FORMER RESIDENTS OF DEWITT, NY--CIRCA 1940-1960
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REGISTRY
Donald Roy MacAllister and Margery W. MacAllister lived at 301 Haddonfield Dr. by 1943. Mr. MacAllister was born on 7-11-1888, and was the president of the Syracuse Heat Treating Co. They had: Mary Lou MacAllister, who graduated from Geneva College, earned her master's in nursing from Syracuse University, wed William H. Cummings on 10-9-1948, taught at Onondaga Community College, and lived in Syracuse at her death on 12-27-2005, and John G. MacAllister, (see the entry below).
John G. MacAllister and Carolyn Harvey MacAllister lived at 105 Dewittshire Rd. in the 1940's. Both received degrees from Syracuse University in 1939. By 1951 the family resided in Marcellus where Mr. MacAllister served as the president of the local board of education for ten years. The couple later moved to Buffington Dr. in Syracuse. Mr. MacAllister was an executive with the family-owned Syracuse Heat Treating Corp. He was active in civic affairs and was instrumental in the founding of WCNY, the local educational TV station. Mr. MacAllister died on 5-28-1980, while golfing, and Mrs. MacAllister lives now in The Nottingham in Jamesville. They had: Jean MacAllister, who was born in February, 1938, graduated from Syracuse University in 1963, wed Joseph F. Pellegrino, and lives in Pasadena, CA, Lee MacAllister Bradford, who lived in Minneapolis, Carol MacAllister, who lived in Los Cruces, NM, and John H. MacAllister, of Fayetteville.
Marjorie S. MacCollom lived at 168 Winston Way, having purchased the house in 1955, and moving from Schenectady. Mrs. MacCollom was born in April, 1907, and was active in Democratic politics. She ran unsuccessfully for County welfare commissioner in 1959. She lives now in Ormond Beach, FL.
David S. MacInnes and Helen Barnard MacInnes lived at 115 Dewittshire Rd. Rev. MacInnes was, like his father, Rev. John M. MacInnes, a Presbyterian clergyman. He later served as an executive with the NY Synod. Mrs. MacInnes grew up in Syracuse and was a graduate of Syracuse University. Mrs. MacInnes' mother, Charlotte Dana Barnard, a native of Chicago, lived with the family until her death on 11-24-1956. Mrs. MacInnes died at home on 10-21-1957. The couple had a daughter, who wed Robert L. Powell, and lived in Buffalo, and two sons, David S. MacInnes, Jr., of Buffalo, and Rev. Donald Dana MacInnes, of Rochester, who graduated from Hamilton College and the Princeton Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Presbyterian minister on 6-20-1952.
Ian K. Maclachlan and Liona Cernoia Maclachlan lived at 202 Pelham Rd. by 1955, and on Brockway Lane by 1960. Dr. MacLachlan was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 12-30-1913, and was educated at Ridley College in St. Catherines, Ontario. He received a degree in medicine from the University of Toronto in 1938, and was a flight surgeon for the RCAF during WWII. After the War, Dr. MacLachlan earned a degree in industrial medicine from the University of Cincinnati in 1950. He then worked for two years for the America Can Co., near Chicago. From 1953 to 1984, he was the medical director for the Carrier Corp. Liona Cernoia was Dr. Maclachlan's second wife. She was a native of Islon, PA, and died on 4-29-1968, in London, Ontario. About 1989, Dr. Maclachlan married Ula Maclachlan. He died on 6-28-2007. He had: Ian "Sandy" Maclachlan, who lives in Syracuse, and Penny Maclachlan Sopinka, of Campbellville, Ontario.
James C. Macris and Letitia "Tosh" Costa Macris lived at 30 Wexford Rd. in the mid 1950's. He was a native of Greece but came to Jamesville at an early age and worked in the Allied Chemical quarry for 38 years. Mrs. Macris died 1-8-1984, and Mr. Macris died 1-11-2004. They had a daughter, Kathleen Macris Kelly, born in April, 1955, who lives now in Syracuse, and a son, Dean J. Macris, who wed Lisa Macris, and lives in DeWitt.
Frank H. Maguire and Elisabeth Maguire lived at 113 Warwick Rd. They moved to Dewittshire from Buffalo in 1953. He was a real estate representative for the Socony Vacuum Oil Co. They had two children: Allan F. Maguire, who earned an engineering degree from Syracuse University in 1959 and two master's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh by 1964, wed Carole Tipping on 10-1-1960, and lives now in El Dorado Hills, CA, and Phyllis Maguire, who wed Jack Fanizzi, and is a former teacher living in Bluebell, PA.
James H. Mahany and Margaret Mahany lived at 4300 Genesee St. until Mr. Mahany was transferred to Antwerp, Belgium, in July, 1952. Mr. Mahany was born 3-28-1911, and was an executive with General Motors. Upon their return from Europe, the family lived at 168 Hastings Pl. in Syracuse. Mrs. Mahany was born 7-13-1909, and died in February, 1979, in Broward County, FL. Mr. Mahany died there on 1-26-1985. They had: Jill Mahany.
Celia H. Mahar lived at 307 Orvilton Dr. by 1955. She is believed to have been the widow of James H. Mahar, who died on 4-22-1954. Mrs. Mahar probably died 4-17-1970.
Leonard C. Maier, Jr., and Anne Colyer Maier lived at 231 Ambergate Rd. from 1956 to 1959. Mr. Maier was born in Hinsdale, IL, and was a 1946 graduate of Williams College. He was a naval officer during WWII and received his master's and doctoral degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by 1949. Dr. Maier went to work for GE in 1950 and lived in various locales as he rose through the ranks to become a senior vice-president in 1977. He retired in 1982 and was living on Knollwood Rd. in Lyndon at his death on 5-24-1997. The couple had three daughters, Deborah Maier Webster of Center Harbor, NH, Martha S. Maier of Providence, RI, and Elizabeth Maier Stiles of Waukegan, IL, and two sons, Terry Maier of Syracuse, and John C. Maier of Marblehead, MA.
Robert R. Majewski and Elizabeth Lind Majewski lived at 14 Drovers Lane. Mr. Majewski was born on 3-25-1925, and was a USN veteran of WWII. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in architecture. Mrs. Majewski, too, was a graduate of the University. They moved to 108 Westminster Rd. in the Jonathan Craig Estates neighborhood of DeWitt, in 1965, and ten years later to Fairport, NY, where Mr. Majewski died 2-11-2005. They had four children: Kathleen Majewski, who was born in 1955, married Paul DiMiero, and lives in Penfield, NY, Steven M. Majewski, born in 1957, who lives now in Macedon, NY, Anne Majewski, who wed Robert G. Wells, and lives in Brighton, NY, and Barbara Majewski, who married Craig Hunt, and lives in Penfield.
John L. Mand and Barbara Budden Mand moved to 121 Ambergate Rd. about 1954 and lived there about two years. Mrs. Mand was born 5-19-1928, and they were wed 6-28-1948, in Syracuse. Mr. Mand was born on 1-29-1924. He was from Long Island, graduated from RPI and got his MBA at Syracuse University. He was the general manager of Falso Industries. Mrs. Mand died 3-3-1994, and Mr. Mand was residing in Elyria, OH, at his death on 12-2-1999. They had a daughter, Karen Mand.
Bertha J. Marcy lived at 304 Jamesville Rd. by 1933. Mrs. Marcy was born in April, 1867, and wed Charles A. Marcy about 1890. Mr. Marcy, who was born in March, 1862, died on 2-15-1938, at the home of his daughter, Eloise LaCelle, who lived next door at 300 Jamesville Rd. Mr. Marcy was a blacksmith, and wagon maker and moved to DeWitt about 1933, from West Leyden, NY. He had served as town clerk and as supervisor while in Lewis County. They had: Harold C. Marcy, who was born in August, 1899, and lived in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and Eloise (Eloyse) Marcy LaCelle, (see her entry above).
Charles Sheldon "Shelley" Marrian and Lucille E. Marrian lived at 109 Warwick Rd. by 1932. He was a salesman for the Hubbard Wholesale Drug Co. After Mr. Marrian's death, in 1946, Mrs. Marrian worked at Memorial Hospital. She later shared her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Robert and Nancy Kuhry. Mrs. Marrian died 4-8-1980. Mr. and Mrs. Marrian had David R. Marrian and Nancy A. Kuhry. David Marrian was a veteran of WW II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the army combat badge, and died 7-26-1979. Information about Nancy Marrian Kuhry will be found under her listing.
Richard W. Marsellus and Dona Clare Beesemyer Marsellus lived at 201 Pelham Rd., having purchased the home new from the builder, Joseph Lonergan, in February, 1941. They also lived in Cazenovia, and on Brockway Lane in Lyndon by the early 1950's. Mr. Marsellus was an executive of the Marsellus Casket Co. before moving to Newport Beach, CA, in 1953. The family later moved to Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Mrs. Marsellus was born on 10-27-1920, and died on 3-8-2007. They had: Darryl W. Marsellus, who lives in Palo Cedro, CA, Derrick Marsellus, who drowned 5-2-1961, at age 16, when the ship he was on sank in the Gulf of Mexico, and Heidi Marsellus.
Margaret D. Marsh lived at 212 Haddonfield Dr. in the middle 1940's, having lived previously at 1405 Euclid Ave. and 2664 East Genesee St., both in Syracuse. She is thought to have been the widow of Robert P. Marsh, who was a druggist. Mr. Marsh was born on 4-25-1893, and was wed previously to Ida Brooks Marsh, who died 10-23-1930, at age 39. Robert and Ida Marsh married about 1912, and had: William Marsh, who was born about 1913, and lived in St. Joseph, MI, Edward H. Marsh, who was born about 1918, and lived in Fairport, NY, Shirley Ellen Marsh, who was born about 1921, graduated from Syracuse Univerity, wed Donald Robert Davidson, II, on 6-24-1944, and lived in Tacoma, WA, Robert J. Marsh, who was born about 1922, and lived in Syracuse, and Cynthia Ann Marsh, who died at home on 10-27-1948, at age 23.
