oct 1897 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

Major spent the first ten years of his life in Durhamville, NY. After finishing school he worked briefly as a cash boy in a local shop before entering the composing room. Within three years he had become a compositor for the Syracuse Journal. In 1895 he fell ill with consumption. In March of 1897 his health had deteriorated so much that he was forced to retire from work. He succumbed to his illness one month after this thirtieth birthday. Major is buried in Onondaga Valley Cemetery in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

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Carrie⁶ Joslin (Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born in Feb 1869 in New York, USA. She died 10 Sep 1944 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She married (1) William J. Wager about 1885. He was born about 1867 in New York, USA. She married (2) Frank Troendle after Jun 1892. He was born in Jun 1860 in New York, USA. He died in 11 Jun 1938 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

With William J. Wager, she had the following children:

i. Martha Wager (b. 22 Dec 1886 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

ii. Earl T. Wager (b. 01 May 1888 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

With Frank Troendle, she had the following children:

iii. Guinette E. Troendle (b. 1896 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

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Emma Jane⁶ Joslin (Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born 10 Jul 1873 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She died 26 Feb 1933 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She married William Allen. He died after Jun 1910.

Nothing can be said of Emma's husband William other than they married while living in New York. They do not appear to have had any children. Emma was the first woman barber in Syracuse, NY. Although many women publicly criticized her, Emma must have done well. In March of 1909 her husband, drunk, came down to her barber shop one morning in an attempt to rob it. Emma was forced to call the police and have him arrested. Her drive to succeed and earn a living was in part driven by the fact she cared for her invalid mother. As early was 1908 she had a desire to move to Chicago to practice her trade, no doubt due in part to the fact it was more acceptable in the big city for a woman to practice barbery. Around 1917 Emma was able to move to Chicago! In 1920, she was living at 744 Oakwood Blvd. Mrs. Grace Earl, Emma's housekeeper, and her daughter Gladys Earl resided with her. In the 1920s, Emma got involved with the Board of Education and worked as a truant officer. She died at her home there as a result of a heart attack. Emma is buried in the Onondaga Valley Cemetery in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. Her husband, William's burial place is unknown.

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Edwin Guinette⁶ Joslin Jr. (Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born 29 Aug 1876 in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA. He died on 22 Apr 1949 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. He married Ella Louise "Luella" Root , daughter of Nathaniel Root and Rachel A. Smalley, on 22 Feb 1899. She was born in 08 Mar 1875 in Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA. She died on 22 Apr 1969.

With Ella Louise "Luella" Root, he had the following children:

i. Edwin Guinette Joslin III (b. 14 Jul 1901 in New York, USA)

ii. Lloyd Duncan Joslin (b. 23 Apr 1907 in New York, USA)

Edwin lived in Syracuse, New York, most of his life. He was a brakeman on the New York central Railroad and retired in 1946 after 35 years of service. Edwin committed suicide in 1949. He and Luella are buried in Onondaga Valley Cemetery in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

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Edwin Guinette⁷ Joslin III (Edwin⁶, Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born 14 Jul 1901 in New York, USA. He died on 23 Apr 1974 in East Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. He married Faye Elizabeth Mathewson, daughter of Chester A. Mathewson and Bertha Thorn, on 10 Mar 1927. She was born 24 Aug 1902 in Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA. She died 08 Sep 1983 in Titusville, Brevard, Florida, USA.

With Faye Elizabeth Mathewson, he had the following children:

i. Living Joslin

ii. Lee T. Joslin (b. about 1933 in New York, USA)

Edwin was an engineer for the DL&W Railroad. His name is also given as Edwin Nathaniel Joslin and Pennsylvania given as an alternate birthplace. Lee, the younger of the two Joslin siblings, died on 29 Jun 2012 in Stuart, Martin, Florida, USA. His wife Barbara Scanlon had predeceased him, he had 2 children. Lee was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Erie-Lackawanna Railroad following his military service and then as a crew leader in the maintenance department for 34 years with Bristol-Myers Squibb before retiring in 1994. Edwin and Faye are buried in Riverview Cemetery in Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA. Lee and Barbara are buried in an unknown location.

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Lloyd Duncan⁷ Joslin (Edwin⁶, Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born 23 Apr 1907 in New York, USA. He died on 11 Aug 1982 in Mercedes, Hidalgo, Texas, USA. He married (1) Barbara E. Smith on 11 Oct 1924 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She was born about 1908 in New York, USA. He married (2) Verna Marie Wiltsie, daughter of William E. Wiltsie and Cora M., before 1940. She was born 25 Aug 1912 in New York, USA. She died on 28 Apr 2001 in Mercedes, Hidalgo, Texas, USA.

