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HomeMy WebLinkAboutErvay Family Connecticut Hill 5Tioga County Gazette & Times 131 Front St, Owego, N.Y. 13827 Gentlemen, A research project that I am working on has 10d me to an area around Waverly. I believe that Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby died Oct. 16, 1929 in or near Waverly. Did your publication cover that area during that time period ? If so- were obituaries included in the news coverings ? Any help you might be able to give would certainly be appreciated. Phone 607-687-2434 181-183 Front St. 607-565-4664 Pe"" !1PIN? S S lime sOwego, N.Y. 13827 607-754-3323 December 17, 1982 Enfield Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell R # 5 Hubbell Drive Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 _ Mr. Hubbell, The Gazette and Times was purchased February 1979 by the Pennysaver Press, Inc. We do not carry papers back as for as 1929. May I suggest you try the Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street, Owego, New York 13827 or the'Tioga County Historical Society (Museum) , 110 Front Street, Owego , New York 13827. Sincerely, Virginia Harper Receptionist Member of the TIMES NEWSPAPER GROUP Catharine Historian Charles Harrington Odessa, N.Y. 14569 Dear Charles, During our conversation of Tuesday Nov. 30, 1952 you gave me the name and address of the person in charge of the Lauerl Hill Cemetery records. gv&dently I wrote down the wrogg naive or address for my letter of inquirery was returned as person unknown . If you might ,dot down that information and send me it would Be appreciated. Sincerely, 1 �. Founded in 1798 114 �'mn of Catharine .'� SCHUYLER COUNTY MESS& N. Y. 14869 December 21,. 1982 Dear Clyde ..-Sorry to be so long-answering your l.ettervooncekninq the na;rle .of „ the party. with the Laurel Hill Cemetery records,: T wanted to -see if I could come up with any more information about the family. Carl. Stares, RD #l, Odessa has all existing records -of that ceinetery. Our Town Clerk searched diligently for and birth or ;curial records 1. but to no avail and after a ¢ l her uiork, it came to me tha-E A--lie are-,a around the spot where the placque is is,., uI believe„ .in Tompkins .--, County and probably the. Towi) of Newfield. although it may be in a corner of Enfield Records would be-.in these towns or. To Coznty. Regarding Barbara Bells contention the birth.._occurred.near Alpine ,- I find a Cayutavil_l -- store ran by John Beebe had. an °account with-P Ervay and I remember saeind anothex old _edger, also" in the i85 S, listing Foster Ervay as a oustoruer. This has to: indicate -that Foster lived in he Casn:tavi,lle (saxto Hill )area in the 18506 as he surely would not cone from. Alpine to Made, However, I have an 1874 map: shoaling a rn F* Ervay, , living off the Swan 141i11 Road _just out-of Alpine.. This shows, him--as... a tanner ,and there vvas a tannery near-thatspot. 'phis co�.►.ld have beenFos- :er Exv y rtovea ^�f; Saxton4ll tc that plziceor It might have beenc. hiss son, `rank who lived somewhere in the Alpine area, An 1:868 directory also lists Foster Ervay,Alpine, tanner.: so it could we'll . be that he lived . on Saxton HL11 at the tune the quad were born and later moved to the S-wan Hill'road,, This is :onl a guess. but r,a_VIle not a bad one. I enjoyed getting acgua.inted with you and talking w tbi you -and if T should come up with more information, . Will be' qla4 to p400 it 4lR�g� Have a real _-PI n e HoIIday Season, Clyde. Sin`e_el1' a Tioga County Historical Society 110 Front St. Owego, N.Y. 13827 Dear Historians, Sunday Dec. 19, 1982 The Tioga County Clerk'.s office and the Pennysaver Press Inc. have both suggested that I,contact you concerning- the following matter. I am researching the birth of the Ervay quadruplets. One of them, Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby I believe died'Oct. 16, 1929 in or near Waverly. At this time'I am looking for the obituary in a local newspaper hoping to learn the Town & County in which the death occurred. Also the residence of a surviving brother. I realize that the Tioga County Surrogate Court records'migut'' give me the same information. The above information will hopefully lead to a transcript of the death certificates. Any information you might be able to give ad.., ' to what newspaper would have