George Burton Martin and Ruth Malmberg Martin lived at 319 Landsdowne Rd. by 1950. Mr. Martin was a sales engineer with the General Dyestuff Co., and later the F. C. Huyck & Sons firm. Mrs. Martin was born in Philadelphia, lived in Stuart, FL, and in 1994, moved to Mandeville, LA, where she was residing at her death on 7-2-2004. Their children: George Martin, Jr., who graduated from the Mohawk Valley Technical Institute, wed Sandra Williamson in 1961, and lives in E. Aurora, NY, Beverly Martin Fraser, who resides in Ottawa, Canada, and Linnea Martin, who graduated from Dean Junior College, wed Frank Dana Fudesco about 1970, and lives in Mandeville.
Charles S. Marvin and Dorothy Jean Colegrove Marvin lived at 204 Warwick Rd. Mr. Marvin was the son of former Syracuse mayor, Rolland B. Marvin. He graduated from Pebble Hill School and Syracuse University, and served three years with the USN in WWII. Mrs. Marvin graduated from the Knox School, in Cooperstown, and the Katherine Gibbs School, in New York City. She also attended Syracuse University. The couple were married on 10-23-1954, and moved to Dewittshire a year or two later. Mr. Marvin was a life insurance consultant. with the Berkshire Life Insurance Co. The couple moved to Fayetteville about 1960 and were residing there when Mrs. Marvin died on 1-14-1972, at age 39. Mr. Marvin later wed Betty Haskell. The second Mrs. Marvin was born in England on 10-10-1924. She worked as a legal secretary until her retirement in 1984, and died on 5-27-1989, at age 64. Mr. Marvin still resides in Fayetteville. The children of Charles and Dorothy Marvin: Patricia Anne Marvin, who was born 3-24-1956, and died in California on 5-20-1984, at age 27, and Charles C. Marvin, born 10-31-1959, who wed Pil Sun Yu, a native of Korea, and lives in Davidson, NC.
Daniel W. Mason, Sr., and Helena Mason lived at 225 Pelham Rd. by 1942. Their children: Daniel Mason, Jr., and Sylvia Mason. It is believed that the Masons moved to NC.
Fred J. Mason and Genevieve Canfield Mason lived at 105 Lynbrook Circle by 1952. Mr. Mason was born on 4-11-1897. The couple wed about 1922, and owned and managed several greeting card and gift shops in downtown Syracuse for 33 years, before retiring in 1963. After retiring they spent the winter months in Aiken, SC, and returned to DeWitt each spring. Mr. Mason died in January, 1984, and Mrs. Mason then moved permanently to Aiken. Mrs. Mason, was born in Bath, NY, on 7-29-1898, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1921. She died on 1-21-1989. Their children: Florence Marie Mason Conrad, who was born about 1925, earned a master's degree from Syracuse University, was a teacher, wed Alex Conrad in August, 1983, and taught college, and Mildred Mason Smith, who was born about 1923, both of Aiken.
Henry A. Mason, Jr., and Joyce Anderson Mason, lived at 4606 Genesee St., 33 Wexford Rd., and later at 8 Morton Rd. in DeWitt. Mr. Mason was a lifelong resident of CNY and was very active in the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department, having once served as chief. He owned and operated a printing firm in Syracuse until his death on 6-9-1994. Mrs. Mason served on the history committee of the DeWitt Community Church and was an active genealogist. She died 3-13-2007. They had two sons, Richard H. Mason, of New Port Richey, FL, and Robert K. Mason, of Syracuse. Mr. Mason's parents also lived in DeWitt, (see their entry below).
Henry A. Mason, Sr. and Almira "Myra" Kinne Mason lived at 402 Jamesville Road, in DeWitt, by 1942. Born in Auburn, Mr. Mason lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. He retired in 1973 after 22 years as owner of Mason Printing Corp. Mr. Mason was a 47-year member of the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department, and served as fire commissioner for 13 years. Mrs. Mason's father, W. Irving Kinne, lived with the family until his death, at age 90, on 1-3-1961. Mr. Kinne was a landscaper and gardener, and, in addition to Mrs. Mason, had Millicent Kinne, who married Norman K. Wightman, Sr., and lived in New Vernon, NJ. Mrs. Mason died on 7-20-1990. Mr. Mason died 11-3-1998, at age 94. They had a son, Henry Mason, Jr. (see above).
William A. Massey and Elizabeth G. Massey lived at 311 Hampshire Dr. by about 1950. Mr. Massey was born in NYC on 3-5-1908, and was the district manager for the Westinghouse Corp. He retired in 1973 after 45 years of service to the company. Mrs. Massey was born 12-1-1907, and was a native of Cedar Grove, NJ. She was a graduate of Columbia University School of Dental Hygene. Mrs. Massey died on 8-23-1984, and Mr. Massey died, at age 89, on 11-27-1997. Their children: Elizabeth Anne Massey, who lived in Manlius, William Massey, Jr., who was born about 1940, wed Donna Wilbur, owns an industiral supply firm, and lives in Jamesville, and Robert J. Massey, who was born about 1945, is the former CEO of Compuserve and now Chairman of Call Tech, and lives in Dublin, OH.
Thadeus S. Matysiak and Rose Soltis Matysiak lived on Jamesville Rd. by 1953. Mr. Matysiak was a native of East Syracuse, and a graduate of the Midland Television Institute in Kansas City. He was an officer in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Mr. Matysiak was with the General Electric Co., and in 1950 joined the engineering staff at WSYR-TV. Mr. Matysiak is believed to have been born on 12-25-1918. He died in Seminole, FL, on 2-23-1996, and Mrs. Matysiak still resides there. They had: Margaret "Marge" Rose Matysiak, who was born about 1944, wed Steven "Hugh" Titus, and lives in Durango, CO, and Gloria Matysiak Finn, who lived in Seminole.
Allen V. Maurer and Dorothy Maurer lived briefly at 121 Ambergate Rd. about 1953. He was born 12-6-1908 and was a salesman for the Torrington Co. They moved to Lexington, MA and Mr. Maurer died in MA in January, 1976. Mrs. Maurer was born 10-9-1908, and died in MA in June, 1981. Their children: Barbara Maurer, who in 1959 wed John Mazzanovich, a Brown University graduate, and lives now in Prattville, AL, and Kenneth Maurer.
Edward L. Maurer and Edna D. Maurer lived at 215 Ambergate Rd. by 1942. They were both natives of Buffalo. He became the vice-president of the Unit Part Corp., and was an active yachtsman and sportsman. Mr. and Mrs. Maurer resided in Syracuse at his death on 9-18-1975. Mrs. Maurer died at age 89 on 2-13-1989. They had two children: Jane Maurer, born on 5-25-1919, who wed Frank Vurraro and died in Syracuse in July, 1982, and Edward Maurer, Jr., who was born in Buffalo about 1922, was a USAF pilot during WWII, graduated from Syracuse University in 1948, wed Elaine Maurer, spent 25 years with the Monroe Office Machines Co., and lived in Whitesboro, NY, at his death on 1-2-1989.
Edward Mayberry and his wife lived at 114 Downing Rd. by 1957. He owned Mayberry Trucking Co. The family moved to Delmar, NY, by 1959.
Frederick S. "Fritz" Maziarz lived briefly at 107 York Rd. by 1955, and later lived in Jamesville. Mr. Maziarz was born on 5-8-1925, in Utica, and earned a degree in physical education from Cortland State Teachers College. He taught at Phoenix, NY, and then joined the Jamesville-DeWitt staff, serving primarily as the principal of the Jamesville elementary school. Mr. Maziarz died on 1-31-2001.
Lovicie Bliss McAlpine lived at 108 Cornwall Dr. by 1947. Mrs. McAlpine was born about 1867, and spent her early years in Marathon, NY. She came to Syracuse about 1877. After being widowed, Mrs. McAlpine lived with her widowed brother, Grant W. Bliss, at 304 Scottholm Blvd. in Syracuse. She died on 9-21-1947.
Albert J. McCarthy and Jane Gates O'Connor McCarthy lived at 4004 Genesee St. by 1953. Mr. McCarthy was born on 7-7-1911, and was an Army veteran of WWII. A native of Albany, Mrs. McCarthy was born on 9-26-1912. The couple owned and operated the P. R. Quinlan Florist Co. They moved to NC about 1978, and lived in Hampstead at Mr. McCarthy's death on 11-24-1993, and Mrs. McCarthy's death on 1-27-1994. They had: Albert McCarthy, Jr., who lived in New Bern, NC.
Frank T. McCormick and Frances McCormick lived on Genesee St. by 1942, and later moved to Cazenovia. Mr. McCormick served five years in the Army during WWII and rose to the rank of Lt. Col. Mrs. McCormick resided in Salisbury, MD, during this period. Mr. McCormick was president of the Syracuse branch of the Pepsi-Cola Co. They had a daughter.
John J. McCormick and Esther Burdett McCormick lived at 1000 Jamesville Rd., by 1943, and on Marvelle Rd. in Lyndon by 1960. Mr. McCormick was sales manager of the Smith-Corona Typewriter Co. Mrs. McCormick was an antique dealer and interior decorator. She was born in Chicago on 4-15-1895, and was a graduate of Ward-Belmont school in Nashville. Mr. McCormick died on 8-24-1953, and Mrs. McCormick died in Manlius on 2-11-1982. They had: John B. McCormick, who was in the US Army during WWII, Diane McCormick, Mary Lou McCormick, who wed James J. Kelly, on 9-3-1955, and lived in NYC, and later in Hendersonville, NC, Suzanne Alise McCormick Savage, of Fayetteville, who wed and divorced William "Jack" Schlacter, (see the Schlacter entry), and Robert B. McCormick, who was born on 11-4-1921, served during WWII, graduated from Syracuse University's law school, practiced law in Syracuse, married Mary Margaret Dollard on 2-22-1952, and was living in Fayetteville at his death on 2-15-1983.
Carl R. McCrosky and Florence Sutterlin McCrosky lived at 100 Downing Rd. by 1942. Dr. McCrosky was the chairman of the chemistry department at Syracuse University. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan, and his master's and doctorate from Ohio State University. After coming to Syracuse in 1919, Dr. McCrosky conducted research In the field of rare chemical elements, and was especially noted for his pioneering studies of the properties of selenium. Prof. McCrosky died on 10-16-1946, in Madison, WI, while visiting his sister. He was 56. Mrs. McCrosky worked at the W. T. Grant store. She died on 2-10-1969. They had: Louise McCrosky, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1940, married Kenneth Allan Arnold, and lived in Oswego.
