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Mary Anne (Taylor) Benton passed away under the care of Hospice in Spring Hill, Florida, February 26, 2010. She was 66. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 20, 1943, a daughter of the late George and Bernice Taylor.She was a devoted wife and mother who loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Mary Anne worked for many local eateries, both in New York and Florida in management positions.She is survived by her husband, Allen Sr.; sons, Allen Jr. (Julie) of Niagara Falls, NY and Glen (Holly) of Spring Hill, FL; and daughter, Stephanie Walker (Lee Antonino) of Hudson, FL; her sister, Margaret Brown; brother, Frank Taylor; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; and sister, Barbara Brown.A private service will be held in Spring Hill, Florida at the convenience of the family.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 3/5/2010

Mary married BENTON, Allen Vincent [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BENTON, Allen Vincent
2. BENTON, Glen Michael
3. BENTON, Stephanie

George married DAYTON, Bernice Lillian on 14 Sep 1927 in Epiphany Episcopal Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Bernice was born about 1908 in Canada; died on 3 Jan 1980 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Somewhere it says Chicago but the 1880 census shows Michigan

Niagara Gazette - 3/28/1960

Frank H. Taylor, 87, formerly
of 712 Linwood Ave.,
died Sunday (March 27. 1960)
at Memorial Hospital after a
short illness.
A native of Tawas, Mich.,
he had lived in this city for
many years before moving
to Lewiston to reside with a
daughter. Mrs. Eric F. Tiegerman,
41 Kenwood Dr.
He was employed at the
Carborundum Co. for 40 years
before his retirement in 1948.
He was superintendent of the
wheel department.
Mr. Taylor was a vestryman
for several years at
Epiphany Episcopal Church
and was a former treasurer.
His wife, Mary Anna Taylor
died in 1958.
Surviving b e s i d e s Mrs.
Tiegerman, are a daughter,
Mrs. Kenneth O. Gifford,
Lewiston; a son, George E.
Taylor, this city; a sister,
Ella Taylor, Detroit, 'Mich;
a brother, Charles O. Taylor,
Land-O-Lakes, Wisc.; seven
grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
the Cobler's Funeral Home
with the Rev. John E. Wick-
enden, officiating. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Franklin married RUSS, Anna Maria on 28 Sep 1904 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of RUSS, Johannes and BOHNACKER, Barbara) was born on 29 Aug 1883 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Apr 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/19/1958

Mrs. Mary A. Taylor. 75, of 41
Kenwood Dr., Lewiston, died today
(April 19, 1958) at Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Taylor was born in this
city and lived here all her life
until last fall when she moved
to Lewiston.
Her husband, Frank H. Taylor,
who survives, is a retired superintendent
of the Carborundum
Co.
Also surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Kenneth O. Gifford arid
Mrs. Eric Tiegcrman, of Lewiston;
one son, George E, Taylor,
this city; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte
A. Walters, Lakeworth, Fla.; a
brother, Peter J. Russ, Detroit,
Mich.; seven grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
at the Cobler's Funeral Home at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday and at Trinity
Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. The
Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger will
officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 10/1/1904

The marriage of Mr. Frank Hoyt
Taylor and Miss Mary Anna Russ
took place .Wednesday evening, Sept.
28. at 6:30 o'clock at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Russ of Llnwood Avenue.
The wedding ceremony was very
pretty, the tying of the nuptial knot
being witnessed by the two families
and a few of the close friends of the
bride and groom. The ceremdny was
performed by the Rev. J. Eberlein.
The bride was attired In white poi de
sole with all over lace. She carried
bride's roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss
Anna Mellcntlen, was attired in white
voile over taffeta and carried white
asters. The wedding march wasc played
by Miss Wahl, a cousin of the
bride. The best man was Peter Russ,
a brother of the bride.
Following the ceremony a wedding
reception was held an,d a supper served,
covers being laid for 24. Both the
bride and groom are well known young
people, the latter being assistant superintendent
at . the Carborundum
works. They received many handsome
wedding gifts. They will make
their future home In Echota.

William + Mary A. Mary was born about 1842 in MI; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/12/1922

J o h n Russ, one of the city's most
h i g h l y respected citizens, died this
m o r n i n g a t t h e family home, No. 1601
Whirlpool street, at the ago of 85
y e a r s . He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Barbara Russ, and three sons.
J o h n J. of LaSalle, William F. and
P e t e r J., of t h i s city, and two d a u g h -
t e r s , Mrs. F. H. Taylor of this city
a n d Mrs. George Taylor of Chicago.
He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Vitus
Laur. of t h i s city. Funeral Monday
a f t e r n o o n at 1.30 from the home and
a t 2 o'clock from Trinity Lutheran
church, South avenue, burial to be in
Oakwood cemtery. Rev. Paul T.
Gutknecht officiating.
Mr. Russ was one of the pioneers
of N i a g a r a Falls. He was born in
W u r t e n b u r g , Germany, and came to
N i a g a r a in 1866 where he has since
made his home. He was in the emp
l o y of the New York Central for
m a n y years and was retired twelve
y e a r s apo on a pension in recognition
of his w o r t h as a mechanic. He celeb
r a t e d his golden wedding annivers
a r y J u n e 27 last. He was one of the
o r g a n i z e r s of Trinity Lutheran
c h u r c h . He had lived for 39 y e a r s in
t h e house in which he ..passed away.
He leaves t h i r t e e n g r a n d c h i l d r e n and
two g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n.

Johannes married BOHNACKER, Barbara on 27 Jun 1872 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Barbara (daughter of BOHNACKER, Johann Jakob and SCHNEIDER, Anna) was born on 21 Dec 1850 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 17 Jul 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/17/1925

Mrs. Barbara Russ, 74 years old,
widow of John Russ, died at 7
o'clock this morning at the family
home. No. 1601 Whirlpool street.
She had been ill a year. Mrs. Russ
was born In Wurtemburg, Germany,
and came to this country, settling in
this city 53 years ago. Practically
all of .her residence in this city was
spent in, the neighborhood In which
she lived at the time of her death.
She held the confidence and esteem
of- a wide circle of friends and was
beloved for her many admirable
qualities.
For many years a member of the
Trinity Lutheran church, Cleveland
avenue, Mrs. Russ wa.s active In the
Interests and affairs of that congregation.
She is survived by three
sons, Johns Russ of La Salle, former
La Salle village president, and William
and Peter Russ, both of this
city; two daughters, Mrs. Frank
Taylor and Mrs. Charlotte Taylor
of Niagara Fails, a brother In St.
Paul, Minn., and a sister In Germany.
The funeral will be held on Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home and. a t 2:30 o'clock from the
Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev.
M. C. Kertzman officiating. Burial
will be in the family plot in Oakwood
cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1922

Mr. and Mrs. John Russ of. No. 1601
Whirlpool street celebrated- their
golden wedding anniversary at a
dinner party at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Frank Taylor of No.
714 Linwood avenue. on Tuesday
evening. The color scheme of the
decorations was gold and white, carried
out with quantities of yellow
and white roses. Mr. a nd Mrs. Russ
were presented with a purse of gold.
The guests consisted of the immediate
family, three sons and two daughters
and their families. Mr. John Russ
of. La Salle, Mr. Peter Russ of Linwood
avenue and Mr. William Russ
pt; Spring street. Mrs. Frank Taylor
of Linwood avenue and Mrs. George
Taylor of Chicago were -the sons and
daughters present at the dinner
party. Mr. and Mrs. Russ were
born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and
came to this country at different
times during their early youth. They
were married at the German Lutheran
church in this city 50 years ago and
have made their, home here for the
past 40 years.