"Bu" through "Bun" Obituaries


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 7 February 1933

Canandaigua, N. Y., Feb. 6 - Mrs. Etta D. Buchan of 224 East Gibson Street, died at her home here today. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Grace Childs of Rochester, and the Misses Charlotte, Mary and Edith Buchan of Canandaigua; and two sons, Fred O. Buchan of Rochester and Bert W. Buchan of Hopewell. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with burial at Seneca Castle.

From Ontario County Journal 21 February 1879

The cause of the sudden and sad death of Mrs. Mary A. Buchan, as developed at the inquest held here by Coroner Newman, was paralysis of the heart. Her age was nearly 56 years. She had been visiting her father and mother at Honeoye Falls, and took the train there for this village, to return to her home in Hopewell, at 12:10 on Thursday of last week. She then seemed to be in good health, although she complained to a lady sitting in the seat with her of having experienced severe pains in the head the night before. After the train passed West Bloomfield, a messenger went into the baggage car and informed the conductor that a lady was very sick in the coach. He went in and found Mrs. B. in an alarming condition, and hurried the speed of the train to reach Miller's Corners. Upon reaching there a physician was speedily sent for, but she expired before he arrived -- death having ensued in forty minutes from the time she stepped upon the train. Her son was awaiting her arrival at the depot here, and when, instead of the living form of his mother, he saw her lifeless remains, lying prostrate before him, he was overcome with anguish - such sorrow as can come to but few in a lifetime. The funeral services were held at the residence of her husband, Mr. William Buchan, two miles east of Hopewell Center, on Saturday last, and an appropriate and feeling discourse was given by Rev. Mr. Blain, of Hopewell Center.

From Ontario County Journal 2 May 1913

The death of Mrs. Lena F. Buchin occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward L. Boyle, on Sunday morning, aged 82 years. Deceased was a native of Germany, and came to this country 28 years ago. She leaves her husband, Carl H. Buchin, who resides with a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Ritzenthaler, at Rochester. Besides Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Ritzenthaler, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Louis H. Johnston of Brockport; and a son, George C. Buchin of Fairport; a brother and sister at Germany. There also survive 27 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Rev. Livingston L. Taylor officiated at the funeral services held at the home of Mrs. Boyle on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was at West avenue cemetery.

Geneva Gazette 22 January 1892

August F. Buchholz - One of our oldest and most highly respected German citizens died on the 15th inst., aged 70 years, after a few days illness of pneumonia.  He took a zealous part in building the German Evangelical Church on North Main street, and was alike active in all good works for the promotion of the spiritual and material welfare of his countrymen.  He leaves a widow and ten children, all residing in Geneva.  Funeral last Monday -- interment at Glenwood.

From Geneva Daily Times 28 August 1895

Frederick W. Buchholtz, an aged citizen, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Behrens on Madison avenue. The deceased was born in Germany and came to Geneva twelve years ago. His wife died in Germany. He leaves four grown-up children, Gustave of this place, Rudolph of Syracuse, Paul of Wilkes Barre, and Mrs. Behrens. Mr. Buchholtz had been ailing for over a year. He was 72 years of age. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the German church on North Main street. Burial Glenwood Cemetery

From Geneva Daily Times 14 February 1911

MRS. SABINA DOROTHEA BUCHHOLZ

Mrs. Sabina Dorothea Buchholz, wife of William C. Buchholz, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Schroeder, 185 Main St., at 8:15 last evening. She was born June 23, 1875, and has lived in Geneva all her life. She is survived by her husband and five children, her parents, three brothers and one sister. Private service will be held Thursday morning at 9:50 from the home of her parents. At 10 o'clock public service will be held at the German Evangelical Church North Main Street. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery. No flowers.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 June 1895

Burial of Dr. Buck - The arrangements for the funeral of the late Rev. Daniel Dana Buck, D. D., who died last Friday afternoon, have been completed.  His son, Rev. M. D. Buck, of Sacramento, Cal., arrived this morning.  The remains will lie in state at his late home, corner of William and Grove streets, between the hours of three and five this afternoon.  The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Wm. H. Giles, assisted by the local clergy, will officiate.  After the funeral the remains will be taken on the noon train to Rochester where the burial will be made in Mount Hope cemetery at 2:30 o'clock.

From Livonia Gazette 27 February 1941

Mrs. Jessie Murphy Buck, 56, died in Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua, last week Tuesday, after a long illness. The funeral was held from the Lacey funeral home in Honeoye, with interment at Lakeview cemetery, Honeoye. Mrs. Buck was born in Bristol. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Owen Davis of Ohio, and Miss Madeline Buck of Jamaica, L. I.; three sons, Leslie of Canandaigua, Harold of Allen's Hill, and Howard of the United States Army in Georgia; also one brother, James Murphy of Nebraska; and eleven grandchildren.