reported the death would certainly beivelcome! Sincerely, I � , December 23, 1982 Monday Dec. 27, 1982 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 -Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Carl States R4P I Odessa . N.Y. 14869 Dear Carl, I have been informed by Charles Harrington that you are the person with the existing records of the Laurel Hill Cemetery. I have been researching the Ervay quadruplets, two of which are hurried in Laurel Hill , and perhaps the Cemetery records would aid in answering some questions. The two being Addie A died Oct. 5,, 1855 and Iva A died Mar. 4, 1856 . They are hurried on the same plot as the following ? Foster Ervay , his wife Lucinda and his wife Lucy Any information your records might contain would certainly be appreciated. Sincerely, Lester Marshall % Waverly Postmaster Waverly, N.Y. Dear Lester,, The Tioga County Historical Society has suggested that I contact you concerning the following matter. I am trying to locate the obituary of Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby. I believe she died Oct. 16, 1929 in or ,near Waverly. The hope is that her obituary will lead me to the residence of a surviving brother and a transcript of her death certificate. Any information you might be able to give would be -welcome: Sincerely, f 1 NA�tt �t1�R�=Hc,�J Tett - owN � R4wroO (1Pc1L.u0t1Qc I -V -le VZLL,4GE Cr WAVesxI�) ©+= DE -ATH -FOR. ,4 N .D ca" F t M -N Na QEc-zw� fob, 1 & W SA" . Ln P CL`t Jan. 10, 1983 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Star -Gazette 201 Baldwin St. P.O. Box 285 Elmira, N.Y. 14902 Dear Archivist, I have been researching the Ervay quadruplets. One of them, Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby, I believe died Oct. lb, 1929 in or near Waverly or South Waverly. Perhaps you might check your files to see if her obituary appeared in your publication? Sincerely, % Sorry, we have nothing on the above* n� l Ars. Jean Strong i Returned as undeliverable Jan. 10, 1983 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Archivis t Waverly -Sun Waverly, N.Y. Dear Archivist, I have been researching the Ervay quadruplets. One of them, Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby I believe died Oct. 16, 1929 in or near Waverly. •or S -ouch Waverly. Perhaps you might check your files to see if her obituary appeared in your publication? Sincerely, �� Jan. 10, 1983 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Register & Recorder Bradford Co. Towanda, Pa. 18848 Dear Register, I have been researching the E rvay quadruplets. One of them, Ida Adelia Ervay Lockerby, I believe died Oct. 16, 1929 in or near South Waverly. Perhaps you might check your records for the death of this person within your boundries. If the death did in fact occur with in your boundries and is recorded please inform me as to the procedure for obtaining a;._ transcript of the death certificate? Sincerely, The death records are recorded in New Castle, Pennsylvania after 1905. Enclosed is an application for you and the return will take 3 weeks or more. Yours truly, Albert Q. Remsnyder Register & Recorder Bradford County 04, 111�4311'� 6)- . - A -- H105.102 REV. 11-81 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 1"f Veteran:<( VITAL RECORDS See Other Side APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH OR DEATH : RECORD ASE PRINT OR TYPE To avoid delay please complete all items. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE INDICATE NUMBER IBJ OF COPIES BIRTH $4.00 DEATH $3.00 Date of Birth/ Placeof Birth County Twp. or Borough Or Or Date of Death Place of Death Name at Birth Or I'�8r¢BY Name at Death IildeX By^ SEX' Father's First Middle " Last - - .J • • - -• - `-Crfaf(ed'I�I6Y, - - Name " j - -.. • . Mother's First MiddleLost RuiSf�'k:'I�1G'.;' - Maiden Name Hospital - Funeral - _ - �.l Date s- Am unf, 'r �� F• -'•`' Director Reason for Request (Check One):School Marriage _ sw .' El Passport Other (Specify) Pot' e: $ - How Are You Related to This Person? Applicant's Signature No. Street ` r ;• Applicant's ass City State Zip Code . Hj ..1 Applicant's Area Code Number Phone No. Prices for Certified Copies Are: Births: $4.00 each — Deaths: $3.00 each PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Check or Money Order should be made payable to VITAL RECORDS Prev, Amend. 