World War I Veterans Buried in the Town of Seneca

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1 World War I Veterans Buried in the Town of Seneca Service Banner honoring local veterans of World War I. Seneca No. 9 Presbyterian Church. Compiled by Preston E. Pierce Ontario County Historian 2017

2 Billson, Walter S. Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Billson, Walter S. UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Document indicates that Billson was a member of the Royal (British) Navy for at least 12 years and a veteran of World War I. He was born in Rugby, Warwick. The ships on which he served are listed. May 8, 2017 Page 2

3 Campbell, Guy George No. 9 Cemetery (Old) Town of Seneca Campbell enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman in the US Navy in Campbell died in Philadelphia, PA, about six months after enlistment. His stone was placed here in 1950, all according to the headstone application. Based on the date of death, Campbell cannot be considered a veteran of World War I. Campbell, Guy G. OQMG Form 623. Application for Headstone or Marker Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Guy G. Campbell. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Feb. 23, p. 3. [Obituary indicates that Campbell was 16 years old at the time he died.] Campbell, Guy George. Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Death certificate indicates that Campbell died of pnsumonia. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. May 8, 2017 Page 3

4 Carroll, Chester A. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Carroll, Chester A. QMC Form 646. Application for Headstone or Marker. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com Carroll, Chester A. AGO Form 724 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Form indicates that Carroll was born in Bath, NY and served overseas with Co. B, 108 th Inf., National Guard from Geneva.] Deaths in Western NY Area. Chester A. Carroll. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 23, p. 51 (28). [Obituary mentions Carroll s military service. It also says that he died unexpectedly at his home in Rockaway, NJ.] Chester A. Carroll, 61, Former Genevan, Dies. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 22, p. 35 (19). [Obituary mentions military service and says that he retired from civilian service to the US Navy. He was born in Bath, NY, but lived much of his life in Geneva, with the last 25 years in NJ.] May 8, 2017 Page 4

5 Cooper, Floyd T. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Findagrave.com. On the Internet at: Cooper, Floyd T. AGO Form New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Card indicates that Cooper was born in Stanley, NY and served at Ft. Dix, NJ throughout his service.] Obituaries. Floyd T. Cooper. Daily Messenger. Sep. 7,1976. p. 2. [The obituary mentions that Cooper was a World War I veteran.] May 8, 2017 Page 5

6 Covert, Budd G. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Deaths Reported in Western New York Area. Budd G. Covert. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jul. 10, p. 6 (15). [Obituary mentions that Covert died in Penn Yan, NY, but was born in Corning.] Covert, Budd G. AGO Fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. [Abstract indicates that Covert was inducted at Corning, NY in Jul He spent his service in NJ and was discharged in Apr He was born in Tyrene, NY.] May 8, 2017 Page 6

7 Garrison, Robert B. Little Church Cemetery Town of Seneca Area Deaths. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Apr. 27, p. 4 (B2). [Very brief statement indicates that Garrison died in Canandaigua. It does not mention veteran status.] Garrison, Robert B. World War II Army Enlistment Records, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. [A copy of the actual record is not available, only a summary.] Drafted Men Prove Ready for Anything. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Aug. 2, p. 4B. [Article quotes Garrison as saying that he was in the Quartermaster Corps in the last war. ] May 8, 2017 Page 7

8 Gaylord, Harold Chase Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Gaylord, Harold. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Abstract indicates that Gaylord was a member of the Student Army Training Corps at Hobart College. He was born in Geneva, NY.] May 8, 2017 Page 8

9 Gulvin, William Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Gulvin, William. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancesry.com. [Abstract indicates that Gulvin was born in the Town of Seneca and inducted at Canandaigua in Jul He served overseas from Aug Dec He was discharged in Jan ] William Gulvin. Daily Messenger. Jun. 17, p. 2. [Article indicates that Gulvin was a World War I veteran who died at the Soldier s Home in Bath, NY.] William Gulvin. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Jun. 15, p. 6. [Article confirms his veteran status and place of death.] May 8, 2017 Page 9

10 Hayden, John J. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca His stone is a government issue stone. Image from Findagrave.com. Findagrave.com. Available on the Internet at: Image included. There are several men by the same first, middle initial and last names in the state military summary cards. May 8, 2017 Page 10

