This is NOT intended to be a COMPLETE record of this family.
Every effort was made to consult primary sources available to me as well as sources available online from free and pay sites. However, errors and omissions may occur. Please check all facts against primary sources for best accuracy. A special Thank You to Gail Cramer, Northampton/Northville historian, for making the scrapbooks referred to throughout this piece available!
Reuben Willard, Sr. was born 3 March 1791 in Warren County, New York, son of Harden Willard, and he died 11 March 1883. He married Rachel Washburn in Luzerne, Warren County New York. She was born 24 August 1796, and died 26 December 1847.
"(II) Reuben, son of Harden Willard, was born in Warren County, New York. His parents dying when he was small he was taken into the home and reared by a family in Vermont, where he grew to manhood. On attaining legal age he returned to New York, settling in Luzerne, Warren County, where he married. In 1828 he removed to the town of Northampton, Fulton County, New York. He served in the French and Indian War when a young man, ranking as captain. He was captured by the Indians, but soon effected an escape. He was a carpenter by trade but soon relinquished that for farming, following that occupation until his death. He married Rachel Washburn, who bore him eight children, six of whom grew to maturity, namely: 1. Norman J., married Jane Thomas; children: Mary Ann, Sarah, Celia, George, John. 2. Elisha, married Grace Conklin; children: John, Frank, George, Grace. 3. James H. 4. Clara, 5. Levi, married Zela Potter. 6. Reuben, of whom further." (Source No. 1)
As stated in the family sketch above, Reuben was raised in Vermont and usually gave that state as his place of birth in census records. He served in the War of 1812, and according to source No. 2, listed below, received a pension of $60.00 for his military service. He can be found on the 1883 Fulton County pension list as a survivor of the war of 1812, receiving a pension of $8.00 from 1871.
After settling in Northampton about 1828, Reuben became a member of the Saratoga, Northampton Methodist Episcopal Church. Geographically, Northampton, Fulton County, and Hope, Hamilton County are very close and families are commonly listed as residents of Northampton on one census and Hope on the next. The two towns seem to form one community, which is divided only by a county line on a map. Reuben, Sr. seems to be more closely associated with Hope, Hamilton County, and although the family sketch says that he settled in Northampton, it was likely in the present town of Hope that he made his home.
Rachel died the day after Christmas in 1847 at the age of 51 and was buried in the Hope Valley, also known as the Willard Cemetery, in Hope, Hamilton County, NY. Reuben survived her by 36 years. In 1850 he was living in Hope in the home of Alman and Susan Brondage (or Brundage). By 1880, he was living in Northampton with his son Reuben. He died in the spring of 1883 at the age of 90 years, 8 days, and was buried with his wife in the Willard Cemetery in Hope.
Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard had 8 children. 6 children are:
1. Norman J. Willard, born 6 August 1820
2. Elisha H. Willard, born 20 February 1824
3. Reuben Willard, Jr., born 13 February 1828
4. James H. Willard, born about 1831
5. Clara Willard,
6. Levi E. Willard, born about 1836
1. Norman J. Willard was born 6 August 1820 in New York to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard, and died 25 February 1864. He married Jane Maria Toms 29 June 1839. She was born 22 November 1820 in New York.
Norman was probably born in Luzerne, Warren County, New York and removed to Northampton as a child with his parents. He and Jane were probably married 29 June 1839 by Rev. Lebbens Armstrong, a Presbyterian clergyman. They may have been married in Saratoga County, New York. Ira Southard and Isaac Van Hyning, both residents of Saratoga County, were present at the wedding and signed an affidavit testifying to this fact in 1865. In 1850 the family resided in Gilman, Hamilton County, New York. The hamlet of Gilman was formed from Wells on 23 April 1839. A part was annexed to Wells in 1858 and it was absolved on 6 April 1860. There were only two censuses taken for Gilman, the 1840 and 1850. By 1860, the family had moved to Northampton, Fulton County, NY where Norman was a farmer.
On 2 January 1864 Norman, aged 44, enlisted for service in the Civil War at Northampton, Fulton Co., NY. He was mustered as a Private into Battery D, 4th New York Heavy Artillery. He died the following month, on 25 February 1864 of pneumonia in the U.S. Post Hospital at Elmira, NY. He was buried in the Hope Valley, also known as, Willard Cemetery in Hope, Hamilton County, New York.
Jane was left a widow with 5 children under the age of sixteen, the youngest being just two. Because she had no means of support, Jane applied for a widow’s pension On 14 November 1864. Reuben Willard, Jr. of Northampton, and John Ellsworth of Johnstown witnessed her application for widow’s pension.
In 1870, Jane was living in Hope, Hamilton County, NY with four of her own children and a 2-year-old boy, Edward L. May, born in New Hampshire, who may have been a grandson. In 1880, the family resided in Northville where Jane and her daughter worked on gloves and her son George, worked as a laborer. The 1883 Fulton County pension list shows that Jane was residing in Northville receiving $8 from May 1867.
Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard had at least these 10 children:
1.1. Celia Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard. Named in family sketch (source #1) but not listed in federal census or cemetery.
1.2. Rachel Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard. Hope Valley Cemetery listing says she was a daughter of Norman and Jane but she wasn't listed in federal census. Buried Hope Valley, AKA Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton Co., NY
1.3. Ann E. Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born about 1842 in New York. Listed on federal census.
1.4. Mary Ann Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born about 1845 in New York. Listed in family sketch and on federal census.
1.5. Emily Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born about 1848. Listed on federal census.
1.6. John M. Willard, son of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born 23 January 1852 in New York and died 25 July 1876. Buried in Hope Valley, AKA Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, New York.
1.7. Lydia Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born 7 May 1855 in New York and died 20 September 1877. Buried in Hope Valley, AKA Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, New York.
1.8. George R. Willard, son of Norman J. and Jane M. (Thomas) Willard, was born 3 February 1857 in New York and died between 1920 and 1930. He married Electa M. about 1881. She was born November 1865 in New York and died after 1930.
George was only 7 years old when his father died and he was raised in Hope and Northville by his mother. In 1881, he married Electa and they moved to Johnstown, Fulton County, NY, where they remained for at least the next fifty years. In 1882, their first son was born, and two years later, their second and last son was born.
George was employed for many years in Johnstown as a house carpenter. He died between 1920 and 1930. In 1930, Electa resided on Hoosac Street with her unmarried son, Frank.
George R. and Electa M. Willard had 2 children:
1.8.a. Frank Randolph Willard was born 11 April 1882 in New York to George R. and Electa Willard. Frank attended the Gloversville Business School and was employed as a retail dealer of stationary in 1910. By 1918, he had become an accountant and was employed as a bookkeeper at a furniture store through at least 1930. Frank registered for the WW I draft on 12 September 1918 in Fulton County. At that time, he had gray eyes and brown hair. A photo of Frank R. Willard appears on the Fulton County GenWeb site as manager of the Johnstown office for Fulton County Gas & Electric Company.
1.8.b. Ellery G. Willard was born January 1884 in New York to George R. and Electa Willard. He married Ferna Hanners in 1907. She was born 1884 in New York. Ellery attended the Gloversville Business School and was employed as a cashier with Fulton County Gas & Electric Company. The family resided in Johnstown where Ellery's occupation was listed as stationary store in 1910, vending store [?], gloves in 1920 and commercial traveler selling gloves in 1930. In the last mentioned year, Ferna's mother, May Hanners, lived with them.
Ellery and Ferna (Hanners) Willard had 2 children:
1.8.b.1. Ruth H. Willard, born about 1908 in New York. She was employed as a stenographer at a glove factory in 1930; and
1.8.b.2. Donald Willard, born about 1909 in New York.
1.9. Sarah Willard, daughter of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, born 18 March 1859 in New York.
1.10. Reuben N. Willard, son of Norman J. and Jane (Thomas) Willard, was born 9 December 1861 in New York. He married Hurella or Henrietta about 1892. She was born about 1862 in New York.
Reuben was the youngest child born to Norman and Jane. His father enlisted for service in the Civil War and died before Reuben turned two. He can be found on the 1870 census in Hope and the 1880 census in Northville with his mother. Before 1890, Reuben removed to Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. The directory of that city for the years 1890 and 1891 list Reuben as renting a home at 51 School Street and as having the occupation of clerk. The 1892 Gloversville Directory shows Reuben living at 6 Fosdick Street. He was in business with George Reed and they owned an establishment named Willard & Reed Saloon at 43 Church Street. In 1893, Reuben was the sole proprietor of the establishment, and he resided at 4 Cottage Street. In 1910, Reuben and his wife still resided in Gloversville where Reuben was employed as the foreman in a factory and his wife of eighteen years, Hurella [?], was a milliner in her own shop. They were both 45 years old and the couple had never had children. The 1920 Gloversville census lists Reuben N., age 54, manager of a sporting goods store and his wife, Henrietta, age 51. Henrietta may or may not be the same woman listed on the 1920 census
2. Elisha H. Willard was born 20 February 1824 in New York to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard and he died 1 April 1904. He married Grace Ann Conklin 24 March 1846. She was born 2 December 1827 in Hope, Hamilton County, New York and she died 5 April 1909 in Northville, Fulton County, New York.
