Kleinhans / Petitjean Family
Kleinhans / Petitjean Family
Frank, Martha (Hofert), Clara (Elliot), & Mahala (Robison) Jago Branch facebook
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| Frank Jago
| Parents: Wilhemina (Kleinhans) & Ferdinand Jago
| Grandparents: Frederick & Ernestine Kleinhans
| Birth: 9 Feb 1897
| Death: 24 Jun 1957 Gasport, NY
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|Sp 1) Martha (Hofert) Jago
| Birth: abt. 1889
| Death: 9 Aug 1925
| Marriage: 17 Aug 1916 Lockport, NY
|Sp 2) Clara Mae (Elliott) Robison Jago
| Birth: 1898
| Death: 17 Jul 1936 Lockport
| Marriage: 28 Jan 1933 Gasport, NY
|Sp 3) Mahala (Robison) Jago
| Birth: 1918
| Death: 10 Nov 2010 Newfane, NY
| Marriage: 3 Oct 1936
Mahala
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Frank was only 10 when his father Ferdinand Jago died in 1907. After, Frank lived on a farm with his mother, Wilhelmina, and brother John for a few years. In 1916, after marrying his first wife, Martha, they lived near Gasport, where he was employed as a machinist. After Martha unexpectedly died in 1925, Frank married Clara Mae Robison, who had 3 children from a previous marriage. Clara Mae died just 3 years later. Frank then married Mahala Robison in 1936. By 1940, he was still working as a machinist, and by 1950, he was working at Harrison Radiator in the toolroom. Frank was a town constable as stated in his obituary and was active in IOOF Lodge, Masonic Lodge, and Home Rebekah Lodge. Frank never owned a home, choosing instead to rent, often on Main St in Gasport. Frank and Martha had 2 children. Frank and Mahala had 1 child, 4 grandchildren, and more than 7 great-grandchildren.
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*** LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30, 1933 Jago—Robison. The marriage of (Clara) Mae Robison of John street to Frank H. Jago of Gasport was quietly solemnised on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Gasport Congregational church with Rev. A. E. Dutcher officiating. The bride wore an attractive gown of blue crepe with corresponding hat and shoulder corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Clyde Spears of Gasport was her only attendant and wore a blue gown with matching hat and shoulder corsage of pink roses. Clyde Spears of Gasport was the best man. Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal party motored to Buffalo where a wedding dinner was served at the Statler hotel and upon returning from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Jago will take up residence in Gasport.
*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL Tuesday, January 3, 1961 AINSWORTH-JAGO Richard J. Ainsworth and Mrs. Mahala M. Jago were married in a civil ceremony by Justice of the Peace, Carroll Seabury, Wednesday. Dec. 28. at Gasport. Rocco Orisini and Mrs. Mildred Mubeja. both of Lockport, attended the couple who will reside at 510 Walnut St.
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✞Frank H. Jago Dies; Royalton Constable, Active In Lodges Frank H. Jago, Main St., Gasport, Town of Royalton constable who was active in fraternal organizations, died unexpectedly at his home Monday (June 24, 1957) at the age of 60. Mr. Jago was born in Wolcottsville Feb. 9. 1897, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Jago. A resident of the town all his life, he had lived in Gasport for 44 years. On Oct. 3, 1936 he married the former Mahala Robinson, who survives. He had been employed in the toolroom at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., Lockport, for the past seven years. Mr. Jago was a member of the Gasport IOOF Lodge 497; Gasport Masonic Lodge 787, F&AM; Gasport Home Rebekah Lodge 263; Medina Encampment: and Gasport Chemical Hose Co. Besides Mrs. Jago, he is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Kathryn Rook, Medina; and Mrs. Nancy Bowes, Lockport; four sisters. Mrs. John Lindke, Clarence. Mrs, Fred Lindke, Wolcottsville; Mrs. Gilbert Richardson, Lockport; and Mrs. John Goodnick, Middleport; a brother, John, Medina; and a grandson. Friends may call at Bream Funeral Home, Main St., Gasport, today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10. The Rev. Austin B. Cheswell will officiate. Burial will be in Orangeport Cemetery. Lodge will assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 this evening for services at 9:41, and the Gasport Masonic Lodge will gather at the same time tomorrow evening for Masonic services.
✞LOCKPORT UNION SUN AND JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 11, 1925 Martha, beloved wife of Frank Jago died Sunday August 9th at her home at Gasport, N. Y. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Kathryn and one son, Francis, at home, her parents Mr. and Mrs Wm. Hofert, of Orangeport, two sisters, Mrs. S. J. Perkins of Lockport. Mrs. Wm. King of Gasport, also one brother, Samuel Hofert, of Lockport. Funeral services Wednesday at 2:30 P. M. at the home. Burial In Orangeport cemetery.
✞LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 18, 1936 JAGO Clara M., wife of Frank Jago, Gasport, passed away Friday, July 17, 1936, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clara Elliott, 42 Spalding Street, Lockport. She leaves to mourn three daughters, Mahala and Mildred Robinson, Kathryn Jago (step-daughter), Gasport, one son; Gerald, Lockport, her mother, Mrs. Clara Elliott, two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Brossard, Lockport, and Mrs. Clyde Spears, Gasport, one brother, Frank Boyle, Medina. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 o'clock (DJS.T.) at the home of her mother, Mrs. Elliott, 42 Spalding Street, with burial in Orangeport cemetery, the Rev. A. E. Dutcher officiating. Funeral private.
