John M. Heleker
M, #11527, d. 1 July 1898
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| Death | 1 July 1898 | John M. Heleker died on 1 July 1898 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, |
| Burial | 3 July 1898 | He was buried on 3 July 1898 at Hillside Cemetery in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. |
| Obituary | 9 July 1898 | 9 July 1898, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. Another of Peekskill's veterans of the civil war, and another well-known citizen passed away on Friday night of last week, July 1st, when Mr. John M. Heleker died at his home on Crompond street, at 7 o'clock. The cause of death was pulmonary hemorrhages, from which he had suffered for the past six months. He had been in declining health for some years, but continued at his work of a moulder at the Union Stove Works as long as he was able.
Deceased was a native of Peekskill, having been born in this village some sixty-two years ago. He was the son of John and Louisa Heleker, old-time residents of our village.
He re-enlisted in 1862 in the 59th N.Y. Volunteers, and was discharged therefrom as drum-major on June 3, 1863. He re-enlisted in August, 1864, in the U.S. Navy, and served on the U.S.S. Santiago De Cuba until the close of the war.
The funeral services were held from his late residence on Crompond street, on Sunday last, at 3 o'clock, Rev. R.E. Wilson of the First M.E. church officiating. The funeral was in charge of Abraham Vosburgh Post, No. 95, of which deceased was a member. DeLancy Cole Camp, No. 78, S.O.V.; the Union Relief Association; Flockton's Band, of which the deceased had at one time been a member, and the Washington Drum Corps, acted as escort to the G.A.R. At the grave, the G.A.R. burial ritual was read and the deceased buried with the honors of war. Interment was at Hillside cemetery. |
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Jane Louisa ("Jennie") Hiliker
F, #11528
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| Obituary | 11 August 1923 | 11 August 1923, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. The funeral services of Mrs. Jennie L. Wilcox, widow of Geo. W. Wilcox, who died suddenly on August 2, was held on Sunday afternoon last, at 3 o'clock at St. P |
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Tillie V.
F, #11530
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Harry Spencer George
M, #11531, b. 23 September 1881, d. 14 July 1914
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| Birth | 23 September 1881 | Harry Spencer George was born on 23 September 1881 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1 |
| Death | 14 July 1914 | He died on 14 July 1914 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York,1 |
| Obituary | 18 July 1914 | 18 July 1914, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. Harry S. George, of 544 Van Burenbstreet, Brooklyn, died from a hemorrhage Tuesday morning just as he reached his place of business. He was born In Brooklyn thirty-three years ago, the son of Charles B. and Tillie V. George. He leaves a widow, who was Caroline M. Euler, his parents and a sister, Mrs. H. Manson.
Mr. George was a nephew of Mrs. David S. Godden and Thomas F.
George and a cousin of Frank D. George, William S. George and Mrs. G. E. Holmberg, all of this village. He was a frequent visitor here and at one time an assistant in the optical department of the late Dr. G. E. Holmberg's office.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10.30 'clock, the Rev. Dr. W. A. Richards, of the Central avenue M. E .Church, officiating. The remains were brought to Peekskill Thursday afternoon and interred at Hillside cemetery. |
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Harry Spencer George id 70609945
Carolyn M. Euler
F, #11532
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Edna George
F, #11533, b. 6 April 1878, d. 24 January 1955
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Biography
| Birth | 6 April 1878 | Edna George was born on 6 April 1878.1 |
| Death | 24 January 1955 | She died on 24 January 19551 |
| Burial | 26 January 1955 | She was buried on 26 January 1955 at Hillside Cemetery in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Last Edited | 15 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Edna George Manson ID 236114342
Ralph Antone Reckers
M, #11536, d. 8 June 1957
Biography
| Marriage | about 1947 | Ralph Antone Reckers and Velda Fern Powell were married about 1947 in California1 |
| Death | 8 June 1957 | He died on 8 June 1957 in Colusa, Colusa County, California,1 |
| Last Edited | 20 February 2024 |
