"Kem" to "Kez" Obituaries


From Ontario County Journal 31 July 1896

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Saphronia Kendall, wife of the late Dr. Kendall, died at her home at an early hour on Saturday morning, at the age of 73 years. The funeral services were held from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. L. M. Stimson officiating.

From Ontario County Times 18 November 1863

A man named James Kenedy was found dead on the morning of the 11th inst., in the outlet of Canandaigua Lake, a few rods below Barney Bridge in the town of Hopewell. When discovered, the body was lying face down, in shallow water near the bank. It is believed that he walked into the water while in a partially unconscious state, and fell while endeavoring to find his way out. The deceased was an intemperate man, and when under the influence of liquor, quite incapable of taking care of himself. On the evening of the 10th instant, he was seen intoxicated on Chapel street, in this village, and while in that condition, he probably wandered away without knowing where he was going or having any particular object in view. He was a resident of this place, employed by the Messrs. McKechnie and leaves a wife and several children.


From Ontario County Journal 21 December 1888

Naples, N. Y. - Another aged saint has passed on to her home above. Mrs. Mary Kenfield, widow of the late John Kenfield, died Dec. 18, aged nearly 84 years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. M. Lyon. "Aunt Polly," as all called her, was a dear old woman and everybody loved her. For a great many years she has been a prominent member of the Methodist church and was a model christian. Her other children are Mrs. Dr. Stoddard, Mr. Geo. A. Gordon and Mr. T. J. Kenfield, all of this town. Death was to her no unwelcome messenger, though she had everything here to make her life a happy one. But she was as a shock of corn fully ripe and was waiting to be garnered into the granary of the Lord.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 February 1915

Naples, N. Y. - The funeral of Frank M. Kennedy who died on Tuesday was held at his late home on Lyon street on Friday at 11 a.m. Mr. Kennedy was taken ill about ten days ago while in attendance at a funeral in Italy Hollow. He was born in Scotland 85 years ago and came to this country when a youth. He has resided in this vicinity and in Canandaigua. He was twice married. His first wife was a Fisher, and to them three sons were born of whom Grant M. Kennedy alone survives. His second wife was Lillian Griswold of West River who survives with her five children, Fred Kennedy of Gloversville, Ralph Kennedy of Canandaigua, Mrs. Margaret Covill of Naples, Mrs. Claude Wixom of Italy Hollow and Mrs. Byron D. Showers of Syracuse. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Methodist church; his pastor, Rev. Jacob Finger officiated. Burial was at East Italy cemetery. Three brothers, Robert Kennedy of Geneva, David of Ingleside and John of Seneca Castle, also survive. 


From Geneva Daily Times 19 January 1905

James Kennedy died at his home one mile west of Stanley at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Cause of death was a complication of diseases incident to old age. Mr. Kennedy had lived in the vicinity for forty-four years. He is survived besides his wife, by four sons and four daughters: Mrs. T. E. Hayes, of East Bloomfield; Thomas Kennedy, of Rochester; John Kennedy of Flint Creek; Rev. James Kennedy of Hammondsport; Lizzie Kennedy, of Hammondsport; Margaret Kennedy and Michael Kennedy of Stanley; and Mrs. Breen of New York city. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the house and at 11 o'clock St. Theresa's church at Stanley. The bearers will be John Kelley of Geneva, Patrick Clark, Michael Flood, Patrick Flannigan, John McWilliams and William O'Brien of Stanley. Rev. Father Keenan will officiate. Interment will be at Stanley.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 4 April 1906

Stanley, N. Y. - Mrs. James Kennedy died at her home north of Stanley on Saturday night, March 31, of pneumonia, aged 78 years. Mrs. Kennedy has been ill but a short time. She is survived by several children. Her husband died about a year ago. The funeral will be held from St. Theresa's Catholic church on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock.


