Abstract of Obit for Jennie M. Frizzell
Unidentified newsclipping - undated
Jefferson County, N. Y.

Residence: Plessis, N. Y.

Age at Death: 93
Born: Sept. 1, 1890 - Town of Alexandria
Place of Death: Watertown, N. Y. Hospital
Parents’ Names: James and Lillian Sykes Frizzell
Marital Status: Never married

Survivors: Four nephews: Ross, Gerald, George, and Alfred Frizzell; four nieces, Mrs. Richard (Myrtle) Marsaw, Mrs. Lawrence (Lillian) Taylor; Mrs. Marie Burkett, Mrs. Evelyn Clasgin

Occupation: Domestic
Burial: Brookside Cemetery, Plessis

Abstract of Obit for Mrs. Blanche Grossnickle
Unidentified newspaper - May 18, 1946

Mrs. Blanche Dumas Grossnickle - Redwood
Born: date not specified, nor did age appear on the obit
Parents’ Names: Henry A. and Mary Cole Dumas
Education: Potsdam State Normal School and the Potsdam State Teachers College.
Occupation: Teacher at Sackets Harbor and East Hampton, L. I. - principal at Yantacau Grammar School and supervisor of training in the Montclair State Teachers Normal School

Marriage: Dr. Foster E. Grossnickle
Survivors: Son, Wm.; five sisters, Mrs. Calla Payne, Miss Peale L. Dumas, Miss Christie M. Dumas, and Mrs. Hattie Stevens; Mrs. Iva Dumas Stalder; brother, Walter H. Dumas.

Burial: Possibly in or near Nutley, N. J., where she lived.

Abstract of Obit for Ernest Gappell
Watertown Daily Times - Dec. 3 - year not indicated

Ernest Gapple of Redwood - former Malone machinist and operator of Ernie’s Tavern

Age: 63
Born: March 6, 1899 at Malone
Parents’ Names: Adolphus and Della Rushford Gappell
Marriage: Mildred Lintner on Sept. 12, 1935 at Malone

Survivors: Wife, Mildred; daughter, Mrs. Leon H. (Eunice) Heath; sister, Mrs. Sarah Quinn; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Burial: Notre Dame Cemetery, Malone, N. Y.

Abstract of Obit for Mrs. Leona M. Greenacre
Unidentified newsclipping - Feb. 15 - year not apparent

Died in Rochester - age 70
Born: April 29, 1866
Parents’ Names: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Miller of the Oxbow road near Theresa, N. Y.
Marriage: Arthur Greenacre, head miller in the Snell & Makepeace Flour Mills of Theresa, N. Y.
Survivors: Daughter, Marion (no last name given) - Rochester, N. Y.; sister, Mrs. Fred S. Rodenhurst; nieces and nephews.

Note: The couple lived in Lockport for the last thirty years.

Abstract of George O. Gillick, - November 26,1941
Unidentified newsclipping - Jefferson County, N. Y.
George O. Gillick, 58, Auto Accident

Born: September 5, 1883 - near LaFargeville, N. Y.
Parents’ Names: Owen and Mary Mahar Gillick
Marriage: Miss Methel Parsnow of Watertown
Survivors: Four brothers: Dr. Edward E. Gillick, Drs. Owen P. Gillick and William Gillick; and Francis Gillick (all dentists); two sisters, Mrs. Simon Folgert and Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick.

Abstract of Obit for Ruth Gibbons
Found in Thousand Islands Sun - November 28, 1974
Name: Miss Ruth Gibbons

Age: 61
Residence: Shimel Road, LaFargeville, R. D., formerly of Theresa, N. Y.
Born: Feb. 12, 1913 - Town of Theresa, N. Y.
Parents’ Names: Fred and Tennie Bellinger Gibbons
Survivors: Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Kellogg and a nephew

Abstract of Obit for Anna A. Getman
Watertown Daily Times - December 29, 1999

Born: Sept. 30, 1936 in Stafford Springs, CT
Parents’ Names: Alfred A. and Edna Peck Kibbe
Marriage: Richard K. Getman on Sept. 2, 1961
Survivors: Son, Scott; two daughters, Sandra Getman and Shari Culbertson; brother, Donald Kibbe; and six grandchildren

Occupation: Homemaker and bartender
Burial: St. Michael’s Cemetery, Antwerp

Obit written for Paul Getman

Unidentified newspaper - May 9, 1985
Jefferson County, N. Y.

Paul B. Getman, 71, Dies on Thursday

CLAYTON -- Paul B. Getman, 71, of 516 Webb St., died Thursday afternoon at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, where he was admitted Wednesday.