Donald W. McCuen and Jean Crenan McCuen lived at 101 Downing Rd. by 1953. Dr. McCuen was born on 3-4-1920, in Syracuse, and was a 1942 graduate of Syracuse University. Dr. McCuen also graduated from New York University's school of physical therapy, and received his doctorate at Northeastern University. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, and then was a physical therapist in Syracuse for over 40 years, with offices in the State Tower Bldg. Mrs. McCuen was born 12-9-1920, and the couple wed in 1942. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and worked as a chemist for the Allied Chemical Co. Mrs. McCuen later was a teacher for the ABC adult literacy program at the Washington-Irving School in Syracuse. She taught from 1965 to 1985. The couple had moved to The Nottingham complex before Dr. McCuen's death on 12-26-2003, and Mrs. McCuen died on 6-19-2006. Their children: Dr. Brooks W. McCuen, who wed Sarah McCuen, and lives in Durham, NC, Judith Ann McCuen, who married Robert Rood, and lives in Camillus, and Jean McCuen, who wed Gregory Downer, and lives in Acton, MA.
Charles K. McCutchen and Agnes C. McCutchen lived at 101 Dunham Rd. by 1935. Mr. McCutchen was born on 5-2-1888. He sold corsets and later was a salesman for the Warner Brothers Co. of Bridgeport, CT. He retired from this position about 1953. Mrs. McCutchen was born about 1897, and the couple wed about 1916. She died 11-5-1964, while residing in DeWitt. Mr. McCutchen moved to FL, and was living in Lake Worth at his death on 11-16-1968. They had: Natalie McCutchen, who was born in 1919, wed Robert F. Tasker, lived in DeWitt, and died in Littleton, CO, on 8-6-2007. (See the Tasker entry.)
Francis L. McElroy and Martha Durston McElroy lived at 103 Wellington Rd. by 1942, and moved to 217 Haddonfield Dr. by 1952. Mr. McElroy was a native of Lodi, NY, and graduated from Syracuse University with undergraduate and law degrees. He became a partner in the law firm of McElroy, Mahley, and Dunn. Mr. McElroy was the chairman of the Onondaga County Democratic party and served a term as a state senator. A native of Fremont, Mrs. McElroy lived most of her life in the DeWitt area. Sen. McElroy died on 9-24-1958, and Mrs. McElroy died 7-19-1995. Their children: John F. McElroy, of East Syracuse, and Jerome D. McElroy, who attended St. Michael's College, Vermont, and lived in Berwyn, PA.
Charles W. McFadden and Miriam Holland McFadden lived at 107 Dunham Rd. by 1951. Mr. McFadden was the district sales manager for the General Mills Co. The McFaddens lived in Freeport, ME, Pittsford and Brandon, VT, and DeWitt, Johnstown and Jamestown, NY. Mrs. McFadden was born on 4-24-1901, in Harbeson, DE. After completing two years of study at Western Maryland College, in Westmister, she taught school there before her marriage--which occured about 1929. Mr. McFadden died in 1983, and Mrs. McFadden, who was an active genealogist and family historian, died on 5-8-1994. They had: Charles Franklin McFadden, who lived in Fort Washington, MD, and Robert H. McFadden, who lived in Alexandria, VA.
William Anthony McGinn and Mildred Arlene Nutting McGinn lived on Jamesville Rd. by 1955, having lived earlier at 1117 Carbon St. in Syracuse. The couple wed on 11-22-1952. Mr. McGinn was an auto salesman for the E. M. O'Donnell Co. He was born 9-11-1926, and died 1-20-1973. Mrs. McGinn was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing. They had: Margaret J. McGinn, who wed Woodrow Farmer, Jr., in June, 1976.
Doyt Emerson McGinnis and Norma Louise Purk McGinnis moved to Jamesville Rd. in 1954, and a year later moved to 3950 Kennedy Rd. in Nedrow. Mr. McGinnis was a native of Jackson, OH, and was born on 4-25-1916. He came to DeWitt to manage George C. Ballweg's pony farm. After purchasing the 100 acre farm in Nedrow, he bred and sold Shetland and Welsh ponies, and other horses, and was a well known auctioneer. He was assisted in his weekly auctions by Mrs. McGinnis and their daughters. Mrs. McGinnis was born in Van Werk County, OH, on 7-10-1925, and died on 9-24-1990. Mr. McGinnis died on 3-19-1998. They had: Diane Louise McGinnis Osborn, who lived in Williamson, NY, Darlene McGinnis Barr, who lived in Cato, NY, and Denise McGinnis, who lived in Freeville, NY.
James L. McGraw and Mary Dadey McGraw lived at 117 Ambergate Rd., having moved there about 1954. He operated the Dadey and McGraw Richfield service station with his brother-in-law, James V. Dadey. For more than 30 years, the family owned and operated the business on East Genesee Street in DeWitt, where the town fire station is now located. Mrs. McGraw grew up on a 45-acre dairy farm in DeWitt that is now the site of the Shoppingtown mall. She attended a one-room school on Jamesville Road, a block from the present Moses DeWitt school. The McGraws were among the founding families of Holy Cross parish in 1949, and Mr. McGraw was the first trustee. He died 6-15-1980, at age 92, while Mrs. McGraw, the mother of eight, grandmother of 29, great-grandmother of 36 and great-great-grandmother of one, died 12-20-1992. She was 89. Their children: Mary McGraw Carr, who was born 1-27-1927, in Detroit, wed Harvey N. Carr on 9-19-1943, resided in Canton, NY, and died on 11-28-2007, Teresa McGraw, who married Frederick Valerino, and lives in Timonium, MD, Alice McGraw, who wed James DeTore, and resides in Deerfield Beach, FL, William J. "Muggsy" McGraw, a life resident of DeWitt, who raced at Watkins Glen, and was a founder, trustee and devout member of Holy Cross Church until his death on 4-19-2007, Capt. Joseph D. McGraw, who married Diana McGraw, is a retired USN officer, and lives in Coupeville, WA, James L. McGraw, Jr., who wed Edie McGraw, operated a Richfield station on Erie Blvd. in DeWitt, and lives in Clearwater, FL, Raymond M. McGraw, who married Patty McGraw, and lives in Perrine, FL, and Monsignor John T. McGraw, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, in LaFayette, NY.
Forrest E. McGuire and Florence E. McGuire lived at 127 Fiordon Rd., having purchased the home in September, 1952, and moving from 1558 Westmoreland Ave. in Syracuse. The family lived earlier in Milwaukee, where Mr. McGuire had been an official of the local Chamber of Commerce. While living in CNY, Mr. McGuire was the executive vice-president of the Manufacturer's Association of Syracuse. He was born about 1898, and Mrs. McGuire was born about 1903. The McGuires were both born in WI, and wed about 1924. They had: Robert McGuire, who was born about 1927, and Marilyn J. McGuire, who was a reservations agent for American Airlines.
Robert T. McGurk and Naomi Showalter McGurk lived at 117 Butternut Dr. by 1942, and later lived at 401 Salt Springs St. in Fayetteville, and in Manlius. Mr. McGurk was a native of Shurlsville, NY, and a 1925 graduate of Syracuse University with a business degree. Mrs. McGurk was from Lincoln, NE. Mr. McGurk was in the investment business and had an office in the State Tower Building in downtown Syracuse. In 1948, he opened the Syracuse office of the Stone, Webster Securities Corp. and spent 21 years with the firm before retiring in 1969. Upon retirement, the couple moved to Ormond Beach, FL, and later lived in Daytona Beach, where Mr. McGurk died on 3-11-1987. Mrs. McGurk died in Covenant Woods, FL on 10-22-1996. They had: Col. Robert Scott McGurk, who attended the USMA at West Point, and lived in Columbus, GA.
John Kenneth McIntosh and Madeline Rifenbary McIntosh lived at 204 Warwick Rd., by 1952, and moved to 204 Dewittshire Rd. in 1955. Mr. McIntosh earned a BS and MS in forestry from the NYS College of Forestry at Syracuse by 1950. Mrs. McIntosh earned a music degree from Syracuse University in 1944. He was an engineer at GE and then became the manager of the McDowell Box Co. They live now in Fayetteville. They had two daughters: Sandra McIntosh, and Susan McIntosh, who was born in March, 1953.
Ernest F. McIntyre and Helen Peck McIntyre lived at 307 Dewittshire Rd., South, beginning in 1942. Mr. McIntyre was born in Deferiet, NY and was a graduate of Syracuse University and the New York State College of Forestry. He was the president of the family owned McIntyre Brothers Paper Co. in Fayetteville. Mr. McIntyre died 4-16-1965. Mrs. McIntyre moved to Massachusetts in 1990 and died in Newburyport on 5-5-1996. They had: Dr. Michael W. McIntyre, who graduated in 1962 from the SUNY College of Medicine at Syracuse, and is in the practice of ophthalmology in Gadsden, AL, and Julia McIntyre Hines, who lives in Newburyport.
Harry F. McIntyre and Helen Neumyer McIntyre lived at 302 Orvilton Dr. by 1942, having lived earlier at 1549 Lancaster Ave. in Syracuse. Mr. McIntyre was born about 1896 in PA. He was a men's wear salesman, and worked for the Wilson Brothers Co. of Chicago. Mrs. McIntyre was born about 1896, and the couple wed about 1920.
William Gerard McKee, Sr., and Dorothy B. McKee lived at 11 Wexford Rd. after moving from Fayetteville. Mr. McKee, a 1913 graduate of Syracuse University, was a metallurgist with the Brown-Lipe-Chapin Co. and Republic Steel Co. Mrs. McKee was a native of Amsterdam, NY, and was a 1916 graduate of Syracuse University’s school of fine arts. She died at home on 4-3-1962, at the age of 68. Mr. McKee died on 6-2-1972. The couple had two children, W. Gerard McKee Jr., and Suzanne McKee, who lives in Minoa, NY. William McKee, Jr., was a POW in WWII but escaped. He was awarded the Silver Star and was recognized for his gallantry by the French government. Mr. McKee, Jr., was the president of an insurance agency and died at home in Manlius on 2-17-1992, at age 73.