From Geneva Gazette 9 February 1877

The Times reports that last Saturday evening a young man named L. E. Buck, while walking on the Northern Central track just east of Canandaigua, was struck by a locomotive and received injuries which resulted in death. Deceased was aged 25 years, and a son of Rev. E. M. Buck of Hopewell.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 February 1907

Mrs. Lorana A. Buck, widow of the late Rev. Daniel D. Buck, D. D., who formerly was a pastor of the First Methodist church, died Monday night at the Buck homestead, at the corner of William and Grove streets. The deceased was 83 years of age. She was born in Ames, N. Y., and has resided in Geneva for the past thirty years. She is survived by one step-son, Milton A. Buck, of Berkley, California; one brother, Mr. Atwater of Black Creek, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Julia DeVoll, of Delivan, Wisconsin.


From Ontario County Journal 15 March 1895

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary A. Buck died of paralysis on Tuesday, March 5. Mrs. Buck was the wife of E. W. Buck, and was 63 years of age. Her children surviving are Mrs. George H. Watrous of Fairhaven, Wash.; Mrs. W. H. Tobey and Miss Ida Buck of Naples, and John Buck of Bellona. She held a policy of $2000 in the Equitable Aid union.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 4 April 1906

Shortsville, N. Y. -  Myron M. Buck, one of the most successful of Shortsville's boys, died at his home in Clifton Springs on Friday morning, after a long and painful illness, at the age of 63 years. He was born in Shortsville in 1833, being a son of the late Addison and Sabrina Short Buck, and a grandson of Theophilus Short, the founder of Shortsville. His early life was passed in his birthplace on a farm now known as the Booth farm in Canandaigua street, which was then the property of Theophilus Short. The house in which Mr. Buck was born still stands, it now being the Booth tenant house, though a portion of it was moved many years ago to the Sharon Booth farm, west of this village. When thirteen years of age he went to Canada and made his home with his brother, A. Cuyler Buck, then a resident of Brantford, Canada. There he learned the trade of the tinsmith and remained until he was twenty-three, when he went to Chicago, and about six years later settled in St. Louis. In that city he began the manufacturing of lanterns, at first on a very small scale in a small one-story building which is still standing, and of which he was always very proud. This small beginning developed into one of the largest concerns of the United States, manufacturing all kinds of railroad supplies. Mr. Buck invented a head light that was used by many western roads. For many years past Mr. Buck has spent the summers in his Clifton Springs residence and the winters in his St. Louis home, and always retained a deep interest in Shortsville and vicinity and several years ago, he gave to this village the M. M. Buck Free Library.

His first wife was Miss Clara Whitney, daughter of Captain Whitney of Hopewell, who died leaving a young daughter; and about 27 years ago he married Miss Velma Sawyer of Orleans, who survives him. He is also survived by a grandson, Myron Horton. Mr. O. C. Buck of Grove street is his nephew. The funeral was held from his late home in Clifton Springs at two o'clock Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. L. Dorchester, pastor of the Linwood Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, St. Louis, of which he was a prominent member and an elder. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery, Shortsville.

From Ontario County Journal 22 October 1897

North Bloomfield, N. Y. - Wallace Buck, a well-known citizen of this place, died very suddenly at his residence last Sunday. The cause was apoplexy. He had been in poor health for a long time. He leaves a wife and son to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was at Honeoye Falls.

From Ontario County Journal 20 June 1919

Bristol, N. Y. -  The people of the community were greatly saddened by the death of Mrs. George Buckalew at her home on Friday afternoon at about 5 o'clock. She had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time and had been confined to her home for several months and had suffered greatly. She was the daughter of Elnathan and Mary Cornell Thomas and was born on April 26, 1867, in the house where she passed away, and was married to George Buckalew, their nearest neighbor's son, on Dec. 29, 1886. Two children were born to them, Mrs. James Morrow of Honeoye, and Ralph, both of whom, with the husband, survive. She is also survived by a grandson, Gerald Morrow. The town has lost a good woman and she will be missed by her church in which she was an active worker, the Red Cross, her club and her neighborhood. She left many friends as was testified by the many beautiful floral tributes and the presence of so many who came to pay their last tribute to the memory, those who had been welcomed to her home many times. Fifty-eight autos and several other vehicles were required to bring them. The funeral was held from her home on Sunday afternoon. Rev. O. F. Alvord officiated, and Mrs. Alvord sang, unaccompanied, two solos. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. David Thomas of East Bloomfield, an uncle of Mrs. Buckalew, who was 84 years old on Sunday, attended the funeral.