11 Helms, Grant I. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Grant I. Helms. Finger Lakes Times. Dec. 31, p. 8. [Obituary of Helms cites his military service.] Helms, Grant I. AGO fm ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Form indicates that Helms was a resident of Geneva at the time he enlisted in the Regular Army in He served overseas for a year from May 1918-July May 8, 2017 Page 11

12 Hemingway, Earl W. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Grid Coordinates: Geneva Times. Wed. Jan. 20, 1960.by: Dianne Thomas. Earl W. Hemingway - GENEVA - Funeral service for Earl W. Hemingway will be held at 2:30 p. m. Friday in the Corwin Funeral Home. 408 S. Main St. Dr. J Richard Hart of the First Presbyterian Church and Dr. Frederick L. Harper, pastor emeritus, of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. Members of Old Company B, will meet at 8 pm tomorrow, in the funeral home, to pay their respects. (Accessed Dec. 21, 2014). Deaths Reported in Western New York. Earl Hemingway. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jan. 20, p. 17 (25). [Obituary mentions Hemingways veteran status and mentions Mexican Border service. He was reported as a member of the American Legion, Post 2670 of the VFW, and the Disabled American Veterans. Hemingway was born in Dundee, NY and died in Geneva.] Hemingway, Earl W. AGO fm ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form shows Hemingway was born in Dundenn [probably Dundee], NY and joined the Geneva National Guard company in Mar He served overseas from May 1918-Mar Hemingway, Earl W. DA fm U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. May 8, 2017 Page 12

13 Hemingway, Carl [Earl] W. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. [The form was incorrectly read leading to an incorrect first name in the index. The probable correct birthplace is given as Dundee, NY. May 8, 2017 Page 13

14 Hicks, Claude R. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Hicks was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of A. D. Hicks His name is engraved on the back side of his parents stone. He was listed as a veteran from Auburn, NY who had previously served with Co. H of the 108 th Infantry, New York National Guard on the Mexican Border in The Auburn World War I monument dedication book (2003) stated that he worked for the Bowen Co. (Probably Fay and Bowen in Geneva.) He died from lobar pneumonia. Died Bronx, NY Apr. 5, Death Certificate #3489. Findagrave.com. On the Internet at: May 8, 2017 Page 14

15 Nicholas C. Valenti et al. (Committee Membes.) Dedication of the World War I Memorial. Memorial Day. Auburn, NY. May 26, p. 14. Hicks, Claude R. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Hicks, Claude R. AGO Fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. [Abstract confirms that Hicks was born in Jersey City, NJ and entered service in 1916 from Auburn, NY. He died of lobar pneumonia and served for most of the war in the Coast Artillery around New York City.] Image from Auburn monument dedication book. May 8, 2017 Page 15

16 Horton, Leumel Kless No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca His funeral was held in Newark, NY, but his father was a former resident of Hall, NY. He died from spinal meningitis. An obituary was published in the Clifton Springs Press, Feb Findagrave.com. On the Internet at: Edward R. Foreman.(Comp, Ed.). World War Service Record. Rochester and Monroe County, NY. Rochester, NY. City of Rochester V. I. p [Entry indicates that Lemuel Horton died from influenza and was buried, with military honors, at Hall, NY.] Horton, Lemuel K. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. His NYS military service summary card indicates that he was born in Clifton Springs but he is credited to Newark. May 8, 2017 Page 16

17 Hospes, Joseph Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Hospes, Joseph. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Hospes was born in Holland (Netherlands) and served overseas from May 1918-Feb He was slightly wounded. He was living in Geneva at the time of the war. May 8, 2017 Page 17

18 Hughson, Ray Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Hughson, Ray. AGO New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Hughson was born in Phelps where he was living at the time of the war. He served overseas from Apr Apr He was inducted by the Canandaigua draft board. May 8, 2017 Page 18

19 Jackson, Roscoe Anthony Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Obituaries. R. A. Jackson, Retired Machinest. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jan. 22, p. 39 (B3). [Obituary mentions Jackson s military service and reports that he was the first person to join the American Legion Post in Geneva after World War I. He died at the VA hospital in Canandaigua. Jackson was reported as a recipient of a Purple Heart.] Jackson, Roscoe. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Jackson was born in New York City but enlisted in the local National Guard company in Geneva in June, He served overseas from Mar May He was slightly wounded and participated in several engagements. May 8, 2017 Page 19