From Geneva Gazette 15 July 1892

From Flint - We are pained to chronicle the death of Miss Maggie, youngest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, near this place, which occurred early this morning (July 11) , a victim of consumption, aged about 16 years.  The sad affliction will fall heavily on the aged mother, Maggie being the third daughter that has died within a few years.  She has the sympathy of the entire community in her repeated bereavements.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 28 February 1906

Shortsville, N. Y. -  Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, who died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moore, in Bolivar on Sunday evening, Feb. 18th, was brought to the home of her niece, Mrs. James Carney, of Hebron street, Tuesday, and buried in the Clifton Springs Catholic cemetery Wednesday morning. Mrs. Kennedy was a resident of this village for over sixty years, the homestead being in Ontario street, and she had many friends in this vicinity. She was born in Waterford, Ireland, about 80 years ago and came to America when but seventeen years of age. For a short time she made her home in Canandaigua, and later came to Shortsville. She was a devoted member of St. Dominic's church, Shortsville, and four years ago, when she moved with her daughter to Bolivar, she became a member of St. Mary's church in that place. Her husband, Michael Kennedy, died in Shortsville seven years ago. She is survived by one son and one daughter, John Kennedy of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Frank Moore of Bolivar.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 January 1908

Mrs. Martha Kennedy, widow of the late James Kennedy, died this morning at 1:10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Reed, of Seneca. She was 68 years old and had lived in this section all her life. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. William Reed; one granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Berryman of this city; two sisters, Mrs. James Cooley of this city, and Mrs. David Lautenslager of Bearytown, near Fayette. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Reed. Rev. W. W. Weller of this city will officiate and burial will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Victor Herald 6 November 1903

Died, in Bristol, October 26, William Kennedy, aged 73 years. He was a native of Bally Newport, County Down, Ireland. He came to this town when a young man and was in the employ of Mr. Seth Tubbs until his removal from here. His wife, formerly Jane McKenna, died in 1881, leaving five children, Thomas and Seth of Bristol; John of Rochester; and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Dram of Honeoye and Mrs. Mary Driscoll of Bristol, with whom he lived. He was a member of the Episcopalian church of this place.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 March 1905

Harriet M. Kenney died at Willard State hospital Saturday at 6:30 o'clock. The remains were brought to Geneva last night and taken to the undertaking rooms of DeVaney & Fletcher. Deceased is survived by a niece, Mrs. Harriet Hardin and a nephew, Charles W. Kenney. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. W. N. Ray, No. 24 Pulteney street Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. J. B. Champion will officiate. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 July 1897

James J. Kenney died yesterday at 3 o'clock at his residence on Wadsworth street. Mr. Kenney was employed at the Phillips & Clark stove works in the pattern department. Thursday morning about 11 o'clock he was taken ill and was obliged to go home. He grew worse. Dr. McCaw was called, but was unable to aid him. Mr. Kenney was 44 years of age. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Matthews, his father and a brother, of Waverly. The deceased was a member of the local Maccabees lodge, having joined that fraternity but three months ago.


From Ontario County Journal 13 May 1881

KILLED BY A FALLING WALL - On Tuesday a terrible accident occurred in Victor, by which Michael Kenney of that village lost his life. Kenney with two other men was at work in the cellar of the Walling block, undermining a stone wall. A bystander seeing the wall about to fall, warned the men, and Kenney in running from his dangerous position stumbled over a stone, fell, and was buried to his shoulders by the wall as it came crashing down. He lived but a short time after being taken out. He was an unmarried man and leaves a sister with whom he lived.


From Geneva Gazette 21 April 1893

William T. Kenney, the well known truckman, and until quite recently carrier of mails between the post office and railway stations, died very suddenly this morning of neuralgia of the heart.  He was surrounded by his family when attacked, suffering intense pain.  A physician was sent for in haste, but soon after reaching him the patient had breathed his last.  Mr. Kenney had occasionally complained of heart trouble and a sensation of faintness, especially after unusually hard work or excitement. But he pursued his usual avocation up to last night.  He was highly esteemed by and stood prominent among our colored population, and enjoyed as well the respect of our entire community.  He was a widower, and five children -- two of whom are quite young -- survive him.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 August 1909

Mrs. Bridget Kenny, aged 54 years, died last night at 11:30 o'clock at the family res, No. 40 Spring street. She is survived by her husband, Edward Kenny; four sons, Bernard of Syracuse, John, Edward and Patrick of Geneva; and one daughter, Nellie of this city. The funeral will take place Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock from the house and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial on St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 September 1902

