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Sarah Whetmore

F, #1101, b. 1844

Parents

FatherJohn N. Whetmore (b. 1807)
MotherLydia Cross (b. 1820)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1844Sarah Whetmore was born in 1844 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com.

Lydia Whetmore

F, #1102, b. 1848

Parents

FatherJohn N. Whetmore (b. 1807)
MotherLydia Cross (b. 1820)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1848Lydia Whetmore was born in 1848 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

William Whetmore

M, #1103, b. 1858

Parents

FatherJohn N. Whetmore (b. 1807)
MotherLydia Cross (b. 1820)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1858William Whetmore was born in 1858 at Pound Ridge in Rye, Westchester County, New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Ida Jane Guernsey

F, #1104, b. 1859, d. 1915

Parents

FatherSelah Washburn Guernsey (b. 25 July 1834, d. 16 October 1925)
MotherMary A. Whetmore (b. 1839, d. 1869)

Family: Charles Peters (b. 1856)

DaughterVernie Elizabeth Peters (b. 31 October 1884)
DaughterMary Gertrude Peters (b. 13 December 1885)
Ida (Guernsey) Peters

Biography

Birth1859Ida Jane Guernsey was born in 1859 at Pound Ridge in Rye, Westchester County, New York.1
Newspaper Mention15 February 1872The 15 February 1872 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Yesterday a large quantity of plastering broke away from the ceiling in Miss Horton's department of the Public School, causing quite a consternation among the little folks. Only one scholar, Ida Guernsey, was hurt and she was cut on the back of the head and hand, but is in her seat again today.
Confirmation29 August 1880She was confirmed on 29 August 1880 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Listed as Ida May Gernsey, "This class was presented to and confirmed by the Bishop of Springfield acting for the Bishop of New York."
Marriage1882Charles Peters and she were married in 18822,3
Census13 June 1900She appeared in the census 13 June 1900 at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Ida is listed as: Patient, age 42, Married, b. New York, father b. CT, mother b. NY. Under the column years married it says 1, but it says 1 for everyone who has an entry in that column, on all the pages of the hospital. Also for children it says 0/0, and again, that is the only entry for anyone who has an entry in those columns in the hospital.4
Death1915She died in 19152
Burial1915She was buried in 1915 at New Woodland Cemetery in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Listing on Fairfield County USGenWeb Woodland Cemetery Part 2: Peters, Ida J. Guernsey, born 1859, died 1915.2
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  3. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  4. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

John Allen Guernsey

M, #1105, b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948

Parents

FatherSelah Washburn Guernsey (b. 25 July 1834, d. 16 October 1925)
MotherMary A. Whetmore (b. 1839, d. 1869)

Family: Beulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

SonJohn H. Guernsey
SonHarold Allen Guernsey+ (b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954)
SonJohn Hollister Guernsey (b. 17 December 1887, d. 22 August 1960)
DaughterMary Hodge Guernsey (b. 30 August 1891, d. 22 October 1918)
SonWalter Damrosch Guernsey (b. 17 June 1894, d. 2 July 1967)
DaughterElsie Viola Guernsey (b. 2 February 1897, d. 17 February 1987)

Biography

Birth1861John Allen Guernsey was born in 1861 in Rye, Westchester County, New York.
Marriage10 June 1883He and Beulah May Hodge were married on 10 June 1883 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,1
Church Affiliationabout 1886As of about 1886, John was affiliated with St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. listed on the Church Register, with Mrs. Beulah May (Hodge) (B.C.C.) and Harold Allen, (B.), on Smith Ave.2
Newspaper Advertisement8 April 1897
The 8 April 1897 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, contained the following advertisement: See attached image describing John A. Guernsey's purchase of the Port Chester Steam Laundry.
Census7 June 1900He appeared in the census 7 June 1900 at 436 Orchard St., Port Chester Village, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. John is listed as: Head, b. Jan 1860, Married 17 years Carpenter, renter, with wife Buelah, b. May 1862, 5 ch., 5 living,
John, b. Dec. 1887, Herald, Aug. 1884, Mary Aug. 1891, and Else, Jul 1896.3
Census1910He appeared in the census 1910 at 69 Smith Street, Port Chester, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. John is listed as: Head, age 50, married 25 yrs, carpenter, Own Acc't, owned home, mortgaged, Survivor of military code #2.
Beulah, wife, age 45, married 25 years, 5 children, 5 living.
Harold A. 22, Bookkeeper, Water Works,
John H. Son, 21, Plumber, Shop.,
Walter, Son, 14
Mary 17,
Elsie, 15,
Selah W. Father, 76, widowed.4
Directorybetween 1910 and 1911As of between 1910 and 1911 John was listed in the Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, directory at 69 Smith Street. Work: 12 Willett Ave, carpenter.5
Death11 April 1948He died on 11 April 1948 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, of Cerebral Hemorrhage, age 88.6
Burial13 April 1948He was buried on 13 April 1948 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Section B, Lot 087n, Grave 7., in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Craft Memorial Home. Next of kin, Mrs. F. J. Ramires.
Obituary14 April 194814 April 1948, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Port Chester Journal Obituary:. "Funeral services for John A. Guernsey, of 40 Glen Avenue, Port Chester, who died Sunday at the United Hospital, were conducted yesterday at the Craft Memorial Home (Robert W. Schnautz) by the Rev. Dr. Lewis R. Howell, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Interment followed in the family plot at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye. Members of the Reliance Engine and Hose Company and the Brooksville Fire Company attended services at the funeral home Monday night, at which the Rev. Dr. Howell, chaplain of the fire department, officiated."7
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  3. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com.
  5. [S118] Port Chester & East Port Chester Directory 1910-11 (, 1910-1911). Hereinafter cited as Port Chester & East Port Chester Directory 1910-11.
  6. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.
  7. [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York, (in Grannie's clippings.), (in Grannie's clippings.)