From Ontario County Journal 6 June 1902

Gorham, N. Y. -  The death of Jacob Buckalew occurred at the home of his son, Emory, in this village, after a brief illness of hiccoughs, Friday morning. Deceased was 78 years of age and had been a resident of this place nearly all his life. The funeral services were held from the home of his son on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. E. Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Gorham cemetery. The following children survive him: Edward of Penn Yan; Charles of Michigan; Mrs. Anna Reed and Mrs. Louise Roff of Canandaigua; Mrs. Bell Prysler of Fergusons; and Emory of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 10 October 1913

In a walk cross lots to a neighbor's, Oscar Buckalew of Honeoye, well-known throughout the county, tripped on a wire in the grass, at about 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, and fell in such a manner on the basket that he carried as to receive injuries that caused his death before 11 o'clock. Mr. Buckalew was 74 years of age and had spent most of his life in Bristol. The funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock with interment at Evergreen cemetery in Bristol. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. William Hayes of Bristol, a granddaughter, Mrs. Harold Fletcher of Holcomb; a great-grandson; also a sister, Mrs. C. D. Bush of Bellona. Mr. Buckalew had always lived a most exemplary life and  was a kind husband and father, and obliging neighbor. A grandson of the deceased, Oscar Hayes, received serious injuries in a fall from a tree in which he was picking apples at about the same time. It is not know how Hayes fell but it is thought he fainted. He was reported as comfortable last evening.


From Ontario County Journal 6 March 1896

Honeoye, N. Y. - Richard Buckalew, aged 79 years, died at his son's, Spafford Buckalew, in Bristol, on Thursday, Feb. 26. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery at Baptist Hill.

From Victor Herald 3 October 1902

Mrs. Wm. Buckalew died very suddenly last Friday. She is survived by her husband, two sons, George and Arthur, and one daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Ashley, besides a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral was held at her late home on Monday at 2 p.m. Burial was made at Honeoye.


From Ontario County Journal 15 January 1904

Naples, N. Y. -  William W. Buckbee, a former resident of Naples, and son of John R. Buckbee, of Hunt's Hollow, died on Sunday at Wisner, aged 42 years. He leaves a wife and seven children; also his father and mother.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 July 1915

Gorham, N. Y. -  This community was shocked on Monday evening to hear of the sudden death of Emory Buckelew, which occurred at his home on South street about 7 o'clock in the evening. Mr. Buckelew had eaten a hearty supper, and later went to his barn to direct the unloading of a couple of loads of hay. He attempted to assist in the unloading but after working a few minutes, said that he could do no more, and must get down stairs. He was assisted to the house and medical aid summoned, but he survived only about half an hour. The cause of death is attributed to acute indigestion, combined with a weak heart. The deceased had not been in robust health during the past few years, and at various times had been attacked with illness, having had such an attack a few weeks ago, from which he had not seemed to fully recover, though he had been about his work during the present month. He was a master carpenter and fine workman, and his services were always in demand. He was a good citizen and a kind neighbor. Mr. Buckelew always lived in Gorham, having been born upon the farm now owned by Robert Affleck. He leaves, besides his wife; one daughter, who resides at home; and one son, William Buckelew of this village; also three sisters and two brothers, one of the latter of whom lives in the West. The funeral was held at the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. John McColl of the Presbyterian church officiated, and burial was in the village cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 12 July 1901

South Bristol, N. Y. -  John R. Buckelew, who died at Bristol Center on July 1, was born in Bristol in 1854. He was married to Matilda H. Pestle, of the same place, in 1874. They commenced housekeeping on a farm and he became a successful farmer of that town. About three years ago he purchased and moved to a farm in this place. He was well respected by all his neighbors. He had been afflicted with Bright's disease for many years, and at times suffered severely. Besides his wife, there survive him one daughter, Mrs. George Monks, of this place, and one brother, A. A. Richie of Ferguson Corners. The funeral was held from his late residence on July 2, the Rev. F. F. Buckner officiating. Interment was made at Bristol.

From Ontario County Journal 1 January 1909

Honeoye, N. Y. - On Christmas day at her home in this village, occurred the death of Mrs. Melvina Buckelew after a long, painful illness. She had been in poor health for the past 20 years, but about two months ago, she suffered an apoplectic stroke and since that time her suffering has been intense, and her death was hourly expected. During this time she had, with the assistance of a nurse, been tenderly cared for by her only sister, with whom she lived. Melvina Kingsbury Buckelew was born in the town of Bristol, 61 years ago. She was the daughter of Hampton and Lynda Totman Kingsbury, and with the exception of the past eight years residence at Honeoye, had lived her life in that town. At the age of 18 years, she was married to Spafford Buckelew, whose death occurred four years ago. To them, four children were born, all of whom died in infancy. She is survived by two brothers, Sherman Kingsbury of Canandaigua; and Addison Kingsbury of Jersey City, N. J., and one sister, Mrs. Lucretia Briggs, of this village. The funeral was held from her late home, Rev. Dr. A. C. Dill officiating. The casket was covered with flowers. Beautiful music was rendered by Ira N. Deyo and Mrs. Helen M. Lawrence, with Prof. F. B. Short, organist.  The interment was in Woodlawn.