Lloyd married his first wife when he was only 17 and she 16. Their friends Steward Scott and Evelyn Fay had dared them to do it. The pair had been quite close for the previous 2 years. He won $10 and she $5 on the bet. Lloyd finished high school and Barbara was working in Syracuse at the same time. They were still married in 1930, but had no children. Barb either died very young or more likely they divorced during the 1930s. Lloyd then married Verna Wiltsie before 1940, but no earlier than 1937. He and Verna did not have any children either. Lloyd was a conductor for the Penn Central Railroad, retiring in 1972 after 46 years of service. He had Verna spent their winters in Mercedes, Texas and summers in Manlius, New York. Their burial places are unknown.

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Catherine "Kittie"⁶ Joslin (Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 18 Apr 1879 in Dunbarton, Oneida, New York, USA. She died on 10 Aug 1948 in Sconondoa, Oneida, New York, USA. She married (1) George Torrey, son of Addison Torrey and Eliza Ward, in 1894. He was born in Oct 1873 in Onondaga County, New York, USA. He died after Jun 1900. She married (2) John L. Gillette, son of Horace Gillette and Mary, between Jun and Dec 1905. He was born in Apr 1882 in New York, USA. He died on 22 Nov 1923 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

With George Torrey, she had the following children:

i. Georgia Estelle Torrey (b. 07 Jul 1896 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

ii. Lewis Torrey (b. Feb 1900 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA)

Catherine or Kittie was the youngest daughter of Edwin Guinette Joslin and Emily Cooper. According to the 1900 U.S. Federal Census she had been married for 6 years, making her about 15 years old when she married George Torrey. (More likely is that she became pregnant with Georgia while a teenager and wed shortly after that, and later claimed to have been married before Georgia's birth to avoid scandal.) George was a house carpenter and the couple also ran a boarding house. George died sometime before 1905, as in late 1905 Kittie married John L. Gillette, a machinist. her mother Emily resided with them on Oswego St. from about 1915 until her death in 1922. After the death of her second husband in 1923, Catherine became a nurse and worked at the Onondaga County Tuberculous Sanatorium in Syracuse. Her second husband John is buried in Morningside Cemetery (now part of Oakwood Cemetery) in Syracuse, Ononadaga, New York, USA. Catherine died at the home of her son-in-law, John R. Loomis (who was also her 1st cousin 1x removed). Catherine is buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA in the family plot.

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Georgia Estelle⁷ Torrey (Catherine⁶, Emily⁵, Catherine⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 07 Jul 1896 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She died on 19 Jan 1929 in Sconondoa, Oneida, New York, USA. She married John R. Loomis, son of Jon J. Loomis and Jane P. Owen, in 1920. He was born in May 1879 in New York, USA. He died in 1953.

(See John R. Loomis for more information.)

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Eli E.⁴ Loomis (Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 01 Aug 1818 in Columbia County, New York, USA. He died on 23 Apr 1888 in Farmington, Fulton, Illinois, USA. He married (1) Sarah Abell, daughter of Brewster Abell and Lydia, on 11 Mar 1843 in New York, USA. She was born in 1822 in New York, USA. She died 10 Jul 1854 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. He married (2) Eliza Jane Brown, daughter of Cornelius Brown and Catherine Loomis, on 26 Jul 1856 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. She was born in 1827 in Washington County, New York, USA. She died 08 May 1890 in Farmington, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

Eli was christened at the St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Churchtown, Columbia, New York, USA on 27 Sep 1818. His sponsors were Philip Johnson and Eva Shaver. In 1824, he moved with his family to Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. While living in Verona he was a farmer, but after moving to Illinois he took up the carpentry profession. Eli was wealthier than most of his neighbors in New York, but he was significantly less well off than his Illinois neighbors. Eliza Brown's mother Catherine Loomis was the daughter of Thomas Loomis, brother of John Loomis (Eli's father), thus making Eli and Eliza first cousins 1x removed. His first wife Sarah is buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA. Eli died as a result of cirrhosis of liver. He and his second wife, Eliza Jane, are buried in Chapin Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Farmington, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

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Annice had been married once before Jon and her married name was Ferguson. She was already widowed by June 1855, and had 1 son, Richard W. (b. 1852) with her first husband. Annice died late in 1865, leaving a one year old daughter. Eleanor Ferguson lived with Jon J. and baby Lizzie until he married Jane. After Jon's death in 1902, Jane continued to live with her son John R. until her own death in 1920. Jon J., Annice, and Jane are buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Elizabeth Mae "Lizzie"⁵ Loomis (Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 06 Sep 1864 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. She died on 19 Jan 1915 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. She married John S. Leonard, son of William H. Leonard and Mary A. Smith, in 1886. He was born in Sep 1856 in New York, USA. He died in 1921 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA.