Frank Arthur Guernsey

M, #1106, b. 1864

Parents

FatherSelah Washburn Guernsey (b. 25 July 1834, d. 16 October 1925)
MotherMary A. Whetmore (b. 1839, d. 1869)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1864Frank Arthur Guernsey was born in 1864 in Rye, Westchester County, New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Mary Sophia Miller

F, #1107, b. 1839, d. 15 May 1890

Family 1: Hull Hollister Hodge (b. March 1819, d. 26 August 1869)

DaughterBeulah May Hodge+ (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Family 2: Selah Washburn Guernsey (b. 25 July 1834, d. 16 October 1925)

Biography

Birth1839Mary Sophia Miller was born in 1839 in Connecticut.
MarriageHull Hollister Hodge and she were married, date unknown
Marriage9 March 1870Selah Washburn Guernsey and she were married on 9 March 1870 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,1
Confirmation18 May 1870She was confirmed on 18 May 1870 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Listed as Mrs. Mary S. Guernsey,
"Wednesday Evening. The Bishop of the Diocese visited St. Peter's Church, Port Chester and confirmed 14 candidates. The Rev. Mr. Harrington took part in the services."
Death15 May 1890She died on 15 May 1890 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, of Pneumonia. (GGG says in Greenwich, CT)
Burial18 May 1890She was buried on 18 May 1890 at Union Cemetery in Rye, Westchester County, New York.
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.

Hull Hollister Hodge

M, #1108, b. March 1819, d. 26 August 1869

Family: Mary Sophia Miller (b. 1839, d. 15 May 1890)

DaughterBeulah May Hodge+ (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Biography

BirthMarch 1819Hull Hollister Hodge was born in March 1819.1
Note1830In 1830, in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Hull was a common last name in Fairfield in the 1700's. In 1830, Thos Hodge and Reubin Hodge are listed in New Fairfield.2
Census1840He appeared in the census 1840 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Hull is listed as: Hulle H. Hodge, with 1 males 5-10, 1 males 20-30, 1 female under 5, and 1 female 20-30.3
Census28 August 1850He appeared in the census 28 August 1850 in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Hull is listed as: Hull H. Hodges, Shoemaker, age 40, Mary age 35, Henry, 16,Emily, 13, and Mary A., 5, all born CT. Living next to Jeremiah Wilson. These ages don't match with other data. Maybe this is a different Hull H. Hodge.4
MarriageHe and Mary Sophia Miller were married, date unknown
Census1860He appeared in the census 1860 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Hull is listed as: age 39, Shoemaker, with Mary, age 22, and Nancy(?) J., 7. The age of this Mary does not match his wife or his daughter.5
First Communion27 July 1869He received First Holy Communion at Union Cemetery in Rye, Westchester County, New York, on 27 July 1869.
Death26 August 1869He died on 26 August 1869 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,1
Burial29 August 1869He was buried on 29 August 1869 at Greenwich Cemetery in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. at 50 years, 5 months, S.H. presiding.
ObituarySeptember 1869September 1869, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Port Chester Journal Obituary:. "HODGES -- in this village, Aug 26, Hull H. Hodges, aged 50 years and 4 months. Funeral services at St. Peters church, Sunday afternoon, 1 o'clock."6
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S88] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S87] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Image 7 of 14 on ancestry.com.
  4. [S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com, Image 143/143 on ancestry.com.
  5. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Indexed as Hadge, Image 37 of 182.
  6. [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York, Sept 1869, Sept 1869

Beulah May Hodge

F, #1109, b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945

Parents

FatherHull Hollister Hodge (b. March 1819, d. 26 August 1869)
MotherMary Sophia Miller (b. 1839, d. 15 May 1890)

Family: John Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)

SonJohn H. Guernsey
SonHarold Allen Guernsey+ (b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954)
SonJohn Hollister Guernsey (b. 17 December 1887, d. 22 August 1960)
DaughterMary Hodge Guernsey (b. 30 August 1891, d. 22 October 1918)
SonWalter Damrosch Guernsey (b. 17 June 1894, d. 2 July 1967)
DaughterElsie Viola Guernsey (b. 2 February 1897, d. 17 February 1987)

