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     Benjamin D. Smith was born in September 1887 at Oneida County, NY, USA. Age 42 at the 1930 census. He was the son of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin. Benjamin D. Smith married Clarissa G. Fullerton in 1914 at NY, USA. He ws married at 27, she at 24.. Benjamin D. Smith appeared on the census of 1930 at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Benjamen Smith, 42, married 27 years, $15,000, Chemical Mfg; Clarice F., 39, married at 24 years, born NY, parnets born NY; son Benjamen Jr, 10, born NY; dau Joy C., 4 9/12, born NY..

     Charles Ellis Smith was born in 1873 at Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin. Charles Ellis Smith died in 1948 at Oneida County, NY.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, at Westmoreland, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Orrin Dean Smith was born on 20 May 1875 at West Winfield, Herkimer County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin. Orrin Dean Smith married Anna Leard circa 1900. Orrin Dean Smith died in 1958 at Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, at Westmoreland, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Mary Lois Smith was born on 9 August 1870 at Oneida County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin. Mary Lois Smith married Nathan W Burton in 1892 at NY, USA. Married 7 years at the 1900 census.. Mary Lois Smith died on 12 September 1946 at age 76. She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Nathan W Burton was born on 22 September 1862 at NY, USA. 1900 census. He married Mary Lois Smith, daughter of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin, in 1892 at NY. Married 7 years at the 1900 census.. Nathan W Burton appeared on the census of 1900 at Deerfield, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Nathran Smith, Sep 1862, 37, married 7 years' Mary, aug 1870, 29 years, 2 children 2 living; dau Ada M., dec 1892, born NY; son Thomas M., mar 1893, born NY.. He died on 2 December 1904 at Deerfield, Oneida County, NY, at age 42. Wife Mary was widow at the 1910 census.. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Thomas Manchester Burton was born on 11 March 1893 at Deerfield, Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Nathan W Burton and Mary Lois Smith. Thomas Manchester Burton died on 21 March 1968 at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Joseph J. Richards was born in 1876 at NY, USA. He married Jessie A. Smith, daughter of De Wate C. Smith and Mary A. Hotchkin, in 1907 at NY. Married 2 years at the 1910 census.. Joseph J. Richards appeared on the census of 1930 at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Josepj J. Richards, son-in-law, 55 married at age 23, retired, born NY: Jessie A. dau, 55, born NY; Living with her mothe..

     William C. Rohl was born on 9 September 1892 at IL, USA.¹ He married Rinnie Bunn in 1919 at Auburn, Nemaha County, NE, USA. He was age 26 and she age 25 according to the 1930 census.. William C. Rohl appeared on the census of 1930 at New Hartford, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: William C. Rohl, age 37, married at 26, office clerk in textile mill, born IL, parents born Germany; wife Rinnie, 36, married at 25, born NE, father born NE, mother born IA; dau Dorothy E., 6, born NY; son Warren L., 5, born NY.. He died on 19 October 1967 at Cassville, Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA, at age 75.^1,2 He was buried at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Rinnie Bunn was born on 1 May 1893 at Brock, Nemaha County, NE, USA.¹ She married William C. Rohl in 1919 at Auburn, Nemaha County, NE, USA. He was age 26 and she age 25 according to the 1930 census.. Rinnie Bunn died on 20 June 1973 at Cassville, Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA, at age 80.^1,2 She was buried at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Warren L. Rohl was born in 1924 at Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of William C. Rohl and Rinnie Bunn. Warren L. Rohl died on 11 February 1933 at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ He was buried at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Albert Perry Burch was born on 2 November 1873 at OH, USA. He was the son of Charles A. Burch and Emma F. Thatcher. Albert Perry Burch died on 12 May 1954 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, USA, at age 80. He was buried at Homestead Cemetery, at Munhall, Allegheny County, PA, USA.

     Martha Alice Burch was born in September 1878 at OH, USA. She was the daughter of Charles A. Burch and Emma F. Thatcher. Martha Alice Burch died on 27 June 1952 at age 73. She was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, at Rocky River, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA. Martha Alice Stuart.