✞Mahala M. Ainsworth passed away November 10, 2010 in Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center. Born August 15, 1918 in Lockport she was the daughter of Charles and Mae (Elliott) Robison [sic]. Mahala was a nutritionist with Niagara County and she enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and was an excellent cook. She was predeceased by her husbands Frank Jago and Richard Ainsworth. Mahala is survived by her daughter Nancy (Late, Edward) Bowes of Lockport; grandmother of David Bowes, Kevin (Jackie) Bowes, Carol Hofert and Brian Bowes; great grandmother of David (Kayla), Jr., Erin, Kyle, Samantha, Kelsey, Kayla, Ashley, Masen Bowes and Stephanie Hofert; great-great grandmother of Brennan and Brylie Bowes; sister of the late Gerald Robison [sic] and Mildred Kubeja; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Interment will be in Orangeport Cemetery. Please visit www.pruddenandkandt.com to leave an online condolence to the family. Visitation - Relatives and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Services- Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM in the funeral home. Interment - Interment will be in Orangeport Cemetery.
Children of Frank & Martha (Hofert) Jago: Kathryn and Francis
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| Kathryn (Jago) Rook
| Parents: Frank & Martha (Hofert) Jago
| Grandparents: Wilhemina (Kleinhans) & Ferdinand Jago
| Birth: 27 May 1918 Orangeport, NY
| Death: 26 Mar 2001 Medina, NY
| Marriage: 22 May 1937 (see below)
| Other: Her second cousins Gorman, Nina, and Norman James
| Kleinhans were her classmates in the Gasport High School
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|Sp Kenneth Rook
| Birth: 6 Aug 1911 Ridgeway, NY
| Death: 23 Dec 1978 Medina
| Military: U.S. Army WWII
Kathryn
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✞TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001 THE JOURNAL-REGISTER MEDINA — Kathryn M. Rook, 82, of Medina, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at her home following a brief illness. Born May 27, 1918, in Orangeport, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. and Martha C. Hofert Jago. She grew up in the Gasport area and graduated from Gasport High School in 1936. During World War II, she traveled extensively around the United States with her husband who was in the U.S. Army. After the war, she and her husband settled on Ridge Road, in Medina. Mrs. Rook was a more than a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church of Medina, where she served on the Memorial Committee. She also was a charter member of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans, and a . former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Welcome Rebekah Lodge. She was an avid bird feeder and worked in her vegetable and flower garden. She sold flowers and vegetables at a roadside stand on the Ridge. Survivors include a sister, Nancy A. Bowes, Lockport; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Kevin [sic] Rook , whom she married May 1, 1937. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bates-Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church of Medina, 222 West Center St., Medina, with the Rev. James Maxwell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to: P.A.W.S. animal shelter, P.O. Box 244, Albion; to the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, 11392 Ridge Road, Medina; or to the United Methodist Church of Medina, 222 W. Center St., Medina.
✞KATHRYN M. ROOK -- buffalonews.com Mar 28, 2001 - Kathryn M. Rook had pet dogs her entire life and enjoyed feeding the birds all year long, especially hummingbirds. Mrs. Rook, 82, died Monday (March 26, 2001) at her home after a brief illness.
Born Kathryn Jago in Orangeport, she grew up in Gasport, graduating from Gasport High School in 1936. She married a year later. During World War II, she traveled extensively across the United States with her husband, Kenneth, who served in the U.S. Army. After the war, they settled in Medina. He died in 1978.
She was a member for more than 50 years of United Methodist Church of Medina, where she served on the memorial committee. She also was a charter member of the Ridgeway Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans County and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Welcome Rebekah Lodge.
Mrs. Rook enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower garden and then selling the fruits of her labor at her roadside stand on Ridge Road. She is survived by a sister, Nancy A. Bowes of Lockport. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in United Methodist Church, 222 W. Center St. Burial will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery.
✞THE JOURNAL REGISTER Medina, NY Tuesday Dec. 11, 1984 - A flag was raised on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at Butts Memorial Park in memory of the late Kenneth R. Rook. Rook was born in Ridgeway on Aug. 6, 1911 and died Dec. 23, 1978. He had been a resident of the Ridge Road all of his life and worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport for 30 years. Rook was a veteran of World War II, served overseas July 14, 1944 until Jan. 4, 1946, having served in the battle in Ardennes, Central Europe, Northern France and Rhineland with Co. D 116th Inf. He was a Past Noble Grand in the Odd Fellows Lodge of Medina, a charter member of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Co., also a life member of Orleans County Volunteer Department Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Medina. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Jago) Rook who gave the flag to the Butts Park Committee. "We have a small supply of flags, and replacement flags are always needed," said a spokesman for the committee. "These flags last about five to six months. Anyone wishing to donate flags may call Calvin Zimmerman, 7984159, who will be glad to pick them up." The recipient for the scholarship in 1984 was Mary Alice Cook. Each year a senior student is chosen by the Butts Scholarship Committee. The qualities they look for in the student are good citizenship within the school and community and patriotism for their country. Tins award is given at the Annual Honors Convocation at Medina High School. Memorial scholarship gifts may be sent to John D. Pratt, Jr., treasurer; 10082 Maple Ridge Rd., Medina, or Calvin Zimmerman, 1329 West Ave., Medina.