Biography

Birth1865Beulah May Hodge was born in 1865.
Confirmation29 August 1880She was confirmed on 29 August 1880 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Listed as Beulah May Hodge -- added later, Mrs. John A. Guernsey. "This class was presented to and confirmed by the Bishop of Springfield acting for the Bishop of New York."
Marriage10 June 1883John Allen Guernsey and she were married on 10 June 1883 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,1
Census1910She appeared in the census 1910 at Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York. Beulah is listed as: Lulu M. Guernsey, Inmate, 45, married, 4 ch, 4 living.2
Census1930She appeared in the census 1930 at Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York. Beulah is listed as: Lulu M. Guernsey, Patient, 65, married.3
Census1940She appeared in the census 1940 at Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. Beulah is listed as: Guernsey, Lulu (wife, age 75, highest level of school - 8, born in New York, citizen, lived in same place in 1935)
Pages of patients, all noted as "Patients at Hudson River State Hospital."
Death8 September 1945She died on 8 September 1945 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, of General Arteriosclerosis, at age 80.4
Burial11 September 1945She was buried on 11 September 1945 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Section B, Lot 087, Grave 8., in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Funeral Director Craft Memorial Home, next of kin John Guernsey. Listed in cemetery records as Lulu M.
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Leonard Guernsey

M, #1110, b. 1868

Parents

FatherSelah Washburn Guernsey (b. 25 July 1834, d. 16 October 1925)
MotherMary A. Whetmore (b. 1839, d. 1869)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1868Leonard Guernsey was born in 1868 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. This birth evidently mentioned in the genealogical papers of Squire Garnsey, but no further information found.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.

Charles Peters

M, #1111, b. 1856

Family: Ida Jane Guernsey (b. 1859, d. 1915)

DaughterVernie Elizabeth Peters (b. 31 October 1884)
DaughterMary Gertrude Peters (b. 13 December 1885)

Biography

Birth1856Charles Peters was born in 1856.1
Marriage1882He and Ida Jane Guernsey were married in 18821,2
Church Affiliationabout 1886As of about 1886, Charles was affiliated with St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. listed on the Church Register,as B.C.C., with Mrs. Ida Jane (Guernsey), B.C.C. and Vernie Elizabeth, B., Smith St.
Last Edited25 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.

John H. Guernsey

M, #1112

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Biography

Directorybetween 1910 and 1911As of between 1910 and 1911 John was listed in the Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, directory at 69 Smith Street. Plumber.
Last Edited24 December 2016

Vernie Elizabeth Peters

F, #1113, b. 31 October 1884

Parents

FatherCharles Peters (b. 1856)
MotherIda Jane Guernsey (b. 1859, d. 1915)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth31 October 1884Vernie Elizabeth Peters was born on 31 October 1884 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism27 November 1885She was baptized on 27 November 1885 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. No sponsors or witnesses listed.
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.

Harold Allen Guernsey

M, #1114, b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Family: Odette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat (b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994)

SonLouis Harold Guernsey+ (b. 22 September 1923, d. 6 December 2012)
SonAllen Hodge Guernsey (b. 17 December 1928)

Biography

Birth31 August 1885Harold Allen Guernsey was born on 31 August 1885 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Newspaper Mention4 September 1902The 4 September 1902 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Mr. Harold A. Guernsey, who is one of this year's graduates from our High School, was accepted a position with a large wood-carving concern in New York. Mr. Guernsey is one of the many bright young men of our progressive village and from his record in the High School there is little doubt of what his future will be. Earnest in all his duties, energetic and industrious, he will prove himself an important factor in any business with which he may engage himself.
Newspaper Mention18 January 1906The 18 January 1906 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Word has been received that Mr. Harold Guernsey who left this village about two months ago to seek his fortune in the Lone Star State, is very well situated at Del Rio, Texas, a small town on the border line of Mexico. Mr. Guernsey has an excellent position in a law office and has fine prospects. He is very much pleased with the country in general and appears well satisfied and delighted with his adventure.

...Both Mr. Sinclair [a friend who also moved to Texas] and Mr. Guernsey have horses of their own and ride horseback constantly. They have the best wishes of a host of friends in Port Chester.
Confirmation12 May 1907He was confirmed on 12 May 1907 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, "The 300 Anniversay of English Christianity in America, First Sunday after Ascension, Charles E. Brugler, Rctr.
Passport Application20 November 1916Harold took applied for a passport on 20 November 1916, Washington, District of Columbia. On his passport application, he states he was born in Port Chester, NY, 31 Aug 1885, and is currently a Clerk in Port Chester, and desires a passport to visit Japan for the purpose of Commercial Business.