1:1 Adopt El Affidav�f: Please enclose self-addressed stamped envelope for return of copies. Records available are from 1906 to the present Court Issue usage Order D Affidavit DO NOT REMOVE THIS STUB If birth or death occurred in: Mail application to: 1) Philadelphia — Division of Vital Records, 402 City Hall Annex, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 =. 2) Pittsburgh — Division of Vital Records, Room 512, 300 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 3) Erie — Division of Vital Records, 3832 Liberty St., Erie, Pa. 16509 4) Scranton — Division of Vital Records, 100 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503 Print or type your name and address in the space below. FOR ALL OTHER AREAS MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Name Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records - Street P.O. Box 1528 I New Castle, Pa. 16103 City, State, Zip Code Or visit our public Offices at 101 South Mercer Street, New Castle or Room 129, Health & Welfare Bldg., Harrisburg Monday Dec. 27, 1982 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell RIP5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850, Anthony Ceracche 338 Gunderman Rd. Spencer, N.Y. 14883 Dear Anthony, According to the Tompkins County assessment office you are the owner of 5 acres of land on Conn. Hill ( tax map Town of Newfield. 1. - 1 - 24 ) I have been reasearching the birth of the Ervay quadruplets. It is my belief that they were born in that area of Conn. Hill that you now own. Any information that you may know of , concerning this matter, would be gladly welcomed:: Sincerely, 9 _31 1512 41 1�i' CALL/ c ,,, c 0 -tic zct t •" - � ' I"YL,�✓l.��c.'`�e'� (i �' ��'y'�'9 �aa�"Y�! �� r� .. ��9f? � ''� I 7 •'�v/✓l� �]f jTl ll� C`i ` HIL �Pu+ Is slt-4 Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of- Vital Records P.O. Box 1528 New Castle , Pa. 16103 Saturday Jan. 15,, 1983 The Register & Recorder, Albert 0. Remsnyder, of Bradford County Pa. sent me theInclosed form to aid me in my research of the Ervay quadruplets. I have been trying to obtain legal documents that show the birth place of the quadruplets so the placement of a State Historical sign can be properly made. A transcript of a death certificate could do just that ? Sincerely, Sunday Jan. 23, 1983 Dear Researcher; 6 .4h &ath certificate does not show the birth place--- I them 7 'o interest in it.'.' ! This is to certifythat this is a true copy of the record which is on file in the Pennsylvania Division of Vital. Statistics in accordance with Act- 66, P.L. 304, approved by the General Assembly, June 29, 1953 (Fee for this certificate, $3.001) WARNING:_ -it is illegal toduplicate this copy by photostator photograph. ChanesHardester State. Registrar ' 1 Date No. , k - g- ,, ��CapfilNtONWFJiLTfi=OF{�EFt .., AN1A 0:% 7 PLACE"OF• DFATH. 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ES S l ,` Schuyler County Historical Society Mon -tour Falls, N.Y. 14865 Sunday February 6. 1983 Dear Historians, During a visit to your museum on 11/30/1982 yo4: gave me a copy of a newspaper article " Her Mother was a Quad " y:Peg Gallagher. My notes say that it was an article in an Elmira paper in 1971. It is my purpose to contact that paper or Peg Gallagher. Perhaps you might look to see what paper the article appeared in ? Also the date ? S incere ly, Sunday February 6, 1983 Enfield Town Historillan M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 John Arthur Noble Box 565 25 Griffin Rd. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Arthur, i This past week I learned that you were involved in the original placement of the Ervay Quadruplet Historical Marker. I have been researching the matter since lash July when it was brought to my attention that the Marker was incorrectly placed within Town boundries. I would certainly be interested in learning of the facts that led to the placement of the Marker. I can be reached at the above address or by telephone- at the following number- 273-6470 A Tuesday Feb. 15, 1933 Enfield Town Historian M.Clyde Hubbell R#5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca., N.Y. 14850 Lester Marshall 15 Elliott St. Waverly, N.Y. 14892 Dear Lester, Since receiving your note of Jan. 3, 1983 in responce to my inquiry concerning the location of Ida Adelia Ervay LockerbyUs obituary I have obtained