20 Jensen, C. Henry Little Church Cemetery Town of Seneca According to the 1940 federal census, available on the Internet through Ancestry.com (New York, Ontario County, Town of Seneca), Jensen was an immigrant from Denmark. World War I draft registration card. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Confirms that Chris Henry Jensen was born in Sindol (?), Denmark. He was employed as a farm laborer in the Town of Benton at the time of the war. May 8, 2017 Page 20

21 Jensen, Julius Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Jensen, Julius. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Confirms his Army service from Oct Jan Jensen, Julius. Findagrave.com. Available on the Internet at: Unatributed information indicates that Jensen was born in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa. An obituary was published in the Thursday, May 28, 1981 issue of the Finger Lakes Times. May 8, 2017 Page 21

22 Jones, Leon H. Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Jones, Leon H. AGO Fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. [Abstract indicates that Jones served in the Student Army Training Corps at Cornell Univ. from Oct Dec He was born in Orleans, NY and inducted at Ithaca.] Leon H. Jones Succumbs at 56. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Mar. 28, p. 29 (13). Article does not mention Jones service during World War I. May 8, 2017 Page 22

23 Larner, Louis Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca References Western New York Deaths. Louis Larner. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 2, p. 50 (A10). [Obituary states that Larner was born in Fiskers (Spelling error?), NY and was a veteran of World War I. He reportedly died at Geneva General Hospital.] Larner, Lewis [Note spelling]. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. His birth place is listed as Fiskers, NY. He was living in Canandaigua when he was inducted. He served overseas from May 1918-Mar Larner, Louis. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. This appears to be the same man. However his birth date is listed as August 10, Death date the same as on the stone. May 8, 2017 Page 23

24 Lewis, Elwyn C. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Lewis, Elwyn C. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jan. 16, p. 35. [Obituary states that Lewis died in Sodus, NY at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Military service was not mentioned.] May 8, 2017 Page 24

25 McCracken, George St. Theresa Cemetery Town of Seneca No military service records relating to World War I could be found in the collections provided on Ancestry.com. However, McCracken s obituaries both say he was a veteran of the first World War. Findagrave.com on the Internet at: Obituaries. George McCracken. Daily Messenger. Dec. 6, p. 3. [Obituary mentions that he was a veteran of both World Wars I and II.] Death Reported in Western New York Area. George McCracken. Rochester Democrat 7 Chronicle. Dec. 5, p. 25 (5A). [Obituary mentions that he was a veteran of both World Wars.] May 8, 2017 Page 25

26 McDill, William S. Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca McDill, William S. AGO fm ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form states that McDill was born in Hall and was a resident of Seneca Castle at the time of the war. He enlisted at Ft. Slocum, NY in Nov He served overseas from Apr May Deaths. Mcdill, William S. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Apr. 4, p. 10. Death notice indicates that McDill was a member of the Greece Post 468, American Legion. It also indicates that he would be buried in Glenwood Cemetery, City of Geneva. May 8, 2017 Page 26

27 McGillivray, Lawrence Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Geneva Area Deaths. Funerals. Lawrence McGillivray. Geneva Times. Jul. 19, P %20Daily%20Times%201963%20Jul- Sep%201963%20Grayscale/Geneva%20NY%20Daily%20Times%201963%20Jul- Sep%201963%20Grayscale%20-% pdf (Accessed Dec. 22, 2014). McGillivray, Lawrence. AGO fm ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that McGillivray was born in Cammal, PA and was living in Geneva at the time of the war. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Ft. Slocum, NY in Apr and was discharged in Jun He did not serve overseas. May 8, 2017 Page 27

28 Mellen, Aloysius L. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Department of Veterans Affairs: York County [PA] Allowences and Veteran s Grave Record. Mellen, Aloysius L. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Mellen was born in Harrisburg, PA and served in Co. E, 360 th Inf., 90 th Div. during World War I. It confirms his burial in Seneca Cemetery, Seneca, NY. ] Mellen, Aloysius. AGO Form Pennsylvania, World War I Veterans Service and Compensation Files. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Form indicates that at the time of the war, Mellen was living in Halifax, Dauphin County, PA. It also indicates that he was slightly wounded.] May 8, 2017 Page 28