He states that he intends to leave the U.S. from the port of Vancouver, sailing on board the Empress of Japan on Dec. 14th, 1916.
Newspaper Mention23 September 1918The 23 September 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported In the Personal column:
Harold A. Guernsey, of Smith street, who came all the way from Japan to get into action for Uncle Sam against the Huns and other Central Powers, has arrived in town, but stopped ony long enough to greet his relatives and then started for Boston, where he had been told he might be better able to get into the naval aviation service, the branch that he prefers. Mr. Guernsey, who was the Yokahama representative of a New York importing and exporting company, for nearly two years, resided in Japan last year.
Newspaper Mention19 July 1921The 19 July 1921 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Harold A. Guernsey, son of John A. Guernsey, of 69 Smith Street, was on his way to Algiers on the northern coast of Africa, where he was to assume charge of a cork mill for Johnson and Turner, American importers with offices in New York and Philadelphia.
Marriage19 December 1921He and Odette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat were married on 19 December 1921 in Bone, Algeria, French North Africa,2
Newspaper Mention20 January 1923The 20 January 1923 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Harold A. Guernsey, son of John A. Guernsey, of 69 Smith street, this village, who has had charge of the Turner and Turner Co., interests in Bone, Algiers, has returned to Port Chester for an indefinite period, bringing with him his wife who was formerly Miss Odette Calliat, daughter of Dr. L. Cailatt, professor of modern languages at Bone College. They were married in Algiers in August. Mr. Guernsey is busy renewing old acquaintances, especially those who a number of years ago were members with him in the now defunct Bachelors' Club.
Newspaper Mention3 February 1923The 3 February 1923 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported We understand now why Harold A. Guernsey, one of the highest paid correspondents on the staff of this column, failed to send us any news from the continent of Africa, which we sent him to cover for us.

When he should have been scouting around Africa looking for news items for this column he was courting. Now he comes back to Port Chester with a bride and leaves the entire Dark Continent uncovered.

We give notice herewith that all our correspondents are fired. Elsie has given us the ice, Elliot Jardine has taken a run-out, and all the rest have been laying down on the job.

We cabled Guernsey to go to Egypt and write a story about the opening of the tomb of that bird King Tankahankamotoo, or whatever his name is. When he should have been doing this work, Harold was honeymooning.

However, congrats, Hal, old boy.

J.W.L. in the "You Said It!" column, p. 4
This joshing was an on-going practice between J.W.L. and Harold evidently because I see other similar mentions in other issues of the paper.
Census15 April 1930He appeared in the census 15 April 1930 at 54 Wesley Ave. in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Harold is listed as: Head, Renting, age at first marriage 37, Inspector, Veteran WW., wife Odette M, age 26 at marriage, b. Poland, parents b. Grance, Immigrated 1923, alien., son Louis H. age 6, and Allen H. age 1 yr. 4months.3
Death5 October 1954He died on 5 October 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah,4
Obituary6 October 19546 October 1954, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Port Chester Daily Item Obituary:. Harold A. Guernsey, seventy-three, a former Port Chester resident and veteran of diplomatic service with the United States State Department, died yesterday in Fort Douglas Army Hospital, Salt Lake City, after an extended illness.

Mr. Guernsey was born in Port Chester, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Guernsey. He was retired after having spent many years in the diplomatic corps in France and North Africa.

He is survived by his wife, Odette M. Caillat Guernsey; two sons, Allen H. of Port Chester, and Capt. Louis H., serving with the Army Dental Corps at Fort Douglas; two brothers, Walter D. of Byram and John of Canandaigua, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Elsie G. Ramires of Port Chester.

The body is being returned to the Robert W. Schnautz "Craft Memorial Home" for services and interment.
Burial11 October 1954He was buried on 11 October 1954 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Valley Section, Lot 029, Grave 1, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Funeral Director Robert W. Schnautz, Next of kin Allen H. Guernsey.
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

John Hollister Guernsey

M, #1115, b. 17 December 1887, d. 22 August 1960

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Biography

Birth17 December 1887John Hollister Guernsey was born on 17 December 1887 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism16 April 1892He was baptized on 16 April 1892 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. By Chas. Edw. Brugler, Witnesses Mamie Frost and Chas. Peters, mother listed as Lulu May Guernsey.
Milit-WarHe served in the military. in World War I and per GGG was critically wounded and gassed while in front lines.2
Newspaper Mention10 June 1918The 10 June 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported in the Personals column, "Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas, of Private John H. Guernsey, of the 105th Machine Gun Company. He was at Camp Wadsworth before leaving for the other side, but has been in the service only a few months. His brother, Walter D. Guernsey, went to France early in the spring with a Greenwich contingent of artillerymen."
Newspaper Mention21 December 1918The 21 December 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported on a letter from Jim McCullough of Port Chester to his father, from a military hospital in London, where he was recovering from injury and illness subsequent to an attack near Rosnoy in France. In the letter, there was a brief mention of John H. Guernsey: "That was a night I shall never forget. Four of us -- myself in the middle -- were lying against an embankment waiting the order to 'Go over,' when Jerry dropped a big one just back of the four of us. The other three boys were killed outright, but I was not touched, except for a shower of dirt and weeds. You see, I certainly have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day. A few minutes later Toots Guernsey (John H. Guersey, son of John A. Guernsey, of Smith street) got banged in the arm by shrapnet. I have not seen him since."
Census9 January 1920He appeared in the census 9 January 1920 at Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. John is listed as: Inmate, age 31, b. NY and parents b. NY.3
Death22 August 1960He died on 22 August 1960 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, of Coronary thrombosis at age 72.4
Burial25 August 1960He was buried on 25 August 1960 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Valley Section, Lot 029, Grave 8, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Funeral Director, John Johnsen, Canandaigua, next of kin Mrs. Elsie G. Ramires.
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  3. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Mary Hodge Guernsey