With John S. Leonard, she had the following children:

i. Annice M. Leonard (b. 30 Jun 1890 in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA)

Lizzie had two half-brothers, an older brother named Richard W. Ferguson and a younger brother, John R. Loomis. Her mother died when she was only about 1 year old. She grew up in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. After marrying John S. Leonard they made their home in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA where John engaged in farming. Over the course of their lifetimes, various relatives of John lived with them, including his cousin Charles and a nephew Edgar. In May 1913 they moved to Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. After Lizzie died, John continued to live with his only child, Annice. Lizzie and John are both buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.

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Elizabeth A. "Lizzie"⁷ Dugan (Annice⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 28 Oct 1911 in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA. She died on 06 Mar 2002 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA. She married David Marion Morse, son of Charles H. Morse and Carrie Hinkley, on 25 Jul 1937. He was born on 21 Jul 1911 in New York, USA. He died on Sep 1985 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.

Elizabeth moved with her parents and maternal grandparents to Roxbury, Delaware, New York when she was about 18 months old. She graduated from the Roxubry High School in 1928 and attended both Hartwick College and Russell Sage from which she graduated in 1932. Elizabeth returned to Roxbury and began teaching. Her husband, David was a laborer in a garage. In 1941 they moved to Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA. Elizabeth began teaching at Green's Corners in Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA. They did not have children. She and David are buried in Roxbury Cemetery in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA.

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Leona Bell⁷ Dugan (Annice⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 12 Nov 1913 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. She died on 30 Apr 1993 in Hunter, Greene, New York, USA. She married George A. Raeder, son of Walter P. Raeder and Louise A. Montgomery, on 21 Sep 1935 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. He was born on 24 Dec 1902 in New York, USA. He died on 06 Oct 1974 in Grand Gorge, Delaware, New York, USA.

Leona Bell was the second child of John H. Dugan and Annice M. Leonard, and the first born in Roxbury. She graduated from Roxbury High School in 1931. Her husband George was a dairy farmer, and after they married the couple rented their home from George's father. They had 2 children. Leona worked as a cook for the Stamford Community Hospital. After George's death, Leona moved to West Berne, Albany, New York, USA in 1975. She and her husband are buried in Fair View Cemetery in Grand Gorge, Delaware, New York, USA.

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John H.⁷ Dugan Jr. (Annice⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 26 Sep 1917 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. He died on 16 Mar 1988. He married Jean Edith Hinkley, daughter of Harold Hinkley and Ethel Sanford, before 1939. She was born on 23 Jan 1922 in New York, USA. She died on 29 Jun 1982.

John was born and raised on his father's farm in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. He graduated from the Roxbury High School and shortly thereafter married Jean Hinkley. They had 3 children. John inherited his father's dairy farm after John Sr. retired. John and Jean's final resting places are unknown.

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Frederick L.⁷ Dugan (Annice⁶, Elizabeth⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 25 Jun 1921 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, USA. He died on 20 Apr 2009 in Stamford, Delaware, New York, USA. He married June R. Baum, daughter of A. Paul Baum and Rose Harp, about 1948. She was born about 1926 in New York, USA.

Frederick was born and raised in Roxbury. His basic education was completed in a one-room schoolhouse at the bottom of Dugan Hill Rd., and he graduated from Roxbury central School in 1939. He worked two years on the family farm with his brother, John, prior to joining the Army in Dec 1941. He served his country in World War II, first in Africa and then in Italy with the Army Signal Corps. Co. A 62nd Battalion. Afterwards, he found employment with the New York Telephone Company, starting as a lineman and working his way to a supervisory position. He retired after 35 years of service. Fred also volunteered with the Stamford Fire Department and at one time was the assistant Mayor for the village of Stamford. The couple had one child. Fred and June are buried in North Kortright Cemetery in Stamford, Delaware, New York, USA.