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- [S905] Ancestry Tree of DNA Match, not yet researched., Member RMFT2003
Paul E. Reckers
M, #11537, b. 1950, d. 2009
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Biography
| Birth | 1950 | Paul E. Reckers was born in 1950 in Colusa, Colusa County, California.1 |
| Marriage | 1975 | He was married in 1975 |
| Death | 2009 | He died in 2009 in Maxwell, Colusa County, California,1 |
| Last Edited | 20 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S905] Ancestry Tree of DNA Match, not yet researched., Member RMFT2003
Jessica Ann Reckers
F, #11538
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| Last Edited | 20 February 2024 |
Annie Maria Mildeberger
F, #11539, d. 1 July 1854
Biography
| Birth | | Annie Maria Mildeberger was born in New York. |
| Marriage | 22 April 1844 | James Seldon Spencer and she were married on 22 April 1844 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, |
| Death | 1 July 1854 | She died on 1 July 1854 in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, |
| Last Edited | 22 February 2024 |
Seymour Hobart Spencer
M, #11540, b. 1845, d. 12 June 1913
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Biography
| Birth | 1845 | Seymour Hobart Spencer was born in 1845.1 |
| Death | 12 June 1913 | He died on 12 June 1913 in District of Columbia1 |
| Last Edited | 22 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Father Francis A. Spencer 68604110
Seldon Mildeberger Spencer
M, #11541, b. 1854, d. 26 September 1881
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Biography
| Birth | 1854 | Seldon Mildeberger Spencer was born in 1854.1 |
| Death | 26 September 1881 | He died on 26 September 18811 |
| Last Edited | 22 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Keran R. George 48086590
James M. Hiliker
M, #11542
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| Last Edited | 22 February 2024 |
John Jerome Heleker, Jr.
M, #11543
John Jerome Heleker
Biography
| Note | | Tomorrow, Sunday, the graves of the deceased brothers of Harmony Lodge, No, 128, K. of P., will be decorated. On Tuesday evening next, the lodge will hold a memorial service in memory of these deceased brothers. The chairman of the memorial committee is John J. Heleker,Jr., and a brief sketch of his life is given herewith.
John J. Heleker, Jr. is a Peekskiller, having been born in this village Setp. 1, 1877, the son of J. J. Heleker and Louisa Valentine. He attended the Oakside School until he was nearly seventeen years of age, receiving the scholarship medal of his class his last year at school.
He then worked at various jobs until he was eighteen years of age, when he obtained work with Huffman, Johns & Co, now R. Johns & Co. He worked as a stripper for a year and a half and then became a registered apprentice at the cigar making trade. He served the required three years and then continued as a cigar maker, being employed by the same firm up to the present time. A year ago he left the bench and took charge of the stock for the cigar makers.
__Illegible___ organizations in the village, and in each of them holds a responsible position.
He became a member of Harmony Lodge, No. 128, K. of P., Feb 20, 1900 and his first elective office was vied-chancellor. He became cnacellor, then master of work, and this year was elected representative to the Grand Lodge which meets in Elmira, July 23. In all the affairs of the lodge, Mr. Heleker ahs taken a very active part. In the two years in which Zephra was given by the lodge, he was a prominent worker and contributed largely to its success. When he retired from the chancellor's chair he was rpesented with a past chancellors' jewel, which at that time was not one of the customs of the lodge as it has since become.
He has been a member of Washington Engine Company for some years; was chairman of the membership committee for several terms, and last January was elected president of the company. He is not, however, a member of the department as yet.
He joined the Cigar Makers' Union Jan 1 1900, as soon as he had finished his apprenticehsip, and has been recording secretary several terms. He was a delegate to the Trade and Labor Council, and while a delegate was elected vice-president of the council. He was also a member of the finance committee of the union for some time.
Mr. Heleker was one of the charter members of the Star of Cortlandt Lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, recently organized, and is a member of the Workman's Sick Benefit Society of this village, and was treasurer of the Peekskill Wheelmen when that organization was flourishing.
At the last annual meeting of the Peekskill Building Savings and Loan Association he was elected a director.