Elisha was most likely born in Luzerne, Warren County, New York and removed Northampton with his parents when he was about four years old. In the spring of 1846 he married Grace and they made their home in Hope, Hamilton County, New York. The couple had a large family, but lost several of their children as infants. All their children were most likely born in the town of Hope. In addition to their own children, an adopted daughter, Ann Drake, born about 1868, was listed with their family on the 1880 census.
Elisha owned quite a bit of land in Hope and listed his occupation as a farmer on censuses from 1850 to 1900, though he was involved with other businesses as well. According to The History of Hamilton County, page 408, "Elisha Willard opened a hotel in 1876 on Lot 2, Patent 10 of Bergen's Purchase. In 1901 management was assumed by William Howe, who operated it as a boarding house. In 1902, it became the hotel of Byron Harris, and in 1916 was the Grennell Hotel. Henry Michaelson assumed the proprietorship in 1925. The establishment burned in 1926. The J. W. Willard home site is located on the property at the present time." In 1878, Elisha was in charge of the post office at Hope, later renamed Hope Centre; and from 1886 to 1887 he served as town clerk.
About 1900, Elisha and Grace removed to Northampton and it was there that Elisha died in April 1904. Grace passed away five years later in April 1909. They were both interred at Hope Valley, also known as Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, New York. Grace's obituary appeared in an unnamed paper and the clipping can be found on page 36 of the Barker Scrapbook.
"On Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock April 5th, at her late home in Northville, occurred the death of Grace A. Conklin, widow of the late Elisha Willard. Mrs. Willard, formerly Grace Anna Conklin, was born at Hope, December the second, 1827, and was in her eighty-second year at the time of her death. She was married to Elisha Willard, a prominent and life long businessman of Hope on March 24th, 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Willard resided in Hope the greater portion of their active careers, and but a few years ago moved to Northville, and here, until Mr. Willard's death five years ago, lived a retired life, enjoying the well-earned rest, after a long and busy life and the comfort and quiet of a most happy home. During the last few years, Mrs. Willard has been most active for one of her age, and it is only recently that the infirmity of age compelled her to relinquish the responsibilities of her household cares. During this time she has been ministered to by loving hands and all that devoted sons and daughters-in-law could do was bestowed upon her. Mrs. Willard is survived by one brother, John Conklin of Balden, Mich., three sons, John A. Willard and Frank D. Willard of Northville, and Charles Willard of Gloversville, and by one daughter Mary Jane Marble of Northville, and eleven grand children. Mrs. Willard, as a life long resident of Hope and vicinity, has had many acquaintances and numerous warm friends. The funeral will occur Wednesday at 12 m., six of her grandsons acting as bearers, and Rev. G. K. Fraser, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at Hope."
Elisha H. and Grace Ann (Conklin) Willard had these 10 children:
2.1. George Willard, Son of Elisha and Grace Willard; named in family sketch (source #1) but not listed in federal census or cemetery.
2.2. Grace Willard, Daughter of Elisha and Grace Willard; named in family sketch (source #1) but not listed in federal census or cemetery.
2.3. Almira Willard, born 29 November 1846 and died 5 May 1847. Buried in Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, NY.
2.4. James Wesley Willard, born 11 February 1848 and died 18 March 1864. Buried in Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, NY.
2.5. Ethelinda Willard, born 31 July 1849 and died 8 June 1894
2.6. John A. Willard, born about 1851 and died 1942
2.7. Elery B. Willard, born 6 December 1853 and died 17 March 1856. Buried in Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, NY.
2.8. Mary Jane Willard, born 1858 and died between 1930 and 1942
2.9. Charles H. Willard, born April 1866 and died after 1942
2.10. Frank D. Willard, born May 1872 and died after 1942
2.5. Ethelinda Willard, Daughter of Elisha H. and Grace (Conklin) Willard, was born 31 July 1849 in New York and died 8 June 1894. She married John E. Harris 26 December 1868 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. He was born 24 March 1841 in New York and died 7 January 1874.
Ethelinda was probably born in Hope, Hamilton County, NY. According to an announcement published in "The Garland", Ethalinda was married in Gloversville the day after Christmas in 1868 by Rev. George S. Chadborne to John E. Harris of Benson. The couple made their home in Hope where John was employed in the lumber business. They had one son, who died as an infant in 1870. John died in 1874 at the age of 32, and Ethelinda passed away in 1894, a moth before her 44th birthday. Husband, wife and infant were all buried in the Hope Valley, also known as Willard Cemetery, Hope, Hamilton County, New York.
John E. and Ethelinda (Willard) Harris had 1 child:
2.5.a. Wesley Harris, born 17 December 1869 and died 2 May 1870
2.6. John A. Willard, Son of Elisha H. and Grace (Conklin) Willard, was born about 1851 in Hope, Hamilton County, New York and died 1942 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. He married Elizabeth Fuller 12 December 1877. She was born 16 March 1847 in Northville, Fulton County, New York to Chauncey and Katherine Fuller and she died between 1920 and 1930 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York.
"This is an old picture of John A Willard's house when he lived there.
The steps and stone wall are gone. Today it is a bed and breakfast." - Gail Cramer
John's was probably the most prominent branch of the Willard family in the Northampton area. Like his uncle, Reuben, John had diverse business interests in the area and was actively involved in all aspects of the community throughout his 91 years of life. He was the only living member of the original directors of the Northville Bank for the last several years of his life. At the time of his death, he had survived his wife and all but one of his six children.
John was born in his parent's log cabin in Hope, Hamilton County, New York. In 1873, at the age of 21, he became postmaster of the newly re-established post office at Hope Centre. Four years later, he married Elizabeth and they made their home in the village of Northville, Fulton County, New York. The couple had five children with all five surviving and they adopted a daughter as well.
John's primary business interest was lumber, and he was the proprietor of a very successful sawmill. The following excerpt was taken from, "Northampton, Times Past, Times Present":
"...The first settlers of the Town of Northampton made their living by farming. Certain portions of the river and tableland produced good crops of wheat until in the early 1800's farmers complained that the soil was impoverished. Rye and barley continued to be raised, as did corn, which was a staple providing food for both livestock and people. The first gristmill was built by Thomas Foster on Hunter's Creek. The site is now beneath the Northville Lake east of the village. In 1815, Joseph Slocum built a gristmill and a sawmill, also on Hunter's Creek. Later owned by John A. Willard, they were located near the bridge which now passes Hunter's Creek just east of the intersection of Ridge Road and Maple Grove Road.
Elizabeth died sometime between 1920 and 1930 and John died in 1947. The following obituaries appeared an unnamed local newspaper and were clipped out and preserved in the Duncan Scrapbook. John's obituary included a photo of him.
"Mrs. John A. Willard
Though the reports from the sick room of the serious illness of Mrs. John A. Willard offered during the last several days very little encouragement for her recovery, yet her many friends and acquaintances were deeply and sadly affected to hear of her death, which occurred Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Willard suffered a severe paralytic shock last Friday from which the best medical skill and the most faithful and tender ministrations failed to arouse her.
Mrs. Willard was the daughter of Chauncey and Katherine Fuller and was born in Northville, March 16, 1847, her parents enjoying an extensive acquaintance in the business and social circles of that time. She was united in marriage with John A. Willard December 12, 1877, since which time they have made their home in Northville, surrounded by their children and their many friends. She was a most loving wife and a homemaker and greatly devoted to her children and their welfare. And while her home and family demanded much of her attention and effort she was also enthusiastically interested in her husband's business and civic interests and took pride in his success. Mrs. Willard had been a genuine helpmeet to her husband and in all his private and public enterprises she had displayed unusual interest. Her death is a severe loss to Mr. Willard.
Mrs. Willard also showed keen interest in the religious welfare of our village and has been for 59 years a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a woman of most neighborly and kindly interest and enjoyed doing deeds of helpfulness and charity. And though she has been so devoted to her home and family she has enjoyed the acquaintance of numerous friends who have admired and loved her and who will sincerely mourn her death.