There will be no funeral or calling hours. A private committal service will be held at Grove Cemetery, LaFargeville, with Rev. Dale Austin, pastor of Clayton United Methodist Church, officiating.

Arrangements are with the T. R. Jetty Funeral Home.

Donations may be made in his name to the LaFargeville or Clayton Volunteer Ambulance Funds.

He is survived by his wife, Lois; a son, Joel, Tanners Corners, LaFargeville; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Ella Dawn) Doherty, West Babylon, L. I.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elroy (Fern) Holloway and Mrs. Ellis (Doris) Stanton, both of LaFargeville; two brothers, Stanley, Florida and Carl, Florida and LaFargeville, and nieces and nephews. A brother, Frank, died before him.

Born at Tanners Corners, Town of Alexandria, Jan. 6, 1914, a son of Joseph and Dora Bretsch Getman, he married Lois VanAlstyne June 7, 1935 at Sackets Harbor.

Mr. Getman operated a farm at Tanners Corners until retiring in 1965 when he became employed by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, retiring in 1973.

The couple moved to Clayton after retiring from farming.

A past noble grand of LaFargeville Odd Fellows, he was a member of the LaFargeville United Methodist Church, a fire policeman in the LaFargeville Fire Department and a former member of the Omar Grange.

Unidentified newsclipping - Birthday Observance for Mrs. Louis Getman
May 20, 1945
Jefferson County, N. Y.

Mrs. Louis Getman, Redwood,
Observes Her 82nd Birthday

Redwood, May 23. -- The 82nd birthday of Mrs. Louis Getman was quietly observed at her home on Church street on Sunday with members of her family.

Mr. and Mrs. Getman observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 16, 1938. Both are in good health and follow their every day activities of household duties and gardening and in church and civic affairs.

Mrs. Getman was born at Stone Mills on May 20, 1863, the daughter of John and Barbara Giegerich (sic). Mr. Getman was born in Germany on Dec. 31, 1864, son of Jacob and Anna Getman. He came to the United States in 1883 and became a naturalized citizen five years and one day after he landed in New York city. Mr. Getman was first employed on the farm of George Haas, near Redwood, and later worked for John Hartman and Henry Zimmer.

It was while Mr. Getman was working at the Zimmer farm that he became acquainted with Miss Emma Geigerich (sic) who was then keeping house for her brother, John, on a neighboring farm. Mr. Getman and Miss Geigerich were married Aug. 16, 1888, at Plessis, returning to reside at the Shultz factory where Mr. Getman made cheese for Adam Bickelhaupt. They moved to South Hammond in 1890, staying there for ten years. This business relationship between Mr. Bickelhaupt and Mr. Getman continued for 43 years. In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Getman moved to Redwood where Mr. Getman became manager of the Bickelhaupt cheese factories. Mr. Getman retired from business about fifteen years ago.

Mrs. Getman always has been very interested in church, civic, and educational organizations of the village of Redwood. She served as president of the Dorcas Society of the St. Paul’s Lutheran church for ten years and as its vice president for five years and was a charter member of the organization. For 36 years, Mrs. Getman served the Lutheran Sunday school here as its librarian, resigning that position Dec. 1, 1944.

Mrs. Getman was president of the Redwood Home Bureau from the time it was organized until 1927 and served in many county positions with the Home Bureau, Farm Bureau and 4-H club.

Mr. and Mrs. Getman have two daughters, Mrs. George (Ida) Hofferberth, Redwood, and Mrs. Mina Jones of Washington, D. C. and two granddaughters, Miss Beverly Jones, Redwood, and Miss Barbara Jean Jones, Washington, D. C.

Abstract of Obit for Margaret Griffin
Thousand Island Sun - October 19, 1991
Jefferson County, N. Y.

Born: June 27, 1916 in the Redwood, N. Y. area
Parents’ Names: Albert and Laura Klink Honeywell
Marriage: William L. Griffin on Oct. 3, 1943 in Redwood - he died May 7, 1967
Schooling: Redwood High
Occupation: Operated a beauty parlor in Albert’s Inn; also Marg’s Beauty Shop

Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. James (Margo) Fowler; grandson, Wm. F. Fowler; a granddaughter, Mary M. Fowler; great-great-granddaughter, Mary Ann Fowler

Predeceased: Three brothers, Harry, Curtis, Clark Honeywell
Burial: Redwood Cemetery

Abstract of Obit for Wayne Huddlestoon
Thousand Island Sun - 1982
Jefferson County, N. Y.

Born: July 23, 1899 - place not stated Parents' Names: Jack and Nellie Walters Huddleston Marriage: Ariel Townsend - Feb. 2, 1924 - Theresa, N. Y. Survivors: Wife, Ariel; two sons, Lyle and Robert; two grandchildren, Danny and Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) Perkins; one brother, Guy. Occupation: Farmer Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, N. Y.

