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- Correspondence between Mary Adolf O'Brien and Brian Smith, 2000
- Letter from Kathryn Snider Garcia to William E. Smith, 29-Feb-1984
- Information received from Noel Balthasar, Oct-2004
- Information received from Noel Balthasar, Oct-2004
- e-Mail from Dr. Karen
Eastwood, Jul-2002
- Edward Charles Oswald
- Born 1905 in Canada
- Died 1986
- Husband of Dorothy Donovan
- E-Mail correspondence from Judy Ohmann Baillargeon, October, 2001
- "I am not related to the Oswalds, but my best friend when I was
growing up in Niagara Falls (LaSalle) was a Karen Oswald. Her father was
Edward and I think her mother was Dorothy. They did live on 74th street,
probably that address. The house was on a corner. She had an older sister,
name possibly Barbara. Edward was a deputy chief with the Niagara Falls
Fire Dept. Dorothy was a teacher, I think at a Town of Niagara School
on Military Road. There was a grandmother who lived by the old Pacific
Ave school, but don't remember on which side of the family. Karen's married
name at one time was Blanco, I believe, she had one son. This is very
old information as I lost contact a long time ago. I have no idea of her
name now. Hope this is of some help to you, I am really stretching trying
to remember."
- Social Security Death Index
- EDWARD OSWALD
- Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY
- Born 13 Jun 1905
- Died Dec 1986
- Family History Sheets by William
E. Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Edward Oswald
- Born: circa 1895
- Son of Edward C. Oswald and Barbara Schneider
- Husband of "Dion" (if this is her surname, then her first
name is unknown)
- Residence:
- 300 74-th Street, Niagara Falls, New York
- Social Security Death Index
(searchable at www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm)
- Name: Edward Oswald (maybe not the same person?)
- Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY
- Born 13 Jun 1905
- Died Dec 1986
- SSN Issued in: NY (before 1951)
- Correspondence from Marie Schu by e-mail, Aug-2001,
Based on research of the records of St. Mary's Church, Lancaster, New York
- Death records 1893-1950:
- P. 214 #31, Caroline Voegele d. 24 Dec. 1934 bur. 27 Dec 1934, age
88 yr.
- Correspondence from Marie Schu by e-mail, Aug-2001,
Based on information on grave markers in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lancaster, New
York
- Caroline Voegele, b. Apr 20 1846, d. Dec 23 1934
- Caroline's grave marker is between those of her husband Frank X.
Voegele (1831-1902) and her daughter Mary A. Voegele (1884-1908)
- The death date on the grave marker is one day differen from the
death date in the church records
- 1880 U.S. Census
- Caroline Voegele, wife of Frank Voegele, age 34, living in Lancaster
- Born in New York
- Both parents born in Alsace
- Research performed by Brian Smith in 1967, probably acquired through discussions
with Josephine Voegele Staebell about her recollections
- Caroline Ott was the daughter of Henry Ott, and the niece of another
Caroline Ott
- Caroline married Henry Voegele, the son of Joseph Voegele (1823-1890)
- 1900 U.S. Census
- Caroline Ott is living with Joseph and Anna Voegele on West Main in
Lancaster Village
- She is 23 years old, born May-1877
- Born in New York
- Occupation: Servant
- Correspondence from Marie Schu by e-mail, Aug-2001,
Based on research of the records of St. Mary's Church, Lancaster, New York
- Marriage records 1899-1909:
- #26 14 Nov 1905 marriage of "Juanmen Voegele & Catherine Ott"
- I believe this couple is Henry Voegele and Caroline Ott
- Groom is the son of Joseph Voegele and Catherine Ott
- Bride is the daughter of Henry Ott and Johannee Leininger
- 1880 U.S. Census
- Family of Henry and Hannah Ott of Cheektowaga
- Daughter Caroline, age 3, born in New York
- Research performed by Brian Smith in 1967, probably acquired through discussions
with Josephine Voegele Staebell about her recollections
- Caroline Ott is the daughter of Henry Ott
- Caroline Ott is the niece of another Caroline Ott
- Caroline Ott married married Henry Voegele, the son of Joseph Voegele
(1823-1890)
- 1900 U.S. Census
- "Katherine Voegele" is living with her son Henry on Aurora
Street in Lancaster
- She is 73 years old, born Sep-1826
- Born in Germany
- Katherine cannot read, cannot write, and cannot speak English
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Born: 29-Sep-1825 in Alsace, France
- Immigrated to US: circa 1830
- Died: 25-Jan-1908 in Lancaster, New York
