Obit: Bessie Milburn (Updyke) VanHousen b. Aug 1886 d. circa 1954
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Obit: Bessie Milburn (Updyke) VanHousen b. Aug 1886 d. circa 1954
| Jean Kay Morse (View posts) | Posted: 29 Mar 2006 4:07PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: VanHousen,Updyke,Storch,Webb,Wessels,Gray,Tripp,McCaa,Squires,Bauter,Haines,Squier,VanWormer,Margeson,Seager,Sager,Ellsworth,Kellogg,Barbarese,Wallace,Wolfer,Noble,Crane,Beal,Kromer,
Obit: no newspaper name, or date of death circa 1954
AVOCA - Mrs Bessie Milburn VanHousen died Monday at Tioga General Hospital in Waverly. She was 68 years old.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leah Storch of Lockport; Three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Webb and Mrs. Fay Wessels of Avoca and Mrs. Mary Gray of Dansville; A brother, Oscar Updyke of Cohocton; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Sheppard-Van Patten Funeral Home in Avoca, where services will be held at 11 am Friday.
Burial will be in Lockwood Cemetery.
from my record:
Descendants of William Updyke - 29 Mar 2006
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First Generation
1. William Updyke1 was born in Jul 1864 in , , Pennsylvania.2 He died before 1954.3 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; William Updyke, head, white, male, b. Jul 1864, age 35 yrs; married 10 yrs; bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ farm laborer, rent
William Updyke and Lucy Tripp were married about 1890. They appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 Lucy Tripp1 was born in Nov 1867 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She died before 1954.3 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Lucy Updyke, wife, white, female, b. Nov 1867, age 32 yrs; married 10 yrs; bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none William Updyke and Lucy Tripp had the following children:
2 i. Roger Updyke {twin} was born in Aug 1886 in , , Pennsylvania.2 He appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 He died before 1954.4 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Roger Updyke, son, white, male, b. Aug 1886, age 13 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
+3 ii. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin}, born in Aug 1886, , , Pennsylvania2; married {male} VanHousen, before 1954; died about 1954, Tioga General Hospital, Waverly, Tioga, New York5.
+4 iii. Florence Updyke, born about 1888, , , New York6; married Fay E. Wessels {twin}, before 1910; died unknown.
+5 iv. Leah M. Updyke, born in Mar 1892, Forest City, Wayne, Pennsylvania2,7; married {male} McCaa, before 24 Jan 1917; married Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.>, on 24 Jan 1917, , Steuben, New York7; died in 19688.
+6 v. Oscar C. <E.> Updyke, born in Jun 1897, Peckville, , Pennsylvania2,7; married Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires, on 3 Apr 1920, , Steuben, New York7; died in 19638.
+7 vi. Mary Updyke, born in May 1899, , , Pennsylvania2; married {male} Gray, before 1954.
Second Generation
3. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} (William-1) was born in Aug 1886 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 She died about 1954 in Tioga General Hospital, Waverly, Tioga, New York.5 She was buried in Lockwood_Lockwood Cem, Lockwood, Tioga, New York.5 VanHUSEN Bessie 1886 1956 (stone is near and matches Fred A. Storch?)
13 STORCH Fred A. 1910 1952 (stone is near and matches Bessie VanHusen?) Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Bessie Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. Aug 1886, age 13 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
Obit: no newspaper name, or date of death circa 1954
AVOCA - Mrs Bessie Milburn VanHousen died Monday at Tioga General Hospital in Waverly. She was 68 years old.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leah Storch of Lockport; Three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Webb and Mrs. Fay Wessels of Avoca and Mrs. Mary Gray of Dansville; A brother, Oscar Updyke of Cohocton; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Sheppard-Van Patten Funeral Home in Avoca, where services will be held at 11 am Friday.
Burial will be in Lockwood Cemetery.
Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} and {male} VanHousen were married before 1954. {Male} VanHousen was born unknown. He died unknown. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} and {male} VanHousen had the following children:
+8 i. Leah VanHousen, born unknown; married {male} Storch, before 1954.