John M. McKibbin and Virginia Rowland McKibbin lived at 231 Ambergate Rd., having purchased the home in August, 1959 from the Maier family. They earlier lived on Woodchuck Hill Rd. in Lyndon. Dr. McKibbin was born 11-15-1915. He left the Harvard medical school in 1946 to become a professor of biochemistry at Syracuse University. Mrs. McKibbin was born on 6-11-1921, and was a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College. Dr. McKibbin later taught at the University of Alabama branch at Birmingham, and the couple was living there at his death on 10-19-1996, and her death on 4-25-2004. They had: Janet McKibbin, John McKibbin, and Douglas McKibbin.
C. Burke McKinley and Anne McWilliams McKinley lived at 300 Hampshire Dr. by 1950. Mr. McKinley was born on 1-27-1909, in Syracuse. He was raised in the Eastwood neighborhood of Syracuse and moved to DeWitt about 1931. The couple wed about 1941. Mr. McKinley owned McKinley's Super Market in Mattydale from about 1946 until his retirement in 1966. The couple moved to Fayetteville in 1972, and resided there when Mr. McKinley died, at age 92, on 12-18-2001. Their children: Marianne McKinley Michaud, who lives in Moravia, NY, and Ellen McKinley Walsh, who lives in Liverpool.
Oliver McKnight and Ruth Keebler McKnight lived at 208 Jamesville Rd. by 1953. Mr. McKnight was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, on 1-23-1918, and the couple wed on 9-7-1940., in Philadelphia. While in DeWitt, he worked as a superintendent for Swift & Co. After 30 years with Swift, in various locales, Mr. McKnight worked for J.C. Penney Co. for three years in Philadelphia and prior to retiring in 1979 was a building clerk for the Dietz and Watson Co. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight lived in Shepherdstown, WV, before moving to Quincy, PA, in October, 1993. He died there on 7-27-2003. They had: Lois McKnight Weaver, who lives in Gaithersburg, MD.
R. Wayne McLaughlin and Ruth McLaughlin lived at 107 Alwyn Rd. by 1954, having lived earlier at 142 Sedgwick Rd. in Syracuse. Mr. McLaughlin was an executive at Carrier, and on 5-1-1958, he was made vice president in charge of engineering for their Elliott Co. divison, with headquarters in Jeanette, PA. They had: Barbara Tempest McLaughlin, who married Everett Hollis Jenner, Jr., an architect, on 6-23-1951, and Donald Wayne McLaughlin, who graduated from Michigan State College, wed Barbara Carolyn Guy, on 12-4-1954, and was an Air Force officer.
Roderick Allen McLean and Suzanne Greeley McLean lived at 204 Newfield Rd. by 1955, and later lived at 129 Fiordon Rd. Dr. McLean graduated from Hamilton College, and Syracuse University's school of medicine. He was a physician. Mrs. McLean was born about 1921, and was a 1943 graduate of Syracuse University. She worked for a period as a free lance interior decorator, and died 1-18-1987. Dr. McLean then wed Marilyn MacDonald McLean, and lives now in Hilton Head, SC. The children of Roderick and Suzanne McLean: Roderick Greeley McLean, who lived in Cazenovia, Barbara McLean Ward, who lived in Hockessin, DE, Douglas Allen McLean, who lived in Galveston, TX, and Scott Hanson McLean, who lived in Manlius.
Kenneth W. McMahon and Constance Hammond McMahon lived at 106 York Rd. by 1942, at 208 Haddonfield Dr. by 1953, and later lived at 409 Brampton Dr. Dr. McMahon was born on 5-7-1900, and graduated in 1924 from the University of Buffalo. He was a dental surgeon, with offices in the State Tower Bldg. Dr. McMahon was a calvary veteran of WWI, an amateur magician, and president of the DeWitt Kiwanis Club. He died on 7-25-1969. Mrs. McMahon was born 1-10-1903, and the couple wed in Syracuse on 6-30-1925. She died in February, 1985, while residing in Manlius. Dr. McMahon's brother, Vincent F. McMahon, also lived in DeWitt, (see his entry below). Their children: Linda Constance McMahon, who graduated from Marymount College in 1961, wed Douglas Roark, and lived in Skaneateles, and William McMahon, who served in the Army and worked as an insurance underwriter,
before his death on 11-15-1966, at age 23.
Vincent F. McMahon and Dorothy Rowe McMahon moved from 306 Jamesville Rd. to 207 Sherwood Dr., in June, 1946, and later lived at 420 Stolp Ave. in Syracuse. Dr. McMahon was born on 9-15-1906. He was a native of Syracuse and graduated from the First Institute of Podiatry in NYC. He practiced podiatry in Syracuse for many years, and died on 2-13-1972, while vacationing in West Palm Beach, FL. Mrs. McMahon later moved to FL, and is believed to have died there on 5-1-1988. They had: Sharon McMahon, who wed John Barrett, Jr., and lived in Bridgeport, NY.
Thomas J. McMurray and Agnes McMurray lived at 102 Pelham Rd., having purchased the home in June, 1953. Mr. McMurray was born on 3-30-1905, and was a store manager for the F. W. Woolworth Co. Mrs. McMurray was born 6-3-1904, and was a native of NYC. She was employed many yearts at the MGM studios there. Mr. McMurray died in January, 1982, while living in Syracuse, and Mrs. McMurray died on 4-13-1988, shortly after moving to New Orleans. They had: Thomas McMurray, who lived in CA, and Joan McMurray Marsh Hagenzieker, who is a retired nurse, and lives in Rockport, ME.
Lewis Joe Meachum and Adeline "Adda" Kirkwood Meachum lived at 308 Haddonfield Dr. by 1942, having lived earlier at 924 Onondaga Ave. inSyracuse, and in Rochester. Mr. Meachum was born on 3-4-1877, and was an accountant for an automobile dealer and for the US War Dept. Mrs. Meachum was born about 1880, and the couple wed on 1-3-1905.
Harry E. Medsger and Marian P. Singleton Medsger lived at 15 Pickwick Rd. They were the first owners of the home which was built by the Gates-Douglas construction firm in 1952. Mr. Medsger was an engineer with Paul G. Spaulding and Associates, and in 1955 served as president of the DeWitt Acres Homeowners Association. The couple sold their home to the Hutchison family about that time and moved from the area. They were residing in Zellwood, FL, at the time of Mr. Medsger's death on 3-21-1995. They had: Linda Medsger and Curtis R. Medsger.
Arthur E. Meling and Felicie de Montpellier Meling moved to DeWitt about 1947, and lived at 10 Pebble Hill Rd., South, by 1953. Mr. Meling was born 7-10-1899, and went to work for the Carrier Corp. about 1928. At his retirement in 1963, he was director of service for the company. Mr. Meling then became a senior executive with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, and lived in Fairfax, VA. Mr. Meling died on 9-30-1973, in Seattle, while on a business trip. Mrs. Meling died in Annandale, VA, on 9-21-1978. They had: Felicie "Fay" Meling, who was born about 1945, and resides in Skaneateles.
H. Lynwood Melvin and Jane Pauli Melvin lived at 4201 Genesee St. by 1942. Capt. Melvin was an Army officer during WWII. (See the Pauli entry below.)
John K. Menzies and Jane Chappell Menzies lived at 216 Ambergate Rd. They arrived in Dewittshire in 1950 and later moved to Syracuse, then to Rochester for two years, back to Paddock Drive in DeWitt, and then settled on Cumberland Ave. in Syracuse. Mr. Menzies was born in Elsa Craig, Ontario, and graduated from Mount Herman School and the Syracuse University College of Business. He was an army veteran of World War II, a store manager 26 years for E.W. Edwards & Son Department Store, and fire commissioner for DeWitt. He retired in 1989 after 11 years as an administrator at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Mr. Menzies died 7-31-1999, and Mrs. Menzies resides now in Syracuse. They had: Laurie Menzies Spiegel, of Santa Fe, NM, Diane Menzies, of DeWitt, Leslie Menzies Menke, of Fayetteville, and Lizabeth Jamieson Menzies, a photo editor, living in Gaithersburg, MD.
Robert S. Merrill and Cora G. Merrill lived at 27 Pickwick Rd. He was a native of Fabius, NY, and became the treasurer of the A.E. Nettleton Co. They lived on Lincoln Park Dr. in Syracuse for many years prior to moving to DeWitt Acres. Mrs. Merrill's step-sister, Susan L. Rice, lived with the couple on Pickwick Rd. Miss Rice was a secretary for the Onondaga Supply Co. prior to her retirement in 1965. When he retired in 1959, Mr. Merrill had served the Nettleton company for 56 years. He died 1-1-1972, at age 85. Mrs. Merrill was born in DeWitt in 1888, a time when most people referred to the little village as Orville. She died 11-13-1983, at age 95. Miss Rice died at age 73 on 2-20-1974. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill had three children: Robert Merrill, Jr., who is believed to be deceased, Clinton G. Merrill, who was a Lt. Colonel in the USA when he was killed in a plane crash in VT on 10-2-1957, and Olive Merrill Gitchell Rhonehouse, who wed George Rhonehouse, lived in Toledo, and died in November, 1972.
Mrs. George Merwin lived at 206 Landsdowne Rd. by 1942. She had: Chief Warrant Officer Herbert L. Merwin, who married Ruth M. Merwin, spent 30 years in the Marine Corps, and died on 11-21-1973, in Venice, FL, and a daughter who wed Floyd A. Piron, and lived in Baldwinsville.
Barbara A. Micale lived at 174 Winston Way by 1955. Miss Micale earned a master's degree in music from Syracuse University. She began her musical career in New York City, making her concert debut in Town Hall. She continued to perform as a classical pianist and was also a private piano instructor. Later she joined the music faculty of Onondaga Community College. Miss Micale was residing at 5736 Thompson Rd. at her death on 3-22-1975.
Charles W. Michell and Antoinette Talley Michell lived at 206 Pelham Rd. by 1943. Mr. Michell lived in the Syracuse area from 1920 to 1945 and graduated from Pebble Hill School in DeWitt. Mrs. Michell was born on 1-9-1917, and died 6-28-1995, in Ft. Myers, FL. Mr. Michell died there on 11-6-2001. They had: Charles Michell, Jr., who lived in Stafford, TX, Dyer Talley Michell, who lived in Ocala, FL. and Willis H. Michell, who lived in Fort Myers, FL.