From Geneva Courier 8 November 1882

GORHAM - Richard M. Buckelew, another one of our old and respected citizens, died at his late residence Saturday morning, the 28th inst. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon, the Rev. F. E. Arnold assisted by the Rev. H. T. Giles, officiating.  Many sympathizing friends and neighbors were in attendance.  Messrs. Elias Newman, Wm. Hankinson, James Secor, Lebbeus Phillips, H. E. Johnson, and Jonathan Phillips officiated as pall bearers.

The following was handed us by the pastor: "The deceased was born in Monmouth Co. N. J., Dec. 1st, 1793. In 1832 he removed thence to this town and settled with his family. Ten or twelve years later he united with the Gorham and Middlesex Baptist church, of which he was a member at his death. Through the infirmities of age and especially the almost entire loss of hearing, he has to a great extent been deprived of the privilege of attending public worship." As the pastor truly remarked, "he had lived a spotless and blameless life."
An aged widow and five sons survive him.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 14 December 1933

Geneva, Dec 13 - Mrs. Catherine Buckley, widow of Michael J. Buckley, died last night. She is survived by three sons, Thomas, Joseph, and William, all of Geneva; three daughters, Mrs. John Harding and Mrs. George DeVine of Geneva and Mrs. Charles Caton of Chicago; a brother, Joseph Campbell of Auburn; and a sister, Angie Campbell of Geneva; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 March 1911

Waterloo, March 30 - Dennis Buckley, of the Town of Junius, died at his late home yesterday at the age of 84 years and nine months. He is survived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Daniel B. Morrin, Mrs. Edwin Morrin, both of Waterloo; Michael Buckley, Daniel Buckley, both of Junius; and Miss Elizabeth Buckley of Junius. Burial St. Patrick's cemetery, Geneva.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 June 1920

Jeremiah J. Buckley, aged 80, was struck by an automobile this morning at 8 o'clock, resulting in his death a short time later. The accident occurred at the intersection of William and West streets. John J. Brown, who was driving the car, states that he saw Mr. Buckley crossing the street and sounded the horn. Although it is impossible to tell just how the fatality happened, according to the story told at police headquarters, Mr. Buckley, who was deaf, must have turned suddenly stepping in front of the automobile. The car did not pass over him but threw him, striking his head against the pavement. Mr. Buckley was rushed to his home at 241 William street and a doctor called. He died two hours later. Mr. Buckley is survived by two sons, T. F. Buckley and Tom J. Buckley of Geneva; four daughters, Abbie V. Buckley, Mrs. Patrick Brennan, Mrs. J. F. Glynn of this city, and Julia A. Buckley of Mount Morris; two brothers, Morris Buckley and Daniel Buckley; one sister, Mrs. John Divaney of this city. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from his late home on William street and at 9 o'clock at St. Stephen's Church.

From Geneva Daily Times 16 September 1907

Mrs. Josephine Buckley, widow of the late Jeremiah Buckley, died last evening at nine o'clock at the family residence, No. 20 Lafayette avenue. The survivors are one daughter, Miss Mary A. Buckley; three sons, John, Eugene, and Stephen, all of this city. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 21 December 1903

Mrs. Julia Buckley, mother of Timothy F. Buckley, the well-known grocer of this city, died shortly after 12 o'clock this morning at her home four miles west of the city on the Canandaigua-Geneva turnpike, of pneumonia, after a three weeks' illness, aged 53 years. The deceased had lived in this vicinity for twenty-six years. She is survived by two sons, Timothy F. and Thomas J. Buckley; four daughters, Abbie, Anna, Catherine and Julia, of this city; and two brothers, Daniel Maney of this city and Timothy Maney of Rochester.

From Geneva Gazette 10 May 1901

Mrs. Margaret Buckley, aged 90 years, died at the residence of Edward Murphy on South Exchange street last Sunday morning at 4 o'clock.  Mrs. Buckley was an invalid for a number of years and suffered a severe attack of grip last winter from which she did not fully recover and on account of her advanced age was unable to overcome the effects of the disease.  She had been a resident of Geneva for over fifty years and leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Mrs. John Toomey and Mrs. Timothy Maney, both of Geneva.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 28 April 1929

East Bloomfield, N. Y., April 27 - Mrs. Mary Buckley, 95, one of the oldest residents of this village, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George W. Halliday. Besides the daughter at whose home she died, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. C. C. Johnson of Scranton, Pa.; and a son, John W. Buckley of this village. Funeral Tuesday morning from the home of her daughter at 9 o'clock and at St. Bridget's Church at 10 o'clock. Burial in Victor.