4. Florence Updyke (William-1) was born about 1888 in , , New York.6 She was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died unknown. Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Florence Wessels, wife, female, white, age 32 married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
Florence Updyke and Fay E. Wessels {twin} were married before 1910. They appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Fay E. Wessels {twin} (son of Wesley (Weslie) Wessels and Arvilla ( ) Wessels) was born in Apr 1887 in , , New York.2,6,9 Note: could have been born 22 Aug 1887 He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1900 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.2 He was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He died in Feb 1965.9 He was living in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 Census: 12 Jun 1900, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fay E. Wessel, son, white, male, b. Apr 1887, age 13 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school
Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fay Wessels, head, white, male, age 32 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ farmer, general farming
Social Security Death Index Recordinfo
Name: Fay Wessels
SSN: 053-26-7871
Last Residence: New York
Born: 22 Apr 1887
Died: Feb 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 ) Florence Updyke and Fay E. Wessels {twin} had the following children:
9 i. Lawrence Wessels was born about 1910 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Lawrence Wessels, son, white, male, age 10 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school
10 ii. Vincent Wessels was born about 1914 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Vincent Wessels, son, white, male, age 6 yrs; single, bp NY: father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
11 iii. Edwin Wessels was born about 1915 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Edwin Wessels, son, white, male, age 5 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
5. Leah M. Updyke1 (William-1) was born in Mar 1892 in Forest City, Wayne, Pennsylvania.2,7 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 In 1917 she was Clerk. She was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died in 1968.8 She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Webb, Leah M. 1892-1968 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Leah Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. Mar 1892, age 8 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
Witness: 24 Jan 1917, Oscar E. & Mary F. Updyke (MR); LI: 24 Jan 1917, Avoca, Steuben, NY
Leah M. Updyke and {male} McCaa were married before 24 Jan 1917. {Male} McCaa1 died before 24 Jan 1917. He was born unknown. Note: if McCaa is Pearn S. McCaa he was b. 1880 d.1915, Battery H. 6th Art. and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, NY
Leah M. Updyke and Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.> were married on 24 Jan 1917 in , Steuben, New York.7 Note: married by W. J. Brown, minister Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.>1 (son of Robert Webb and Hannah Bauter) was born on 25 Nov 1873 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.7 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.11 In 1917 he was Salemans. He was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He died on 13 Jan 1967 in Castile Nursing Home, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 He was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Webb, Elma C. 1873-1967 Census: 1880, Wheeler, Steuben, NY; Family History Library Film 1254934; NA Film Number T9-0934, pg 650C, Elmer Webb, son, single, male, white, age 7yrs, bp NY; occ none, father's bp NY; mother's bp NY
Witness: 24 Jan 1917, Oscar E. & Mary F. Updyke (MR);LI: 24 Jan 1917, Avoca, Steuben, NY; Marriage of 24 Jan 1917 was his 1st marriage
Obit: 14 Jan 1967, The Leader, Corning, NY; pg 2; col 4
Note: Bond Funeral Home, Bath, NY; Rev Daniel Reppert officiating.
Obit: Leader, Corning, NY; 13 Jan 1967, pg 10, col 4
Note: Member of the Avoca Methodist Church; Member of the Avoca Lodge F&AM for more than 60 yrs
Surv: 6-grandchildren; 3-great grandchildren
LI: of 25 Grant St, Avoca, Steuben, NY Leah M. Updyke and Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.> had the following children:
+12 i. Betty Webb, born unknown; married {male} Haines, before 13 Jan 1967.
13 ii. Robert Webb1 was born unknown.
6. Oscar C. <E.> Updyke1 (William-1) was born in Jun 1897 in Peckville, , Pennsylvania.2,7 He appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 In 1920 he was Farming. He was living about 1954 in Cohocton, Steuben, New York.4 He died in 1963.8 He was buried in Cohocton_Maple_View Cem, Cohocton, Steuben, New York.8 Updyke, Oscar E., b. 1897, d. 1963 buried Mapleview Cem, Cohocton, NY Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Oscar Updyke, son, white, male, b. Jun 1897, age 3 yrs, single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none
Witness: 03 Apr 1920, J. Russell Hall & Ila Cook (MR); LI: 03 Apr 1920, Avoca, Steuben, NY
Oscar E Updyke Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1898 Pennsylvania Head
Lila S Updyke Oscar E Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1901 Wife
William Updyke Oscar E Updyke, Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1921 Son
Dorotha P Updyke Oscar E Updyke, Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1923 Daughter
Barbara J Updyke Oscar E Updyke,Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1925 Daughter
James E Updyke Oscar E Updyke,Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1928 Son
Oscar C. <E.> Updyke and Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires were married on 3 Apr 1920 in , Steuben, New York.7 by W. J. Brown, minister Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires1 (daughter of Frank E. Squires <Squier> and Grace Mable (Mable Grace) VanWormer) was born in 1900 in Mitchellsville, Wheeler, Steuben, New York.7,8,12 On 1 Jun 1905 she was No Occupation in Wheeler town, Steuben, New York.12 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Mitchellsville Rd, Wheeler, Steuben, New York.12 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E. D. Wheeler, Steuben Co., NY; pg 6, line 15, Lilea M., daughter, white, female, aged 4yrs; b. US; cit: occ none In 1920 she was School Teacher. She died in 1988.8 She was buried in Cohocton_Maple_View Cem, Cohocton, Steuben, New York.8 Updyke, Lila S., 1900-1988 w/o Oscar E. Updyke, buried Mapleview Cem, Cohocton, NY LI: 03 Apr 1920, Campbell, Steuben, NY; Witness: 03 Apr 1920, J. Russell Hall & Ila Cook (MR) Oscar C. <E.> Updyke and Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires had the following children:
+14 i. Barbara Updyke, born on 18 Sep 1924, Wheeler, Steuben, New York5; married Gordon Margeson {WWII}, on 29 Jun 19475; died on 14 Jun 1999, Avoca, Steuben, New York5.
