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- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015 |
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Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson
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- [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
Monday, April 3, 1922
Page: six
column: 5
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.
Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.
REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
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The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
Obituary for Ignatius Reff
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
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Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson
Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson |
- [S1222] Watertown Daily Times, New York. Watertown., "ONLY A PLEASURE TRIP. John Reff's Wife and Friend Have Only Gone Away to Spend Some of His Pansion Money.," Friday, May 1 1891, p. 8, col. 3. (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
Watertown Times, Friday, May 1, 1891
Page: 8
Column: 3
ONLY A PLEASURE TRIP.
John Reff's Wife and Friend Have Only Gone Away to Spend Some of His Pansion Money.
As circulated at Cape Vincent, the story of John Reff's adverse fortunes differs from the account in some minor particulars from the account published in yesterday's Times. It is claimed that the name of the man who has gone is Will Bearup, instead of being his brother George. Will Bearup in unmarried, is aged about 30 years, and lived in part of the Reff mansion at Millens Bay. The seances in that neighborhood, from all accounts, have been of a highly interesting, though perhaps of not an elevating character, and have allowed the gossipers a vast amount of time-consuming food for reflection and comment.
John Reff is a man of about 60 years, about six feet in height and he walks slightly lame. He has a brother, Ignatuis Reff, who resides on the corner of Binsse and Morrison street, this city. The home relations in Millens Bay have not always been the most pleasant in the world, for it was claimed that Mrs. Reff was fond of male society, although for all social purposes her six children might have afforded her sufficient company. The old soldier was well-to-do, and owned the house where they lived. When William Bearup moved into the house and began a neighborly intercourse with the husband, wife and children, the frailty of human nature found many critics in that immediate locality. Some even alluded to what was considered too friendly relations between the prnicipal parties in the alleged elopement.
William Bearup was not very attractive in feature or upright in character, so far as the speech of people is concerned. He is well connected, however, being a sort of scapegrace in the family, it is alleged. When they drove away with the horse and buggy andfailed to turn up in due time, suspicions were naturally centered upon him.
Mrs. Reff's maiden name was Kate Delmore, and she is a great friend of Mary Bearup, sister of William. The claim is made that Kate and Mary left this part of the country together for the west, they having purchased tickets for St. Louis, Missouri. It has been ascertained to the satisfaction of John Reff that the women started west alone. A young man answering Bearup's position was in the city yesterday morning and left for the south via the railroad. What had become of the horse and buggy had not been learned, no complaint having been made to the police.
SIGNED AWAY HIS PROPERTY.
The mistake that John Reff made was to deed his real property to his wife and to give his personal belongings over into her keeping. The total amount of pension money received by Reff is now said to be $5,000 allowed at two different times. Of this amount $1,500 had been loaned by Mrs. Reff on a note. It is asserted that the woman transferred the note and obtained the cash before leaving for unknown parts, and that she took her money with her. There is no evidence, however, that there has been a recent change in the title of the house and lot.
REFF'S AMPLE ALLOWANCE.
Bearup is thought to have joined his sister and Mrs. Reff at Syracuse yesterday. Though the wealth of the old soldier, Reff, has been taken and his horse and wogon is missing, he will be able to meet his physical wants by reason of $24 a month, which is his allowance from the government for valiant service and severe injuries in the war of the rebellion. In truth, if Mrs. Reff had not taken his money the husband would be inclined to regard his wife's latest excursion with even more philosophy than he does. But few appear to believe that Mrs. Reff has gone for good. After a quiet journey and an enjoyable sight-seeing tour, she may return to Millens Bay to be received once more into the bosom of her family.
- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
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- [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
Monday, April 3, 1922
Page: six
column: 5
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.
Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.
REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
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- [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
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- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S1222] Watertown Daily Times, New York. Watertown., "ONLY A PLEASURE TRIP. John Reff's Wife and Friend Have Only Gone Away to Spend Some of His Pansion Money.," Friday, May 1 1891, p. 8, col. 3. (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
Watertown Times, Friday, May 1, 1891
Page: 8
Column: 3
ONLY A PLEASURE TRIP.
