Genealogy Sources
People - C
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Social Security Death Index
(searchable at www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm)
- Kenneth Carey
- Residence: 14727 Cuba, Allegany, NY
- Born 12 Jul 1902
- Died Oct 1976
- SSN Issued in: NY (before 1951)
- Obituary of Quediet King
- Quediet and her husband owned and operated a Southern Tier liquor store
and restaurant
- Together with her husband, Mrs. Carey owned and operated a liquor store
in Cuba in Allegany County for eight years.
- Before that, they owned and operated the New Central Hotel Restaurant
in Olean in Cattaraugus County for 20 years.
- She moved back to Niagara Falls in 1977 following the death of her husband.
- E-mail correspondence from Julien
Riehl, March, 2002:
- Born in Stundwiller
- Married Mathias Strasser on 24-Jan-1718 in Stundwiller
- Correspondence between Camille Chrysler Kaltenbach and Brian Smith, 2000-2001
- "Book of Birthdays" of Leola Smith Chrysler
- Interment.net listing of Newport Cemetery in Pend Oreille County, Washington,
at www.interment.net/data/us/wa/pend_oreille/newport
- Crysler, George L, b. Jul 23, 1908, d. Sep 1978, bur. Sep 16, 1978,
Sec-1 Lot-16/17-W alley **
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- "Book of Birthdays" of Leola Smith Chrysler
- Social Security Death Index
- Residence: 99156 Newport, Pend Oreille, WA
- Born 23 Jul 1908
- Died Sep 1978
- Death Notice, William Clarkson, Buffalo News, 25-Aug-1998
- CLARKSON - William J. - August 24, 1998; of Colden, NY; loving husband
of the late Shirley A. (nee Roll) Clarkson; father of Richard W. (Roberta),
David M. (Maureen), John V., William D. (Maxine), Paul J. (Barbara), Daniel
A. (Judy), Robert J., Dorothy C. (Robert Ahrens), Barbara A. Martin (Clarkson);
grandfather of sixteen grandchildren. No prior visitation. A memorial
gathering will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the family residence, 7942
Hayes Hollow Rd., Colden, NY. Relatives and friends invited. Arrangements
by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME.
- Social Security Death Index
- William Clarkson
- Residence: 14033 Colden, Erie, NY
- Born 6 May 1928
- Died 24 Aug 1998
- Letter from Rita Uebelhoer to Alice Smith, Nov-2001
- William Clarkson
- Born: 1928
- Died: 1998
- Married Shirley Ann Roll
- 1870 US Census, Buffalo Ward
12
- BALSER, Elisabeth 33, Maria 7, Anna 7, Wm. 3, p.10
- 1860 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- Elizabeth, age 23, born in Prussia, wife of William
- 1870 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- The census lists this person; however, she must not be Elizabeth Clemens
Balthasar:
- Name: Elizabeth Clemens (not Balthasar)
- Age: 38 (not 33)
- Place of Birth: America (not Germany)
- Notes: Inmate; 12th ward;
there is a checkmark in the column "Deaf and dumb, blind, insane
or idiotic"
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Born: 30-Sep-1836 in Rublinghausen, Westphalia, Germany
- Baptized: 01-Oct-1836 in Olpe,Westphalia, Germany.
- Baptismal record signed 25-Aug-1855, at Olpe.