+15 ii. James E. Updyke {WWII}, born on 22 Jul 1927, Bloomerville, Avoca, Steuben, New York; died on 15 May 1991, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Steuben, New York.
+16 iii. Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke, born on 9 Jul 1922, Avoca, Steuben, New York5,7; married Halsey L. Seager <Sager>, on 2 Feb 1946, Cohocton, Steuben, New York7,13; died on 10 Nov 2005, Steuben County Health Care Facility, Bath, Steuben, New York5.
17 iv. William Updyke1 died before 14 Jun 1999. He was born unknown.
7. Mary Updyke (William-1) was born in May 1899 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 She was living about 1954 in Dansville, , New York.4 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Mary Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. may 1899, age 1 yr, single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none
Mary Updyke and {male} Gray were married before 1954. {Male} Gray was born unknown.
Third Generation
8. Leah VanHousen (Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin}-2, William-1) was living about 1954 in Lockport, Niagara, New York.4 She was born unknown.
13 STORCH Fred A. 1910 1952 (stone is near and matches Bessie VanHusen?)
Leah VanHousen and {male} Storch were married before 1954. {Male} Storch was born unknown.
12. Betty Webb1 (Leah M. Updyke-2, William-1) was born unknown.
Betty Webb and {male} Haines were married before 13 Jan 1967. {Male} Haines1 was born unknown.
14. Barbara Updyke1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 18 Sep 1924 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.5 She was living in 1970 in Avoca RD 2, Steuben, New York.14 She died on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Note: died at her home at 4135 Cty Rd 6, Town of Avoca, Steuben Co NY She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Obit: Leader, Corning, NY; 17 Jun 1999, pg 2C, col 2-3-4
LI: of 4135 Cty Rd 6, town of Avoca, Steuben, NY; former resident of Cohocton, Steuben, NY; resided in Avoca, NY since the late 1940's.
Note: graduate of the Cohocton High School & Albany State Teachers College
Occ: employed as a teacher at Cohocton Central School and also as a substitute teacher for several other area school districts, prior to her retirement.
Note: a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Rural Electric Coop Assoc. (N.R.E.C.A.), a member of the Gourmet Club & the Retired Business Women.
Surv: 3-grandsons, Bill and Grant Margeson of Oregon & Tristan Ellsworth of Maryland; a granddaughter Maura Ellsworth of Maryland
Predeceased by her parents, her husband, 2-brother, William & James Updyke
Note: Funeral & calling hours at Wallace Methodist Church, Wallace, NY; Rev. Kathy Greene officiating. Arrangements by Bond-Davis & Bishop Funeral Home, Avoca, NY
Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 18 Jun 1999, pg 2C, col 3-4
Barbara Updyke and Gordon Margeson {WWII} were married on 29 Jun 1947.5 Gordon Margeson {WWII}1 (son of Gerald J. Margeson and Nora Elizabeth Kellogg) was born in 1925.8 He died on 20 Feb 1965.8,13 He was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Margeson, Gordon M. 1925-1965 Gordon Margeson b. 17 May 1925 Avoca, married 24 Jun 1947 to Barbara Updyke. d. 20 Feb 1965 Age 40 buried Avoca, one son and two daughters. Graduate of Avoca H.S. N.Y. State Tech. Enlisted in U.S. Army 1945 served two years in Signal Corp. in Germany. Manager of the Steuben County Rural Electrification Administration 1963-965. Secretary of the Rural Electrification Co-operatives, Director of the National Organization. Member of Baptist Church, Kiawanas Club, Bath Grange, and Veterans of World War II
Res. Mrs. Gordon Margeson, Rd.#2, Avoca, 14809 Barbara Updyke and Gordon Margeson {WWII} had the following children:
+18 i. Andrew James Margeson, born on 14 Sep 195014; married Jo Ann ( ) Margeson, before 14 Jun 1999.