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| Francis Jago
| Parents: Frank & Martha (Hofert) Jago
| Grandparents: Wilhemina (Kleinhans) & Ferdinand Jago
| Birth: 1924
| Death: 9 Apr 1938 Gasport, NY
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✞LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1938 - JAGO Francis, son of Frank H. Jago, Gasport, passed away Saturday, April 9. He is survived by his father and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Rook of Medina and Nancy at home. Funeral services were held Monday, April 11, at 2:30 from Richardson and Knuebel Funeral Home. Burial in Orangeport cemetery.
✞THE MEDINA TRIBUNE Thursday April 14, 1938 Francis Jago Funeral services for Francis Jago, who died Saturday of pneumonia at his home in Gasport, took place Monday afternoon at the Richardson & Kneubel Funeral Home in Middleport. Burial was in Orangeport Cemetery. Jago, who was 14 years old, is survived by his father, Frank H. Jago, of Gasport, and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Rook of Medina, and Nancy at home.
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| Nancy A. (Jago) Bowes
| Parents: Frank & Mahala (Robison) Jago
| Grandparents: Wilhemina (Kleinhans) & Ferdinand Jago
| Birth: 17 Mar 1937
| Death: 4 Feb 2021 Lockport, NY
| Marriage: 26 Nov 1955
| Other: sewer/knitter, Dale Association
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|Sp Edward J. Bowes
| Birth:
| Death: April 26, 1994
Nancy
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✞Nancy A. Bowes March 17, 1937 - February 4, 2021 - Nancy A. Jago Bowes entered into rest on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born in Gasport, NY, on March 17, 1937 to Frank and Mahala Jago. Nancy was an avid sewer/knitter and she enjoyed volunteering at the Dale association and was a member of Lockport UCC. Wife of the late Edward James Bowes; and mother to David Edward, Kevin James (Jacqueline) and Brian Thomas Bowes and the late Carol Marie Hofert; step-sister to the late Katherine Rook. Also survived by nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Dale Association or RPCI. Please visit rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence. Published on February 5, 2021
✞EDWARD J. BOWES, RETIRED AUTO MECHANIC - Services for Edward J. Bowes, 59, formerly of Tudor Lane, a retired auto mechanic who worked at the former Barton Oldsmobile, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. A native of Barker, he died Tuesday (April 26, 1994) in Mount View Health Facility after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy A. Jago; three sons, David, Kevin, and Brian; a daughter, Carol Hofert; four brothers, Francis of California, and Leo, Vincent and Donald; two sisters, Betty Platt of Phoenix, and Nancy Davis of Wilson; and five grandchildren.
Children of Nancy (Jago) & Edward Bowes: David, Kevin, Carol Hofert, and Brian
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| David Bowes
| Parents: Nancy (Jago) & Edward Bowes
| Grandparents: Frank & Mahala (Robison) Jago
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Children of David Bowes:
David Bowes Jr.
David Jr. had the following children:
Brennan Bowes
Brylie Bowes
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| Kevin Bowes
| Parents: Nancy (Jago) & Edward Bowes
| Grandparents: Frank & Mahala (Robison) Jago
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|Sp Jackie (Eberhart) Bowes
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Children of Kevin & Jackie (Eberhart) Bowes:
Kyle Bowes
Samantha Bowes
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| Carol Hofert
| Parents: Nancy (Jago) & Edward Bowes
| Grandparents: Frank & Mahala (Robison) Jago
| Birth: 30 Nov 1961 Chula Vista, CA
| Death: 8 Feb 2012 Buffalo, NY
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*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Saturday, December 9, 1961 - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowes, 459B Oaklawn Ave. Chula Vista, Calif., announce the birth of a daughter, Carol Marie, Nov. 30. The couple are former residents of Lockport.
Carol
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✞Carol M. Hofert passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born on November 30, 1961, in Chula Vista, CA, she was the daughter of Edward and Nancy Jago Bowes. Carol worked in housekeeping at Mt. View Health Care Facility and for Briarwood Manor. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting. Carol is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Hofert; her brothers, David Bowes and Kevin (Jacquilyn) Bowes, both of Lockport and Brian Bowes of Fort Wayne, IN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11 AM in the Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, NY 14094. Memorials to the church would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences - Lockport Union Sun Journal Published on February 9, 2012
Child of Carol Hofert:
Stephanie Hofert
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| Brian Bowes
| Parents: Nancy (Jago) & Edward Bowes
| Grandparents: Frank & Mahala (Robison) Jago
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|Sp Christina (Garver) Bowes
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Children of Brian & Christina (Garver) Bowes:
Kayla, Ashley, and Masen Bowes
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