     Thomas Grimm Kerwin was born on 14 December 1867 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Il deaths 1916- 1947. He married Mary Florence Stoneham on 1 October 1890 at Ontario, Canada. Married 10 years at the 1900 census.. Thomas Grimm Kerwin appeared on the census of 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: G. Thomas Kerwin, Dec 1868, 31, married 10 years, born Canada, parents born Canada; wife Mary F., Jun 1871, 28, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living, born Canada, parents born Canada; son Wilfred R., Aug 1891, 8, single, born Canada; dau Elsia, May 1896, 4, single, born IL.. He died on 12 July 1943 at Wonder Lake, McHenry County, IL, USA, at age 75. Il deaths 1916- 1947. He was buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.

     Mary Florence Stoneham was born on 10 June 1872 at Canada. Il deaths 1916- 1947. She married Thomas Grimm Kerwin on 1 October 1890 at Ontario, Canada. Married 10 years at the 1900 census.. Mary Florence Stoneham died on 4 February 1944 at McHenry Twp., McHenry County, IL, USA, at age 71. Il deaths 1916- 1947. She was buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.

     Elsia C. Kerwin was born in May 1896 at IL, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas Grimm Kerwin and Mary Florence Stoneham.

     William J. Diemer was born in February 1852 at IL, USA. He married Augusta Miller in 1875. Married 24 years at the 1900 census.. William J. Diemer appeared on the census of 1900 at Lincoln, Alcona County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: William Diemer, Feb 1852, 48, born IL, parents born Germany; wife Agusta, Aug 1858, 41, born Germany, parents born Germany; son George A., Feb 1879, 21, single, born MI; dau Emma A., Dec 1882, 17, single, born MI.. He died on 17 February 1908 at Lincoln, Berrien County, MI, USA.¹ He was buried at Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, at Stevensville, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     Augusta Miller was born in August 1858 at Germany. She married William J. Diemer in 1875. Married 24 years at the 1900 census.. Augusta Miller died on 8 March 1950 at age 91. She was buried at Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, at Stevensville, Berrien County, MI, USA. Augusta A. Diemer.

     George A. Diemer was born in February 1879 at MI, USA. He was the son of William J. Diemer and Augusta Miller. George A. Diemer died on 20 March 1950 at age 71. He was buried in 1951 at Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, at Stevensville, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     Henry R. Winant was born in March 1839 at Westfield, Chautauqua County, NY, USA. He was the son of James (Isaac) Johnson Winant Jr. and Mary Jane Rutan.

     James Johnson Winant Jr. was born in October 1843 at Westfield, Chautauqua County, NY, USA. He was the son of James (Isaac) Johnson Winant Jr. and Mary Jane Rutan. James Johnson Winant Jr. married Effie Collard on 12 November 1873 at NY, USA. James Johnson Winant Jr. appeared on the census of 1880 at Greater New York, Richmond County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James J. Jr. Winant, 38, born NY, parents born NY, dry goods merchant; wife Effie, 28, born NY, parents born NY; dau Amelia, 5, born NY; dau Mary, 3, born NY.. He and Effie Collard were divorced in 1900 at NY.

     Julia A. Winant was born in 1856 at Westfield, Chautauqua County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of James (Isaac) Johnson Winant Jr. and Mary Jane Rutan.

     John J. Gurney was born in January 1833 at Otsego County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jesse Gurney and Mary (Polly) Hotchkin. John J. Gurney married Ann Eliz Warner in 1862 at NY, USA. John J. Gurney appeared on the census of 1900 at Maryland, Otsego County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: John J. Gurney, Jan 1833, 67, married 38 years, farmer, born NY; wife Ann E., feb 1837, 63, married 38 years, 1 child, 1 living, born NY.. He died on 12 February 1915 at Maryland, Otsego County, NY, at age 82. John J. Gurney, a life-long and highly esteemed resident of the town of Maryland, died Friday afternoon of last week at his home in Maryland. He was eighty-three years of age and was a brother of the late Milton Gurney of Oneonta. One daughter survives him, Mrs. Edith Wilcox, with whom he resided. Mr. Gurney was a veteran of the War of the Rebellion and a member of Brown Post, G.A.R., at Schenevus. The funeral service, which was conducted by his brethren of the Grand Army, was held at 2 p. m., Sunday at his late home." ["Otsego Farmer & Republican" (Cooperstown, NY), Feb. 19, 1915, p. 7].¹ He was buried at Maryland Cemetery, at Maryand, Otsego County, NY, USA.