Bryan Kenny died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Edward Kenny, in Hamilton street, aged 82 years. The deceased had been a resident of this city for 30 years.  He is survived by four sons, John B., Donald, Edward and James Kenny, all of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. James McDonald, all of Geneva.  The funeral will take place from the house at 8:45 o'clock, and from St. Francis de Sales church at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.  Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 January 1905

Mary Ann Kenny, aged sixty-eight years, died at 2 o'clock this morning at her late home on High street, after being confined to her bed for two years. The cause of death was apoplexy. The deceased was born in England and came to this country and city thirty-seven years ago. She is survived by her husband and three brothers, Bazil Rickon of Waterloo; Richard Rickon of Ontario; and William Rickon. The funeral will take place at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning from St. Stephen's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 25 June 1909
 
Bristol, N. Y. - After an illness of several months, Mrs. Celestia Kent passed away at the home of her son, Frank, on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Kent was born on the farm where she died, July, 1835. She attended Ingham university at LeRoy. In 1868 she was united in marriage to John Kent, who died May 22, 1907. Her whole life, excepting nine years, has been lived in the town of Bristol on the farm where she died. Mrs. Kent was the daughter of Francis and Maria Simmons Mason. She is survived by one son, Frank; one granddaughter, Georgia; and one sister, Mrs. W. Scott Hicks. Mrs. Kent was an indulgent, affectionate mother and a kind neighbor of whom no one spoke ill. She will be greatly missed. Among the many floral tributes was one of roses from the Women's club. The funeral was held from the homestead farm yesterday.


From Geneva Advertiser Gazette 1 March 1906

Mrs. Enos Kent died at her home on Milton street last Saturday morning, February 24th, at 3:50 o'clock, at the advanced age of 85 years. She was one of our oldest residents. She had not been in good health for several years, and to add to her infirmities had partly lost her power of reasoning, scarcely recognizing her own children. She is survived by three sons, Frank O. of Geneva, Will C. of Syracuse and Fred C. of New York, the two latter coming up Sunday morning to attend the funeral which was held from her late home Tuesday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 May 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The death of John Kent, a prominent resident of the town of Bristol, occurred at the home of his son, Frank H. Kent, Wednesday night, after a long illness. He was 70 years of age and had resided all his life in that town. He was an extensive farmer for many years and a large grower of hops. Upon his retirement his son succeeded to the management of the farm, which has been in the family for nearly a hundred years. In 1865 John Kent married Miss Celesta Mason, who with his son and one granddaughter, survives him. Mr. Kent was a Republican and had served as assessor for many years. He was an attendant at the Universalist church of Bristol.


From Ontario County Journal 3 February 1888

Bristol, N. Y. - The funeral services of Mrs. Phineas Kent, took place here Jan. 25th at eleven o'clock. Mrs. Kent has long been a resident of this place. She leaves an aged husband, two sons, and many friends to mourn her loss. She was 79 years of age.


From Geneva Gazette 2 October 1885

Another Old Citizen Gone - We chronicle with sincere sorrow the death of Mr. James Keogh, an old and well-known naturalized citizen, which occurred Sept. 25th.  Deceased was a native of county Dublin, Ireland, and emigrated to this country and settled at once in Geneva in 1844.  He was a splendid penman and an intelligent accountant, and was employed for a great many years as a clerk by the late Joseph Price.  He was found a most faithful and diligent employee, and as such enjoyed the fullest confidence of every employer and the respect of our entire community.  He was a zealous and devout member of St. Francis de Sales Church and gave to pastor and people efficient clerical services in matters of Church finances.  Mr. Keogh was the father of eleven children, but only the three younger survive him.  He was an invalid for the last four years, during which time he had the constant care of an affectionate daughter, and the willing pecuniary aid of a worthy son -- God's blessing upon them for such steadfast and loving discharge of filial duty. Mr. Keogh's funeral took place from the Church of St. Francis de Sales last Monday forenoon, and was very largely attended.  The "Society of Jesus" headed by Rev. Father Hickey preceded the hearse in solemn procession to the cemetery.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 31 May 1905