Mrs. Willard is survived by her husband, John A. Willard, former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fulton County and President of the Fulton - Hamilton Agricultural Society; one daughter, Mrs. James Carpenter, of Northville; three sons, Seymour H. Willard of Northville, Hubert Willard of Hope, and Harold Willard of Northville; and six grandchildren, Virginia Willard of Speculator, Ruth Willard of Northville, Belle, Katherine and John A. Willard, 2nd, of Hope, and James Wesley Carpenter of Northville; and one brother, Elmer Fuller of West Day.
The funeral will be held at her late home, Bridge Street, this village on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment will be made in Prospect Hill Cemetery. "
"Mrs. John A. Willard
The high regard in which Mrs. John A. Willard was held was evinced yesterday afternoon when the family home in Bridge Street was well filled with neighbors and friends to pay their last tribute of love and esteem to a woman whose life had touched many and varied interests on Northville and always for good. Rev. S. A. Renicks, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. George K. Fraser, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, attesting the respect and regard of many friends of the deceased and the bereaved husband and family, various pieces of flowers coming from the institutions and organizations with which Mr. Willard is still affiliated or has been in recent years. The reading of Proverbs, and the remarks of Rev. Ten Broeck, although not designed as an eulogy, were eloquent in their meaning as applied to the well-directed and truly Christian life of Mrs. Willard, whose good works in the community where she had so long resided are so well known that no words of praise were necessary. Interment was made in the family plot at Prospect Hill.
Among those present at the funeral were Judge and Mrs. William C. Mills, Hon. Abram Baird and Mrs. Baird, Charles B. Bogart, of Gloversville, Andrew Stark of Perth, chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fulton County; County Treasurer John R. Robertson of Gloversville; County Clerk Egbert T. Cross and William Galpin, of Johnstown, and Supervisors Wilbur C. Hall and Frank M. Peters, the former of Gloversville, and the latter of Bleecker."
"1942
John Willard, Noted Northville Lumberman, Dies at Age of 91.
John A. Willard, 91, lumberman and prominent in the financial life of Northville for many years, died at 10:25 last night in Nathan Littauer Hospital, during the time the city was blacked out.
Mr. Willard, suffering from a heart condition, was brought to the hospital on June 16 and his serious condition had not improved materially since then.
Born in a Log Cabin.
The Northville resident was born in a log cabin in the northern section of the county and had resided in that area since his birth. His summer home, at Hope, is built beside that cabin, which has since been remodeled.
Mr. Willard was active for years in the communal and political life of Northville. He was a supervisor in the Town of Northampton and also held other public offices; he was a vice president of the Northville Bank for many years.
His main interest, however, was the lumber business. He started work in this field at 16 and had never really retired, keeping up his interest when he could no longer take over the more arduous duties. His only concession to advancing years was spending the winter season in Florida.
Learned by Living.
When interviewed two years ago in Daytona Beach, Mr. Willard told a reporter that he had never had any formal schooling, the majority of his education having been received through conversation with his fellow men. One of his first jobs was repairing horse harness for a lumber company at $1.50 a day.
After constructing the home at Hope, N.Y., Mr. Willard turned it into something of a museum, decorating it with a collection of odds and ends, which struck his fancy.
Prominent among his photographs are pictures of Gen. Grant, Gen. Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln.
Remembered Civil War.
Mr. Willard, whose memory was keen for one of advanced years, often spoke of the Civil War days, as a small boy, he saw over 1,000 healthy young men march off to the colors, of which about one third returned. Although a resident of the North, in later years he developed a non-partisan attitude toward the War Between the States and had visited the National Cemetery at Antietam, to lay wreaths on the graves of boys who fought on both sides. One of his sharpest recollections of the war was going to the town post office and hearing the postmaster read off the names of those who had fallen in battle.
He was an ardent Mason, and was a member of the order for over 50 years. He was a Shriner and was especially proud of the insignia of the order, which he carried in his lapel.
In later years he devoted a portion of his time to travel in this country and making historic studies, when they revolved about the Civil War era.
The survivors include two brothers, Charles H. and Frank; and one son, Hugh, all of Northville.
The body was taken to the Yates & Corey Funeral Home at Northville. Funeral arrangements will be announced."
John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard had 5 children and 1 adopted child:
2.6.a. Eugenia Willard, born February 1979
2.6.b. Seymour Hardy Willard, born 3 February 1880, died 30 September 1931
2.6.c. Wesley J. Willard, born June 1881, died 10 April 1908
2.6.d. Hubert E. Willard, born 20 October 1883, died December 1968
2.6.e. Harold Fuller Willard, born 16 April 1892, died 16 August 1930
2.6.f. Jessie E. Willard, adopted, born March 1885
2.6.a. Eugenia Willard, daughter of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born February 1879 in New York and she died between 1921 and 1930. She married 1st Mr. Asker before 1900. She married 2nd James Carpenter about 1912 or 13. He was born 21 June 1887 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York and died September 1980.
Eugenia was listed on the 1900 Northville census as Jennie Asker in her parent's home. By 1913, she married James Carpenter who worked for her father. James registered for the WW I draft 5 June 1917 in Fulton County, NY. At that time, he gave his occupation as manager of a lumberyard, and his employer as John A. Willard of Northville. His physical description was as follows; Tall, slender build, gray eyes and "mixed" hair. In 1920, the couple still resided in Northville with their six-month-old son. James was employed as a bookkeeper in a machine shop. The couple had a daughter about 1921 and Eugenia likely died within the next 8 years. In 1930, James remarried and on the Northampton census for that year, James was living his second wife, 21-year-old Lulu [?], and the two children, ages 9 and 10. James' occupation was as postmaster, and his wife was a postal clerk. According to the Social Security Death Index, James' last residence was Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. James and Eugenia (Willard) Carpenter had 2 children: 1) James Wesley Carpenter, born about 1919; and 2) Jane E. Carpenter, born about 1921.
2.6.b. Seymour Hardy Willard, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born 3 February 1880 in New York and died 30 September 1931 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. He married 1st Lula Anibal in 1903. She was born 1880 in New York to Truman Anibal and she died between 1910 and 1920 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York. He married 2nd Edith E. about 1923. She was born about 1887 in Canada and died after 1931.
Seymour was probably born in Northville, Fulton County, New York and by the time he was 20, he was employed as a bookkeeper in that village. In 1903, he married Lula Anibal, sister of Martha Anibal, who married Harry Van Arnam, the son of George E. and Charlotte (Willard) Van Arnam. Martha and Harry were married in Seymour and Lula's home. By 1910, Seymour had opened the grocery store on Main Street in Northville, which he owned and operated for many years. When he registered for the draft on 12 September 1918, his physical description was as follows; green eyes and dark hair. Seymour and Lula had one child together, a daughter born in 1913. Lula died between 1913 and 1920. Her obituary appeared in an unnamed newspaper and was saved in the Duncan Scrapbook:
"Dec. 9, 19??
Mrs. Seymour A. Willard
Lula Anibal, wife of Seymour A. Willard, died at her home in this village Saturday afternoon after a few days illness with influenza. She had been in poor health for sometime, following an operation of several years ago. About two weeks ago their daughter was taken ill and being unable to procure help she had to care for her and after the daughter began to rally from her illness, Mrs. Willard took to her bed and never recovered.
She was born near the village where she spent her childhood days and coming to this village when entering upon young womanhood had always resided here. She was a member of the Methodist Church in this village and always took an active part in its interest. She was also a member of the Queen Esther class of that church.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Ruth, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Van Arnam, of this place.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at the late home and Rev. E. M. Ten Brock of the M. E. Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Prospect Hill Cemetery."
About 1923 Seymour married Edith who had been born in Canada and had come to the United States in 1905. In 1930, Edith's daughter, Mona Lisa Sparling, age 15 and born in Oregon, was living with them.
Seymour Died in 1931 and the following obituary appeared in an unnamed newspaper and can be found in the Duncan Scrapbook.
"Thursday, October 1, 1931
Seymour Willard, One of Northville's Best Known Citizens, Dies Very Suddenly.
Well Known Merchant Drops Dead Wile At Work in His Grocery Store Which He Conducted With the Ice Business for Many Years; Funeral Services Will Be Held Saturday.
NORTHVILLE - Seymour H. Willard, 51, prominent Northville merchant and highly esteemed lifelong resident of this village, dropped dead at 5:30 yesterday afternoon while at work in his grocery store on North Main Street. Apparently in his usual good health, Mr. Willard had been in the best of spirits throughout the day and had performed his customary duties about the place during the afternoon.