From Geneva Daily Times 25 June 1906

Mary D. Buckley, wife of Daniel Buckley, died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock at the home of her son, Jeremiah, No. 76 Brook street. Death was caused by a general breaking down due to old age. The deceased was 80 years of age and had been a resident of Geneva for about fifty years, having been born in the old country. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Timothy and Jeremiah, both of this city. The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Stephens church.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 November 1909

The body of Michael Buckley of West street, who disappeared from home last Thursday, was found in Seneca lake at a point near the plant of the Herendeen Manufacturing Company yesterday morning. The search for Mr. Buckley which was begun when he failed to return home Thursday night was continued on Friday and Saturday and when no trace of him could be found, it was decided to drag the harbor. The work was begun yesterday under the direction of Coroner Flint and had proceeded to a point a hundred yards or so south of Castle street when the body was discovered. There were no marks upon it and death evidently had been accidental. A son of Mr. Buckley who was watching the work of dragging from the towpath, collapsed when the body was discovered and it was nearly an hour before he recovered. As soon as the body was removed from the water it was taken to the undertaking rooms of Devaney and Fletcher and late yesterday the remains were removed to the Buckley home at 29 West street.

The last seen of Mr. Buckley alive was on Thursday evening when he was seen walking down Exchange street by Officer McNerney. It is said that Mr. Buckley was temperate in his habits and when seen by Officer McNerney there was nothing unusual either in his appearance or actions so that it was only after Mr. Buckley was reported missing that the officer recalled seeing him at all. While Coroner Flint will hold an inquest this afternoon to determine the facts in the case, the supposition is that Mr. Buckley became bewildered and walked to the lake front and then accidentally walked off the dock late at night. Some burdock burs found in his clothing would indicate that he walked down one of the alley ways leading from Exchange street. No money or papers were found upon the body. Mr. Buckley's watch had, however, stopped at 4:20 o'clock.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. John S. Harding, Mrs. Charles Caton and Catherine and Mary; three sons, Thomas, Joseph, and William Buckley; three brothers, Jeremiah, Daniel and Maurice Buckley, and two sisters, Mrs. John Diviney, of this city, and Mrs. E. Maney of Seneca Castle.

From Geneva Daily Times 25 May 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Today was held the funeral of Mrs. Patrick Buckley of Gorham street, who died Monday after a brief illness from apoplexy, aged 51 years. There survive the husband, one son and four daughters.

From Geneva Gazette 5 January 1877

East Bloomfield is excited over the sudden and mysterious death of one Peter Buckley of that town, who lived alone on Michigan st.  His house was discovered to be on fire which was readily extinguished, when the lone inmate was discovered, dead in his bed.  Being an inebriate, it is surmised that he went home intoxicated and in maudlin carelessness set fire to the house and perished by suffocation. The coroner is investigating the affair.

The Geneva Times, Wednesday, April 25, 1956

Mrs. Nettie Bucklin - Seneca Castle – Nettie May Bucklin, 83, Whitney Rd., Seneca Castle, died Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rolin Wetherbee, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at the daughter's home at 2:30 p. m. Friday. The Rev. M. E. Bartholomew, Seneca Castle Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery. Mrs. Bucklin was the widow of Joseph A. Bucklin and she had been a lifelong resident of the Seneca Castle area. She was born in the town of Seneca, April 8,1873, daughter of James and Nancy Loper Padgett. She is a member of the Seneca Castle Presbyterian Church. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs.Wetherbee; five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Many thanks to Adrienne for this donation.


Geneva Daily Times, Monday, March 15, 1926

Dundee, March 15 - The funeral of William Bucklin, will be held from the home on Main Street, this afternoon. Rev. M. E. Bartholomew, of the Presbyterian church will have charge of the services and interment will be made in the cemetery here. His death occurred on Friday at the Geneva General Hospital where he had been for treatment for the past two weeks. He was 35 years of age and came here about ten years ago from Geneva. He has been manager of the automobile repair shop of the Earnest and Co. garage in this village for a number of years. He had made a host of friends here. He was married to Miss Gladys Smith, of Dundee, who survives him; also one daughter, Florence, also of this place.

Many thanks to Adrienne for this donation.


From Ontario County Journal 28 February 1890

Dr. J. H. Budd, a prominent physician of Geneva, was found dead in bed at his residence Tuesday morning. A lady called a 9 a.m., and being unable to gain entrance to the house, informed Chief of Police Vanness, who broke in the front door and found the doctor dead. Some attribute death to coal gas, there being a fire burning in the room and the windows closed. Physicians say heart failure was the cause. Deceased was 44 years of age.

From Victor Herald 12 July 1901

Mrs. Mary Buddington, who has been in feeble health for some time past, died at her home on East Main street, Tuesday night, at the age of 81 years. She had been married three times, her last husband, John Buddington, having died several months ago. Mrs. Buddington had spent nearly her entire life in this vicinity, and was a member of the Methodist church in this village. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Munson and Mrs. Mary Dillingham, of this place, and two sons, William and Eugene Bonner, who reside in the west. The funeral services were held at her late home this afternoon, Rev. Frank M. Cole officiating. Interment was made in the village cemetery.