In Rochester, May 29, occurred the death of Mrs. Thomas Keough, aged about 63 years. Mrs. Keough was a former resident of this village where she has many friends who will be grieved to hear of her sudden demise. Mrs. Keough is survived by two sons, Martin and Frank, and four daughters, Anna, Ella, Elizabeth and Agnes. Funeral was held from St. Mary's church this morning at 10:30. Interment in Calvary cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 June 1910

Rushville, N. Y. -  Sylvester Kern died at his home in this village early yesterday morning after a long illness from Bright's disease, at the age of 57 years. He was born in Springwater, N. Y., the next to the youngest of ten children born to William and Phoebe Kern. May 30th, 1872, he was united in marriage to Calista Flint. A number of years ago he and his family moved to this village where they have since resided. Much of the time he has worked at the carpenter trade and when cement walk began to be laid in this village he, with Henry Walbridge, took it up making that their business. For several months he has been in poor health, but his condition was not considered serious until a few weeks ago. Besides his wife, he is survived by four children, Arthur Kern of Rochester; Mrs. Loren Eddy of Penn Yan; Mrs. Emma Saxton of Canandaigua; and Miss Pearl Kern of Rushville; also one sister, Mrs. Charles Wilkin of Elmira; and one brother, Lewis Kern of Niagara Falls; and five grandchildren. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Harsey King officiating. The body will be laid to rest in the village cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 24 February 1893

Accident or Suicide - Frank Kerr, an employee at the Optical Works, was observed to fall to the floor about 11 o'clock this forenoon.  Shopmates rushed to his relief, who found a knife with which he had been cutting leather thrust into his breast penetrating the heart.  Death ensued in three minutes.  How the fatal thrust occurred -- whether by accident or with suicidal intent -- is unknown.  Deceased was aged about 18 years old and a comparative stranger in town.  Coroner Wright will investigate.


From Ontario County Chronicle 1 October 1902

Ionia, N. Y. - The remains of Mrs. Jennie O'Neill Kerr were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O'Neill, on Sunday evening of last week. The funeral was held from St. Bridget's Church at East Bloomfield on Wednesday. Beside husband and daughter, father, mother, four sisters and three brothers mourn her loss. The sympathy of the public is extended to the bereaved ones.


From Ontario County Journal 8 April 1910

The death of John Kershaw occurred at the Memorial hospital on Saturday morning. Death was due to paralysis. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland, 71 years ago, but came to this country when very young. During the civil war he served in the 163d Regiment, New York State Volunteers, as a member of Company E. Besides a wife, he is survived by four sons, Weldon, John and Fred, all of Canandaigua, and George of California; and one daughter, Miss Mary Kershaw of this place. The funeral was held from his late home Monday afternoon, Dr. Herbert L. Gaylord officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 4 April 1890

Another of the old inhabitants of Ontario county has passed away. Benjamin Ketcham of Farmington died at the residence of his nephew, Benjamin Loomis, in West Farmington, while on a visit, aged 73 years. "Uncle Ben," as he was familiarly known, was greatly esteemed by his large circle of relatives and friends.


From Ontario County Times 30 January 1884

Germond Ketcham, who died Dec. 17th 1883, had been a resident of Farmington for over fifty years, having moved there in the fall of 1833, in company with his parents, four sisters, and one brother, from Rensselaer county, N. Y., and located on the farm where he resided at the time of his death. The seventy-seventh year of his life was just drawing to a close when his life candle went out. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and five sons to mourn his loss. He has led a long and useful life, and what is his families' loss, they have all reason to believe is his gain.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 September 1907

Gorham, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. James Ketcham of the town of Gorham, occurred at her home on Saturday after a recent shock of paralysis. She leaves two children, a son, Irwin, and daughter, Miss Norah Ketcham. The funeral was held from the house yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Gorham Cemetery.