Abstract of Obit for Robert Hofferberth
Thousand Island Sun - date not specified
Jefferson County, N. Y.



Born: May 26, 1910 - Hammond, N. Y.
Parents’ Names: Leonard and Janet Allen Hofferberth
Schooling: Redwood High School
Marriage: Helen Spies - Oct. 22, 1931
Occupation: farmer

Survivors: Wife, Helen; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Seguin, Mrs. Francis (Karen) Farren; Mrs. David (Bonnie) Fogarty; seven grandchildren

Burial: Redwood Cemetery

Abstract of Obit for Mrs. Mary Schad Giltz - March 19, 1937
Watertown Daily Times, Jefferson County, N. Y.

Name: Mrs. May Schad Giltz

Age: 82

Place of Death: Brier Hill, St. Lawrence County, N. Y.
Born: May 29, 1854 - Town of Alexandria
Parents’ Names: Adam and Margaret Schad
Marriage: Adams Cltz - Feb. 10, 1876 - Adam died August, 1918

Survivors: Son, E. A. Giltz; daughter, Mrs. Inez Petrie; two grandchildren, Glenn Giltz and Mrs. Carl Woodward; one great-grandson, Charles Woodward.

Burial: Redwood Cemetery

Abstract of Obit for Oscar P. Eggleston - date absent from clipping --
from unidentified newspaper Jefferson County, N. Y.


Name: Oscar P. Eggleston, age 87
Age: 87

Residence: Theresa, N. Y.

Cause of Death: Run over by a garbage truck in Theresa, N. Y.
No biographical information appeared in this obit, except that Mr. Eggleston was known for his inventions. Reportedly, he invented a snowmobile in the 1920’s -- this was reported in 1948. It was built on an automobile frame and operated with an air propeller. It is known that in 1939 he was granted a patent on a fish bite detector which awakened a dozing angler with its devices -- one of which included the firing of a gun.

Abstract of Obit for Dr. Elmer E. Eddy, May 1 - year not given
from Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, N. Y.

Age: 78

Place of Death: Redwood, N. Y.
Born: March 27, 1862 in Lafargeville, N. Y.

Parents’ Names: Daniel and Mary Francisco Eddy

(Gives a few statements about Daniel Eddy -- stated that he settled near Orleans Corners in 1832 -- purchased a farm from John LaFarge in 1840 - father was founder of the Methodist Protestant church in Lafargeville and was justice of the peace. Father died March 14, 1883.)

Marriage: Miss Sarah L. Mitchell

Education: Lafargeville schools; Ives seminary at Antwerp; and studied medicine in the office of Dr. C. L. Jones at Lafargeville. Also attended University of Michigan and University of Buffalo - graduated in 1890.

Cause of Death: Diabetes, neuritis, etc.
Burial: Redwood Cemetery

Photo of the Dr. was included with this very lengthy and interesting obit.

Abstract of Obit for William H. Eggleston - March 6, 1941
from unknown newspaper, Jefferson County, N. Y.

William H. Eggleston - died at Theresa Central Hospital, Theresa, N. Y.
Born: July 8, 1875 - Antwerp, N. Y.
Parents’ Names: Gilbert and Louise Carmen Eggleston
Occupation: Cheese maker for the Baumert company.
Marriage: Nothing given

Survivors: Wife; two sons, Eugene and Benjamin; two sisters -(article unclear from here on out - perhaps the sisters names were Mrs. Robert Rastley and Hazel Eggleston.)

Abstract of Obit for Mayfred M. Evans - Dec. 1987
from the Watertown Daily Times, Jefferson County, N. Y.

Born: Sept. 3, 1897 - Theresa, N. Y.
Parents’ Names: James and Lillian Hutchinson Marsaw
Marriage: Bernard Evans - July 8, 1947
Occupation: Tax Collector for Town of Alexandria - 45 years

Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Edward (Martha) Hartman; a son, Russell; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Betsy Felder.

Schooling: Redwood High School
Burial: Redwood Cemetery

Abstract of Obit for Leslie Eaton - 1993
from the Thousand Islands Sun, Jefferson County, N. Y.

Leslie Eaton of Swan Hollow Road
Born: Dec. 9, 1915, Irma, Alberta, Canada
Parents’ Names: W. Omar and Carrie C. Wilson Eaton
Marriage: Marjorie Plantz - Aug. 9, 1942 at Methodist Church in New Bremen, N. Y.
Employment: Gerald Reed, Fishers Landing,; Walsh Trucking; Thousand Islands Bus Lines; Smith Transport; and Keewaydin State Park.