From Victor Herald 19 June 1903

Affliction came heavily to the family and friends of Mrs. Alice Amelia Buell, wife of Arthur Buell, when her spirit was called away at 6 o'clock Monday morning. For nearly two years Mrs. Buell had been a patient sufferer, but during the past few weeks, her condition had caused the gravest concern to all. The immediate cause of death was tubercular meningitis. At the time of her death Mrs. Buell had reached the age of 34 years. She was a member of the Congregational church of this town. Always a devoted wife and mother, her presence in the home she had helped to build will be indeed sadly missed as it will be in the community as a whole where she had many true friends. At the sorrow-stricken homestead, besides the widowed husband, there are three children, two girls and one boy, the oldest ten and the youngest barely five years old, left without a mother's loving care. The mother of the deceased, Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, also resides at the homestead. Mrs. Buell also leaves four brothers, Heber E. Wheeler, Dr. S. R. Wheeler, Oscar Wheeler and Robert Wheeler, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Hopson, Ellen E. and Jennie M. Wheeler, all of whom live in this region. The funeral was largely attended from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. W. D. Robinson pronouncing the last rites. Interment was made in East Bloomfield cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 12 October 1900

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  From his late residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock was held the funeral of Augustus Buell, who was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. William D. Robinson, pastor of the Congregational church. Mr. Buell was born in this town 76 years ago, and was the oldest son of Timothy Buell. He is survived by four children, Arthur A., William C., Lucy R. and Caroline L.; one brother, Charles, and one sister, Miss Alice Buell, all of this place. Mr. Buell was for 51 years a member of the Congregational church, and also for over 30 years a trustee, which office he held until the time of his death. Mr. Buell was a very generous contributor to his church and
to many local charities, always giving in a quiet way, that was characteristic of the man. His whole life was so quiet and unassuming that it was given to but few to know him well and to see the genial and gentle side of his nature that unfolded itself in his home or among his friends. But the sterling characteristics which made him the honored citizen and the Christian man left their impress wherever he went. During the last months of his life, the weakness accompanying old age had confined him to his house, and he had been tenderly administered to by his sons and daughters. Burial Rice Cemetery.

From Ontario County Times 2 May 1888

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Azel Buell, an old resident of East Bloomfield, died last Saturday, April 29, of cancerous tumor, at the house of his son, Theron Buell, in Bristol, and was buried this afternoon by the side of the wife of his youth, in the village cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 31 January 1913

The death of Charles Buell occurred at his home on Greig Terrace on Saturday morning, following injuries received in a fall and a stroke of apoplexy suffered the previous Monday. Mr. Buell was born at the Buell homestead in East Bloomfield on June 14, 1829, where most of his life was spent. He was the son of Timothy and Lucy Rice Buell. His grandfather, Capt. Timothy Buell came from Connecticut to East Bloomfield in 1799. Mr. Buell's death removes all but one of a family of nine children. His sister, Miss Alice Buell of East Bloomfield, is the only survivor. Mr. Buell's marriage to Miss Anna Dunn of Geneseo took place on June 16, 1858. Two sons and two daughters were born to them, Dr. H. C. Buell of this village, John L. Buell, whose death occurred six years ago, Mrs. John H. Jewett and Miss Florence Buell. Mrs. Buell survives. Following the death of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Buell came to Canandaigua to reside. Mr. Buell was a member of the board of deacons of the Congregational church at East Bloomfield for many years and after coming to Canandaigua similarly served the church here. Mr. Buell possessed a high conception of his religious duties as well as of his duties toward his family, society and the world. His splendid character, faithfulness to every trust and affable disposition brought him the rewards which are the certain results of such attributes.

Rev. Livingston L. Taylor officiated at the funeral services held at the home on Greig Terrace on Monday afternoon. The remains were taken to East Bloomfield and a service held there in the church he had so long been faithful to. Interment took place in the village cemetery nearby. William C. Buell, Arthur Buell, Henry McGlashen, Henry Arnold and Frank Munson, nephews of the deceased, served as bearers.


From Victor Herald 23 February 1906

Mrs. Edna Boughton Buell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. Collins Hart in Canandaigua on Friday of last week, aged ninety-four years. Mrs. Buell was the daughter of Jared Boughton, a pioneer settler of Victor, and her girlhood was spent on Boughton Hill, where her father located within a very short time after the details of the Phelps and Gorham purchase, which included this township, were completed in 1788. At the age of 19 she married Mortimer Buell, son of the Hon. Jonathan Buell of East Bloomfield. After a few years spent in East Bloomfield and in Geneseo, they went to Rochester in 1856, where they lived till Mr. Buell died in 1885. Mrs. Buell was a woman of rare mental strength, of bright wit, and fine manner, a leader always wherever placed. Two daughters and one son survive, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Martin W. Cooke, of Rochester, and Dr. Jesse W. Buell of Rochester. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Hart.