John S. Middleton and Janet Middleton lived at 120 Downing Rd. by 1949. Mr. Middleton was a sales engineer for Bowser, Inc. Their children: Frank S. Middleton, and Kent R. Middleton.
Thelma Middleton lived at 302 Cornwall Dr. by 1942. Miss Middleton was a clerk for the Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Co. On 3-6-1943, she married William C. Flachsland, Jr., and moved to 2508 S. Salina St. in Syracuse. Mr. Flachsland was a graduate of the College of Forestry at Syracuse University and was a manufacturing engineer for 25 years at the Carrier Corp. The couple lived in Liverpool and Lakeport at his death on 10-2-2002. They had: Judy Flachsland Murray, who lives in Baldwinsville, NY, and Linda Flachsland Balducci, who lives in La Jolla, CA.
Glenford S. Mikles and Lillian Waidt Mikles lived at 106 Charing Rd. by 1942, and moved to 105 Addison Dr. in February, 1954. Mr. Mikles was born on 3-15-1898, and was a native of Middletown, NY. He was a trucker with the Auto Express Co., and later was the owner of the Big George Express Co. Mr. Mikles' company was the contractor that delivered the Syracuse Post-Standard to carriers in the Cortland and Ithaca area. He didn't miss a day's work in the 36 years he was associated with the paper. Mr. Mikles died on 4-29-1961. Mrs. Mikles was born on 4-7-1900, and was a life long resident of CNY. She was residing in Fayetteville at her death on 10-21-1992. They had: Jeanne Mikles Augat, who graduated from Towson College, married Robert H. Augat about 1948, was an antique dealer, and lived in Fayetteville at her death on 1-10-2003, and Glenford Donald Mikles, who served in the Army during WWII, wed Shirley Marion Maines on 11-2-1946, and lives in Largo, FL.
Rosemarie Palmer Milback lived at 125 Fiordon Rd. by 1958. Mrs. Milback married Melvin L. Griffin on 3-6-1976, and moved to Massena, NY, where he managed a bowling alley. They later returned to CNY and lived on Euclid Dr. in Fayetteville until about 2002.
Robert J. Milholland and Helen R. Milholland lived at 301 Orvilton Dr. by 1942. Mr. Milholland was an engineer, and later was a manufacturer's representative for the Mercury Sales Co.
Dorothy Miller lived at 117 Butternut Dr. Mrs. Miller was an office secretary for the Onondaga Health Association, and the widow of Dr. W. Porter Miller, a Syracuse gynecologist, who died 1-16-1947. She died 2-8-1971, at a nursing home in Ithaca, NY. Their son, W. Porter Miller, Jr., wed Nancy Greene, in 1956.
Harvey F. Miller and his wife lived on Sherwood Dr. by 1949, and later moved to Wellesley, MA. They had: Harvey Miller, Jr., who wed Nancy A. Fleming on 5-29-1953, and attended the Babson Institute of Business Administration.
Theodore Winter "Ted" Miller and Patricia Ann Childs Miller lived at 20 Lynacres Blvd. in Lyndon by about 1950, and at 402 Brampton Dr. by 1955. Mr. Miller worked for the Continental Can Co., and later owned Winter’s Men’s Store. In 1957, the family left DeWitt and moved to Whittier, CA. Mrs. Miller was born in Rochester, NY, on 6-9-1918. She spent her childhood years in Syracuse and graduated from the Fairmount School. A few years after Mr. Miller's death in 1966, Mrs. Miller returned to the Syracuse area. She subsequently married William R. McLeod, and was residing in Fayetteville at her death on 4-22-2007. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had: Pamela Miller Williams, who was an attorney for NYS, and lived in Delmar, NY, Victoria "Tory" Miller Ricker, who graduated from Vassar College, and is a stock broker living in Ft. Lauderdale, and Theodore Miller, Jr.
Winfield Milliman and Charlotte "Lottie" Curry Milliman lived on Genesee St. by 1943. Mr. Milliman was born about 1877, and was a yard man for the NY Central Railroad. Mrs. Milliman was born about 1881. She was living at 337 W. Calthrop Ave. in Syracuse at her death on 4-10-1974. Their children: Monroe Winfield Milliman, who was born about 1899, Lillian Milliman Mett, who was born about 1901, Edwin Milliman, who was born 4-5-1904, and died in August, 1981, and Leon Milliman, who was born about 1906.
Roy S. Millis and Ethel Millis lived at 203 Warwick Rd. by 1941. He was in the credit department at the Goodrich Rubber Co. By 1947, they had moved to 359 Forest Hill Dr. in Syracuse. They had a son, Harold R. Millis, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1940, wed Janet Van Denburg, and was an architect in Detroit.
William F. Minckler and Charlotte Clark Minckler lived at 103 Hobson Ave. in Lyndon, at 105 Butternut Dr., and at 15 Wexford Rd, arriving in October, 1951. Mr. Minckler was the president of the Clarmin Construction Co. and oversaw the building of over 300 homes in the Syracuse area. He died at age 31, on 6-18-1952, as a result of an automobile accident three days earlier. On 9-25-1954, Mrs. Minckler married Kaj Schonemann, a native of Denmark, who worked in NYC for Swiss Airlines. They divorced and she wed F. Allan Pardee, Jr., and, in 1960, moved to Cazenovia. She died at age 56 on 12-4-1979. Mr. Pardee is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Minckler had two daughters, Charlotte Helen Minckler and Carol Corey Minckler.
James E. Minges and Dolores Minges lived at 214 Wellington Rd. by 1953. Mr. Minges was a native of Rochester and was born in 1918. He served in WWII, and was the owner of the Jack Post construction company of Syracuse. The family later returned to Rochester. Mr. Minges died on 6-15-2002, and Mrs. Minges died on 2-11-2003. They had: John Minges, Peter Minges, who wed Catherine Minges, and lives in Rochester, Frederick J. Minges, who married Maura Ryan, a fellow Hamilton College graduate, and also lives in Rochester, Barbara Minges, who wed John Shepard, and lives in PA, and Anne K. Minges, who studied nursing at Skidmore College, and lives in FL.
John C. Minick and Jane Trille Minick lived at 114 Downing Rd. by 1950, and, by 1952, were residing in Glens Falls, NY. Mr. Minick was born on 8-30-1906. He worked as an accountant, and still resided in Glens Falls, at his death in November, 1985. Mrs. Minick was born on 2-10-1912, and was living in Winter Park, FL, at her death on 10-29-1998. Their children: Susan Minick, and Ann Minick.
Marian E. Mishoe lived at 205 Pelham Rd. by 1943. Mrs. Mishoe was a bookkeeper for the Quaker Oats Co. She had: Mary Dona Mishoe.
Fred M. Mitchell and his wife lived at 220 Wellington Rd., having moved there in 1950 from Flushing, Long Island. Mr. Mitchell was a native of Yonkers. He was a representative for the Pure Oil Co., and later was a salesman for the American Mineral Spirits Co. The couple lived in various locations including Norwalk, CT, Fayetteville, and, Liverpool, where they were residing at the time of Mr. Mitchell's death on 8-19-1981, at age 81. Mrs. Mitchell was a native of Poultney, VT and died in Fairhaven, VT, on 1-12-1987, at age 87. They had a daughter, Ruth Vivienne Mitchell, who wed James F. Fowler on 10-13-1956, and lived in Fayetteville before her death on 8-26-1966.
William G. Mitchell and Kathleen Major Mitchell lived at 113 Butternut Dr. Mr. Mitchell was the golf pro at the Onondaga Country Club in Lyndon for 46 years. He died on 8-3-1973, at age 68. The couple had William Mitchell, Jr., who wed the Mitchell's next door neighbor, Sally Schilling, on 10-19-1957, (see the Schilling entry), Donald Mitchell, and Mary Mitchell.
Carlton F. Moe, Jr., and his wife lived at 107 Wellington Rd., having moved there from Buffalo in 1955. Mr. Moe was the director of sales training for the Porter-Cable Co., and sometimes demonstrated their products on local TV stations. Mrs. Moe attended Elmira College, and was a Red Cross volunteer. They had: Gregory Moe.
Walter Luis Molina and Josephine Foster Molina lived at 202 Jamesville Rd. by 1953. Mr. Molina was the manager of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. Mrs. Molina died, and Mr. Molina married her sister, Katherine "Kay" Foster. The children of Walter and Josephine Molina: Gerry Foster Molina, who was born in 1942, graduated from Harvard, served in the Peace Corps, wed Margaret Jean Hay about 1974, was a journalist, and resided in Newburyport, MA, at his death on 10-22-2004, and Geoffrey Stratton Molina, who wed Donna Molina, and lives in Keene, NH.
William J. Moloney and Eleanor Eagan Moloney lived at 200 Orvilton Dr. by 1955. Mr. Moloney was born 10-13-1915, and the couple wed on 1-7-1950. He was the vice president of the Eagan Real Estate Co., having joined the firm about 1954. Mr. Moloney was involved in the construction and leasing of many downtown projects, including the Carrier Tower and Presidential Plaza. Mr. Moloney died on 10-23-1979. Their children: Eleanor Moloney, who wed Dr. Joseph L. Byrne, Sr., and lives in Fayetteville, Margaret Moloney, and Theresa Moloney.
Gifford P. Montague and Dorothy Montague lived at 208 Sherwood Dr. by 1943, and at 103 Fiordon Rd. by 1955. Mr. Montague was born on 4-26-1910, and was a 1933 graduate of Syracuse University. He served in the Navy in the PTO during WWII. Mr. Montague was the administrator for the 4th judicial district of the NYS Supreme Court. The couple moved to St. Simon's Island, SC, and were residing there at Mr. Montague's death on 2-24-1978. Mrs. Montague was born in Evanston, IL, about 1915. After Mr. Montague's death she wed a Mr. Wilson, and was living in The Nottingham complex in Jamesville, at her death on 11-8-2002. Their children: Constance Montague Porter, who was born about 1940, is a poet and writer, living in Louisville, KY, Sharon Montague Thiemann, who was born about 1941, and is an artist living in St. Louis, and Spencer G. Montague, who lives in Knoxville, TN. Photo
Mark E. Mooney and Virginia Mooney lived on Leverett Lane, in Lyndon, by 1942. By 1947, Mr. Mooney and Helen D. Mooney lived at 125 Butternut Dr. in DeWitt. (It is unclear if Virginia Mooney and Helen Mooney were the same person.) Mr. Mooney was a native of Grand Rapids, MI, and a graduate of Notre Dame University. He was the manager of the commercial refrigeration dept. at the Carrier Corp. They moved to Tampa about 1970, where both died. Mr. Mooney, was born on 9-22-1904, and died on 6-30-1996, at age 91, and Helen Veronica Mooney, a native of Philadelphia, died on 12-17-1997, at 94.