F, #1116, b. 30 August 1891, d. 22 October 1918

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Biography

Birth30 August 1891Mary Hodge Guernsey was born on 30 August 1891 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism16 April 1892She was baptized on 16 April 1892 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. by Chas. Edw. Brugler, Witnesses Mamie Frost and Chas. Peters, mother listed as Lulu May Guernsey
Death22 October 1918She died on 22 October 1918 at 69 Smith Street in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, of Influenza/Pneumonia2
Obituary23 October 191823 October 1918, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Port Chester Daily Item Obituary:. Mary's obituary was in a front-page article titled "Many Deaths From Pneumonia: Many deaths reported in Port Chester during the past twenty-four hours at the United Hospital and in homes." Mary's details were at the bottom of the second column and continued to page 6.

Mary B. Guernsey: The many friends of Mary Beula Guernsey, elder daughter of John A. Guernsey, of 69 Smith street, were shocked today to learn of her death from pneumonia. She was taken ill two weeks ago, and last Thursday pneumonia developed. Monday, she was taken to the United Hospital and grew rapidly worse, the end coming at 11:05 o'clock last night.

The young woman was born in Port Chester twenty-four years ago. Besides attending public and afterward High School she looked after the countless household duties of the family, which through misfortune, was left without a mother's guidance when the children were still quite young. She proved equal to the task, and through her capable management of the household affairs and her care of the younger members of the family won the admiration of the neighborhood, and was often referred to by her intimates as "the little mother."

She, a sister, Elsie, and a brother, Walter, graduated from Port Chester High School with the class of 1914, establishing thereby a record yet to be beaten. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and of the Girls' Friendly Society of that parish.

Besides her father, she leaves the sister, Elsie, who is a teacher at Grace Church street school, three soldier brothers, Harold, who recently came home from Japan to get into the service, and is now stationed at Camp Sevier, S.C.; John, who is in a machine gun company in France and Walter, who is also in France having gone across as a member of Battery F, formerly old Twelfth Company of Greenwich. The brother, Harold, was sent word of the sister's illness when cnances of her recovery became slight and is believed to be on his way home. The sister, Elsie, was obliged to take to her bed Saturday, when her temperature became 103, after helping nurse the young woman who is now dead. The deceased's grandfather, Selah W. Guernsey, one of Port Chester's oldest resiodents, also survives her.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed."

[In just the month of October 1918, 126 Port Chester residents died of Spanish influenza or its complications.]
Burial25 October 1918She was buried on 25 October 1918 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Section C, Lot 003, Grave 75., in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Minister, Harry B. Heald, Funeral Director, W. M. Craft, next of kin, John Guernsey.

A notice entitled "Card of Thanks" was published in the 28 Oct 1918 edition of the Daily Item:
"To the kind friends and neighbors who, in our recent bereavement, by kindly words and deeds, in these times when many have their own sorrows far greater than our own) helped us more easily to bear the grief of losing one most dear, we extend heartfelt thanks. Particularly does our sympathy go out to the overworked doctors, who labored so faithfully to defeat the enemy.
John A. Guernsey and Family"
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Mary Gertrude Peters

F, #1117, b. 13 December 1885

Parents

FatherCharles Peters (b. 1856)
MotherIda Jane Guernsey (b. 1859, d. 1915)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth13 December 1885Mary Gertrude Peters was born on 13 December 1885 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism1 May 1892She was baptized on 1 May 1892 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. by Chas. Edw. Brugler, witnesses Chas. Peters, Mrs. John Guernsey
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.