From Ontario County Times 26 April 1865

Johnathan Buell died at East Bloomfield on Saturday morning, April 15th, in the 81st year of his age. Mr. Buell served as Sheriff in this county in the years 1829, '30 and '31. The bearers of his remains to their resting place were Ex-Sheriffs Jonas M. Wheeler, Myron H. Clark, Wm. H. Lamport, Wm. Hildreth, Harlow Munson and our present Sheriff, John Whitwell. The funeral services were held at the house of George Rice on Monday, April 17. Thus has passed away another venerable and good man from our midst who has discharged his public and private duties with such fidelity that while a community mourns his loss, all feel that he has done his work well and has gone to his reward.

From Victor Herald 29 September 1899

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Tuesday afternoon the remains of Mrs. Libbie Gauss, widow of the late Azel Buell, were interred in the village cemetery. She died at Bristol Saturday morning at the age of 71 years.

From Ontario County Times 4 March 1885

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  We are called upon to chronicle the sad death from pneumonia of one of our best beloved, Mary Conklin, wife of Mr. Augustus Buell, who died last Thursday morning, the 26th ult., and was buried on Saturday morning. She leaves three little children. A sweet and beautiful life transferred to a more glorious field of activity.

From Ontario County Journal 7 June 1889

Bristol, N. Y. - Theron P. Buell died of peritonitis after only a few days illness on Tuesday evening, May 28th, aged 55 years. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. E. B. Barber, were held from his late residence on Thursday at two p.m., and at the Universalist church in Bristol at three o'clock, and were attended by a large concourse of people. Mr. Buell was a man who will be universally mourned. Genial in disposition, given to hospitality, a kind father and affectionate husband, his death is sincerely regretted. Rev. Mr. Barber preached an appropriate discourse and testified to his great worth and manly excellencies. Besides his wife there are left two sons to mourn his loss. The interment was in the Hill cemetery.

From Ontario Repository and Messenger 22 January 1873

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - On the 17th inst., Mr. Timothy Buell departed this life at the advanced age of 81 years. He was a veteran of the war of 1812, and one of the oldest residents of Bloomfield. He was well-known throughout the community and his death is lamented by all.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 February 1902

Mrs. James Buffington died at the family residence, 10 Lewis street, at 3:15 o'clock this morning, aged 65 years. The cause of death was pleural pneumonia.  Mrs. Buffington had resided in Geneva all her life.  The deceased was a communicant of St. Peter's church and was active in the work of the parish.  Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E. S. Fleming of Romulus and Mrs. H. J. Klube and Mrs. Arthur Perrin of this city and by one son, Edward Buffington of this city. The funeral will take place from the house Sunday afternoon, at an hour not yet decided upon.  Rev. Dr. J. B. Hubbs will officiate.  Burial Glenwood Cemetery.  Bearers C. H. Huke, J. R. Vance, George Goodwin, Philip Becker and I. W. Crittenden.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 April 1912

Mrs. DeNora Bugbee died this morning about ten o'clock at the family home on the Maxwell farm. She is survived by her husband and two small children. The remains will be taken to Canaseraga for the funeral and interment.

From Ontario County Journal 7 April 1911

Canadice, N. Y. -  The remains of Mrs. Sarah Tibbals Bugh were brought here on Monday from Atlanta, where his death occurred on Saturday, and placed in the Tibbals family cemetery. Mrs. Bugh was born in this town and lived here until about 20 years ago. After the death of her husband, she moved to Atlanta. She was for many years a school teacher and also a music teacher. Mrs. Bugh is survived by one son, Corey Bugh, and two daughters, Misses Loleta and Vira Bugh, and one brother, Wakeman Tibbals.

From Geneva Gazette 16 December 1898

THOMAS BULALOCK - Aged 23 years, a Sicilian, died of consumption on Tuesday night.  The deceased was engaged in the fruit and confectionery business for the past four years in the Keyes block on Castle street.  He leaves a wife and infant child. The funeral took place this morning at 9 A. M.

From Ontario County Journal 10 February 1893

The remains of the Rev. Charles H. A. Bulkley were brought to Canandaigua last Saturday morning. Brief funeral services were held at the Congregational church, after which the body was laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery on the north side of West avenue.

From Geneva Daily Times 8 September 1897

The Rev. J. M. Bull, a superannuated minister of the Central New York Conference, died at his home in Clifton Springs on Monday evening, aged 85 years. The funeral services will take place from the Methodist church at that place tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock.

From Geneva Courier 11 November 1874

Ira S. Bullard, Esq., for nearly 25 years a resident of Geneva, died at his residence on Wednesday evening last, after an illness of less than one week.  Mr. B. was a mechanic of more than ordinary skill, and had long been employed at the N. Y. Central Iron Works in this village.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 April 1917

Franklin P. Bullock of the Lyons Road, aged 65 years, died this morning at 8:30 o'clock after an illness of a year and a half. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Clark Bullock of Savannah; Daniel and Hube Bullock of the Lyons Road; five daughters, Mrs. George Garlock and Mrs. Mahlin Carman of Sodus Point, Mrs. E. I. Johnson of Niagara Falls, Mrs. John Peterson of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Charles Griffin of Geneva; twenty grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a half-brother, Nathan Bullock of Wolcott, and a half-sister, Mrs. May Lancaster of Lyons. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the house, Rev. Ralph S. Cushman, pastor of the First Methodist church, Geneva, officiating. Interment will be made in the Lyons Cemetery.