+19 ii. Elizabeth Ann Margeson, born on 12 Mar 195714; married Jeffrey Ellsworth, before 14 Jun 1999.
+20 iii. Lorinda (Leona or Sally) Margeson, born on 15 Mar 195314; married Daniel Barbarese, before 14 Jun 1999.
15. James E. Updyke {WWII}1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Bloomerville, Avoca, Steuben, New York. Before 1991 he was Employed for 25yrs at Weshingtonhouse. He died on 15 May 1991 in Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Steuben, New York. He was buried in Bath_National Cem, VA Center, Bath, Steuben, New York. LI: 28 Liberty St, Bath, Steuben, NY
Obit: 17 May 1991, The Leader, Corning, NY, pg 4A, col 1 & 2
Note: Veteran of US Army, WWII
Note: Member of Bath American Legion Post; the Bath Elks Lodge.
Surv: 4-grandchildren
Note: Bond-Davis Funeral Home, E Steuben St, Bath, NY; Rev Robert Tuttle, officiating
James E. Updyke {WWII} had the following children:
21 i. Hans Updyke1 was born unknown.
22 ii. James A. Updyke1 was born unknown.
+23 iii. Cindy Updyke, born unknown; married James Wallace, before 15 May 1991.
16. Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.5,7 She was living on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died on 10 Nov 2005 in Steuben County Health Care Facility, Bath, Steuben, New York.5 She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Obit: The Steuben Courier-Advocate, Bath, NY; pg 15, 13 Nov 2005
AVOCA - Dortha P. Sager, 83, of 29 N. Main St, died Thursday morning, Nov 10, 2005 at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, after a short illness.
Born in Avoca on Jul 9, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Lila Squire Updyke. On Feb 2, 1946 she was married in Cohocton to Halsey L. Sager, who survives.
A resident of Avoca for most of her life, Dortha graduated from high school in Cohocton and from beauty school in Binghamton.
She was a homemaker and hairdresser.
Dortha was a 50 year member of the Avoca Order of Eastern Star she served as a volunteer at the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center for 30 years and was also a member of the Home Bureau.
She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, cooking and canning, but most of all she will be remembered for always helping others.
Her family includes her husband for 59 years, Halsey; her two daughters, Judy (Richard) Noble of Bath and Jackie (Jim) Crane of Avoca; her two sons, Bruce (Susan) Sager and Kirk Sager (Kathy Wolfer) all of Bath; her eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; also her nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, Dortha was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Margeson and her two brothers, William Updyke and James Updyke.
A memorial service was held at 2 pm Saturday at the Avoca United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sande Thomas officiating.
Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Avoca.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home.
Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke and Halsey L. Seager <Sager> were married on 2 Feb 1946 in Cohocton, Steuben, New York.7,13 Halsey L. Seager <Sager>1 (son of Floyd Seager <Sager> and Florence E. Beal) was born about 1922.13 He was living on 6 Oct 1993 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.15 He was living on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He was living on 10 Nov 2005 in 29 N. Main St, Avoca, Steuben, New York.13 [Name: Sager] Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke and Halsey L. Seager <Sager> had the following children:
+24 i. Judy E. Seager <Sager>, born unknown married Richard J. Noble, on 7 Jun 1967 or 1969, Avoca, Steuben, New York7.
+25 ii. Kirk Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Kathy Wolfer, before 10 Nov 2005, {probably not married}; married Becky Kromer, before 17 Jun 1996.
+26 iii. Bruce Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Susan ( ) Sager, before 10 Nov 2005.
+27 iv. Jackie Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Jim Crane, before 10 Nov 2005.
Prepared by:
Jean Kay Morse
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Sources
1. GEDCOM file. Created on 20 FEB 2003. Imported on 20 Feb 2003.
2. 1900 Ancestory.com.
3. Daughter's Obituary.
4. Sister's Obituary.
5. Death Notice.
6. 1920 Census Ancestry.com.
7. Steuben County Marriage Records, Bath, Steuben, NY.
8. Steuben County Cemetery Records, Bath, New York.
9. Social Security Death Index - as seen on www.ancestry.com.
10. Sister-in-law's obituary.
11. 1880 Census, Family History Library, Mormon Church.
12. Steuben County Census Records, Bath, New York.
13. Wife's obituary.
14. Pickett Family Margeson Family.
15. Brother's Marriage Notice.
Obit: no newspaper name, or date of death circa 1954
AVOCA - Mrs Bessie Milburn VanHousen died Monday at Tioga General Hospital in Waverly. She was 68 years old.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leah Storch of Lockport; Three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Webb and Mrs. Fay Wessels of Avoca and Mrs. Mary Gray of Dansville; A brother, Oscar Updyke of Cohocton; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Sheppard-Van Patten Funeral Home in Avoca, where services will be held at 11 am Friday.