a copy of her death certificate. Her death occurred in South Waverly, Township of Athens County of Bradford and State of Pa. on Oct. 16, 1929. Thus I am still looking for her obituary in a local newspaper. Perhaps your knowledge of the area could direct me to'the most logical publication? Monday April 11, 1953 Enfield Town Historian .Cyde Hubbell R '5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, H.Y. 14850 Helen Yoc kman Librarian Greensburg Library Greensbur . Pa. 15601 Dear Helen, I have been researching the Ervay quadruplets in order to determine the exact birth. site and have information that leads me to believe that, Ervan Ervay lived in Erwin ( Irwin ) Pam in October of 1929. bly information is that he probably died in the year 1931. I need to determine if he did indeed live and die in the Irwin area? Does Westmoreland County have Surrogate Court records ? Does your Library have Soundex of the Census of 1900 or 1910 ? What newspaper would his death notice appear in, if he did live there,? Any aid that you might give me would certainly be appreciated.".' Snaere.ly=, Dear Archivis t, I have been researching the birth of quadrupletq,. on July 22, 1855 in the local area to Foster Ervay and Lucinda Wilk ns and have informatio that P.T.Barnum placed the children on exhibition for a period of time soon thereat ter. Perhaps your archives contain detailed information on the events surrounding this exhibition? Or you may be able to direct me to someone that can ? May 25, 1983 Mr. Clyde Hubbell Enfield Town Historian #5 134 Hubbell Drive Ithaca, NY 14850. Dear Mr. Hubbell: Thank you for your letter. We do not have information you seek, but I am sure that Circus World Museum, 426 Water Street, Baraboo, WI 539-13 Robert L. Parkinson, or, any - - ofuthe hother hrt• experts there- atY608-356-8341.ou ca -d call Circus"World Museum houses the largest collection of circus information in the count g; , and they are -very thorough! i am certain they can "help you. Thank you again for writing Ringling Bros. Best wishes! Sincerely, 'C f Bonnie J. Williams Public Relations Dept.; Executive Offices O 3201 New Mexico Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 ` (202) 364-5000 Cable Address: RINGLING, Washington, 'D.C.—TELEX 89-2477 i Mr. M. Clyde Hubbell: R #5 Hubbell Dr. Ithaca, New York 14850 Wm, L. Schultz,, Director June 101, 1983 Dear Mr. Hubbell: We have checked our -references and do,not find any records relating to quad- ruplets named Ervay or Wilkins, born July 22, 1855, as having'been associated with P. T. Barnum. It is of course possible that these quadruplets may have been asspciated with ✓ Barnum in his New York museum for which our records are.,very sparse --and in- complete. In fact, if these quadruplets were born on duly 22; 1855, they could not have been on R. T. Barnum's Circus, as it was initikily"or"ganized in' 1871. Barnum operated a traveling. tent museum (no circus performango} in 1849; _tYiro_,491} ,-- 1854, ,.." ;.: . 1854, but this took place"prior to the :birth date given for die q'ua$"uplets- so they could not have -been involved with this Barnum enterprise. - The best bet is that they were associated with Barnum's museum, and that we"do not happen to have any materials from:'it recording the name. Yours truly, Robert. L. Parkinson RLP/bt Research Center Director OWNED BY THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN d having been born in this section since the Ervay shildren of 80 years ago. Lyman H. Gallagher, Tompkins County historian, recently picked up the "tip" concerning the quadruplets while delving into the life of the late P ..T" Barnum. The fame of the Alpine quadrup- lets had been almostforgotten, even by the older residents of that hamlet, during the march of time - -From Syracuse Journal. -American, Sunday, `July 28th, 1935. IiAP BIRTHPLACE- ERVAY OUAORUPLE -S Cn 00 � I ` I �- RMOSoN Cert. CaR 0 /h-croR NF/CL Jc Y o Gra, O CAPMA UH �. . ca---— -- �4 IO I -Fosr�R � Eeuwr I� �z NEw I� I� ALPINE �1�/efair KEwuGaY /p Coro. NI J10 6O COgS_ FIELD Q o�` 1 �UPLETS TOWN NEWF/Eb D To MP. Ca., N• }! Tyr John A. Noble, Jr Savings Bank Building Ithaca, New York lluy dear bar Noble: We have your application for an historic marker to be supplied for the birthplace of the Ervay quadruplets, but regret to inform you that although the �? site is of interest we could hardly pass it as coming within the scope of our historic 'marking, ,Fite think t list it would be a f ine thing to have the site commem- orated but that the marking should be done by some local agency. 