In politics, Mr. Heleker has been a Socialist and cast his first bote for the nominee of the Social Democratic party for President. He has been a candidate for office on the Social Democrat or Socialist ticket at the village, town, state and national elections and a delegate to the various conventions of these parties.
Mr. Heleker was married, on June 30, 1901 (or '04? hard to read) to Miss Ida May Van Scoy. They have no children and reside at 1129 Park street.
Mr. Heleker is a jovial good fellow and that he holds the esteem of his fellows is attested by the fact that he has been chosen to so many prominent positions in the various organizations with which he is connected. |
| Newspaper Mention | 15 June 1907 | The 15 June 1907 edition of the Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported |
| Last Edited | 25 February 2024 |
Washington Irving Spencer
M, #11544, b. July 1865
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Biography
| Birth | July 1865 | Washington Irving Spencer was born in July 1865 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2024 |
Frederick Spencer
M, #11545, b. 1867
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Biography
| Birth | 1867 | Frederick Spencer was born in 1867. |
| Last Edited | 24 February 2024 |
Harold Eldredge Spencer
M, #11546, b. 7 September 1871
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Biography
| Birth | 7 September 1871 | Harold Eldredge Spencer was born on 7 September 1871 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2024 |
Ernest Knowlton Spencer
M, #11547, b. May 1874
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Biography
| Birth | May 1874 | Ernest Knowlton Spencer was born in May 1874 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2024 |
Katharine Kingsland Spencer
F, #11548, b. 1881, d. 1881
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Biography
| Birth | 1881 | Katharine Kingsland Spencer was born in 1881. |
| Death | 1881 | She died in 1881 |
| Last Edited | 24 February 2024 |
Kingsland Noel Spencer
M, #11549, b. October 1882
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Biography
| Birth | October 1882 | Kingsland Noel Spencer was born in October 1882 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2024 |
John Jerome Hiliker
M, #11550
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Biography
| Marriage | 26 November 1877 | John Jerome Hiliker and Louisa Valentine were married on 26 November 1877 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, |
| Newspaper Mention | 24 December 1921 | The 24 December 1921 edition of the Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported John Jerome Heleker, the oldest member of Columbian Hose Co., No. 1, was recently honored by the company with a dinner and a gift of a gold watch and $50 in gold.
The Highland Democrat this week is permitted to give a brief sketch of the man who was so highly honored by his comrades.
Mr. Heleker was born in Peekskill, August 25, 1850. His father was James M. Heleker and his mother's maiden name was Sarah Jane Depew. Mr. Heleker was educated at the ---illegible---ard street school for a time, and at an early age went to work in the foundry. He was twelve years in the cleaning department of the Southard and Frost foundry. Then he worked a spell at Fishkill on the brick yard and also on the Corwin brick yard at Charles Point. He became an employee of the Union Stove Works in May 1876, and continued to work with that foundry until 1919. He is now employed at the Southard Robertson Company foundry.
Mr. Heleker joined the fire department as a member of Columbian Hose Company in 1876, but the men who were active in firemanic circles in the sixties claim he was a member of the company in 1868. He held the office of assistant foreman in the company in 1890. The early records of the company cannot be located hence his early membership could not be definitely stated.
If it had not been for Mr. Heleker, the present proprietor of the Daily Union would not have been among the living today. Mr. Gardner with some other boys were swimming at the first Annsville bridge and he unexpectedly walked into the "deep hole". As he was going down for the last time, Mr. Heleker passed that way and jumped in and brought the boy to shore and with the help of others brought him back to consciousness.
Mr. Heleker has not been much of a joiner and his only other organization beside the fire company is the Union Relief Association.
In politics he is a Republican but has never held or sought an office.
On November 26 1877, Mr. Heleker married Louise Valentine. She died on May 19 of this year.
Mr. Heleker has two sons and two daughters, one of whom is John J. Heleker, Jr., now Second Assistant Engineer of the Peekskill Fire Department. |
| Last Edited | 25 February 2024 |