Burial will be in Lockwood Cemetery.
from my record:
Descendants of William Updyke - 29 Mar 2006
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First Generation
1. William Updyke1 was born in Jul 1864 in , , Pennsylvania.2 He died before 1954.3 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; William Updyke, head, white, male, b. Jul 1864, age 35 yrs; married 10 yrs; bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ farm laborer, rent
William Updyke and Lucy Tripp were married about 1890. They appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 Lucy Tripp1 was born in Nov 1867 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She died before 1954.3 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Lucy Updyke, wife, white, female, b. Nov 1867, age 32 yrs; married 10 yrs; bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none William Updyke and Lucy Tripp had the following children:
2 i. Roger Updyke {twin} was born in Aug 1886 in , , Pennsylvania.2 He appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 He died before 1954.4 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Roger Updyke, son, white, male, b. Aug 1886, age 13 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
+3 ii. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin}, born in Aug 1886, , , Pennsylvania2; married {male} VanHousen, before 1954; died about 1954, Tioga General Hospital, Waverly, Tioga, New York5.
+4 iii. Florence Updyke, born about 1888, , , New York6; married Fay E. Wessels {twin}, before 1910; died unknown.
+5 iv. Leah M. Updyke, born in Mar 1892, Forest City, Wayne, Pennsylvania2,7; married {male} McCaa, before 24 Jan 1917; married Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.>, on 24 Jan 1917, , Steuben, New York7; died in 19688.
+6 v. Oscar C. <E.> Updyke, born in Jun 1897, Peckville, , Pennsylvania2,7; married Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires, on 3 Apr 1920, , Steuben, New York7; died in 19638.
+7 vi. Mary Updyke, born in May 1899, , , Pennsylvania2; married {male} Gray, before 1954.
Second Generation
3. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} (William-1) was born in Aug 1886 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 She died about 1954 in Tioga General Hospital, Waverly, Tioga, New York.5 She was buried in Lockwood_Lockwood Cem, Lockwood, Tioga, New York.5 VanHUSEN Bessie 1886 1956 (stone is near and matches Fred A. Storch?)
13 STORCH Fred A. 1910 1952 (stone is near and matches Bessie VanHusen?) Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Bessie Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. Aug 1886, age 13 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
Obit: no newspaper name, or date of death circa 1954
AVOCA - Mrs Bessie Milburn VanHousen died Monday at Tioga General Hospital in Waverly. She was 68 years old.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leah Storch of Lockport; Three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Webb and Mrs. Fay Wessels of Avoca and Mrs. Mary Gray of Dansville; A brother, Oscar Updyke of Cohocton; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Sheppard-Van Patten Funeral Home in Avoca, where services will be held at 11 am Friday.
Burial will be in Lockwood Cemetery.
Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} and {male} VanHousen were married before 1954. {Male} VanHousen was born unknown. He died unknown. Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin} and {male} VanHousen had the following children:
+8 i. Leah VanHousen, born unknown; married {male} Storch, before 1954.