Gifford W. Moore and Kathryn Goodhue Moore lived at 311 Haddonfield Dr. by 1946. Mr. Moore was probably born on 12-23-1914. He was the district sales manager for the Neptune Meter Co. Mrs. Moore was born in 1918. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moore were graduates of Denison University. It is believed that Mr. Moore died on 6-14-1996, while living in OH. Their children: George Denny Moore, John Scott Moore, and Judith Kay Moore.
James H. Moore and Beverly Moore lived on Dunlap Dr. by 1955. Mr. Moore was the general manager of the Vacuum Metals Corp. Their children: Carol Ann Moore, Judy Moore, and Richard Moore.
Nathan T. Moore and Mabel Moore lived at 110 Dewittshire Rd. before moving away in 1953. They had two sons, John Moore and David Moore.
George Henry Moorey and Lucy Moorey lived at 200 Orvilton Dr. by 1942, having lived previously in Bridgeport, CT, and Syracuse. Mr. Moorey was born 8-10-1883, in England. He was the manager of the Syracuse-Hartford Accident Indemnity Co. Mrs. Moorey was born 8-2-1883, and the couple wed in 1910. Mr Moorey died in April, 1963, and Mrs. Moorey died in February, 1977, in Simsbury, CT. They had: Jean H. Moorey, who was born about 1921, and attended Syracuse University.
Anne M. Moran lived at 4307 Genesee St. by 1942. She earned an undergraduate degree from the College of St. Rose, and a master's degree from Syracuse University. Miss Moran was a bacteriologist at the Syracuse City Labs. In 1945, she joined Bristol Labs, and was their director of quality control. She resided with her aunt and uncle, Albert E. Huntley and Marie E. Huntley. Miss Moran died 6-5-1958.
(See the Huntley listing above.)
Theodore C. "Pat" Moran and Patricia Hopkins Moran lived at 19 Paddock Dr. by 1952, and later lived at 1 Thistlewood Lane, in Lyndon. Mr. Moran was born 11-22-1902, in Seneca Falls, NY. He graduated from Cornell University in 1924, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then moved to the Syracuse area, and joined the Niagara-Mohawk Corp. as a cadet engineer. At his retirement in 1968, he was the general superintendent of gas operations for the company. Mr. Moran was a licensed pilot, and in the late 1930's, was, with Mrs. Moran, instrumental in organizing the Syracuse Chapter of the Civil Air Patrol. He served as a naval officer during WWII. Mr. Moran died on 8-9-1979. Mrs. Moran was born 12-25-1920, and, during World War II, was a Woman's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP), and flew non-combat missions for the Army Air Corps. Mrs. Moran was an honor graduate of LeMoyne College in 1960, and earned a master's in counseling from Syracuse University in 1965. She taught English at Syracuse University and LeMoyne, where she was the first president of the faculty association. Mrs. Moran was very active in religious, volunteer, and performing arts circles. She died 11-21-1979. They had: Christina Moran, who wed Barry Van Riper, and lived in MD, and Sharon Moran.
Robert H. Morgan and Clare Leonard Morgan lived at 110 Charing Rd. by 1955. Mr. Morgan served in several positions with the Glens Falls Insurance Co., including manager of the Syracuse office. In 1959, he was made secretary of the company, and it is believed that the family then moved to the Glens Falls, NY, area. Mrs. Morgan was born 12-3-1916, and was residing in Philadelphia at her death on 5-19-2003. Their children: Judith Morgan Leicht, who was born about 1940, wed Frederick Leicht, and is a retired college administrator living in St. Louis, and Robert Morgan, Jr., who lived in Philadelphia.
Claude W. "Jack" Morris and Louise Hartman Morris lived at 58 Lyndon Rd. in Lyndon, in 1952, having moved from 204 Sherwood Rd. in DeWitt. Mr. Morris was a native and life resident of the Syracuse area, and retired in 1972 after 25 years as a salesman for the Onondaga Beverage Co. Mrs. Morris was also a native of the area and was a buyer for the Addis Co. and Chappells department store before retiring about 1968. She was the president of the Liederkranz Auxiliary. Mr. Morris died 2-29-1988, and Mrs. Morris died 7-24-1993.
Frank H. Morris and Margaret Kinney Morris moved to 11 Pickwick Rd. in 1953. They lived earlier in Syracuse. He worked as a salesman for the J. and F. B. Garrett Paper Co. for 45 years, retiring when they moved to Clearwater, FL, in 1965. Mr. Morris died there on 10-5-1988. They had a daughter, Anne Morris, who wed Carl M. Pelkowski and lived at 4 Drovers Lane.
Harold Bearmore Morris and Viola Lortie Morris lived at 310 Cornwall Dr. by 1930. Mr. Morris was born in Sparta, NJ, on 11-11-1895. Mrs. Morris was born about 1897, and they wed about 1918. Mr. Morris was a self-employed coal broker. On 8-23-1941, Mr. Morris married Evelyn LaRocque Morris. She was born about 1904, in Ottawa, Canada, and came to CNY in the mid 1930's. She had wed and divorced Kenneth T. Vogt. While married to Mr. Vogt, she had a daughter, Joanne Vogt (Morris), who later lived in Tonawanda. The second Mrs. Morris died 2-24-1975. Harold and Viola Morris had Robert V. Morris, who was born about 1920, and was a service engineer for the American Mutual Liability Insurance Co.
Jay Robert Morton and Barbara Tyler Morton lived at 204 Sherwood Dr. by 1953. Mr. Morton was born 7-24-1914. He was a native of Tarrytown, NY, and, after leaving DeWitt, resided in Auburn many years before moving to Stamford, CT. He was a 1937 graduate of Syracuse University. While in CNY, Mr. Morton was the traffic manager for the San Equip Co., Inc. Later, Mr. Morton was the vice president of Combustion Engineers Inc. in Stamford. He was the president of the Myathenia-Gravis Foundation and of the National Industrial Transportation League. Mr. Morton died on 1-31-1989, in Naples, FL. Their children: Jay Robert "Bob" Morton, II, who is a retired airline pilot and resides in Eighty Four, PA, Dr. Wellington C. Morton, who lives in Jacksonville, FL, and Linda Morton Govoni, of Marlboro, CT.
Ralph E. Mosier and Marsylvia (or Sylvia) Mosier lived at 301 Cornwall Dr. by 1942. Mr. Mosier was born 4-8-1901, and was the chief accountant for the General Ice Cream Co. He is believed to have been a native of Ogdensburg. He died in 1971. Mrs. Mosier's sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Coy, lived with the family by 1951. She had: Donald E. Coy, who was born about 1928, and served in the Army, Bruce Coy, who was born about 1933, and Sylvia Coy, who was born about 1941.
Jack Wilson Mothersell and Ethel Kingsley Mothersell lived at 306 Haddonfield Dr. by 1940. Mr. Mothersell was born about 1892 in Watertown, NY. He was the president of the U-File-M Binder Mfg. Co., and died 4-12-1952, while living at 305 Robineau Rd. in Syracuse. Mrs. Mothersell died on 2-5-1966, while living at 753 James St. They had: Virginia Mothersell, who wed James H. Barrett, and lived in DeWitt. (See the Barrett listing above.)
William A. Motherwell and Rose Frances Motherwell lived at 210 Wellington Rd. He was a native of the Philadelphia area, and was with the Crouse-Hinds Co. for 32 years, retiring as corporate insurance manager. Following his retirement in 1975, Mr. Motherwell became an artist of some note. Mr. Motherwell's widowed mother, Lillian R. Motherwell, a native of England, lived with the Motherwell family until her death on 11-15-1966. Frances Motherwell was from Cumbola, PA and retired in 1974 as supervisor of the mail room at Syracuse University, where she was employed 16 years. She lived in DeWitt for 47 years at her death on 6-5-1989. Mr. Motherwell died 4-15-2007, at age 94. The couple had two daughters: Mary "Mimi" Motherwell Murray, who is a retired educator, living in Canastota, NY, and Patricia Ellen Motherwell Ryan, who wed James John Ryan 10-11-1969, and lives in East Windsor, CT.
Walter T. Mott and Emma Lamson Mott lived at 200 Cornwall Dr. by 1942. Mr. Mott was born about 1874. He retired in 1942 after 43 years as a cashier for the New York Life Insurance Co. He served as fire commissioner for DeWitt. Mrs. Mott was born on 6-16-1872, in Peabody, MA. The couple wed on 7-22-1901, and came to CNY in 1906. Mrs. Mott was regent of the local DAR chapter and was very active in several history and genealogy groups. She died 7-8-1946, and Mr. Mott died 4-26-1951. They had: Bernard L. Mott, who served in the Army during WWII, married Jeanette Mott, and worked as a commercial artist and musician.
Edwin J. R. Moulton and Esther Donahue Moulton lived at 302 Dewittshire Rd., South, by 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Moulton were married in 1927 on Star Island, off the coast of NH. He was an engineer with the Factory Insurance Association. Mrs. Moulton's mother, Jessie E. Donahue, lived with the Moulton family while they were in Dewittshire The entire family was active in Unitarian church affairs, and attended annual church-sponsored summer retreats on Star Island. The couple had a daughter, Jean, who married Samuel Anthony Caldwell, of NYC, on 2-21-1953, a month following her graduation from Barnard College. After Dr. Caldwell died in 1977, Mrs. Caldwell returned to school at the University of NH, where, in 1984, she earned an MA in literature. Moving to Portland, ME, she taught in the English department at the University of Southern Maine for 17 years. She died on 4-16-2001. Her grandchildren are the fifth generation of the family to be active in Star Island reunions.