From Shortsville Enterprise 22 May 1908

Smith B. Ketcham of Manchester, died at the Sisters' hospital in Buffalo last Friday morning, aged 65 years. Death resulted from apoplexy, occasioned by being struck with a cab as he was alighting from a Buffalo street car on Thursday evening. He left Manchester about two weeks ago to aid in caring for a friend who is receiving treatment at a Buffalo hospital. The funeral services were held in the chapel of the Buffalo crematorium on Sunday morning, at which time his remains were cremated. Mr. Ketcham was born in Farmington, enlisted in the civil war in the 126th regiment. After the war he married Emily Burton of Pittsford and made his home in Manchester. He moved later to Grand Rapids, Mich., and later to Detroit, where his wife died, about eighteen months ago. Since then he has made his home most of the time with his sister in Manchester. Mr. Ketcham is survived by one son, Harry, of Lansing, Mich.; three brothers, William of Despatch, Elmer of Farmington, and Daniel; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Herendeen of Manchester.


From Victor Herald 31 May 1901

In the death of Albert Ketchum, which occurred on Tuesday evening at his home on Covill street, the town of Victor loses one of its oldest citizens, probably the oldest of any born in the town. Mr. Ketchum was born December 13, 1811. He was one of a family of five children, all boys, of which he was the last living representative. His father, Jared Ketchum, was one of the earliest settlers of the town, purchasing one hundred acres of land of Hezekiah Boughton in 1790. The original homestead was built on a part of the farm now owned by Henry C. Parmelee. Here Albert was born and remained at home until he was about sixteen years of age when he went to Vienna (now Phelps) to learn the tanner's trade. He remained there but a short time and returned to the farm where he worked for two years. Not having a fancy for farming, he learned the cooper's trade with Alden Covill and worked at it most of his long life until compelled to retire from business on account of the infirmities of age. For many years he occupied the cooper shop near the N. Y. C. station. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. A. Sage, of Lima. The funeral was held at the house Friday afternoon, at two o'clock, the Rev. S. G. Ayres officiating. Interment in Boughton Hill Cemetery.


From Victor Herald 27 January 1894

Mrs. Cynthia A. Ketchum, relict of the late Frank Ketchum, died at her home in this town last Saturday morning. She had been a great sufferer from consumption for several years past, and her decease, although sudden, was not unexpected. Mrs. Ketchum was born in the town of Richmond, in this county, April 11th, 1845. When about three years of age, her father, Stephen Conklin, died, and she came to live with her grandparents in this town, where she has resided except at brief intervals ever since. In 1872 she married George Rohr; after six years Mr. Rohr died, and in 1883, she married Frank Ketchum who died two years later. Since that time Mrs. Ketchum has lived a very quiet retired life. She was a member of St. Paul's Universalist church, and until her health failed was a regular attendant. She was very ladylike and refined in her life, much respected and beloved and met the ever shifting lights and shadows of life with quiet fortitude and christian trust. She leaves no very near relatives, three aunts and a number of cousins, Chas. W. Dane of this town is her cousin, and he has cared for her during the past five or six years. The funeral was held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Legal. The remains were laid in the family lot in the village cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 2 October 1901

Reed Corners, N. Y. - James Ketchum, an old resident of this place, was stricken with paralysis Thursday, and died Friday night. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence Sunday at 2 p.m.; Rev. Hermans officiated; burial in Gorham cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 14 November 1890

Bristol Center, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary, wife of Jerry Ketchum, died at her home Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, aged 51 years. This, indeed, has been a remarkable case. She had been a great sufferer for more than two years with what the doctors term a "sarcoma of the shoulder," a kind of tumor. During last winter swellings - four in number - formed on the right shoulder, extending on to the breast, back and arm, the largest of which measured twenty-eight inches in circumference. The first of these broke about six weeks ago, and as the others broke, her strength failed more rapidly. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m., at the church in Cheshire, Rev. Mr. Kerr, our Methodist pastor, officiating.


From Victor Herald 16 March 1900

Last Friday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Nancy Ketchum, at her late home on Boughton Hill. She had been suffering with an attack of pneumonia for several days, but the indirect cause of her death was a severe fall which she had the misfortune to take on the icy ground, some months ago. Mrs. Ketchum had been a resident of this town for fifty-five years and was widely esteemed woman. Nancy Blainey Ketchum was born in Ohio in 1825. After her marriage to Nelson Ketchum, she came to this town in 1845, where she has since resided. She was an active member of St. Paul's Universalist church, always taking a great interest in its work. Mrs. Ketchum is survived by two sons, George and Charles Ketchum, and two daughters, Mrs. Amelia Lobdell and Miss Delia Ketchum, all of Victor. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from her late home. In the absence of a Universalist pastor, Rev. F. M. Cole conducted the services. The many sad faces showed that the death of Mrs. Ketchum will be regretted by a large circle of friends.