Death of Mr. Willard comes as a distinct shock to the entire community where he had spent his useful life. A descendant of a prominent pioneer family, he was known and respected throughout Fulton County.
Retail Grocer
The Willard grocery store on North Main Street, of which he was the sole proprietor, is one of the village's most firmly established retail concerns. For many years Mr. Willard had conducted the business, also operating the Willard Ice Company business in connection with the store.
Chiefly interested in his family, his business and the welfare of his community and its inhabitants, Mr. Willard played a prominent part in the business and civic life of Northville. Straightforward and upright in all his business dealings, kindly and genial in temperament, he was revered alike by his business associates and others who knew him.
Mr. Willard is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith E. Willard of Northville; One daughter, Mrs. James D. Coon, of Gloversville; one step-daughter, Mona Lisa Sparling, of Northville; his father, John A. Willard; one brother, Hugh Willard, of Northville, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday at the family home on North Main Street and they will be strictly private, relatives only attending. The Rev. Frank T. Love, pastor of The First Methodist Church, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Albert Gale, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church of Gloversville. Interment will be made in the family plot at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville."
Seymour H. and Lula (Anibal) Willard had 1 child:
2.6.b.1 Ruth Willard, born about 1907 in New York. She married James D. Coon about 1930 in Glens Falls, NY. Ruth and James announced their engagement and a number of bridal showers were given in her honor. The couple, however, kept the date for their wedding a secret from all but their closest friends and family members. The couple was united in marriage at the First Methodist Church in Glens Falls by the Rev. John R. Thompson, pastor of that Church. Immediately following the ceremony, the couple left on an extended honeymoon through the White Mountains and intended to take up residence at 5 Hollywood Ave [Gloversville?] upon their return. James was the principal of the Estee Junior High School, of Gloversville and president of the Gloversville Kiwanis club.
2.6.c. Wesley J. Willard, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born June 1881 in Northville, Fulton County, New York and died 10 April 1908 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. He married Elizabeth Van DeCarr February 1902 in Hope, Hamilton County, New York. She was born about 1883 in New York to Samuel and Emily Van DeCarr.
Like his father, Wesley J. was involved in the lumber business in the Northville/Hope area. He married Elizabeth and they had one daughter together, but before the child's first birthday, Wesley died from a heart condition at the age of 27. Elizabeth and her daughter were living in Hope with Elizabeth's parents in 1910.
The following article was clipped from a local unnamed newspaper and can be found in the Duncan Scrapbook:
"1 March 1902
Willard - Van DeCar
One of the prettiest home weddings of the season occurred at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Samuel VanDeCar last Saturday noon when their daughter Elizabeth VanDeCar was united in marriage to Mr. J. Wesley Willard, son of Mr. And Mrs. John A. Willard by the Rev. Geo. K. Fraser in the presence of a few invited guests.
The interior of the house was decorated with evergreen and Easter lilies, forming a beautiful bower. The wedding march was rendered by Mrs. William Baker. Miss Lena Alma Lair, of Gloversville, was bridesmaid and Mr. Hubert Willard acted as best man. The bride's bouquet consisted of nineteen carnations. The groomsman and bridesmaid also wore carnations. After congratulations, Mr. And Mrs. VanDeCar, assisted by Mr. And Mrs. W. M. Bowman of Johnstown, served an elaborate dinner. Mr. And Mrs. Willard left on the 1:20 train (amid a shower of rice as far as Cranberry Creek) to visit Mrs. Willard's grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. A. VanDeCar, at Troy, N.Y.
The gifts were as follows: Mr. And Mrs. John A. Willard, $50.00; Mr. And Mrs. Elisha Willard, cash; Mr. And Mrs. Frank Willard, oak parlor table; Mr. Seymour Willard, $5.00; Hubert and Genie Willard, chair; Jessie Willard, spread; Harold Willard, butter knife; Mr. And Mrs. S. J. VanDeCar, $50.00, china dinner set and dining room lamp; Mr. And Mrs. A. Van DeCar of Troy, table cloth, napkins and bedspread; Mr. And Mrs. Will Van DeCar of Troy, silk tapestry table spread; Mr. And Mrs. Walter Legrys of Troy, rose blankets and table doily; Mr. And Mrs. Melvin Fuller of Gloversville, table cloth and napkins; Mr. And Mrs. Fred Slauson of Rome, point lace tie; Mr. And Mrs. Addison Palmer, silver butter knife and nut picks; Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Horton, water set; Mr. And Mrs. W. M. Bowman of Johnstown, spread and pillow shams; Mrs. C. D. Ames, centerpiece; D.G. Hollearn, golden oak chair; Charles Osborne, gold parlor lamp; Miss Lena Alma Lair of Gloversville, fruit knives; Miss Alnet Wilson, brush and tray; Miss Clare Bowman, toothpick holder; Master Ralph Bowman, statuary; Carlos Andrews and Miss Maude Rice, sugar spoon."
Wesley J. Willard's obituary was also clipped from an unnamed newspaper and preserved in the VanArnam Book. The following are two articles, which appeared in the local paper:
"Northvillian Dropped Dead While At Work
Wesley Willard, Aged 27, a victim of Heart Disease While Assisting Hilden Brownell in Loading Logs This Morning.
(Special to The Leader)
NORTHVILLE. April 10. - Wesley Willard, aged 27, dropped dead of heart disease in the rear of the gristmill near his home here shortly after seven this morning. He had been subject to attacks of heart disease for the last year and last summer, during one of them, his life was despaired of.
This morning. Willard was assisting Hilden Brownell in loading logs. They had just placed one on a wagon when Mr. Brownell noticed that Willard had fallen to his knees. Seeing that he was ill, Mr. Brownell quickly summoned help, but it was unavailing. Coroner Wright and Dr. Robinson both pronounced death due to heart disease.
Willard is survived by his wife and one daughter, Virginia; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John A. Willard; three brothers, Seymour, Hugh and Harold Willard; one sister, Gennie, and an adopted sister, Mrs. Jessie Holleran.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock. Rev. George K. Fraser assisted by Rev. Clarence Miller, will officiate."
"J. Wesley Willard died very suddenly near his home yesterday morning about 7 o'clock of heart disease. He and his hired man had gone to a field near his home to load some logs to take to his father's mill near the depot, when his man noticed he began to fall and before he could reach him he dropped over on the logs and when he reached his side his life was extinct. He had been afflicted some time with this trouble and while his death was sudden it was not entirely unexpected. He was a son of Mr. And Mrs. John A. Willard and was born in this village near the home where he died, and was twenty-seven years of age. He was a devoted husband and indulgent father; to his sisters and brothers a most tender brother and to his friends, the soul of friendship, but the greatest of [?] he was a man. And as a man it is those who knew him best most loved to contemplate him. He believed in the Fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man. He believed that the man who scatters flowers in the pathway of his fellow men and who lets into the dark places of life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness, is following in the footsteps of his Master. The funeral service will be held at his late home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George K. Frasier will have charge of the service, assisted by Rev. Clarence Miller. He is survived by his widow, one daughter; his parents; three brothers, Seymour, Hugh and Harold; and two sisters, Miss Genia Willard and Mrs. Daniel Holleran, of this place. Interment will be made in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery."
A few years later, Elizabeth married Robert J. Stuart, a grocery store merchant. They made their home in Lake Pleasant, Hamilton County, NY, where Wesley and Elizabeth's daughter was employed as a saleslady in her stepfather's store. The following Marriage announcement was taken from an unnamed local newspaper and can be found in the Barker Scrapbook, pg. 45:
"1913
Word was received here yesterday of the marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Willard, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Sam Van De Carr to Robert J. Stuart which took place at the parsonage of the Methodist Church at Edinburgh on Sunday morning at 10, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. John Thompson, pastor of that church. Mr. And Mrs. Fred Stuart of Cranberry Creek accompanied them. After the ceremony, the party journeyed to Lake George and from there to Schroon Lake, and expect to go to Plattsburg, returning by the way of Rutland, Vt. They expect to return the latter part of this week when they will take up their residence at Speculator."
Wesley J. and Elizabeth (Van DeCarr) Willard had 1 child:
2.6.c.1. Virginia Willard, was born about 1908 in New York.
2.6.d. Hubert E. Willard, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born 20 October 1883 in New York and died December 1968. He married 1st Belle Brownell about 1904 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. She was born in Hope, Hamilton County, New York, the daughter of Robert Brownell and she died in Northville, Fulton County, NY at age 28. He married 2nd Helen E. Keck about 1913 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. She was born about 1883 in Pennsylvania.