- Buried: St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Lancaster, New York
- Daughter of John and Mary Ann Ott
- Wife of Joseph Voegele (1823-1890)
- Residences:
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Lancaster, New York (after the death of her husband)
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, December 2001
- Marriage record of Frank X. Ott and Agnes Brown
- Married 23-Oct-1906
- Son of Jacob Ott and Cath. Nuwer
- Daughter of James Brown and Susan Dowling
- Witnesses: Joseph Brown and Ann M. Ott
- History of the Nuwers by Estella
Nuwer Minderler
- Frank X. Ott 12Oct1878-1950, m. Bertha Gass (?-1905) and Mary A. Brown
(?-1929)
- Erie County Naturalization Records
- Final Papers (granting of U.S. citizenship)
- OTT, George, p.329
- Renounces allegiance to the King of France
- Naturalized 18-Feb-1843
- Declaration made 25-Aug-1840
- Witnesses: Jacob DEIFENBAUGH and Michael WEYMANN
- 1850 U.S. Census
- George Ott, age 35, living in Cheektowaga, with wife Barbara and three
children
- Occupation: Farmer
- 1860 U.S. Census
- Barbara Ott and four children, living in Cheektowaga, but George is
not listed
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Name: George Ott
- Born: 1815 in Alsace, France
- Son of John and Mary Ann Ott
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, 2001
- Baptism record of Henry Ott
- Baptized 16-Nov-1851
- Parents: George Ott and Barbara Weissborn
- Correspondence from Marie Schu by e-mail, Aug-2001,
Based on research of the records of St. Mary's Church, Lancaster, New York
- Marriage records 1899-1909:
- #26 14 Nov 1905 marriage of "Juanmen Voegele & Catherine Ott"
- The parents of the bride are Henry Ott and Johannee Leininger
- 1850 U.S. Census
- Henry Ott, age 8, living in Cheektowaga, with mother Barbara
- 1880 U.S. Census
- Henry Ott, age 29, living in Cheektowaga
- Son of "Barbary" Ott, born in "Elsas" (I assume
this is Barbara from Alsace)
- Husband of Hannah Ott
- Born in New York
- Both parents born in Germany
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, 2001
- Baptism record of Jacob Ott
- Born 20-Aug-1849
- Baptized 16-Sep-1849
- Parents: George Ott and Barbara Weissborn
- Sponsors: Jacob Terga and Maria Weissborn
- 1850 U.S. Census
- Jacob Ott, age 10/12 (i.e., 10 months), living in Cheektowaga, with
parents George and Barbara Ott
- History of the Nuwers by Estella
Nuwer Minderler
- Jacob Ott (1849-1915)
- Married Katherine Nuwer (1855-1931)
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Williamsville, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292807
- Death of Joannes OTT of Lancaster, age 56, died (or possibly buried)
07-Mar-1844 (p.168)
- Erie County Naturalization Records
- Alien Declarations (of intention to become a citizen)
- OTT, John - 09-Mar-1836 - L2, p.129
- Lives in Lancaster, late of France
- Final Papers (granting of U.S. citizenship)
- OTT, John, p.112
- Renounces allegiance to the King of the French
- Naturalized 17-Oct-1838
- Declaration made 09-???-1836
- Witnesses: Joseph SCHNEIDER and Jacob DEIFENBAUGH
- The book, Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York, 1820-1829 by
Elizabeth P. Bentley (1999)
- Ship name: Edward Quesnel
- Arrival in NY: 03-Jul-1829
- Passengers include: OTT, Jno. 39 from France
- 1840 US Census
- OTT, John, age 50-59, living in Cheektowaga
- Other unnamed members of the household: 2 males ages 20-29, 1 female
age 50-59, 1 female age 15-19, 1 female age 10-14
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- John Ott
- Born: 03-Mar-1788 in France
- Immigrated to US: circa 1830
- US Citizenship: 17-Oct-1838
- Died: prior to 1855
- Husband of Mary Ann Ott
- Bought land in Cheektowaga, New York, from William Willink for $285,
16-Aug-1830
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, December 2001
- 26-Jun-1903 - Marriage record of John Peter Ott and Amelia Bauer
- History of the Nuwers by Estella
Nuwer Minderler
- John Ott 1876-1957, m. Emma E. Bauer 1883-1957
- John and Emma owned and operated a shoe store on West Main Street in
Lancaster
- Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery
- Erie County Naturalization Records
- Final Papers (granting of U.S. citizenship)
- OTT, Lewis, p. 86-1/2
- Renounces allegiance to the King of the French
- Naturalized 05-Oct-1840
- Witnesses: Theo? ROBINSON and Robert DEIFENBAUGH
- "... & has been for the last five years & that he has been a resident
of the United States for more than three years prior to his arriving
at the age of 21 years..."