29 Mette, William. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Findagrave.com. Available on the Internet at: GScnty=2012&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid= &df=all&. [Provides picture of his stone, but does not mention military service.] Mette, William W. Pennsylvania, World War I Veterans Service and Compensation Files. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. [Summary card indicates that Mette was registered with two draft boards: living in Williamsport, PA and in first Rochester, then Stanley, Ontario County, NY. He was born in Pennsylvania.] Death Takes W. W. Mette, 51. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jul. 28, p. 16. [Mette s obituary indicates that he worked in Geneva for many years and died in New York City. It does not mention veteran status.] May 8, 2017 Page 29

30 Onderdonk, Norman L. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Onderdonk, Norman L. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. Onderdonk s NYS Military service summary card indicates that he was born in the Town of Seneca and was a resident of Stanley when inducted into the Army. He did not serve overseas. May 8, 2017 Page 30

31 Reynolds, Frank No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Deaths Reported in Western New York. Frank Reynolds. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jun. 9, p. 12 (7C). Obituary indicates that Reynolds died at the Batavia VA hospital and was a veteran of World War I and past commander of Winnek Post, American Legion in Geneva. He was also a member of VFW Post May 8, 2017 Page 31

32 Reynolds, Hugh R. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Reynolds draft registration card, available on the Internet through Ancestry.com, indicates that at the time of the war, he was a law student who had served three months in the New York Guard. Deaths Reported in Western New York. Hugh R. Reynolds. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jun. 14, p. 33 (17A). [Obituary mentions that Reynolds was a World War I veteran who died in the Syracuse VA hospital. It also mentions his burial in Sand Hill Cemetery and that he had been a resident of Geneva, NY for the past 50 years.] Reynolds, Hugh Robert. Library Bureau New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Reynolds enlisted in the Navy in Buffalo but that his residence at the time was Geneva, NY. May 8, 2017 Page 32

33 Robson, Orson R. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Robson, Orson Rupert. AGO Form New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Robson served in the Student Army Training Corps at Cornell Univ. Orson R. Robson Dies; Seed Firm s Founder. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Aug. 29, p. 8 (2B). Extensive article tells of Robson s service, civic affairs, education and business success at Robson Seen Farm Corp in Hall, NY. Obituaries. Orson Robson. Daily Messenger. Aug. 29, p. 2. Obituary tells of Robson s business and community activities and confirms his veteran status. It also mentions that Robson was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy as well as Cornell Univ. May 8, 2017 Page 33

34 Scoon, Charles C. No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Deaths Reported in Area. Charles C. Scoon. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Dec. 16, p. 52 (11C). [Obituary mentions Scoon s military service and states that he was born in Geneva and died at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, NY.] Scoon, Charles C. AGO Form ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. Card indicates that Scoon was born in Geneva, NY and was overseas until Aug May 8, 2017 Page 34

35 Scott, J. Dean Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Scott, J. Dean. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Scott was born in Geneva and was living there at the time of the war. May 8, 2017 Page 35

36 Shellhammer, Earl J. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Geneva Area Deaths. Earl J. Shellhammer. Geneva Times. Jul. 28, p. 6. [Obituary confirms that he was born in Geneva, NY and was a veteran of World War I.] Shellhammer, Earl J. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. May 8, 2017 Page 36

37 Shipman, Willey Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Last Rites Held for Willey Shipman, Native of England. Daily Messenger. Jan. 26, p. 2. [Obituary reports Shipman s emigration to the US with his parents about 1906 and says that he died at home. He was a member of the Flint Methodist Church. It does not mention military service.] Shipman, William. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Shipman was a naturalized citizen born in England. Shipman, William. New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Shipman enlisted in the National Guard in Geneva in May 8, 2017 Page 37