From The Naples Record, April 17, 1935, Page 4

Fred J. Bullock, 54, prominent Shortsville business man, was found dead yesterday in the Papec Machine Company's plant in that village, the victim of a heart attack.

From Ontario County Journal 3 October 1884

Mr. Lineas Bullock, of Richmond, Ontario county, shot himself, at the home of his brother, Jesse Bullock, at Knox, Ind., about ten days ago. It has not been determined whether the shooting was willful or accidental -- there being no known cause for suicide. He was in easy circumstances, owning a farm in Richmond, and he was visiting relatives in the West. The act was committed with a revolver belonging to his brother, which he had taken from the house to the field where he had been at work. His remains were brought home for interment in the Richmond Hill cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 January 1904

Mrs. Lydia B. Bumpus, of Victor, who died in that village Friday, was the mother of Charles Bumpus of Manchester.

From Victor Herald 8 January 1904

Mrs. Lydia Bumpus passed on into the higher life on Friday morning, January 1st, at the age of 81 years, Mrs. Bumpus had been a resident of Victor for forty years, coming here with her husband and family from New Bedford, Mass. Since the death of her husband, her home has been with her son, Frank Bumpus, of this village. Two other sons survive her: George Bumpus of this place, and Charles Bumpus of Manchester. A sweet and lovable woman she seemed to be. In her last few weeks of earth life she endeared herself to her family and friends even more by the constantly expressed appreciation of the care given her. The funeral service, conducted as she had planned, by Rev. Loren Stiles of the M. E. Church of Victor, and Mr. Charles Frickey, C. S., of Rochester, took place on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The interment was on Boughton Hill.

From Geneva Gazette 7 December 1900

Mrs. Charles Bunge died at the City Hospital on Sunday last of dropsy, from which she had long been a sufferer.  Her age was about 62 years.  She was a daughter of the late John Phelps, who in the early '30's resided on Castle street near the then village limits.  Of the large family of brothers and sisters only three survive -- Andrew J., a veteran of the civil war, and Mrs. Lockwood of this city, and Edward of Austin, Texas.  Her first husband was Spencer Coon, who was fatally burned many years ago.  No children survive her.  Her funeral was held Tuesday last.

From "The American Stationer, Vol. 39, April 9, 1896."

William O. Bunn, fifty-five years old, editor of the Geneva Courier, died at his home in Geneva, N.Y., on April 5 of consumption. Mr. Bunn formerly lived at Homer, where he was engaged in newspaper work. He removed to Geneva about five years ago, and bought the Courier form James Malette, and conducted a large and prosperous business. He leaves a widow and one adult daughter. [page 645]

Thanks to Martha Magill for this contribution.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 30 September 1918

Phelps, N. Y., Sept. 29 - Mrs. Elizabeth Bunnell, who was severely burned Friday night when her clothing caught fire while, it is believed, she was attempting to light a kerosene lamp, at her home in West Main street, died Saturday morning at the City Hospital at Geneva. The deceased, who was in her 94th year, was born at Scotch Mountain, N. J., July 11, 1825, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Cole. The Cole family came to Phelps about seventy-five years ago in which community the deceased had since lived. She is the last of family of several children. Mrs. Bunnell is survived by a son, Fred Bunnell, of this place; and a daughter, Mrs. Frank H. Howe, of whose home in East Main street the funeral will be held at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. W. H. York, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will conduct the services and interment will be in the Clifton Springs Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 14 July 1911

The death of Mrs. Marion Francis Bunnell occurred at her home on Clark street on Friday morning. Death was the result of heat prostration after an illness of a few days. Mrs. Bunnell was born in Brookfield, Mass., June 16, 1852, soon after removing with her parents to Castile, where she resided until her marriage. She was twice married, being married to Oliver P. Neu, February, 1874, who died December 16, 1878. On October 27, 1881, she married Myron L. Bunnell, whom she survived about four years. One daughter, Mrs. Eugene Heckman, Clark street, survives; also three sisters, Mrs. Laura Reynolds of Southbridge, Mass., Mrs. Lucretia VanArsdal and Mrs. Jennie Jones of Castile. Rev. G. Rector Dye officiated at the funeral on Sunday.

From Geneva Daily Times 15 March 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday morning occurred the death of Myron L. Bunnell, of heart disease. He had been ill for a long time. He was born 71 years ago in Lancaster, but had lived in Ontario county nearly all his life, and for the last five years in Canandaigua. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Heckman, of Clark street. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War.

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