4. Florence Updyke (William-1) was born about 1888 in , , New York.6 She was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died unknown. Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Florence Wessels, wife, female, white, age 32 married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
Florence Updyke and Fay E. Wessels {twin} were married before 1910. They appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Fay E. Wessels {twin} (son of Wesley (Weslie) Wessels and Arvilla ( ) Wessels) was born in Apr 1887 in , , New York.2,6,9 Note: could have been born 22 Aug 1887 He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1900 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.2 He was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He died in Feb 1965.9 He was living in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 Census: 12 Jun 1900, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fay E. Wessel, son, white, male, b. Apr 1887, age 13 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school
Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fay Wessels, head, white, male, age 32 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ farmer, general farming
Social Security Death Index Recordinfo
Name: Fay Wessels
SSN: 053-26-7871
Last Residence: New York
Born: 22 Apr 1887
Died: Feb 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 ) Florence Updyke and Fay E. Wessels {twin} had the following children:
9 i. Lawrence Wessels was born about 1910 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Lawrence Wessels, son, white, male, age 10 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school
10 ii. Vincent Wessels was born about 1914 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca town, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Vincent Wessels, son, white, male, age 6 yrs; single, bp NY: father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
11 iii. Edwin Wessels was born about 1915 in , , New York.6 He appeared in the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 19 Jan 1920, Avoca Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Edwin Wessels, son, white, male, age 5 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none
5. Leah M. Updyke1 (William-1) was born in Mar 1892 in Forest City, Wayne, Pennsylvania.2,7 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 In 1917 she was Clerk. She was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died in 1968.8 She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Webb, Leah M. 1892-1968 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Leah Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. Mar 1892, age 8 yrs; single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ at school
Witness: 24 Jan 1917, Oscar E. & Mary F. Updyke (MR); LI: 24 Jan 1917, Avoca, Steuben, NY
Leah M. Updyke and {male} McCaa were married before 24 Jan 1917. {Male} McCaa1 died before 24 Jan 1917. He was born unknown. Note: if McCaa is Pearn S. McCaa he was b. 1880 d.1915, Battery H. 6th Art. and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, NY
Leah M. Updyke and Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.> were married on 24 Jan 1917 in , Steuben, New York.7 Note: married by W. J. Brown, minister Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.>1 (son of Robert Webb and Hannah Bauter) was born on 25 Nov 1873 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.7 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.11 In 1917 he was Salemans. He was living about 1954 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He died on 13 Jan 1967 in Castile Nursing Home, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 He was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Webb, Elma C. 1873-1967 Census: 1880, Wheeler, Steuben, NY; Family History Library Film 1254934; NA Film Number T9-0934, pg 650C, Elmer Webb, son, single, male, white, age 7yrs, bp NY; occ none, father's bp NY; mother's bp NY
Witness: 24 Jan 1917, Oscar E. & Mary F. Updyke (MR);LI: 24 Jan 1917, Avoca, Steuben, NY; Marriage of 24 Jan 1917 was his 1st marriage
Obit: 14 Jan 1967, The Leader, Corning, NY; pg 2; col 4
Note: Bond Funeral Home, Bath, NY; Rev Daniel Reppert officiating.
Obit: Leader, Corning, NY; 13 Jan 1967, pg 10, col 4
Note: Member of the Avoca Methodist Church; Member of the Avoca Lodge F&AM for more than 60 yrs
Surv: 6-grandchildren; 3-great grandchildren
LI: of 25 Grant St, Avoca, Steuben, NY Leah M. Updyke and Elmer C. Webb <Elma C.> had the following children:
+12 i. Betty Webb, born unknown; married {male} Haines, before 13 Jan 1967.
13 ii. Robert Webb1 was born unknown.
6. Oscar C. <E.> Updyke1 (William-1) was born in Jun 1897 in Peckville, , Pennsylvania.2,7 He appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 In 1920 he was Farming. He was living about 1954 in Cohocton, Steuben, New York.4 He died in 1963.8 He was buried in Cohocton_Maple_View Cem, Cohocton, Steuben, New York.8 Updyke, Oscar E., b. 1897, d. 1963 buried Mapleview Cem, Cohocton, NY Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Oscar Updyke, son, white, male, b. Jun 1897, age 3 yrs, single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none
Witness: 03 Apr 1920, J. Russell Hall & Ila Cook (MR); LI: 03 Apr 1920, Avoca, Steuben, NY
Oscar E Updyke Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1898 Pennsylvania Head
Lila S Updyke Oscar E Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1901 Wife
William Updyke Oscar E Updyke, Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1921 Son
Dorotha P Updyke Oscar E Updyke, Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1923 Daughter
Barbara J Updyke Oscar E Updyke,Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1925 Daughter
James E Updyke Oscar E Updyke,Lila S Updyke Avoca, Steuben, NY abt 1928 Son
Oscar C. <E.> Updyke and Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires were married on 3 Apr 1920 in , Steuben, New York.7 by W. J. Brown, minister Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires1 (daughter of Frank E. Squires <Squier> and Grace Mable (Mable Grace) VanWormer) was born in 1900 in Mitchellsville, Wheeler, Steuben, New York.7,8,12 On 1 Jun 1905 she was No Occupation in Wheeler town, Steuben, New York.12 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Mitchellsville Rd, Wheeler, Steuben, New York.12 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E. D. Wheeler, Steuben Co., NY; pg 6, line 15, Lilea M., daughter, white, female, aged 4yrs; b. US; cit: occ none In 1920 she was School Teacher. She died in 1988.8 She was buried in Cohocton_Maple_View Cem, Cohocton, Steuben, New York.8 Updyke, Lila S., 1900-1988 w/o Oscar E. Updyke, buried Mapleview Cem, Cohocton, NY LI: 03 Apr 1920, Campbell, Steuben, NY; Witness: 03 Apr 1920, J. Russell Hall & Ila Cook (MR) Oscar C. <E.> Updyke and Lela Lila (Lilea M.) Squires had the following children:
+14 i. Barbara Updyke, born on 18 Sep 1924, Wheeler, Steuben, New York5; married Gordon Margeson {WWII}, on 29 Jun 19475; died on 14 Jun 1999, Avoca, Steuben, New York5.