Elsie Viola Guernsey

F, #1118, b. 2 February 1897, d. 17 February 1987

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Family: Frank Ramires (b. 13 November 1898, d. 8 May 1955)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth2 February 1897Elsie Viola Guernsey was born on 2 February 1897 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism30 March 1907She was baptized on 30 March 1907 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. by Charles E. Brugler, Witness Mrs. Wm. Sinclair.
Newspaper Mention5 July 1918The 5 July 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Miss Elsie Guernsey, a teacher at Lynnhurst, L.I., has returned to her home on Smith street for the summer vacation.
Newspaper Mention5 October 1918The 5 October 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported in an article about the school board meeting, it was discovered that the three classes would not accommodate the pupils registerd in the second grade of the Grace Church street school. Miss Else V. Guernsey was therefore engaged as an additional teacher in that school, and the pupils of the second grade were divided into four classes.
Marriage1925Frank Ramires and she were married in 1925 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,2,3
Newspaper Mention1 July 1947She was mentioned in a newspaper report about Louis Harold Guernsey when 1 July 1947 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Dr. Louis Harold Guernsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allen Guernsey and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ramires, 40 Glen Ave., Port Chester, who was graduated with honors recently from the School of Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Guernsey was awarded the Alpha Omega Memorial Award in Medicine and the Xi Psi Phi Scholarship Award. He is a member of the Mathew H. Coyer and Omicon Kappa Upsilon honorary societies. A 1940 graduate of Port Chester High School, he received his pre-dental training at New York University. He will reside temporarily in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he will be connected with the Community Cooperative hospital.
Death17 February 1987She died on 17 February 1987 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,4
Burial19 February 1987She was buried on 19 February 1987. Craft Memorial Home, Allen Guernsey, next of kin.
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Walter Damrosch Guernsey

M, #1119, b. 17 June 1894, d. 2 July 1967

Parents

FatherJohn Allen Guernsey (b. 1861, d. 11 April 1948)
MotherBeulah May Hodge (b. 1865, d. 8 September 1945)

Family: Florence Doll (b. December 1899, d. 15 May 1964)

Biography

Birth17 June 1894Walter Damrosch Guernsey was born on 17 June 1894 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
Baptism16 May 1915He was baptized on 16 May 1915 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Sponsors Miss Clara Fehrs and William T. Harvey. Walter was 21 at the time, and was the witness on the same day for the baptism of William Thomas Harvey, who was 17.
Confirmation16 May 1915He was confirmed on 16 May 1915 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,2
Newspaper Mention10 June 1918He was mentioned in a newspaper report about John Hollister Guernsey when 10 June 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported in the Personals column, "Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas, of Private John H. Guernsey, of the 105th Machine Gun Company. He was at Camp Wadsworth before leaving for the other side, but has been in the service only a few months. His brother, Walter D. Guernsey, went to France early in the spring with a Greenwich contingent of artillerymen."
Newspaper Mention10 August 1918The 10 August 1918 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported By a recent letter received by John A. Guernsey, of Smith street, his friends will be glad to know that Walter D. Guernsey has been made a corporal and that his present address is Corporal Walter D. Guernsey, Headquarters Detachment, O.T.C.A.C., No. 3, American Expeditionary Forces.
Marriageafter 1930Walter Damrosch Guernsey and Florence Doll were married after 1930 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,3
Address1960As of 1960, Walter lived in Byrum, Westchester, New York.
Death2 July 1967He died on 2 July 1967 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, of uremia4
Obituary3 July 19673 July 1967, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Port Chester Daily Item Obituary:. Walter D. Guernsey, 74, of 40 Glen Ave., Port Chester, died yesterday at United Hospital. He was a life-long resident of the village.

He was born in Port Chester June 17, 1892, son of the late John and Beulah Guernsey. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the Army overseas. A former steam fitter, he was the husband of the late Florence Doll Guernsey, who died several years ago.

He was a member of the Reliance Engine and Hose Co., Port Chester, Old Twelfth Club, Greenwich, Byram Boat Club, Duo-Dec Club, Port Chester, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester.

Mr. Guernsey is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elsie G. Ramirez, or Port Chester, and two nephews, Allen Guernsey of Port Chester, and Lt. Col. Louis Guernsey, U.S. Army, stationed in Frankfort, Germany.
Burial5 July 1967He was buried on 5 July 1967 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Valley Section, Lot 029, Grave 5, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Funeral director Robert W. Schnautz, next of kin Allen H. Guernsey.4
Last Edited13 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.
  2. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Odette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat

F, #1120, b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994

Parents

Family: Harold Allen Guernsey (b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954)

SonLouis Harold Guernsey+ (b. 22 September 1923, d. 6 December 2012)
SonAllen Hodge Guernsey (b. 17 December 1928)

Biography

Birth20 September 1896Odette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat was born on 20 September 1896 in Bratislava, Poland.1
Marriage19 December 1921Harold Allen Guernsey and she were married on 19 December 1921 in Bone, Algeria, French North Africa,1
Newspaper Mention26 April 1928The 26 April 1928 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Mme. Odette Caillat Guernsey, of this village, will give a vocal recital tomorrow eveing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic C. Studwell on Betsy Brown Road. Mme. Guernsey, the wife of Harold Guernsey, a well known Port Chester man, is a graduate of the Algiers Conservatory of Music and has a soprano voice. Her accompanists tomorrow night will be Mrs. Clara Scranton Studwell and Miss Anne W. Merritt, organist of the Summerfield M.E. Church.