From Ontario County Journal 14 April 1876

Nelson Ketchum, a prominent citizen of Victor, died at his residence on Boughton hill, Victor, on Thursday evening of last week.  Mr. Ketchum was a prominent member of the Universalist church and was universally respected by all the community. His age was about sixty years.  In the death of Mr. Ketchum, the Universalist church and the community have met with a severe loss.


From Ontario County Times 8 August 1877

Victor, N. Y. - Mrs. Seymour Ketchum, one of the most respected and estimable ladies of this place, died very suddenly at her home on Saturday morning. The funeral services were held at the house on Monday, the Rev. Mr. Borden officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 4 March 1887

Rushville, N. Y. - Mr. Wm. Ketchum, died at his home in Rushville, Feb. 24, aged 68 years. Mr. Ketchum was for many years a leading citizen of Gorham. The funeral was held from the house Sunday at 1 p.m.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 October 1927

The death of Mrs. Angeline P. Keyes, widow of the late Benjamin W. Keyes, occurred at her home, 41 High street, this morning, following a brief illness.  She is survived by one son, Attorney Lewis W. Keyes, of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Herman Schulte of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

From Geneva Daily Times 3 October 1927

The funeral of Mrs. Angelina P. Keyes, widow of B. W. Keyes, was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at her late home, No. 41 High street.  The services were conducted by Rev. Fred Drewett, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the deceased had been a member for the past sixty years or more. The bearers were David Moore, Frank E. Fairfax, Geo. E. Reed, F. J. Witter, Frank A. LaPointe and William R. Welch.  Mrs. Keyes was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church here, and was always interested and active in it.  She had a wide circle of friends both within and outside of the church. Her death was very sudden.  She had been in her usual health until Friday evening after supper, when she was taken with a severe pain in the head as she was retiring.  She called for help and medical aid was sent for at once, but she became unconscious and died in a few hours.  Her daughter, Mrs. Herman Schulte, and husband, of Cleveland, were immediately notified and arrived here Saturday. They had spent the summer here with Mrs. Keyes and had only recently gone back to their Cleveland home.  


From Geneva Gazette 27 July 1894

Benj. W. Keyes Sr. died at his home on Genesee St. Sunday morning last, aged a little over 77 years.  His illness was only of two or three weeks' duration, and was not thought to be serious until a day or two before his death.  The disease was of the stomach and bowels.  Mr. Keyes had been in active business among us for fully fifty years as a carriage maker, realizing a generous patronage.  After the war, in which his son honorably served, the latter was taken into partnership and a greater impetus given to their business, and their factory extensively enlarged.  The deceased was an "old timer" as a Free Mason, one of the few who instituted a revival in Ark Lodge early in the 50's and became one of its most assiduous members in attendance upon its communications.  He rejoiced to see it regain its old-time prestige, ranking as one of the strongest lodges in this State before the anti-Masonic crusade of 1827.  The funeral of Mr. Keyes took place Wednesday from the house. The bearers comprised the following among his older Masonic brethren:  D. W. Baird, Chas. Bean, S. H. Parker, Meyer Jacobs, W. E. Hayes, and D. P. Nelson.

Following the burial service, and hymns admirably rendered by a mixed quartette, the Rev. B. G. Boardman and Rev. Dr. Moore, paid fitting tributes to the deceased as a parent, husband, friend, upright in business dealings, a Christian in daily walk and conversation, if not by actual profession of faith.  The eulogies were deserved.  The interment was in Glenwood cemetery, on a lot most beautiful of location on the brow of the hill at the right of the main avenue.