Herbert Dean Mozeen and Ethel I. Mozeen lived at 102 York Rd. by 1955. Mr. Mozeen was born in Lawrence, MA, on 5-20-1894, and was a sales engineer for the Syracuse Supply Co. The couple moved to FL, where they divorced in 1960. Mr. Mozeen died on 2-3-1977, while residing in Sarasota.
Arthur L. Mueller, Jr., and Betty Fairbank Mueller lived on Drovers Lane. Mr. Mueller was a district representative for a division of the Federal-Portland Cement Co. They lived at 122 Orvilton Dr. before moving to DeWitt Acres in November, 1954. They moved to Skaneateles in 1958, and later lived in Auburn. For many years Mr. Mueller was active in various volunteer fire departments. He died 1-14-2002. Mrs. Mueller lives in Auburn. The Muellers knew each other from childhood, as both their families lived on Jamesville Rd. in DeWitt. (See the Fairbank and Mueller entries.) They had three sons: Donald G. Mueller, of Liverpool, Robert A. Mueller, of Watertown, and Kevin R. Mueller, of Kannapolis, NC.
Arthur L. Mueller, Sr., and Margaret Windhausen Mueller lived at 301 Jamesville Rd. by 1942. Mr. Mueller was a foreman for the U. S. Hoffman Machinery Co. Mrs. Mueller was born 10-4-1887. She had been previously married to a Mr. Nielson, by whom she had Howard Nielson, who lived in Fayetteville. Mrs. Mueller was living at 248 Harriette Ave. in Syracuse at her death on 2-20-1976. Their children: Gladys Mueller, who worked for the Carrier Corp., and Arthur Mueller, Jr. (see his entry above).
Thomas J. Muench and Frances Voelk Muench lived at 206 Pelham Rd. by 1947, and at 306 Hampshire Dr., by 1955. Mr. Muench was a native of Syracuse and a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, and Syracuse University (class of 1922). Mr. Muench was the plant manager for the Muench-Kreuzer Candle Co. He served the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Dept. as deputy chief for 17 years. Mr. Muench died on 5-23-1970, and Mrs. Muench died on 5-8-1971. Their children: Rev. William G. Muench, a priest, who served in Ticonderoga, NY, Thomas Muench, Jr., who wed Mary Lanigan of Cortland on 7-2-1960, retired from Jamesville-DeWitt school as a guidance counselor, and lives in DeWitt, and Anne Muench Owens, who wed Lawrence Owens, and lives in Marion, NY.
Marie Hayes Mulvey lived at 401 Landsdowne Rd., having moved there in 1956. Mrs. Mulvey was the
widow of Charles D. Mulvey, who died on 2-11-1934, while living at 511 Kirkpatrick St. in Syracuse. Mr. Mulvey, who was born about 1891, served during the Mexican border conflict and in France during WWI. He worked as a letter carrier. Mrs. Mulvey remained at Lansdowne Rd. until her death on 6-14-1987, at age 94. They had: Joan Helen Mulvey, who was born 4-28-1924, served in the USN during WWII, retired in 1982 as executive secretary to the chairman of the board at Carrier, lived with her mother in DeWitt, and died in the family home on 2-16-2007, Anne E. Mulvey, who died 4-30-1928, at the age of five, and Charles F. Mulvey, who married Cecilia Fitzmaurice, and moved to Huntleigh Park in Fayetteville in 1966.
Arthur F. Mulvihill and Anna Frances Mahan Mulvihill lived at 49 Lynacres Blvd. by 1955. The couple later moved to 115 Fiordon Rd. in DeWitt. Mr. Mulvihill was the president of the Empire Wallpaper Co. He raised English and Irish Setters, and judged many dog shows across the Northeast. Mr. Mulvihill died on 8-24-1986, at age 88. Mrs. Mulvihill, a life resident of the Syracuse area, died on 11-11-1995, at age 98. Their children: John E. Mulvihill, who was born in Syracuse about 1925, served in the Coast Guard during WWII, married Janet Grossman lived in Skaneateles, and died on 12-7-1998, and Donald Joseph Mulvihill, who lived in Mattydale, NY.
Gerald L. Munson and Virginia Scott Munson lived at 100 Addison Dr. by 1955. Mr. Munson was born on 8-23-1913, and was a salesman for the Bill Rapp Pontiac dealership. He lived in Dade City, FL, at his death on 1-17-1993. Their children: Cheryl Munson, who died 4-24-1960, at age 14, and Patricia Munson, who was born about 1948. Their daughters were students at Moses DeWitt School in DeWitt, in November, 1953, when each contracted a severe case of polio--just three days apart. In a DeWitt first grade class of twenty-four students, eight students contracted the feared disease, and one, Frank Flood Jr., died just 61 hours following his admission to a local hospital. A book has been written by Janice Flood Nichols, the sister of Frank Flood, and herself a victim of this outbreak. See a preview here.
Kenneth D. Murdock and Mildred Bastable Murdock lived at 211 Haddonfield Dr. by 1943. Mr. Murdock operated a Texaco service station at 1640 Erie Blvd., East. He was found dead in his car on 3-21-1946.
Arthur J. Murphy and Rita George Murphy lived at 209 Wellington Rd. by 1942. A native of Terryville, CT. Mr. Murphy moved to Syracuse in 1936. He was a 1932 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute. Mr. Murphy was a salesman for the Wallace-Barnes Co. of Bristol, CT, but, in 1946, opened his own firm (A. J. Murphy Co.) and became a manufacturer's agent. Mr. Murphy was a founding member of Holy Cross Church. The family moved from Dewittshire in 1955 and Mr. Murphy died 12-4-1992. They had two children: James A. Murphy of Manlius, and Judith Murphy Hogan, of Litchfield, CT.
James H. Murphy and Joan Errengy Murphy lived at 37 Wexford Rd. They lived before in married student’s housing while Mr. Murphy earned a degree in business from Syracuse University, and moved to DeWitt Acres in June, 1957, on the day following his graduation. He had worked as a student intern for the Provident Mutual Insurance Co., and continued as an agent with them. Mr. Murphy earned an MBA from SU in 1964, and they moved to Shaker Heights, OH. In 1983, the couple divorced and Mr. Murphy later wed Patricia Haas of Kansas City. He subsequently became a business professor at Samford University in Birmingham,AL. Mr. Murphy now splits his time between Leawood, KS, Phoenix, AZ, and teaching duties in Europe. The former Mrs. Murphy lives now in Boca Raton, FL. James and Joan Murphy have four children: David Murphy, born in 1953, earned a master's degree from the University of Florida and lives with his wife in Boca Raton, Deborah Murphy, born in 1956, graduated from Syracuse University, married Patrick U. Cauley and lives in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, Denise Murphy, born in 1960, has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is married and lives in Malvern, PA, and Derek Murphy, born in 1968, earned an MBA from the University of Michigan, serves as a Commander in the USN air forces reserve, is married and lives in Hughsville, MD.
John L. Murphy and Martha Murphy lived at 121 Butternut Dr. He was a manufacturers agent for the A. J. Murphy Co. He was living in Seabrook Beach, NH, when he died on 5-12-1999. They had seven children: Daniel Murphy, of Port Charlotte, FL, David Murphy, of Hampstead, NH, Jack Murphy, of Syracuse, Mary Murphy Myers of N. Hampton, NH, Robert Murphy, of Silverdale, WA, Patricia Murphy, of Jacksonville, AL, and Katherine Murphy Ankiewicz, of Amesbury, MA.
Harry R. Murray and Ethel Murray lived at 223 Wellington Rd. and later moved to Fayetteville. Mr. Murray was a salesman with the Frank W. Taylor Co. They had a son, Richard Taylor Murray, who wed Bonnie Suzanne Lewis on 3-5-1966. They divorced about 1974, and Richard Murray is remarried and lives in Boca Raton, FL.
Peter Muserlian and Theodora Tyrrell Muserlian lived at 304 Landsdowne Rd. by 1953, and later lived on Highfield Rd. in Lyndon. Mr. Muserlian was born in Syracuse, on 7-18-1916, and was a graduate of Syracuse University and its College of Law. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and the couple wed aout 1944. Mr. Muserlian practiced law more than 50 years, with offices in the University Bldg. He was involved with commercial real estate and was the co-owner of Shop City in Eastwood. Mr. Muserlian died on 11-9-1998, in West Palm Beach, FL. Mrs. Muserlain was born in NYC about 1919, and was a graduate of Columbia University. She was residing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, but died in Syracuse, on 1-15-2008. Their children: Margaret "Peggy" Muserlian Mooney, who lives in St. Louis, Patricia Muserlian, who wed Neal Golding, and lives in North Palm Beach, FL, Pamela Muserlian Hubbert, who lives in San Diego, Donna Muserlian, who wed James Dixon, and lives in Short Hills, Joan Muserlian, who married Edward Cavazuti, and lives in Oslo, Norway, and Peter E. C. Muserlian, who wed Nancy Muserlian, and lives in Fayetteville. Photo
John Ryan Myers and Allene Rusher Myers lived at 212 Wellington Rd. from 1939 to late 1941 when they moved to Geneva, NY. Dr. Myers was a naval veteran of WWII, and after the war, the family returned to the DeWitt area and lived at 2 Pebble Hill Rd., South, for more than 45 years. A native of Lynchburg, VA, Dr. Myers was a graduate of Lynchburg College and the University of Virginia Medical School. About 1946, he opened a private practice as an ear, nose and throat specialist in Syracuse. Mrs. Myers was born in Salisbury, NC, and was a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Nursing. Mrs. Myers died 3-13-1989, in Syracuse, and Dr. Myers died on 8-21-1991, in Georgetown, TX. They had two sons: John R. Myers, Jr., who lives now in Summerton, SC, (see the entry below), and Dr. William A. Myers, who is semi-retired from the University of Texas, Austin, where he is an education professor, and lives in Round Rock, TX. Photo
John Ryan Myers, Jr., lived at 2 Pebble Hill Rd. South, with his parents, and had lived earlier at 212 Wellington Rd., in Dewittshire. He served with the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department, as a volunteer from 1952 until 1963, when he became a full-time salaried firefighter. He served DeWitt in that capacity until October, 1966, when he moved to SC. Mr. Myers worked in the quality control department of several different companies in Clarendon and Sumter Counties, and he retired as the quality control manager for Brown and Root's Shaw Air Force Base division. He joined the local fire department in Summerton, SC, in 1967, and went on to help train many firemen for the Clarendon Couny Fire Department, which was established during the 1970's. He retired from both fire departments in 1984. Mr. Myers married Carol C. Chamberlin, of DeWitt, (see her family's entry above), and they still reside in Summerton, where he remains an active outdoorsman. They have a daughter, Leslie A. Myers, who married P. Keith Coker, and lives in Wedgefield, SC. Photo
William R. Myllymaki and Geraldyne Myllymaki lived at 312 Haddonfield Dr. by 1953. Mr. Myllymaki was the manager of production planning for Bristol Laboratories. About 1964, Mr. Myllymaki wed Mary Lannon. She worked at The Catholic Sun and, for many years, worked for Bristol. They were residing in Fayetteville at her death on 4-28-2004. The children of William and Geraldyne Millymaki: Robert Myllymaki, who wed Teddi Myllymaki, and lives in Wallingford, CT, and Christine Myllymaki, who wed Anthony Reddy, and lives in Fayetteville.