[The program follows, not transcribed here.]
Death28 August 1994She died on 28 August 1994 in Dobbs Ferry, New York,2
Burial1 September 1994She was buried on 1 September 1994 at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Valley Section, Lot 029, Grave 2, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Craft Memorial Home, Allen Guernsey, next of kin (son).
Last Edited11 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S79] Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Office Records. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Union Cemetery Office.

Prof. Louis Caillat

M, #1121

Family: Gertrude Schmidt

DaughterOdette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat+ (b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994)

Biography

MarriageProf. Louis Caillat and Gertrude Schmidt were married, date unknown
AnecdoteGuernsey-Garnsey Genealogy states that he was a Colonel in the French Army, an instructor, French Military School, St. Cyr, who retired to Algiers.1
Last Edited24 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.

Gertrude Schmidt

F, #1122

Family: Prof. Louis Caillat

DaughterOdette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat+ (b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994)

Biography

MarriageProf. Louis Caillat and Gertrude Schmidt were married, date unknown
Last Edited22 December 2016

Louis Harold Guernsey

M, #1123, b. 22 September 1923, d. 6 December 2012

Parents

FatherHarold Allen Guernsey (b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954)
MotherOdette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat (b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994)

Biography

Birth22 September 1923Louis Harold Guernsey was born on 22 September 1923 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. The Port Chester Daily Item noted on 9 Oct 1923, "September 23rd, at United Hospital, Louis, to Harold Guernsey and Adette Caelot, of 69 Smith street.1
Baptism18 May 1924He was baptized on 18 May 1924 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Stanley D. Kilbourne, Officiating Minister, Sponsors: Howard A. Bayles & Sophie Cunningham2
Marriage16 March 1946He and Isabelle Margaret Napoli were married on 16 March 1946 in Crafton, Pennsylvania,1
Newspaper Mention24 March 1946The 24 March 1946 edition of the The Pittsburgh press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reported Rectory Scene of Bridal Ceremony

At a double ring ceremony March 16 at St. Phillip's rectory, Miss Isabelle Margaret Napoli, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Napoli and the late Felix Napoli, became the bride of Louis Harold Guernsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allen Guernsey of Westport, Conn.

The bride is a graduate of the School of Oral Hygiene of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Guernsey attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta, Xi Psi Phi and the Mathew H. Cryer Honorary Society.
Newspaper Mention1 July 1947The 1 July 1947 edition of the Port Chester Daily Item, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Dr. Louis Harold Guernsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allen Guernsey and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ramires, 40 Glen Ave., Port Chester, who was graduated with honors recently from the School of Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Guernsey was awarded the Alpha Omega Memorial Award in Medicine and the Xi Psi Phi Scholarship Award. He is a member of the Mathew H. Coyer and Omicon Kappa Upsilon honorary societies. A 1940 graduate of Port Chester High School, he received his pre-dental training at New York University. He will reside temporarily in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he will be connected with the Community Cooperative hospital.
Death6 December 2012He died on 6 December 2012 in Frederick, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania,
Obituary13 December 201213 December 2012, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Inquirer Obituary:. Louis H. Guernsey Sr., 89, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, died of kidney failure Thursday, Dec. 6, at a care facility in Frederick, Montgomery County, where he had gone for rehabilitation after hospitalization.

Dr. Guernsey came to Philadelphia in 1973 and settled in Wayne. Several years ago, he moved to Shannondell, a retirement community in Audubon, Montgomery County.

He was an internationally renowned oral surgeon, author, educator, and pioneer of treatments, but his work resonated most with those whose shattered faces he rebuilt after war wounds or other disfigurements.

"During the Vietnam War, when my dad was chief of oral surgery at Walter Reed, my very best friend was evacuated from the battlefield, and my dad rebuilt his face, " recalled his son, John. The friend, recovered and now living in Iowa, "remembers my dad as talented and loving," he said.

Dr. Guernsey was born in Port Chester, N.Y., but spent his early years speaking French in Algiers, Algeria, then a French colony, where his father was the American Consul. When France fell to the Nazis in 1940, the family had to leave. Dr. Guernsey was 17.

"My dad and his younger brother were put on a ship with a note to my aunt and uncle that said, these are your nephews. Please take care of them," his son said.

Dr. Guernsey graduated from New York Univeristy and then from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1947, where he also received his master's of science degree in 1956.

After training, he landed a job as a dentist in Gooding, Idaho, and three of his four children were born there, his son said.

He entered the Army as a captain during the Korean War, and served tours of duty across the United States and in Europe. He retired with the rank of colonel in 1973 as chief of dental services at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Dr. Guernsey then became professor and chairman of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Penn School of Dental Medicine as well as visiting professor, oral surgery, at Baylor University and visiting lecturer at Georgetown University. He was professor emeritus at Penn at the time of his death.

He was honored with the American Cancer Society's Harold Krough Award for outstanding contributions to oral cancer control. He was a founding member of the Delaware Valley Dental Implant Study Club, ande a fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

He followed closely the development of his children. One became a nurse, one a doctor, and the third a marketing specialist, said his son, a lawyer. "He was outgoing, full of life, full of energy and determination," his son said. "He would share stories with you, and talk about matters of interest to you."