Hubert "Hugh" Willard was most likely born in Northville, Fulton County, New York. He was both a farmer and lumberman. He first married Belle Brownell about 1904. The following articles appeared in an unnamed newspaper and the clippings were undated [although all were before 1914]. They can be found in the Van Arnam Scrapbook. From these articles, it appears that Hugh married Belle and they had one child together. Perhaps there were complications with the birth and Belle passed away a short time after, at the age of 28. Her obituary states that she was survived by her infant child, however, the child likely died before 1920.
"A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Robert Brownell, Sr., on North Main Street, yesterday at 11 o'clock, at which time Mr. Brownell's daughter, Miss Belle Brownell, was united in marriage to Mr. Hubert Willard, son of Mr. And Mrs. John A. Willard of this place. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. B. L. Crapo, pastor of the M. E. church, the newly married couple left on the noon train to Schenectady and Albany. The bride and groom are among Northville's most popular young people and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends."
"A son was born to Mr. And Mrs. Hugh Willard yesterday noon. Mrs. Willard's condition is very serious."
Obituary
"Mrs. Hugh Willard, ages 28, died at the home of her father yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, after a short illness, having been taken suddenly ill Tuesday night. She was born in the town of Hope and had lived in this village for the last thirteen years. She is survived by her husband and infant child, her father, Robert Brownell; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Foote, Mrs. Isaac Brownell, Mrs. Allen Fraiser, and one brother, Robert Brownell, Jr. Funeral services will be held at the house to-morrow at noon. Rev. Clarence Miller will officiate. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Harry Foote arrived home last night after an absence of fifteen months, which time has been spent at Pierre, S. D. Mrs. Harry Lawton and Miss Jennie Willard were Gloversville visitors yesterday."
Hugh married second, probably about 1913, Helen Keck. The following wedding announcement appeared in the paper and was preserved in the VanArnam Book, Pg. 20:
"Willard - Keck
On Saturday evening at eight o'clock Hugh Willard and Miss Helen Keck were united in marriage by Rev. George K. Fraser, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this village. The ceremony took place in their own home on Bridge Street, which they had furnished and got all ready in advance, and in the presence of only a few of their particular friends. Mr. And Mrs. Willard omitted the customary wedding journey and are keeping house like an old married couple already. Success to them."
Hugh was registered for the draft 12 September 1918 in Hamilton County, NY by Edward D. Call. He gave his place of residence at Hope, NY and his physical description was as follows: medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair.
In 1920, Hugh and Helen resided in Hope, Hamilton County, NY with their three children, aged 6, 5 and 3. Hugh was engaged as a farmer, conducting a general farm. In 1930 the family resided in Northampton, Fulton County, NY and Hugh gave his occupation as lumberman in a lumber mill.
Hugh died in December 1968 and according to the Social Security Death index, his last residence was Speculator, Hamilton County, NY.
Hubert E. and Belle (Brownell) Willard had 1 child:
2.6.3.1. Infant son
Hubert E. and Helen E. (Keck) Willard had 3 children:
2.6.d.2 Belle E. Willard, born about 1913 in New York. She married Raymond F. Rogers in 1936. Raymond was the son of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Rogers of Oxbow. The couple was married in the home of the Bride's parents by Rev. Clark S. Defendorf, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The newly weds left for a wedding trip through northern New York and intended to reside at Oxbow Lake upon their return. Belle was a graduate of the School of Nursing of the Nathan Littauer hospital in Gloversville.
2.6.d.3 Katherine L. Willard, born about 1914 in New York. She married Leonard Ryan of Brattleboro, Vermont.
2.6.d.4 John A. Willard, born 17 June 1916 in New York and died 26 July 1995.
2.6.e. Harold Fuller Willard, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born 16 April 1892 in Northville, Fulton County, New York and died 16 August 1930 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. He married Luella Dunham 1913 in Schenectady, New York. She was born about 1892 in New York.
Harold Willard's home taken about 4-5 years ago
Harold and Luella were married in 1913. The following marriage announcement appeared in an unnamed newspaper and can be found in the Barker scrapbook.
"Mr. and Mrs. James Carpenter made a trip to Schenectady Monday. Mrs. Carpenter's brother, Harold Willard, accompanied them; also Miss Luella Dunham. The whole party made their way to the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in that city where Rev. Dr. F. W. Adams transformed Miss Dunham into Mrs. Harold Willard. Then Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter came home while Mr. and Mrs. Willard went somewhere to spend their honeymoon. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Willard will take up their residence in this village."
The couple made their home on Bridge Street in the village of Northville, Fulton County, NY. Harold operated a dairy farm and Luella operated a gift shop from their home. Sadly, Harold suffered some emotional difficulties and in 1930, took his own life. The funeral service was held at the family home with Rev. B. B. Williams of Gloversville officiating. Interment was made in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Northville.
2.6.f. Jessie E. Willard, adopted daughter of John A. and Elizabeth (Fuller) Willard, was born March 1885 in New York. She married Daniel Holleran.
2.8. Mary Jane Willard, Daughter of Elisha H. and Grace (Conklin) Willard, was born 1858 in New York and died between 1930 and 1942. She married Charles Marble about 1878. He was born about 1857 in New York and died after 1930.
Mary Jane was most likely born in Hope, Hamilton County, New York. She married Charles Marble and they made their home in the village of Northville, Fulton County, NY where Charles was employed as a laborer and printer. After his retirement, Mary Jane, like many women in that area, made gloves at home to supplement their income.
Charles and Mary Jane (Willard) Marble had one child:
2.8.a. Grace Marble, born 1879 in New York
2.9. Charles H. Willard, Son of Elisha H. and Grace (Conklin) Willard, was born April 1866 in New York and died after 1942. He married 1st Mary in 1895. She was born May 1846 in New York. He married 2nd Frances A. (unknown maiden) Weaver 31 May [1913?]. She was born 1866 in New York.
Charles was probably born in Hope, Hamilton County, NY and removed to Gloversville, Fulton County, NY by 1900 where he was employed as a stonecutter. His first wife, Mary, was twenty years his senior and had been married previously. By 1900 she had nine children with all surviving. Two of her sons, Frank, age 12 and Ray, age 10, lived with Charles and Mary. Although the census lists them as sons under Charles Willard, without giving a different last name for the boys, it's likely that they were stepsons, as the same census reports that Charles and Mary had only been married five years. If Frank and Ray were not Charles' sons, he may have adopted them, or they may have used his name. There was a Frank John Willard, born 22 October 1883 who resided in Gloversville, married Blanche M. Carpenter and had a daughter named Irene. That is likely the Frank living with Charles and Mary in 1900.
There was an obituary in the local paper for the death of a Mary Davis Willard in 1913. This could be Charles' first wife, though he was not mentioned. Her maiden name appears to have been Russell.
Charles married second, Frances, on 31 May. The year was possibly 1913. They were married in the home of Rev. George K. Fraser. Frances had been married to a Mr. Weaver, and in 1920 twin daughters, Ruth P. and Edna M. Weaver, age 22, were living with Charles and Frances. The family resided in Gloversville where Charles was employed at a coal yard, Frances made gloves at home, and the twin girls both worked as telephone operators. By 1930, they had moved to Northampton and Charles was a lumberman at a lumber mill. Frances and her daughter, Ruth, made gloves at home. A grandson, Richard L. Weaver, also lived in the home.
2.10. Frank D. Willard, Son of Elisha H. and Grace (Conklin) Willard, was born May 1872 in New York and died after 1942. He married Jessie Williams in 1893. She was born March 1872 to William Williams and she died 15 August [1911 or 12] in Parkville, New York
Frank, youngest child of Elisha and Grace, was also likely born in Hope, Hamilton County, New York, where he can be found on each census through 1892. After his marriage to Jessie, of Hope, the couple settled in the village of Northville, Fulton County, NY. Frank operated a general farm and in 1910 gave his occupation as foreman on a road crew. Frank and Jessie had only one child, and then, at the age of about 40, Jessie died, leaving Frank to raise their 10-year-old daughter.
Jessie's obituary from an unnamed newspaper was clipped and preserved in the Duncan Scrapbook.