Ike A. Naber was living at 109 Butternut Dr. by 1958. Mr. Naber was born about 1928, and was a real estate broker. It is believed that he moved from CNY in the late 1960's, and lives now in Indio, CA.
Robert A. Naslund and Helen J. Naslund lived at 4004 Genesee St. by 1943. Mr. Naslund was the principal of Moses-DeWitt School. They had: Richard J. Naslund.
William J. Nealon, Jr., and Marian E. "Pat" Nealon lived at 4250 Genesee St. by 1953. In the early 1950's, the Nealons bought a lot at 206 Dewittshire Rd., South, from Curtis and Astrid Abbott, who lived next door. They built a home there in 1956. Mr. Nealon was a native of Schenectady, and a graduate of Bentley College. Mrs. Nealon was a native of Albany and graduated from the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in Schenectady. The Nealons came to the Syracuse area following WWII. Mr. Nealon was the manager of personnel accounting for a division of General Electric, and retired in 1979 after 37 years of service. Mrs. Nealon was a registered nurse. Both were active in the local political scene, and served on the board of elections for the Town of DeWitt. Mr. Nealon was active in the National Ski Patrol system and the DeWitt fire department. Both were active in the Adirondack Mountain Club, and were proud members of the Adirondack 46'ers, having reached the summit of all of the Adirondack high peaks. Following Mr. Nealon's retirement from GE he served as a member of the accounting staff of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Mrs. Nealon died on 8-17-1983. Mr. Nealon died on 2-16-1988 at home in DeWitt. They had one son, William J. Nealon, III, who is an attorney in Glens Falls, NY.
Anna G. Neary lived at 312 Haddonfield Dr. by 1942. Miss Neary was born about 1884, and was a native of Cazenovia. She worked in DeWitt as a live-in maid for the Leeret family. She died 9-17-1971, while residing at 218 Idlewood Blvd., in Baldwinsville.
Richard A. Neilson and Bernice Lowndes Neilson lived at 187 Winston Way by 1955, and later lived in Schnectady. Both were born in Schenectady. Mr. Neilson was born on 6-26-1915, and served in WWII. Mrs. Neilson was born on 11-15-1914, and worked as a secretary. The couple wed about 1942. Mr. Neilson retired as president of the Upstate Food Broker Co. in 1981 after 35 years in the food brokerage business. The couple were residing in West Palm Beach, FL, when Mr. Neilson died on 1-18-2000, and Mrs. Neilson died on 1-28-2005. Their children: Elizabeth "Betsey" Neilson Mills, who lives in Hampton, NH, and Sharon Neilson Morris, who lives in Cicero, NY.
Harry C. Nelsen and Margaret Nelsen lived at 102 Pelham Rd., and moved in 1953. Mr. Nelsen was the sales manager of the Brown-Lipe-Chapin Corp.
Raymond G. Nelsen and Lillian O. Nelsen lived at 108 Ambergate Rd., having moved there in the 1940's. By 1959 the family had moved to Tappan, NY. Mr. Nelsen was an executive with the Sinclair Refining Co. Mrs. Nelsen was born in Brooklyn, NY, and taught at Moses-DeWitt school and in Tappan. The Nelsens moved from Tappan to FL, in 1979. Mrs. Nelsen died in Port Richey, FL, on 1-16-2002. She was 89. The couple had: Doris Ann Nelsen Hisey, who earned a degree in nursing from Syracuse University in 1959, married Dr. Bradner L. Hisey, worked as a nurse, then had a second career as the editor of a trade magazine, and lives in Roseburg, OR, Robert G. Nelsen, who graduated from Fairleigh-Dickinson University, was a naval officer, worked in the insurance business, and lives now in South Daytona, FL, and Dr. Christine Nelsen, who obtained her bachelors degree from New Paltz College, her master's from UCLA, and her doctorate from SUNY, has been a professor at New Paltz, UMASS-Amherst, and the University of South Florida, and lives in retirement in Port Richey,
Carroll A. Nelson and Vernan Clapp Nelson lived at 42 Lyndon Rd. before moving to 102 Downing Rd. in 1942. He was a general contractor, and was involved in civilian defense work.
Paul E. Nelson and Betty M. Nelson lived at 303 Butternut Dr. in 1954. He was an electrical engineer for the General Electric Co. Mr. Nelson was a native of Altoona, PA, but lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. He was a graduate of Penn State and a USN veteran of WWII. Mr. Nelson died in Syracuse on 11-8-1982. The couple had a son, Scott Nelson.
George Nentwich and Elsa Heldmann Nentwich lived at 402 Landsdowne Rd. by 1942. Mr. Nentwich was born in Germany on 7-12-1903, but resided most of his life in the Syracuse area. He retired in 1966 from the O.M. Edwards Co. and previously was with Lennox Furnace Co., as a tool and die making instructor. Mr. Nentwich died on 8-21-1992. Mrs. Nentwich was born in Syracuse on 10-5-1905. She was a life resident of CNY, and worked for the E. W. Edwards Co. Mrs. Nentwich died 6-5-2002, at 96.
Donald F. Neubauer and Grace Ferris Neubauer lived at 212 Newfield Rd. by 1953, and at 29 Lynacres Blvd. in Lyndon by 1960. Mr. Neubauer was born on 6-8-1921, in Detroit, but grew up in the Binghamton area. He served in WWII and earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering in 1948 from the General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. The couple wed about 1949. Mr. Neubauer came to Syracuse as a co-op student for GM and spent a total of 44 years with the company. When he retired in 1984 he was in charge of eight Fisher Body plants, including two in Europe. Mr. Neubauer was the recipient of numerous awards for his active role in civic affairs. The couple resided in Newtown, PA, at his death on 7-24-2007. Their children: Dorne F. Neubauer, who was born in 1954, wed Jennifer C. Neubauer, and lives in Doylestown, PA, Nadene "Dena" Neubauer, who wed Drew Augenblick, and lives in Holland, PA, and Debra Neubauer, of Tijeras, NM.
Justin P. Neuhoff and Motlea Neuhoff were living at 109 Butternut Dr. by 1943. Mr. Neuhoff was born on 7-9-1915, in Freeport, LI, NY, and in 1937 was an honor graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Carrier before becoming an executive with GE in 1950. In this capacity he lived and worked in many locations. Mr. Neuhoff was also a licensed pilot, an Eagle Scout, and a world traveler who visited 105 countries. He remained active in the Sky Patrol until he was in his late 70's. He died 9-17-2006, in Blue Bell, PA, where Mrs. Neuhoff yet resides. The couple had four children: Paul Neuhoff, who wed Diane Neuhoff, and lives in Sullivans Island, SC, Barbara Neuhoff, who wed John Lloyd, and lives in Blue Bell, PA, Bill Neuhoff, who married Wendy Neuhoff, and resides in Glenmoore, PA, and the late Carol Neuhoff Haigh.
Amelia Hunt Newing lived at 113 Dewittshire Dr. by 1942. Mrs. Newing was the widow of Arthur F. Newing, and lived with the family of her daughter, Ruth Van Valkenburgh. (See their listing below.)
Gordon L. Newman and F. Belle Burton Newman lived at 307 Cornwall Dr., having moved there in April, 1954, from NJ. Mr. Newman was born in Utica, on 6-19-1906, and was the district manager for the Grand Union grocery chain. Mrs. Newman was born 6-23-1908, and the couple wed about 1929. They were residing in Durhamville, NY, when Mrs. Newman died in February, 1983. Mr. Newman died on 11-7-2000, after being hit by a car while walking on Rt. 31 at Verona, NY. He was 94. Their children: Rev. Richard A. Newman, who was born in Watertown on 3-30-1930, earned a master of divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary, wed Belynda Bady, was a minister, professor, author, editor, and civil rights activist, and lived in Boston at his death on 7-7-2003, Jan C. Newman, who married Alyce Newman, and lives in Oneida, and Diane Newman Cummins, who lives in Sacramento, CA.
Charles W. Nichols and Dorothy Jackson Nichols lived at 8 Pebble Hill Rd., North, by 1953. Mr. Nichols was a native of Elmira, NY, graduated from Allegheny College, and served in the Navy in World War II. He was the president of Nichols Business Equipment, Inc., a company he founded in 1946. Mrs. Nichols was born 9-10-1911, in Jamestown, NY, and died 8-7-1998, in Towanda, PA. At his death on 7-13-1976, Mr. Nichols was married to Shirley Baxter Nichols, and residing at 4921 Tanglewood Lane, in Manlius. C. W. and Dorothy Nichols had: Charles Nichols, who was born about 1954, and lives in Martinez, GA.
John Huntington Nichols and Grace Esther MacDougal Nichols lived at 122 Landsdowne Rd. following their marriage on 10-1-1940. They were married in NYC at the Church of the Transfiguration--better known as the Little Church Around the Corner. Mr. Nichols was in the insurance business and became the president of the Fiesinger-Nichols firm. He was a founder and president of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Nichols was a graduate of Hahnemann Hospital's school of nursing, in Worcester, MA. By 1951, they lived at 111 Downing Rd. Their children: Judith Ann Nic