He enjoyed skiing, boating at the Jersey Shore, or going for drives in his antique cars, including a 1930 Chevrolet and a 1952 Oldsmobile.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Isabelle Margaret Napoli; another son, Louis H. Jr.; two daughters, Nancy Coelho and Paula Lefever; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A viewing from 7 - 9 pm, Thursday, Dec 13, at Szpindor-Meyers Funeral Home, 101 N. Park Ave., Trooper, will be followed by a 10 am viewing on Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1260 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 am at the church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

Donations may go to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarrior-project.org.
Last Edited12 October 2021

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S96] LDS Film Number 2031627, Church Registers, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Chester, New York, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials, Parishioner Lists, (1836-1935). Hereinafter cited as St. Peter's Episcopal Church Registers.

Allen Hodge Guernsey

M, #1124, b. 17 December 1928

Parents

FatherHarold Allen Guernsey (b. 31 August 1885, d. 5 October 1954)
MotherOdette Marcelle Raymonde Caillat (b. 20 September 1896, d. 28 August 1994)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth17 December 1928Allen Hodge Guernsey was born on 17 December 1928 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1
MarriageHe and Margaret Harbolick were married, date unknown1
Wedding Anncmt (fam)Wedding Announcement. " Margaret Harbolick becomes bride of Allen H. Guernsey: In St. Peter's Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon, Miss Margaret Eileen Harbolick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward James Harbolick of 116 Betsy Brown Road, Port Chester, became the bride of Allen Hodge Buernsey of 40 Glen Avenue, Post Chester, son of Mrs. Harold A. Guernsey of Gooding, Idaho, formerly of Port Chester, and the late Mr. Guernsey. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Lewis R. Howell, rector. A reception followed at the Whippoorwill Country Club in Armonk. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk taffeta designed with a portrait neckline edged with Alencon lace and a bouffant skirt of tulle with an overskirt of taffeta trimmed with lace and ending in a chapel length train. Her veil of tulle was gathered to a cap of Alencon lace embellished with seed pearls and she carried a cascading bouquet of lilies of the valley and stephantis. Miss Ina Harbolick and Mrs. John A. Cesario were maid of honor and matron of honor, respectively for their sister. Miss Patricia Walsh of Yonkers was the bridesmaid. Lieut. John W. Masker of Fairlawn, NJ, was best man and ushers were John A. Cesario, David M. Kahn, and James G. Methven. Following a wedding rip to Canada, the couple will reside in Port Chester. Mrs. Guernsey is an alumna of the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City. He husband was graduated from New York University and is an associate in the firm of Ramires and Rockefeller, Port Chester. He is a member of the Westchester Country Club, Harrison.2
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York

Margaret Harbolick

F, #1125

Family: Allen Hodge Guernsey (b. 17 December 1928)

Biography

MarriageAllen Hodge Guernsey and Margaret Harbolick were married, date unknown1
Wedding Anncmt (fam)Wedding Announcement. " Margaret Harbolick becomes bride of Allen H. Guernsey: In St. Peter's Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon, Miss Margaret Eileen Harbolick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward James Harbolick of 116 Betsy Brown Road, Port Chester, became the bride of Allen Hodge Buernsey of 40 Glen Avenue, Post Chester, son of Mrs. Harold A. Guernsey of Gooding, Idaho, formerly of Port Chester, and the late Mr. Guernsey. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Lewis R. Howell, rector. A reception followed at the Whippoorwill Country Club in Armonk. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk taffeta designed with a portrait neckline edged with Alencon lace and a bouffant skirt of tulle with an overskirt of taffeta trimmed with lace and ending in a chapel length train. Her veil of tulle was gathered to a cap of Alencon lace embellished with seed pearls and she carried a cascading bouquet of lilies of the valley and stephantis. Miss Ina Harbolick and Mrs. John A. Cesario were maid of honor and matron of honor, respectively for their sister. Miss Patricia Walsh of Yonkers was the bridesmaid. Lieut. John W. Masker of Fairlawn, NJ, was best man and ushers were John A. Cesario, David M. Kahn, and James G. Methven. Following a wedding rip to Canada, the couple will reside in Port Chester. Mrs. Guernsey is an alumna of the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City. He husband was graduated from New York University and is an associate in the firm of Ramires and Rockefeller, Port Chester. He is a member of the Westchester Country Club, Harrison.2
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S112] Eva Garnsey Card and Howard Abram Guernsey, compiler, Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy An Account of Thirteen Generations of Descendants from Henry Garnsey (-- - 1692) of Dorchester, Mass., and Joseph Guernsie-Garnsey (-- -1688) of Stamford, Conn. with revisions by Judith L. Young-Thayer (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., 1963, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Garnsey-Guernsey Genealogy.
  2. [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York