"Jessie Williams Willard
On Thursday morning, August 15, at her home in Parkville, occurred the death of Mrs. Jessie Williams, wife of Frank Willard. Mrs. Willard has been a sufferer for several years, but it was only during the last year that her illness assumed an aggravated form. It was hoped by her friends and loved ones that she might regain her strength and be able to enjoy a measure of health and life, but contrary to all anticipations, and in spite of the best medical skill and faithful ministrations of loved ones, the dread consequences could not be averted. Mrs. Willard bore her long illness patiently, and was cheerful under the darkest fore holdings and most thoughtful for those around her. She was the second of three daughters of Mr. And Mrs. William Williams of Hope. She has always resided in this vicinity and was widely acquainted. She was married to Frank Willard of Hope eighteen years ago, and they have made their home in Northville during the most of the time since. Mrs. Willard was a woman of cheerful disposition and remarkable perseverance. She took great delight in her home and in making it pleasant for the members of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, taking great interest in its success. Deceased in survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Williams, one daughter, Mildred, and one sister, Mrs. Alonzo Andrews, who lives here. Her funeral will occur Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from her late home at Parkville, her pastor, Rev. George K. Fraser, officiating. Interment in the Prospect Hill section of the Northville cemetery."
Frank D. and Jessie (Williams) Willard had 1 child:
2.10.a. Mildred Willard was born 1901 in New York. She married Harold J. Allen, only son of Hiram H. Allen in 1929. A newspaper clipping announcing the couple's wedding was preserved in the Duncan Scrapbook. According to the article, both Mildred and Harold were from Northville. The wedding ceremony took place in the home of the bride's parents and was performed by Rev. George K. Fraser, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The couple honeymooned in New York City and Boston and intended to make their home in Northville upon their return.
3. Reuben Willard, Jr. was born 13 February 1828 in Luzerne, Warren County, New York to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard and died after 1913. He married 1st, Sally Harris 11 September 1849 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York. She was born 27 July 1828 in Hope, Hamilton County, New York and she died 18 March 1893. He married 2nd, Sarah Totman Heath 10 April 1894. She was born 9 November 1827 near Adams, Jefferson County, New York to Calvin and Lottie Totman and she died 27 January 1906 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York. He married 3rd Sophia Mayo 28 February 1907 in Edinburg, Saratoga County, New York. She was born about 1850 in New Hampshire.
From Source #1:
"(III) Reuben (2), son of Reuben (1) Willard, was born in Luzerne, Warren County, New York, February 13, 1828. His parents soon after removed to Northampton, Fulton County, where his subsequent active life has been passed. He attended the district school where he acquired a good common school education. His first employment netted him one dollar weekly. He was early apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade, at which he worked until he has accumulated a little money. He was not content with being an employee and with his slender capital went to the village of Northville in the same town and there opened a shoemaker's shop. He prospered and ere long the little shop had developed into a creditable shoe store, and he was becoming known as a wide-awake young man of keen business ability. He had a wonderful ability to size up a piece of timber and judge its value in finished lumber. He used his knowledge to his own advantage and bought a great amount of timberland that returned him large profits. He had other lines of activity besides his store and growing lumber interests. He operated a stage line between Northville and Lake Pleasant, twelve miles away. He was the road commissioner, constable, trustee of the village, and one of the organizers of the first bank of Northville, becoming a director. He was a leading Methodist and helpful in erecting the Church in the village, and in every way aided the building up and adding to the prosperity of the village. He prospered in all his undertakings and reaped a rich harvest from his well-considered speculations. He married (first) September 1849, Sally Harris, born July 27, 1828, died March 18, 1893. Children: 1. Samuel, born April 22, 1851, married Hattie Dunham; child, Lizzie, married Roy Streeter. 2. Lottie, born October 6, 1852; married, May 24, 1873, George Van Arnam, born April 24, 1852; children: i. Elizabeth, born April 22, 1876, married, July 1, 1903, John Daniel Edwards; child, Charlotte Elizabeth, born March 10, 1904; ii. Harry Willard, born May 25, 1879, married, April 18, 1906, Martha Anibal; children: George, born 1907, and Marion Louise, born January 1909; iii. John Reuben, born June 20, 1887. 3. James R., born July 23, 1855; married Lulu Blake; he is a successful merchant and has two children: Gladys and James R. 4. Sara, born May 8, 1864, of whom further. 5. Clarence P. born August 29, 1868 of whom further. Reuben Willard married (second) Sarah Heath; married (third) Sophia House. Children are all by first wife. He has now retired from active business to his pleasant home in the village of Northville."
As stated in the family sketch above, Reuben's parents removed to Northampton about the year he was born. In 1849, he and Sally were united in marriage by Joseph F. Spier at the Northville Methodist Episcopal Church. Reuben remained in Northville for his entire life and his occupation was listed as grocer, hotelkeeper, dealer in dry goods and groceries and farmer, U.S. mail agent, and real estate in consecutive censuses for that town. According The History of Hamilton County, page 655, Toles and Mary Satterly owned a store in Lake Pleasant, Hamilton County, NY which they sold on 4 December 1884 to Reuben and Sally Willard, who in turn sold it 4 November 1885 to Edgar Dunning.
Reuben and Sally had five children together, the youngest being about 25 years old at the time of Sally's death in the spring of 1893. The following year, he married Sarah Totman, the widow of Joseph Heath. After about eleven years of marriage, Sarah passed away. The following obituary was clipped from an unnamed newspaper and can be found on page 26 in the Duncan Scrapbook.
"Mrs. Reuben Willard
After an illness which began with an attack of pneumonia and continued for almost three months, Mrs. Sarah V. Willard, the wife of Mr. Reuben Willard, a well known resident of Northville, passed from the service and suffering of her earthly life at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 1906. She was a daughter of Calvin R. and Lottie Totman and was of the age of seventy-eight years, two months and nineteen days, having been born near Adams, Jefferson County, N.Y., Nov. 9, 1827. She was married first to Joseph Heath of Adams, who died some years ago, and then in her second marriage on April 10, 1894, she was united to Mr. Reuben Willard. Kindly and genial in temper, she was also an earnest and industrious homemaker. Her sufferings were borne with a calm resignation and gentle fortitude and to the very last she was much concerned about the comforts or the trials of others, even beyond the limits of her home and family. She is survived by her husband; by a daughter by the first marriage, Mrs. W. E. Tonsley of Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson County, N.Y.; by four sisters, Mrs. Relief Washburn of Adams, N.Y., Mrs. Eliza Trafton of Canandaigua, N.Y., Mrs. Lottie Brown of this place and Mrs. Laura Gilbert of Adams, N.Y.; and by one brother Munroe Totman of Adams, N.Y. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. Geo. E. Van Arnam of this village and Mrs. Sarah Smith of Gloversville and by three stepsons, Samuel and Jas. R. Willard of Northville, and Clarence P. Willard of Gloversville. A short service of prayer was conducted at the house by Revs. B. L. Crapo and G.K. Fraser, the Rev. J. T. Barber being absent by reason of another engagement, at 3 p.m. Monday. The remains were taken to Pierrepont Manor on Tuesday morning for funeral service there and were accompanied by the two stepsons, James R. and Clarence Willard. The interment was at Adams, N.Y. During the eleven or twelve years of her residence in Northville, Mrs. Willard had not only won the love and esteem of the family into which she came, but had also earned the respectful and affectionate regard of many in the community whose sorrow at her departure is mingled with that of those who most deeply mourn her loss."
A year later, Reuben was married for the third time. The wedding announcement gives the woman's name as Sophia Mayo; however, the family sketch gives her name as Sophia House. House was likely the surname of her former husband. The following clipping from an unnamed newspaper can be found on page 9 of the Duncan Scrapbook.
"Matrimonial
Willard - Mayo
Last Thursday evening, February 28th, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Levi Willard at Edinburgh, the marriage of Mrs. Sophia Mayo and Mr. Reuben Willard was solemnized by the Rev. Geo. K. Fraser, the immediate relatives and friends being present. A wedding dinner was served and the guests were entertained in a most pleasant manner. The bride is a Boston lady, where she has a large circle of friends. The groom has been a long and respected resident of our village. They will reside in Mr. Willard's residence in Northville, and their many friends unite in wishing them a happy and prosperous married life."
Reuben and Sophia can be found on the 1910 Northampton census with Reuben, aged 82, engaged in real estate. His widowed son, Samuel, had been living in his home for several years. Reuben most likely died before 1920.
Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard had 5 children:
3.1. Samuel Willard, born 22 April 1851 and died before 1937
3.2. Charlotte Willard, born 6 October 1852 and died August 1913
3.3. James R. Willard, born 23 July 1855 and died 5 August 1937
3.4. Sarah Willard, born 8 May 1864 and died after 1937
3.5. Clarence Peter Willard, born 29 August 1868 and died after 1937
3.1. Samuel Willard, son of Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born 22 April 1851 in New York and died between 1910 and 1937. He married Hattie P. Dunham 8 February 1875 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York. She was born 1852 in Massachusetts to Samuel and Paulina Dunham and she died 30 September 1899 in Northville, Fulton County, New York.