John Reff's Wife and Friend Have Only Gone Away to Spend Some of His Pansion Money.
As circulated at Cape Vincent, the story of John Reff's adverse fortunes differs from the account in some minor particulars from the account published in yesterday's Times. It is claimed that the name of the man who has gone is Will Bearup, instead of being his brother George. Will Bearup in unmarried, is aged about 30 years, and lived in part of the Reff mansion at Millens Bay. The seances in that neighborhood, from all accounts, have been of a highly interesting, though perhaps of not an elevating character, and have allowed the gossipers a vast amount of time-consuming food for reflection and comment.
John Reff is a man of about 60 years, about six feet in height and he walks slightly lame. He has a brother, Ignatuis Reff, who resides on the corner of Binsse and Morrison street, this city. The home relations in Millens Bay have not always been the most pleasant in the world, for it was claimed that Mrs. Reff was fond of male society, although for all social purposes her six children might have afforded her sufficient company. The old soldier was well-to-do, and owned the house where they lived. When William Bearup moved into the house and began a neighborly intercourse with the husband, wife and children, the frailty of human nature found many critics in that immediate locality. Some even alluded to what was considered too friendly relations between the prnicipal parties in the alleged elopement.
William Bearup was not very attractive in feature or upright in character, so far as the speech of people is concerned. He is well connected, however, being a sort of scapegrace in the family, it is alleged. When they drove away with the horse and buggy andfailed to turn up in due time, suspicions were naturally centered upon him.
Mrs. Reff's maiden name was Kate Delmore, and she is a great friend of Mary Bearup, sister of William. The claim is made that Kate and Mary left this part of the country together for the west, they having purchased tickets for St. Louis, Missouri. It has been ascertained to the satisfaction of John Reff that the women started west alone. A young man answering Bearup's position was in the city yesterday morning and left for the south via the railroad. What had become of the horse and buggy had not been learned, no complaint having been made to the police.
SIGNED AWAY HIS PROPERTY.
The mistake that John Reff made was to deed his real property to his wife and to give his personal belongings over into her keeping. The total amount of pension money received by Reff is now said to be $5,000 allowed at two different times. Of this amount $1,500 had been loaned by Mrs. Reff on a note. It is asserted that the woman transferred the note and obtained the cash before leaving for unknown parts, and that she took her money with her. There is no evidence, however, that there has been a recent change in the title of the house and lot.
REFF'S AMPLE ALLOWANCE.
Bearup is thought to have joined his sister and Mrs. Reff at Syracuse yesterday. Though the wealth of the old soldier, Reff, has been taken and his horse and wogon is missing, he will be able to meet his physical wants by reason of $24 a month, which is his allowance from the government for valiant service and severe injuries in the war of the rebellion. In truth, if Mrs. Reff had not taken his money the husband would be inclined to regard his wife's latest excursion with even more philosophy than he does. But few appear to believe that Mrs. Reff has gone for good. After a quiet journey and an enjoyable sight-seeing tour, she may return to Millens Bay to be received once more into the bosom of her family.
- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 1, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 2, February 13, 2015 |
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John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015
John Fraley family data, compled by Tim Acheson, p. 3, February 13, 2015 |
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Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson
Photos of Malinda Besha and John Fraley, per Tim Acheson |
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St. Mary's parish records, Witney
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- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
Monday, April 3, 1922
Page: six
column: 5
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.
Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.
REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
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The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
Obituary for Ignatius Reff
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Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
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- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
Monday, April 3, 1922
Page: six
column: 5
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.
Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.
REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S213] Child's Gazetteer, Town of Cape Vincent, Hamilton Child, (1890, N.Y.
Source:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childcap.htm) (Reliability: 3), 3 Dec 2004.
Peter Reff, was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years and died in Cape Vincent aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz.: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852 aged 35 yrs. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L, and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav. three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.
- [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES
FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69
WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE
Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.
Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
- [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
Monday, April 3, 1922
Page: six
column: 5
IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.
Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.
REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
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