     Chester Gurney was born on 7 February 1837 at Maryland, Otsego County, NY, USA. Information from his obituary. He was the son of Jesse Gurney and Mary (Polly) Hotchkin. Chester Gurney married Martha Burke at NY, USA. Chester Gurney appeared on the census of 1870 at Schenevus, Otsego County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Chester Gurney, 33, American Express Agent, born NY; wife Martha, 28, born NY.. He died on 4 December 1915 at Milford, Otsego County, NY, USA, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Milford Cemetery, at Milford, Otsego County, NY, USA.

December 10, 1915
The Otsego Farmer

Chester Gurney

Chester Gurney was born on the Crumhorn in the town of Maryland, February 7, 1837, and died in Milford, December 4, 1915. He was one of the three survivors of a family of eight, five sons and three daughters of Jesse and Polly Hotchkin Gurney. One brother, Albert of Binghamton, and a sister, Mrs. Jane Barnes, of Rome, surviving him. In his very early manhood he was a successful school teacher until his first marriage with Miss Martha Burke, when he entered into business life in Schenevus. He came under the notice of the late Hon. David Wilber, about forty years ago, whose ability to select, utilize and hold the talent of his employes accounted largely for his great success in the business world.
He then entered the employ of Mr. Wilber as confidential manager of his vast land interest, moved to Milford and remained in that position until the latter's death. He then entered the employ of the Hon. D. F. Wilber, which position he held for a number of years and removing to Oneonta about seventeen years ago.
He was a man of splendid physique, untiring energy, thorough in his activities and directed by good judgement.
He leaves a legacy better than riches, the record of a well spent life in the service of others.
His friends of Milford include all who know him and more in Oneonta where for years he was a conspicuous figure in its activity.
To mourn a good husband he leave a second wife in Oneonta, and a good father, a daughter, Mrs. W. R. Seeber, in Milford. The funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Monday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. N.B. Ripley officiating and interment was made in Milford Cemetery.


The Binghamton Press
December 8, 1915

Chester Gurney

Chester Gurney died at the home of his daughter; Mrs. W. R. Seeber. Saturday,
aged 78 years, Mr. Gurney was born in Crumhorn Mountain Feb.
7, 1837, a n d was one of three surviving children born to Jesse and Polly
Hotchkin Gurney. For several yearsafter his marriage to Miss Martha
Burke, he was in business i n Schenevus, later coming to Milford, where
for years he was employed by David Wilbur as manager of his many farms
In this vicinity. Following the death of his wife he moved to Oneonta,
where he remarried and had lived until the last three years. Besides his
wife and daughter, he is survived by a brother and sister, Albert Gurney of Blnghamton and Mrs. Jane Barnes
of Rome, The funeral services were held at Tfls late home Monday afternoonwith interment in the Milford
cemetery..

     Milton Gurney was born on 29 August 1830 at Otsego County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jesse Gurney and Mary (Polly) Hotchkin. Milton Gurney married Margaret J. Every circa 1858 at NY, USA. Milton Gurney appeared on the census of 1880 at Oneonta, Otsego County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Milton Gurney, 49, dry goods merchant, born NY; wife Margaret J., 49, born NY; son Evertt, 21, born NY; dau Louise C., 15, born NY.. He died on 6 July 1896 at Oneonta, Otsego County, NY, at age 65. Obituary. He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, at Oneonta, Otsego County, NY, USA.

     William J. Gurney was born in 1836 at Otsego County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jesse Gurney and Mary (Polly) Hotchkin.