Samuel was the eldest child of Reuben Sally and was most likely born in Northville, where his parents made their home. He was 25 and Hattie was age 23 when they were married in 1875 at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Northampton. The couple made their home in Northville where Samuel worked as a laborer. Their only child, a daughter, was born about 1889 and then ten years later, Hattie passed away at the age of 47 after a long illness. Her obituary, clipped from an unnamed local paper, can be found on page 36 in the Duncan Scrapbook.
"Mrs. Samuel Willard.
Hattie P. Willard, wife of Samuel Willard, died at her home on First Street in this village on Friday, September 30, after a long and severe illness, at the age of forty-seven years.
Deceased was a daughter of the late Samuel and Paulina Dunham, and was born in Massachusetts. At the age of ten years she removed with her parents to this village, where she has since resided. She was married to Mr. Willard twenty-three years ago and leaves one daughter, Lizzie, besides her husband, to mourn her death.
Mrs. Willard was an active member of the Northville Baptist Church, of the Society of Christian Endeavor and of Matherson Woman's Relief Corps, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. S. Gould in the Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were largely attended, the members of the Y. P. S. C. E. and of Matherson W. R. C. being present in a body. The bearers were James Dunham, Chauncey Williams, William Dunham and Otis Wilson, nephews of the deceased. The remains were taken to the upper cemetery for burial."
After his wife's death, Samuel remained a widower and lived with his father. His occupation on the 1900 and 1910 Northampton census was as a farmer. He probably died between 1913 and 1920, but definitely before 1937, as he is not listed as a surviving sibling in his brother's obituary.
Samuel and Hattie P. (Dunham) Willard had 1 child:
3.1.a. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Willard, was born about 1889 in <Northampton, Fulton Co.> New York. She married Roy Streeter. He was born 12 November 1889 and died October 1966.
Roy and Elizabeth resided in Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY in 1920, where Roy managed a hotel. By 1930 they had moved with their three children to Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey, where Roy was employed as a conductor on a Pullman.
Roy and Elizabeth (Willard) Streeter had 3 children
3.1.a.1 Bertha Streeter, born about 1912;
3.1.a.2 Jane Streeter, born about 1916;
3.1.a.3 Ward H. Streeter, born 17 March 1919 in Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY and died 14 November 2002 at the age of 81 in Stone Ridge, NY. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Grand Gorge, Delaware Co., NY. Ward was twice married, his first wife having passed away in 1944. Ward, called "Skip", was a veteran of the United States Army during WW II and for many years owned and operated the Village Square Diner in Grand Gorge. He had been a member of the St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church, the Earl B. Dudley American Legion Post, and the fire department, all in Grand Gorge.
3.2. Charlotte Willard, daughter of Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard was born 6 October 1852 in <Northampton, Fulton Co.> New York and died August 1913. She married George E. Van Arnam 24 May 1837. He was born 24 April 1852 in New York to John and Phoebe Van Arnam.
Charlotte was probably born in Northville and was married to George when she was age 21. The couple made their home in Northville, where George worked as a liveryman in 1880. In 1920, he gave his occupation as farmer and proprietor of a stage line. Charlotte died in the summer of 1913 of Bright's disease and was laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Northville, Fulton County, New York. Her obituary, which was clipped from an unnamed local newspaper, can be found in the Barker Scrapbook.
"Deaths and Funerals - Charlotte Willard Van Arnam
Charlotte, aged 62, wife of Supervisor George E. Van Arnam of Northville, died at eight this morning, of Bright's disease, from which she has been a sufferer for many months. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Willard of Northville and had made that village her home all her life. She was a member of the Northville Methodist Church and Juanita chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Van Arnam was one of the best-known women in the village. Her long residence there had served to make strong friendships with the people not only in her home village, but in surrounding towns as well. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at one, in the Methodist Church. The pastor, Rev. John H. Clark, will officiate and burial will be made in the Prospect Hill cemetery at Northville. Mrs. Van Arnam was married on May 24, 1873, and she leaves besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Edwards, and two sons, Harry and John R. Van Arnam of Northville; her father, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Smith of Gloversville; three brothers, James and Samuel Willard of Northville and Clarence P. Willard of Gloversville."
George E. and Charlotte (Willard) Van Arnam had 3 children:
3.2.a. Elizabeth L. Van Arnam, Daughter of George and Charlotte (Willard) Van Arnam, was born 22 April 1876 in NY. She married John Daniel Edwards 1 July 1903. John and Elizabeth (Van Arnam) Edwards had at least one daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Edwards, born 10 March 1904.
3.2.b. Henry Willard Van Arnam, son of George E. and Charlotte (Willard) Van Arnam, was born 25 May 1879 in NY and died between 1920 and 1930. He married Martha Anibal 18 April 1906 in Northville, Fulton Co., NY. She was born 25 June 1884 in NY to Truman Anibal and she died July 1971.
Henry and Martha were married in the home of Seymour Willard. Martha and Seymour's wife were sisters. The following wedding announcement appeared in an unnamed local paper:
"A quiet home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. Seymour Willard on Wednesday forenoon at 11 o'clock, at which time Mrs. Willard's sister, Miss Martha Anibal, was united in marriage to Mr. Harry W. Van Arnam. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Calvin Anibal, an uncle of the bride. After a brief wedding trip Mr. And Mrs. Van Arnam will take up their residence on Third Street in this village, where they have a home already prepared for occupancy. The groom is a son of Mr. And Mrs. George E. Van Arnam and conducts an extensive store in this place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Truman Anibal and is one of Northville's most esteemed young ladies."
Harry registered for the WW I draft 12 September 1918 in Fulton County. At that time, his physical description was as follows; medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. The couple made their home on Third Street in the Village of Northville where they continued to live until at least 1930 with Harry being employed as an automobile salesman. Harry W. and Martha (Anibal) Van Arnam had these 4 children: 1) George Van Arnam, born 1907; 2) Marion Louise Van Arnam, born January 1909; 3) Robert Van Arnam, born about 1914; and 4) Martha Van Arnam, born about 1918.
3.2.c. John Reuben Van Arnam, son of George E. and Charlotte (Willard) Van Arnam, was born 20 July 1887 in New York.
3.3. James R. Willard, son of Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born 23 July 1855 in Northville, Fulton Co., NY and died 5 August 1937 in Northville, Fulton Co., NY. He married Louise "Lulu" Blake about 1896. She was born March 1862 in New York to John F. and Minnie F. Blake and she died between 1930-1937.
James was born in Northville and in 1880, at age 24, he worked there as clerk in a store. Eventually, James operated a tannery and manufactured gloves in the town and later, conducted his own general store on Main Street. He and Lulu were married in 1896 and three years later, their first child, a son, was born. A few years later, a daughter was born to them. In 1913 James retired from his business and turned his attention to real estate in Fulton County and the Capital district. That year, he moved his family to Albany where they still resided in 1930. Lulu probably died there between 1930 and 1937. Although their permanent home became Albany, James maintained a summer home in Northville where he spent the summer months. It was at this home that James passed away 5 August 1937 after a two-week illness at the age of 82. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Dence of the Baptist Church and by the retired Rev. Fraser. Interment was made in Prospect Cemetery. His obituary mentions that James R. and his cousin, John A. Willard were the only two original directors of the Northville Bank still living. James R. and Louise (Blake) Willard had 2 children: 1) James R. Willard, Jr., born July 1899 and died after 1937; and 2) Gladys B. Willard, born 1901 in New York and died after 1937.
3.4. Sarah Willard, daughter of Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born 8 May 1864 in Northville, Fulton Co., New York and died after 1937. She married Philo R. Smith 16 December 1886. He was born 19 December 1852 in New York to Sumner and Asenath (Fraker) Smith and he died 19 June 1897.
From source #1:
"(IV) Sara, daughter of Reuben (2) and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born May 8, 1864. She married, December 16, 1886, Philo R. Smith, born December 19, 1852, died June 19, 1897, son of Sumner and Asenath (Fraker) Smith. Children: 1. Phillip. 2. Hezekiah. 3. Jane, married (first) James Todd; (second) John Giblin. 4. Sarah, married Hiram Deming. 5. Chloe, married Erastus Darling. 6. Philo R., married Sarah Willard. 7. Hiram D.