0 z o ISA r 0 LH Sine er ely Irvi g S . Adler - - " -:zz_ E1�tbl -MV-SUITy ' Y 1 - ' stanier- . _ y 4 #iff PT "�1a'- tif' , �i�M+�c vith ' '�.-fa.0 TtI 1i _ vr_ _, #i. LA _ l 'at 1�t -- �= 1ss�.�#ys�,y,#"CAy�V*�._ #gyp 7 AW6 to, kru wiadd�o 4 th" a -:- c ]� g�f ; iiF-�Fi#.-Si-„ i/s'. tF'Wa1Et+ - _���.y.�"i�.`1��'ZYSi,�p���.'� va fa r� Abt thi tin '4 -44 144V, wtth or sonthiv rna or da a c t dI t _= t i -- _Ahey_ Ing M1 i l�!e -f-�t adim Uts ' alSe _ � 3' � ity iii t , -000 rthi being OulK bl .there bmit# Sum rPe f`r.18eThe ' the or irns �ae cif' rffih f` �h � r Qua T, r x~ - E #� e + a►eo din Central_ New York State -th he territory aomprIpbd --v n- the FbigertAk*9w_ . �► f u the a PI-0 of -m Poing I refer` you .mount t�f P icl y _ item to:'the— at - _ e _ =�b�s 8o!— 11e4 - `Casper quadru lete in ane , , rief - ti. ' THE UNIVERSITYOF THE STATE OF NEW YORK THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTM..ENT ALBANY DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY ALEXANDER C. FLICK, STATE HISTORIAN DIRECTOR Mr John A. Noble, Jr Savings Bank Building Ithaca, New York Uy dear Mr Noble: June 30, 1938 We have your letter of June 27 and would inform you that the application you submitted for a marker to indicate the birthplace of the Ervay Quadruplets has been approved, We suggest that you get in touch with 3,r Guy W. Pinck, Weigh Lock Building, Syracuse, N. Y., about the third week in August, in regard to obtaining this sign and a post to go with it. CONNECTICUT HILL Born Here, July 22, 1855, To Foster Ervay And Wife, Four Children, Known As Ervay Quadruplets; On Ex)libition For Several Years. Very1 ly yours ISA �a r _1 - aot-�' Irv, 3. Adler lk Birthpldc,_e' of_ Noted ` uqd s' `to - Re ar> e IT#dAGA Aug: 1a.—High up O* July, 1855,,m r.Foster Ervay bo- -Connecticut Hill in the ,totva i o! : came the diapy father- at one -Newfield there will be erectedIjkte• birth of.;threa�girls and one boy. -this month-a state historicalm8�ker, Their narnes are Ida, Irvin -a:; re comnienwrate the, birthplace:.uf Ada. A., and„Joy.kthe boy and tbe.;famous Ervay quadruplets„ v1w- : girl are: still living.” I `raveled`'R3 `years":ado :.wit1Y.. l T Mrs. Cook went to school with - Barnum's-famous ghows and<. Won Ida:p.nd:.Irvin. Joy died;-at' a eudl t. almost as- much, acoiglqu.-As°-.the of-several month- of traveiipg*th t Dionnequintuplets ot- oday.' -tire phowi when less thea a year 1 _4,-dedication'-: program is being old. The rigoroustravel-is thought planned. -` by have: been too:,,much ' for the M r ' The marker, obtained through the baby, Ada, died _ I*l en - about two I CO •*-;..solicitation- of: -Assemblyman; S., - C. -years old. - 41 _.hazy, Iistorian:Lyuian If. Galla g- _ :When ;they traveled with= -the . f-4 le iter, acid Attbljriey I 4oIm A.', Ne; le, • show: with -their parentt, the babies Y. i -who has'. a summerIcime oa Con- were displayed. in a crib that held p �i st `trecticnt F[tll wig tread- all four. si �r CONNECTICUT HILL A map of Tompkins. Countymade t Born here, 'Jul ..22, 1855, to Y is 1,852,, and in possession of, Wih� ; =.e Foster Ervay apd wife, liam Hazlett Smith, veteran Ithaca ie - known as Ervay.,,quadrup- attorney, has. marked on it.t'hefaim r--I s lets. On exhibition for sev- of Foster �Erva3, showing-1t, . in the .. - .� a eral months .,•. town of'hlewfiedd. 0Mrs. Minnie Qbok of 220 Eddy st., Mr. and : Mrs. Poster Ervay had a' cousin ;of fhe ,-quadi-uplet% lived four 'other children. ! Ua.uy relatives It on the next farm to 'the famous 1 of the'F.rvay family live in this h children. She Went to school with section: O X.: two of. them at.: the former Saxton . ''the site; of the former Ervay � h d: schoolhouse at, the 'foot- of Con- homestead is only a few miles froln -necticut Hill., the highest point in t the Schuyler County tine. The i •this e�ounty. .. original house burned ao vn, as did. d ;i - The Cazeteer of Chemung sand ti another a: few,. years ago-that way �1 a Schuyler-`counties, printed in 1869. li erected on the same site; i4othin says: -s- now , remains but a cellar . and a: a� P{ On the twen#:7 seooifd' day 'ef mass o£ berry bushes, e.. ; _ , be ,4 N Go