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John R.⁵ Loomis (Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹)was born in May 1879 in Verona, Oneida, New York, USA. He died in 1953. He married Georgia Estelle Torrey, daughter of George Torrey and Catherine "Kittie" Joslin, in 1920. She was born on 07 Jul 1896 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. She died on 19 Jan 1929 in Sconondoa, Oneida, New York, USA.

With Georgia Estelle Torrey, he had the following children:

i. Jon Ray Loomis Jr. (b. 21 May 1921 in New York, USA)

ii. Jane Catherine Loomis (b. 17 Jul 1925 in New York, USA)

iii. George Arthur Loomis (b. 05 Nov 1927 in New York, USA)

John R. and Georgia E. are first cousins 2x removed (John's paternal grandparents are Georgia's 2x great-grandparents). John R. grew up on his father's farm where he raised poultry. After his father's death in 1902 he continued to run the farm, but also took a job as a foreman in a canning factory for a short time before turning his attention fully back to farming. He and Georgia made their home along NYS Highway 5S. Georgia grew up in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA. Her father died when she was still a young girl. Before her marriage to John R. Loomis, she worked as a telephone operator. Georgia served as the Treasurer for the McDonald Family Association. She and John were meant to host the 4th family reunion in 1929, but she died rather suddenly after a short illness around 4:30 in the morning on 19 Jan 1929. Both she and John are buried in the family plot in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Jon Ray⁶ Loomis Jr. (John R.⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 21 May 1921 in New York, USA. He died on 16 Jan 1987 in Vernon, Oneida, New York, USA. He married Jane Ann Yeager, daughter of Jesse J. Yeager and Estelle, on 18 Feb 1950 in St. John's Episcopal Church in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA. She was born on 30 Aug 1923 in New York, USA. She died on 06 Oct 2005 in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA.

Jon attended the 2nd annual McDonald family reunion hosted by Harvey and Martha (McDonald) Wakefield in 1927 at their home in West Winfield, Herkimer, New York, USA. Jon served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He served 5 1/2 years in the Pacific area. In the 1950s he was part of the personnel department at Griffis Air Force base in Rome, New York. He was the commanding officer of Co. B, 108th Infantry of Oneida. His wife Jane was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. After their wedding, the honeymooned in Washington D.C. They lived in Sconondoa, New York and had at least one child. They are both buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA.

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Jane Catherine⁶ Loomis (John R.⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 17 Jul 1925 in New York, USA. She died on 15 Jun 1982 in Mableton, Cobb, Georgia, USA. She married William Robert Rissman, son of Richard Rissman and Emma, on 03 Apr 1948 in the Conchran Memorial Church at Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA. He was born on 18 Mar 1925 in New York, USA. He died on 04 Oct 2011 in Austell, Cobb, Georgia, USA.

Jane may have been born in Oneida, Madison, New York, USA where her family was living in the 1920s. She attended the 2nd and 3rd annual McDonald Reunions held in West Winfield, Herkimer, New York, USA and Clinton, Oneida, New York, USA respectively. William's parents were both German immigrants, his father became a US citizen in 1917 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. At some point after their marriage, Jane and William moved to Georgia. It is unknown if they had any issue. She died there in 1982 and may or may not have been cremated. William died there in 2011 and was cremated.

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George Arthur⁶ Loomis (John R.⁵, Jon J.⁴, Elizabeth³, Elias², Collin¹) was born on 05 Nov 1927 in New York, USA. He died on 30 May 1999 in Sherrill, Oneida, New York, USA. He married Shirley Johanna Brown, daughter of Carl R. Brown and Lena E. Muss on. She was born on 25 May 1929 in Sodus, Wayne, New York, USA. She died on 28 Feb 1990 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA.

Little can be said about George. He may have been born in Oneida, Madion, New York, USA. He was the youngest member in attendance at the 3rd annual McDonald family reunion in 1928, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Williams. He served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He attended Utica College and Syracuse University. In Oct 1951 he joined the New York State Police (Troop D), and he was in charge of stations in Ovid, Wolcott, Penn Yann, and Newark; having been made officer in charge in Newark in 1960. In 1962 he was promoted to investigator. George also served as a Madison County Sheriff for three years (1977-1980) after he retired from the state troopers. Shirley was employed by the 4-H department at the Wayne County Extension Service. The couple had two children. George and Shirley are buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, Oneida, New York, USA.

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