+15 ii. James E. Updyke {WWII}, born on 22 Jul 1927, Bloomerville, Avoca, Steuben, New York; died on 15 May 1991, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Steuben, New York.
+16 iii. Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke, born on 9 Jul 1922, Avoca, Steuben, New York5,7; married Halsey L. Seager <Sager>, on 2 Feb 1946, Cohocton, Steuben, New York7,13; died on 10 Nov 2005, Steuben County Health Care Facility, Bath, Steuben, New York5.
17 iv. William Updyke1 died before 14 Jun 1999. He was born unknown.
7. Mary Updyke (William-1) was born in May 1899 in , , Pennsylvania.2 She appeared in the census on 28 Jun 1900 in Exeter twp, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.2 She was living about 1954 in Dansville, , New York.4 Census: 28 Jun 1900, Exeter Township, Wyoming, PA; ancestory.com; Mary Updyke, daughter, white, female, b. may 1899, age 1 yr, single, bp PA; father's bp PA; mother's bp PA; occ none
Mary Updyke and {male} Gray were married before 1954. {Male} Gray was born unknown.
Third Generation
8. Leah VanHousen (Bessie Milburn Updyke {twin}-2, William-1) was living about 1954 in Lockport, Niagara, New York.4 She was born unknown.
13 STORCH Fred A. 1910 1952 (stone is near and matches Bessie VanHusen?)
Leah VanHousen and {male} Storch were married before 1954. {Male} Storch was born unknown.
12. Betty Webb1 (Leah M. Updyke-2, William-1) was born unknown.
Betty Webb and {male} Haines were married before 13 Jan 1967. {Male} Haines1 was born unknown.
14. Barbara Updyke1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 18 Sep 1924 in Wheeler, Steuben, New York.5 She was living in 1970 in Avoca RD 2, Steuben, New York.14 She died on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Note: died at her home at 4135 Cty Rd 6, Town of Avoca, Steuben Co NY She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Obit: Leader, Corning, NY; 17 Jun 1999, pg 2C, col 2-3-4
LI: of 4135 Cty Rd 6, town of Avoca, Steuben, NY; former resident of Cohocton, Steuben, NY; resided in Avoca, NY since the late 1940's.
Note: graduate of the Cohocton High School & Albany State Teachers College
Occ: employed as a teacher at Cohocton Central School and also as a substitute teacher for several other area school districts, prior to her retirement.
Note: a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Rural Electric Coop Assoc. (N.R.E.C.A.), a member of the Gourmet Club & the Retired Business Women.
Surv: 3-grandsons, Bill and Grant Margeson of Oregon & Tristan Ellsworth of Maryland; a granddaughter Maura Ellsworth of Maryland
Predeceased by her parents, her husband, 2-brother, William & James Updyke
Note: Funeral & calling hours at Wallace Methodist Church, Wallace, NY; Rev. Kathy Greene officiating. Arrangements by Bond-Davis & Bishop Funeral Home, Avoca, NY
Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 18 Jun 1999, pg 2C, col 3-4
Barbara Updyke and Gordon Margeson {WWII} were married on 29 Jun 1947.5 Gordon Margeson {WWII}1 (son of Gerald J. Margeson and Nora Elizabeth Kellogg) was born in 1925.8 He died on 20 Feb 1965.8,13 He was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.8 Margeson, Gordon M. 1925-1965 Gordon Margeson b. 17 May 1925 Avoca, married 24 Jun 1947 to Barbara Updyke. d. 20 Feb 1965 Age 40 buried Avoca, one son and two daughters. Graduate of Avoca H.S. N.Y. State Tech. Enlisted in U.S. Army 1945 served two years in Signal Corp. in Germany. Manager of the Steuben County Rural Electrification Administration 1963-965. Secretary of the Rural Electrification Co-operatives, Director of the National Organization. Member of Baptist Church, Kiawanas Club, Bath Grange, and Veterans of World War II
Res. Mrs. Gordon Margeson, Rd.#2, Avoca, 14809 Barbara Updyke and Gordon Margeson {WWII} had the following children:
+18 i. Andrew James Margeson, born on 14 Sep 195014; married Jo Ann ( ) Margeson, before 14 Jun 1999.
+19 ii. Elizabeth Ann Margeson, born on 12 Mar 195714; married Jeffrey Ellsworth, before 14 Jun 1999.