- Perhaps the 1855 baptismal record indicates that Elizabeth emigrated
in 1855 or soon thereafter
- Died: 24-Jan-1871 in Buffalo, New York
- Daughter of Franz and Mary (Ochel) Clemens
- Wife of William Balthasar
- Information from Lorraine Collee Daudelin, Feb-2004 e-mail:
- John Pierre Collee
- married Loretta Margaret Schneider
- B. July 5 1909
- D. Nov. 22 1962
- Buried Nov. 26 1962
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 1 - Baptisms, 1865-1896
- 07-Oct-1888 (p.113) - Bertham Teresam Conroy
- (Date of birth is not stated in the baptism record)
- Daughter of Martini Conroy and Amelia Mesker
- Sponsors: Louis Mesker and Ellen Lusa
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 3 - Confirmations, 1897-1916
- 23-Sep-1903 (p.12) - Bertha Genevieve(?) Teresa Conroy
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- died 12-Jun-1975
- married Herbert F. Bartlett (d. 09-Oct-1960); no descendants
- lived in Niagara Falls, New York
- Social Security Death Index
(searchable at www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm)
- Residence: 14305 Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY
- Born 24 Sep 1888
- Died Jun 1975
- SSN Issued in: NY (1963)
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 1 - Baptisms, 1865-1896
- 30-Jul-1893 (p.145) - Joannem Francescum Conroy
- Date of birth is not legible; it is obscured by the notation about
his marriage
- Son of Martin Conroy and Amelia Mesker
- Married Mabel Sullivan in Buffalo, NY, 1926
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 3 - Confirmations, 1897-1916
- 22-Jun-1907 (p.17) - Francis Charles Conroy
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Born: 1892
- Died: 1964
- Son of Martin Conroy and Amelia Mesker
- Husband of (1) Maybell Sullivan, (2) Lucy Godson
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 1 - Baptisms, 1865-1896
- 09-Jan-1887 (p.102) - Henricum Gulielimum Conroy
- Born 25?-Dec
- Son of Martini Conroy and Amelia Mescer
- Sponsors: Francis Smith and Matilda Mesker
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 3 - Confirmations, 1897-1916
- 23-Sep-1903 (p.11) - Henry William Conroy
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Born: 25-Dec-1886
- Died: 03-Jul-1969
- Son of Martin Conroy and Amelia Mesker
- Husband of (1) Mamie Smith, (2) Mildred Allen
- No descendants
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 1 - Baptisms, 1865-1896
- 04-Jan-1891 (p.129) - Henrietam Conroy
- Born 16-Dec-1890
- Daughter of Martini Conroy and Anna Mesker
- Sponsors: Joannes (John) Conroy and Olive Mesker
- This baptism record has the following notation written on it, which
I believe is misplaced:
- "Married to Mildred Ellis(?) Sept 18, 1948 in Tonawanda
NY at St. Francis of Assisi Church"
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Mae Conroy
- d. 24-Dec-1981; m. Ralph Smale (d. 1969)
- 2 children of Mae and Ralph Smale:
- Dorothy Veronica
- b. 17-Jun-1912 in Niagara Falls, New York
- m. Frank Brinkworth
- 2 children of Dorothy and Frank Brinkworth: Mary Ellen, William
- Betty
- Social Security Death Index
(searchable at www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm)
- Mae Smale
- Residence: 14094 Lockport, Niagara, NY
- Born 16 Dec 1890
- Died Dec 1981
- SSN Issued in: NY (1973)
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 2 - Baptisms, 1896-1909
- 01-Sep-1901 (p.98) - Veronicam Elizabeth Conroy
- Born on the 10th of the previous month
- Parents: Martino Conroy and Amelia Mesker
- Godparents: Michael J. Kelly and Matilda Bofst
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Vera E. Conroy
- m. Patrick Quinn (d. 1942)
- Lived at 5405 Columbia Avenue, Hamburg, New York
- 2 children of Vera and Patrick Quinn:
- Joan Quinn, m. William Kellick, Jr.; 3 children
- Patsy Quinn, m. Thomas Lowes; 4 children; lived in Tonawanda, New
York
- Social Security Death Index
(searchable at www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm)
- Residence: 14150 Tonawanda, Erie, NY
- Born 10 Aug 1901
- Died 3 Jan 1999
- SSN Issued in: NY (Before 1951)
- Obituary
- Died January 3, 1999 in Town of Tonawanda
- Wife of the late Patrick J. Quinn
- Mother of Patricia Lowes of Tonawanda, Mrs. William (Joan) Kellick of
Lewiston, NY
- Also survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews
- Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Amelia's Church.
- Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
- Conversation between Donald Voegele and Alice Staebell Smith, December 2000
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Leo Crysler's daughter is Alice, who married Frank Warner
- Interment.net listing of Newport Cemetery in Pend Oreille County, Washington,
at www.interment.net/data/us/wa/pend_oreille/newport
- Crysler, Ambrose, b. 1877, d. 1955, s/w Bertha M, bur. Jan 11, 1955,
Sec-1 Lot-17-SW cnr
- Leola Chrysler's Birthday Book
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Bertha married Ambrose Crysler in 1899
- Bertha and Ambrose with their two children Leo and Margaret moved to
Newport Washington, arriving 11-Jan-1908
- Ambrose Crysler passed away 08-Jan-1955
- Ambrose's occupation was a barber
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Blanche is George Chrysler's sister
- "Book of Birthdays" of Leola Smith Chrysler
- 28-Apr - Blanche Chrysler
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Three children born to the couple in Newport: George, Blanche, and John
- Daughter Blanche married George Lithgow
- Social Security Death Index
- Blanche Lithgow: Residence: 99156 Newport, Pend Oreille, WA, Born 28
Apr 1913, Died 13 May 1989
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- John married Lucille Owen
- John's daughter is Melva
- "Book of Birthdays" of Leola Smith Chrysler
- 16-May - John Chrysler
- 21-Jun - Melva Chrysler Nelson
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Three children born to the couple in Newport: George, Blanche, and John
- Social Security Death Index
- John Crysler: Residence: 99156 Newport, Pend Oreille, WA, Born 16 May
1911, Died 22 Oct 1998
- Interment.net listing of Newport Cemetery in Pend Oreille County, Washington,
at www.interment.net/data/us/wa/pend_oreille/newport
- Crysler, Leo, b. 1904, d. 1990, s/w Helena G, m. 62yr, bur. May 01,
1990, Sec-6 Lot-13-B
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Leo's daughter is Alice, who married Frank Warner
- Leo's wife was Helena Wright
- "Book of Birthdays" of Leola Smith Chrysler
- 07-Jul - Leo Crysler (sic)
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Bertha and Ambrose with their two children Leo and Margaret moved to
Newport Washington, arriving 11-Jan-1908
- All of Bertha's sons are employed by the Diamond Gardner Corporation
- Social Security Death Index
- Leo Crysler: Born 7 Jul 1904,: Died 28 Apr 1990
- Interment.net listing of Newport Cemetery in Pend Oreille County, Washington,
at www.interment.net/data/us/wa/pend_oreille/newport
- Kelley, Margaret I, b. 1906, d. 1999, s/w Earl D
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Margaret is George Chrysler's sister
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Three children born to the couple in Newport: George, Blanche, and John
- Obituary of Margaret Irene Kelley at www.passedaway.com/Obit_pages/WASHINGTON/K/KELLEY.html
- Born 14-Dec-1906 in Trufant, Mich.
- Died 01-Sep-1999 at 92 years old
- Buried in Newport
- Daughter of Ambrose and Bertha (Annis) Crysler
- Married Earl D. Kelley, on April 12, 1930, at Newport, Washington
- Owned and operated a beauty salon from 1924-1962
- Surviving:
- Daughter Barbara Treiber and her husband John Treiber of Brookings
- Granddaughter Becky Nicoll and her husband Scott Nicoll
- Granddaughter Jill Corippo
- Grandson Douglas Porterfield and his wife Verna
- Great-grandsons John Corippo, Chad Pettit, Jason Nicoll, Robert
Porterfield, Christopher Porterfield, Arron Porterfield, and Jerrime
Porterfield
- Great granddaughters Tina Crop, Shawna Porterfield, and Katie Nicoll
- Numerous nieces and nephews