Philo R. Smith, was educated in the public schools, after which he took a course and was graduated from the Utica Business College. After completing his studies he joined his brother Hezekiah at Bleecker, Fulton County, who was operating a sole leather tannery there. After a time another partner was admitted, becoming Smith & Deming, and the business continued until 1887, Philo R. having in charge the outside details of the business. In 1887 he removed to Gloversville and in the spring of 1889 established the Philo R. Smith Hardware Company. He was a whole-souled, liberal-minded man of excellent business qualities, well known and highly regarded among his fellows. He was a Democrat and while in Bleecker served as supervisor for several terms. He was one of the first members of the first board of Aldermen of Gloversville, New York. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he served as trustee. He was prominent in all department of his city's activity and left many warm friends to mourn his death. Children of Philo R. and Sara (Willard) Smith: Charlotte Asenath, born February 7, 1887; Ethel Willard, born April 25, 1888, married, June 30, 1909, Harry Evertt Gillis, born November 27, 1885. Mrs. Sara (Willard) Smith survives her husband, a resident of Gloversville, where she is actively interested in the social, charitable and Church life of her city."
When Sarah's husband Philo Smith died, she was left widowed with two young daughters ages 10 and 9. As stated in the family sketch above, she remained a resident of Gloversville where she was active in her community. In 1920, Sarah lived on Bleeker Street in that city and her single daughter, Charlotte, aged 32, was employed as a saleswoman in a department store.
Philo R. and Sarah (Willard) Smith had 2 children:
3.4.a Charlotte Asenath Smith, born 7 February 1887 in <Gloversville, Fulton Co.> NY; and
3.4.b Ethel Willard Smith, born 25 April 1888 in <Gloversville, Fulton Co.> New York. She married Harry Evertt Gillis 30 June 1909. He was born 27 November 1885 in New York. The family made their home in Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY where Harry was a manager in a factory.
Harry Evertt and Ethel Willard (Smith) Gillis had at least these 2 children:
3.4.b.1 Harry P. Gillis, b. abt. 1916 and
3.4.b.2 Jane Gillis, b. abt. 1921.
3.5. Clarence Peter Willard, son of Reuben and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born 29 August 1868 in Northville, Fulton Co., New York and died after 1937. He married Jennie "Jane" Hutchinson 29 November 1890. She was born 27 August 1875 in New York to John C., 2nd and Ellen M. (Judson) Hutchinson and she died after 1930.
From source #1:
"(V) Clarence P., son of Reuben (2) and Sally (Harris) Willard, was born in Northville, Fulton County, New York, August 29, 1868. He was educated in the public schools and at Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, whence he was graduated in the class of 1888. Returning to Northville he formed a partnership with his brother, James R. Willard. They conducted a successful general store until 1887, when the firm dissolved. In 1892 Clarence P. assumed the management of the hardware business of his brother-in-law, Philo R. Smith, located in Gloversville, continuing until 1895 when Mr. Smith sold his interests. Mr. Willard since that time has been engaged in the retail shoe business on Main Street, Gloversville, where he is pleasantly and profitably situated. He is a Democrat in politics and recently the nominee of that party for county treasurer. He married, November 29, 1890, Jennie Hutchinson, born August 27, 1875, daughter of John C. (2) Hutchinson, granddaughter of John C. (1) Hutchinson, great-granddaughter of William Hutchinson, and great-great-granddaughter of Chauncy Hutchinson, who came from Connecticut and was an early pioneer in the now county of Fulton. John C. (2) Hutchinson married Ellen M. Judson. Clarence P. and Jennie Willard have a daughter Eleanor S. Willard, born April 25, 1906."
4. James H. Willard was born 27 June 1829 in Hope, Hamilton County, New York to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard and he died 16 October 1900 in Northville, Fulton County, New York. He married 1st Sarah before 1850. She was born 1830 in New York. He married 2nd Nancy about 1877. She was born August 1835 in New York.
James was probably the first child born to Reuben and Rachel in their new home after leaving Warren County, and he grew up in Hope. About 1849, he married Sarah. The couple made their home in Broadalbin, Fulton County, NY where in 1860 James was the proprietor of a hotel. The census records that the couple had two daughters and that they owned property worth $2000. Something apparently occurred to change their circumstances, because the 1870 Broadalbin census shows James employed as a barn hand and owning no property at all.
Sarah may have died between 1870 and 1877. In 1880, James can be found on the census in Day, Saratoga County, NY with his second wife, Nancy, and their three-year-old daughter. James was employed as a laborer. The couple removed to Schenectady, then Gloversville, and finally, in about 1896, to Northville. James' obituary states that he was a carpenter by trade and that he erected a number of structures in the town of Northville.
The following obituary appeared in a newspaper in the Northville area and can be found in the Polly M. Wood scrapbook.
"October 18, 1900
Obituary
James H. Willard
James H. Willard, aged seventy-one years, three months and nineteen days, an esteemed resident of our village, died suddenly at his home on First Street at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday of this week. The immediate cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. A number of weeks ago Mr. Willard sustained a slight paralytic stroke and since that occurrence he had been in failing health. During Tuesday forenoon he was about the village as usual, and called upon his brother Reuben at the latter's residence. Afterwards he returned to his home and while sitting on the piazza was taken suddenly worse. He was assisted inside by members of the family and physicians were hastily summoned, but he passed away before their arrival.
Mr. Willard was born in the town of Hope, Hamilton County, and was a son of the late Captain Reuben Willard, a veteran of the war of 1812, who died in Northville in 1883 at the advanced age of ninety-two years. He was twice married and is survived by a widow and by three daughters; Mrs. Claude Gimbrede of Buffalo, Mrs. Walter Jones of Gloversville and Miss Lillian Willard of this place; also by three brothers, Elisha and Reuben Willard of this place and Levi Willard of Edinsburg, Saratoga County.
Deceased was a democrat in politics and by trade a carpenter. He was an industrious, Christian gentleman and held in deep respect of all his acquaintances. He lived successively in Northville, Broadalbin, Saratoga, Schenectady and Gloversville, and returned to this village about three and a half years ago. A number of dwelling houses now standing in Northville were erected by him.
The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock."
James and Sarah Willard had these 2 children:
4.1. Mary E. Willard, born November 1850 in New York. She married Walter F. Jones about 1869. He was born November 1848 in New York. In 1900 they resided in Gloversville, Fulton Co., NY where he was employed as a teamster.
They had four children with 3 surviving. Two of their children were:
4.1.a. Georgia? A. Jones, born July 1875 in NY
4.1.b. Fred W. Jones, born April 1878 in NY
4.2. Angeline Willard, born about 1854 in New York. She married Claude Gimbrede and in 1900 they resided in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.
James and Nancy Willard had this child:
4.3. Lillian Willard, born May 1878 in New York. In 1900, at age 22, she was still unmarried and living with her parents in Northville.
5. Clara Willard was born to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard.
Clara Willard was mentioned in the family sketch (source #1) as a surviving child of Reuben and Rachel. However, I was unable to find any information about this child and no female child was ever indicated on a census for this family. The children mentioned in the family sketch appear to have been presented in birth order, which would indicate that Clara was born between 1829 and 1837, most likely in Hope, Hamilton County, New York.
6. Levi E. Willard was born May 1837 in New York to Reuben and Rachel (Washburn) Willard. He married 1st Orcelia D. "Zela" Potter 6 March 1859 in Northampton, Fulton County, New York. He married 2nd Mary F. about 1896. She was born May 1864 in New York.
Levi was probably born in the town of Hope, Hamilton County, NY. His mother died when he was just ten years old and in 1850, as a young teenager, he was living in Hope, in the home of Samuel Harris, where he worked on the farm and attended school.
In the spring of 1859, Levi married Orcelia Potter, of Northampton. They were united in marriage by Joseph F. Spier in the Northville Methodist Episcopal Church. Ann Lobdell and Varnum Potter witnessed the marriage. The following year, the couple was residing in Northampton where Levi's occupation was listed as farmer. Ann and John M. Lobdell, a cabinetmaker, were living with them. Levi and Orcelia had two children and continued to reside in Northville through at least 1880. Levi was employed as a leather glove and mitten cutter and then as a cooper. The family moved to Gloversville, Fulton County, NY by 1890 and both Levi and his son, Myron, were listed in the 1890 to 1893 Gloversville Directories. Levi's occupation was given as glover.
Orcelia may have died and in 1896 Levi married Mary. In 1900 Levi, Mary and Myron resided in Edinburg, Saratoga County, New York. Although it doesn't appear that Levi ever returned to the Northampton area, he did remain in contact with the family as evidenced by the fact that his brother, Reuben, married his third wife in Edinburg, at Levi's home in 1907.
Levi and Orcelia D. (Potter) Willard had at least these 2 children:
6.1. Myron Willard, born about 1872 in <Northville, Fulton Co.> New York
6.2. Minnie Willard, born about 1875 in <Northville, Fulton Co.> New York
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