Survivors: Wife, Marjorie; daughter, Marianne Makepeace; a grandson; two brothers, H. Hugh and Gerald; a sister, Thelma Evans

Predeceased: Brother, Wilson; two sisters, Irma and Betty Ayles
Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammond, N. Y.

Unidentified newsclipping - Feb. 25 & 27, 1902
Jefferson County, N. Y.
Acutal Obits for Edson Getman

Edson Getman

Funeral Services to be Held at Theresa
Wednesday---A Famous Landlord and a
Good Citizen.

Theresa, Feb. 25. -- Edson Getman, whose death occurred yesterday, was the youngest son of the late Elias and Sophronia Getman. He was born in Redwood Nov. 11, 1854. From early life he manifested unusual business ability and his career as a hotel landlord has given him a reputation very far-reaching, and the Getman house has sustained, under his guiding hand, the excellent reputation established by his lamented father, while its facilities have been greatly increased. In this work he has been ably seconded by his brothers, Edward and Edgar, and by his excellent wife.

In this community his best influence was in the direction of everything tending to advance its interests. His impulses were always generous and the traveling public felt that, aside from the commercial considerations, they had in the Getman house and its landlord all that could make them feel at home.

His father died Jan. 19, 1882, and the mother Dec. 17, 1883. The names of both were like those of their successor, household words.

The general public as well as the family have been aware for several years of the inevitable outcome of the disease which was to prove fatal, and the demise of Mr. Getman was not unexpected, although so much regretted.

He leaves a wife and one son, Elias, aged 11 years. Mr. Getman was tenderly devoted to his family and kindred, among whom his filial solicitude will be long remembered.

He was a member of the Theresa lodge, No. 174, F. and A. M., and of Theresa chapter, No. 149, R. A. M. The funeral will occur Wednesday at 2 p.m., the church service being conducted by Rev. Charles G. Cady., followed immediately by the Masonic burial rites under the auspices of the Masonic bodies to which he belonged. The remains will be interred in Oakwood cemetery.

The Masonic brethren are requested to meet promptly at the lodgeroom at 1.

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FUNERAL OF EDSON GETMAN

Masonic Organizations Present at Obsequies---
A Profusion of Floral Tribute

Theresa, Feb. 27. -- The funeral of the late Edson Getman was very largely attended yesterday. The weather was excellent so that no hardship on that account was experienced. The body was enclosed in a beautiful black casket and covered and surrounded with beautiful floral offerings, among which were a double bunch of carnations from the Eastern Star: roses and carnations from Mrs. George E. and F. D. Yost; wreath of ivy and English violets from Mrs. Massey, Watertown; bunch of white carnations from Mrs. Reynolds, Great Bend; bunch of roses from Mrs. Fogerty and Mrs. B. W. Chapman, Rochester; star from employes of the Getman house; bunch of carnations from Miss Quadlin, Ogdensburg; bunch mixed carnations from Lotus club; wreath of assorted flowers, Delia and Sarah Evans; bunch of English ivy, the Misses Quadlin and Lennox, Watertown; cut flowers, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Chapman, Watertown; cut flowers, Mrs. E. D. Sheley; sheaf and roses from the family.

About 100 Masons were present and participated in the ceremonies. Theresa chapter of Royal Arch Masons appeared in a body. Promptly at 2 the Masonic bodies filed into the parlor of the Getman house where seats were reserved. Theresa Eastern Star chapter also occupied seats in the same room. The casket rested in the large hallway.

Rev. Charles G. Cady read the beautiful Episcopal service and made some very appropriate remarks. A mixed quartet consisting of Miss Jessie Evans, Mrs. H. H. Hubbard, George D. Walradt and H. H. Hubbard sang “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” “Lead, Kindly Light,” and “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.”

At the close of this service the Masonic service was duly observed in full, excepting the depositing of the emblems, which was observed at the grave in Oakwood cemetery.

Among those present from out of town were B. S. Hayes, Watertown; Hon. A. C. Comstock, E. F. Woodward, Scott Munroe, Philadelphia; Dr. Foss, E. D. Tait, C. C. Donald, Gouverneur; H. Dugan, H. W. Bretsch, Alonzo Elmore, James A. Wallace, George B. Shoemaker, Joseph Northrup, E. S. Keeler, W. H. Thompson, A. E. Hume, C. N. Haas, C. S. Thomson, Charles W. Crossman, P. H. Hayes, A. H. Houghton, H. A. Cromwell, Dr. John D. Cole, Alexandria Bay; Edward Barton, M. J. Jerome, Lafargeville; Dr. F. A. Gaudette, Adam Bickelhaupt, M. J. Springer, Fred Springer, Dr. D. T. Marshall (incomplete)