38 Solea, Frank Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Deaths Reported in Western New York Area. Frank Solea. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Dec. 1, p. 26. [Obituary mentions that Solea was born in Italy and served in the US Army during World War I. He lived in Geneva for many years and died at the Bath VA hospital.] Deaths Reported in Western New York Area. Frank Solea. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Dec. 2, p. 62 (5B). [Obituary reports funeral arrangements and burial.] Solea, Frank. AGO fm New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Solea was an immigrant born in Aquaro, Italy. He was living in Geneva at the time of the war and did not serve overseas. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Jul and was discharged in May May 8, 2017 Page 38

39 Taylor, Fred Earl No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Taylor, Fred Earl. AGO Form Taylor, Fred E. Abstract of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Taylor s military service summary card indicates that he was born in Geneva, NY and was living there at the time of his induction into the Army on Sep. 5, May 8, 2017 Page 39

40 Temple, Charles F. No. 9 Cemetery Town of Seneca Temple may not be considered a veteran of World War I since he may not have served on federal active duty in the US Army. His New York Guard service card indicates that he served in Co. B, Depot Unit, 3 rd NY Inf. during the war in Geneva and died while a member of that unit. Temple, Charles Furman. New York, New York Guard Service Cards. Internet from Ancestry.com. Available on the Obituary. Charles F. Temple. Geneva Daily Times. Dec. 20, p. 8. [Obituary reveals that Temple died of pneumonia and influenza and reveals that he was a member of the National Guard in Geneva. He was given a military funeral.] Vicinity News. Charles F. Temple Penn Yan Democrat. Dec. 27, p. 3. May 8, 2017 Page 40

41 Tennant, James Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Served in the British army during World War I as noted on the stone. May 8, 2017 Page 41

42 VanWagner, John P. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Western NY Regional Deaths. John P. Van Wagner. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Mar. 3, p. 3. Obituary mentions that Van Wagner was a retired federal employee who died at his home on Routes 5 &20 [ Geneva Turnpike ]. It mentions his veteran status and burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. Van Wagner, John P. AGO Form 724 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available on the Internet through Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Van Wagner was born in Hyde Park, NY [Dutchess County] and enlisted at Ft. Slocum, NY. He was a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY at the time of enlistment. May 8, 2017 Page 42

43 Vogt, Walter Burdis No. 9 Cemetery (New) Town of Seneca Walter B. Vogt. Daily Messenger. Jan. 2, p. 3. [Obituary mentions that Vogt was a long-time resident of the Stanley, NY area and died in Waterloo, NY. It also mentions is military service in World War I.] Vogt, Walter B. [No form number.] New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service. Available from Ancestry.com. Form shows that Vogt born in Seneca Castle. He was slightly wounded in action in Sep He first enlisted in the National Guard (Co. B, 108 th Inf.)in Mar He was a resident of Seneca Castle at the time of the war and was born there. Vogt, Walter B. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form shows Vogt served from Jul.- Oct with the Geneva National Guard co. May 8, 2017 Page 43

44 Weller, Norman Little Church Cemetery Town of Seneca Grave stone has no indication of military service on or around it. Information from Ancestry.com (Internet) indicates that he was born in Hertfordshire, England. Obituaries. Norman Weller. Daily Messenger. Nov. 2, p. 3. [Obituary indicates that Weller served in the British Royal Air Force during World War I.] Vicinity Deaths. Norman Weller. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Nov. 1, p. 78 (9C). [Obituary mentions his birth in England and his service in the Royal Air Force.] May 8, 2017 Page 44

45 Wheaton, LeClair Whitney Cemetery Town of Seneca Wheaton, LeClair. QMC fm 646. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Wheaton s service is shown as Apr Feb Wheaton, LeClair. AGO fm ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form show that Wheaton enlisted in the Regular Army at Columbus Barracks, OH in Apr He was discharged in Feb and did not service overseas. He was born in Leon Lake, NY and was living in Canaseraga, NY at the time of the war. May 8, 2017 Page 45

46 Zerby Frederick F. Sand Hill Cemetery Town of Seneca Deaths Reported in Western New York. Frederick F. Zerby. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Jan. 1, p. 6 (4B). [Obituary indicates that Zerby moved to Geneva in 1941 and was born in Jackson, PA. Iit does not mention his military service. It does indicate that the original intent of the family was to have him buried in Pennsylvania.] Zerby, Fred. U.S., Social Security Death Index, Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. No military service is mentioned. May 8, 2017 Page 46