+20 iii. Lorinda (Leona or Sally) Margeson, born on 15 Mar 195314; married Daniel Barbarese, before 14 Jun 1999.
15. James E. Updyke {WWII}1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Bloomerville, Avoca, Steuben, New York. Before 1991 he was Employed for 25yrs at Weshingtonhouse. He died on 15 May 1991 in Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Steuben, New York. He was buried in Bath_National Cem, VA Center, Bath, Steuben, New York. LI: 28 Liberty St, Bath, Steuben, NY
Obit: 17 May 1991, The Leader, Corning, NY, pg 4A, col 1 & 2
Note: Veteran of US Army, WWII
Note: Member of Bath American Legion Post; the Bath Elks Lodge.
Surv: 4-grandchildren
Note: Bond-Davis Funeral Home, E Steuben St, Bath, NY; Rev Robert Tuttle, officiating
James E. Updyke {WWII} had the following children:
21 i. Hans Updyke1 was born unknown.
22 ii. James A. Updyke1 was born unknown.
+23 iii. Cindy Updyke, born unknown; married James Wallace, before 15 May 1991.
16. Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke1 (Oscar C. <E.>-2, William-1) was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.5,7 She was living on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.4 She died on 10 Nov 2005 in Steuben County Health Care Facility, Bath, Steuben, New York.5 She was buried in Avoca_Highland Cem, Avoca, Steuben, New York.5 Obit: The Steuben Courier-Advocate, Bath, NY; pg 15, 13 Nov 2005
AVOCA - Dortha P. Sager, 83, of 29 N. Main St, died Thursday morning, Nov 10, 2005 at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, after a short illness.
Born in Avoca on Jul 9, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Lila Squire Updyke. On Feb 2, 1946 she was married in Cohocton to Halsey L. Sager, who survives.
A resident of Avoca for most of her life, Dortha graduated from high school in Cohocton and from beauty school in Binghamton.
She was a homemaker and hairdresser.
Dortha was a 50 year member of the Avoca Order of Eastern Star she served as a volunteer at the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center for 30 years and was also a member of the Home Bureau.
She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, cooking and canning, but most of all she will be remembered for always helping others.
Her family includes her husband for 59 years, Halsey; her two daughters, Judy (Richard) Noble of Bath and Jackie (Jim) Crane of Avoca; her two sons, Bruce (Susan) Sager and Kirk Sager (Kathy Wolfer) all of Bath; her eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; also her nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, Dortha was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Margeson and her two brothers, William Updyke and James Updyke.
A memorial service was held at 2 pm Saturday at the Avoca United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sande Thomas officiating.
Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Avoca.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home.
Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke and Halsey L. Seager <Sager> were married on 2 Feb 1946 in Cohocton, Steuben, New York.7,13 Halsey L. Seager <Sager>1 (son of Floyd Seager <Sager> and Florence E. Beal) was born about 1922.13 He was living on 6 Oct 1993 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.15 He was living on 14 Jun 1999 in Avoca, Steuben, New York.10 He was living on 10 Nov 2005 in 29 N. Main St, Avoca, Steuben, New York.13 [Name: Sager] Dortha <Dorotha> Updyke and Halsey L. Seager <Sager> had the following children:
+24 i. Judy E. Seager <Sager>, born unknown married Richard J. Noble, on 7 Jun 1967 or 1969, Avoca, Steuben, New York7.
+25 ii. Kirk Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Kathy Wolfer, before 10 Nov 2005, {probably not married}; married Becky Kromer, before 17 Jun 1996.
+26 iii. Bruce Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Susan ( ) Sager, before 10 Nov 2005.
+27 iv. Jackie Seager <Sager>, born unknown; married Jim Crane, before 10 Nov 2005.
Prepared by:
Jean Kay Morse
diamondl1938@yahoo.com
Sources
1. GEDCOM file. Created on 20 FEB 2003. Imported on 20 Feb 2003.
2. 1900 Ancestory.com.
3. Daughter's Obituary.
4. Sister's Obituary.
5. Death Notice.
6. 1920 Census Ancestry.com.
7. Steuben County Marriage Records, Bath, Steuben, NY.
8. Steuben County Cemetery Records, Bath, New York.
9. Social Security Death Index - as seen on www.ancestry.com.
10. Sister-in-law's obituary.
11. 1880 Census, Family History Library, Mormon Church.
12. Steuben County Census Records, Bath, New York.
13. Wife's obituary.
14. Pickett Family Margeson Family.
15. Brother's Marriage Notice.
Obit: no newspaper name, or date of death circa 1954