- Letter from Fourteen Holy Helpers' Church, Gardenville, New York, to Dr.
Donald Nuwer, 20-Sep-2001
- From the church death register:
- Louis Ott
- Residence: Gardenville
- Age of death: 82
- Date of death: 7/18/1896
- 1850 U.S. Census
- Lewis Ott, age 33, living in Cheektowaga with Mary Ott, age 63
- 1870 U.S. Census
- Lewis Ott, age 55, living in Elma, with wife Martha age 30, and 6 children
- 1880 U.S. Census
- Louis Ott, age 65, living in Gardenville
- Born in Alsace
- Both parents born in Alsace
- Occupation: Lumber dealer
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Name: Lewis Ott
- Born: 1816 in Alsace, France
- Son of John and Mary Ann Ott
- Research performed by Brian Smith in 1967, probably acquired through discussions
with Josephine Voegele Staebell about her recollections
- Louis Ott married an unnamed sister of Joseph Voegele (1823-1890)
- According to my notes from 1967, Louis was a nephew of Catherine Ott
Voegele (1825-1908). However, based on Louis's age in the 1880 census,
it is safe to assume that Louis was actually Catherine's brother.
- From History of the city of Buffalo and Erie County: with illustrations
and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, by
Smith, H. P. (Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason & Co., 1884), page 745, in the
"Brief Personals" section for Elma:
- Ott Louis J., p o Blossom, miller and farmer, born in county in 1856;
wife Catherine Sebald, born in Buffalo in 1864, married 1880, on child
-- Louis F. Parents Louise and Mary Ann (Hines) Ott, the former born in
Alsace, the latter came to Erie county in 1830 and died in 1863; children
four -- Louis L., Jane Mary, Helen and Matilda.
- "Western New York Profiles"
at http://members.tripod.com/~NSampson/profiles.html
compiled by Nancy Sampson of Getzville, New York, from materials at the Buffalo
& Erie Co., NY, Public Library
- OTT, Louis J. Born May 31, 1853 Cheektowaga, NY to Louis & Mary HINES
Ott of Germany. Married 1880, Catherine SEABALD. Children; Louis F., Dora
K., Alious, Evaline, John S. & Henrietta. (West Seneca)
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
- Baptism record
- Joannes Ludovicus Ott
- Born 31-May-1856
- Baptized 15-Jun-1856
- Parents: Ludovicus OTT and Maria Anna HEINZ
- Sponsors: Joannes HEINS and Maria SCHMALZ
- Letter from Fourteen Holy Helpers' Church, Gardenville, New York, to Dr.
Donald Nuwer, 20-Sep-2001
- From the cemetery plot diagram:
- Section VIII (west side of road in cemetery)
- Lot # 1
- Registered in the name Louis Ott
- Indian Church Road is to the north Union Road is to the east
- Grave 5: Marie Ott 1990
- Grave 6: Mother Katherine 1948 (or 1940?)
- Grave 7: Father Louis J 1935
- Grave 8: Daughter Evelyn 1964
- Grave 1: Son John 1982
- Grave 2: Son Aloysius 1965
- Grave 3 and 4: Unoccupied
- This diagram has this name and address at the bottom: Mrs. Marie
Ott of Burke Drive in Buffalo, NY
- 1900 U.S. Census
- Lewis J. Ott (born May-1856 in NY) lives in West Seneca with his wife
Katherine. His occupation is groceryman.
- Research performed by Brian Smith in 1967, probably acquired through discussions
with Josephine Voegele Staebell about her recollections
- Louis was a nephew of Catherine Ott Voegele (1825-1908).
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, 2001
- Burial record of Mary Ann Ott
- Died 06-May-1848
- Buried 07-May-1848
- "annanum notatis 27"
- I think this means "aged 27"
- Parents: Joannis (John) OTT (deceased) and Mariaey Annae Meder
- e-Mail from Thomas P. Ott (Victor's son), Jul-2002
- Victor Henry Ott
- Born: 22-Jun-1914
- Died: 14-Jan-1987
- He retired as the Chief of Police in the Town of Lancaster in 1978 after
serving for approximately 35 years
- He had also been employed as a professional carpenter
- Served with the Navy Seabees in the South Pacific during WWII, including
service on Guam
- Lived his entire life in Lancaster
- Buried in St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Lancaster
- Son of John Ott and Emma Bauer
- Social Security Death Index
- Victor Ott
- Born 22 Jun 1914
- Died Jan 1987
- Residence: 14086 Lancaster, Erie, NY
- History of the Nuwers by Estella
Nuwer Minderler
- Victor H. Ott, married Bernice Over, was a Chief of Police in Lancaster