The sorrowing family left embraces the aged widow, four sons, one daughter and several grand-children.  A beautiful floral emblem attracted admiration -- a pillow formed of white roses, lilies and smaller flowers, bordered with vines.  Its motto revealed who were the contributors -- it read "Our Employer: '62 to '94."


From Geneva Daily Times 18 November 1895

Mrs. B. W. Keyes, of Genesee street, died suddenly while out riding with her daughter, Mrs. Alexander, yesterday afternoon at about 2 o'clock. She and her daughter had started from the Keyes home near Castle street and had driven only a block, to the corner of Main and Castle streets, when she was suddenly taken with a sharp pain in her left side. Mrs. Alexander drove as quickly as possible back to the house, but when the vehicle stopped again on Genesee street, in front of the residence, Mrs. Keyes was dead. Medical aid was summoned and the cause of death was pronounced heart trouble. The deceased is survived by one daughter and two sons, who will have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement, made more poignant by the fact that within the past year and a half, her husband and two sons have died. Mrs. Keyes was an amiable woman, and had a very large circle of acquaintances and friends in Geneva. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 December 1922

George A. Keyes, a former resident of Geneva, died in Buffalo last Friday. The body was brought to Geneva Sunday evening and taken to the undertaking rooms of F. W. Yells and Son, Main street, where the funeral was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Kenneth A. Bray, rector of St. Peter's church, officiated and interment was made in Glenwood Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Harry W. Keyes of Gasport, George B. Keyes of Waldon and Arthur Keyes of Syracuse. Ex-judge L. W. Keyes of this city is a nephew.


From Geneva Courier 11 July 1883

TWO DEATHS - Mr. Geo. Keyes, son of B. W. Keyes, Sr., has been afflicted of late by the death of two bright little children.  He resides on LaFayette Avenue.  The first child died about two weeks ago, of scarlet fever, aged a little more than a year; and before another week ended the little girl was taken away, with the same disease, aged three and a half years.  The funeral services of the latter were held on Friday afternoon last, Rev. H. W. Nelson, Jr., of Trinity church officiating.  The other children have been ill but are now better, and the wife and mother is now confined to her bed.  She has been very ill, but is reported now as slowly improving.  All will hope for the afflicted family that the mother and little ones will soon be well.

Following is obituary of the mother of the two children above:

From Geneva Daily Times 14 February 1911

MRS. SARAH J. KEYES   Mrs. Sarah J. Keyes, 66 years of age, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. E. Beals, No. 71 Cherry Street, after a six months illness. The deceased has lived practically her entire life in Geneva. She is survived by three sons, Harry of Buffalo, Arthur of New York, and George Keyes of Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. M. E. Beals and Mrs. Andrew Harvey of Geneva, and two brothers, William Bryan of Michigan and Thomas Bryan of Geneva. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Beals. Dr. J. B. Hubbs DD, rector of St. Peter's Church will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 February 1935
L. W. KEYES, ILL MONTH, PASSES AWAY - Well Known Attorney and Had Served As City Judge
Lewis Wheaton Keyes, prominent Geneva lawyer and former city judge, died early this morning at his home, 593 South Main street, after about a month's illness.  He was 68 years of age.

Judge Keyes was a native of this city, the son of the late Benjamin Wheaton Keyes.  He graduated from Hobart College in 1887, and from the Columbia College Law School in 1890, being admitted to the Bar in the same year.  He immediately commenced the practice of his profession in partnership with D. B. Backenstose, who retired from the firm in 1902.  Mr. Keyes was elected City Judge in 1906, serving for ten years.  He was treasurer and attorney for the Geneva Permanent Loan and Saving Association, serving in the latter capacity for about forty years.  He was also commissioner of Glenwood Cemetery and a warden of Trinity Episcopal church.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Graves Keyes, and one son, Frederick. Funeral announcements will made later. Please omit flowers.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 February 1935

The funeral of former City Judge Lewis W. Keyes, prominent local attorney who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home, 593 South Main street, and 3 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 September 1895

The remains of William H. Keyes who was drowned at Springfield, Ill., last week arrived in Geneva Sunday morning. They were taken to the home of Mrs. N. J. Mensch, 33 Geneva street. The funeral services took place at the house and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Remick. Interment was made in Glenwood.


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