1. | BATT, John B was born in Mar 1859 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY (son of BATT, John and Catharine); died on 30 Oct 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 10/31/1940
NORTH TONAWANDA-John B.
Batt, 81, of 291 Falconer street, died
suddenly last night at his home,
after a heart attack. Mr. Batt was
one of this city's best known residents
He was born in WUliamsrille
and came to this city at the age of
nine, residing here erer since.
He was elected an alderman, from
the Martinsville section of the city,
in 1892, and served several terms.
He was subsequently named superintendent
of water and served in
that capacity for 30 years, retiring
eight years ago.
He was a charter member of the
Rescue Fire company, of Martinsville,
and a member of the North
Tonawanda Benevolent association.
He is survived by three sons,
John J. and Edwin P.. of this city,
and Lee L. Batt. of the town of
Wheatfield; two daughters, Mrs.
Ous T. McRae, of this city, and
Mrs. James Sheehan, of Mechanicsvllle,
N. Y.; eight grandchildren,
three great grandchildren and a
sister, Miss Catherine Batt, of Wllllamsville.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at 9:30 at the home and
at 10 o'clock at Ascention church,
with interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
John married DAUMEN, Mary A in Sep 1880. Mary was born in May 1862 in New York; died on 4 Apr 1932 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 9/15/1931
PEKIN, Sept 15.-This evenng, the
officials, members and all who assist
in financing the local M. E. church,
are requested to meet at 8 o'clock
sharp in the church parlors.
Mr. and Mrs. John Batt and daughter
Eleanor, attended on Sunday the
51st wedding anniversary of the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John'Batt,
of North Tonawanda.
Thirty guests were present at the
reception and corn roast In the evening
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 9/9/1930
NORTH TONAWANDA. Sept. 9-Mr.
and Mrs. John B. Batt. 291 Falconer
itreet. yesterday, celebrated their golden
wedding, Mr. Batt has been superintendent
of water works in North Tonawanda
29 years.
With many friends and relatives In
attendance, solemn nuptial mass in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Batt was celebrated
at the Ascension church at 9 o'clock, the
Rev. J. P. Kelly and his assistant the
Rev. Earl J. Kleis, assisted by the Rev.
Vincent McCarthy, Wilson, officiating.
A reception was held at the home.
Many city officials were among the
guests.
Children:
- BATT, Mary E was born about 1884 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY; died on 10 Jul 1947 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
- BATT, John J was born in Oct 1885 in New York; died on 28 Mar 1962 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY.
- BATT, Linus B was born about 1890 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Dec 1958 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
- BATT, Althea Kathryn was born on 16 Oct 1896 in New York; died on 22 Jul 1929 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
- BATT, Yolanda T was born about 1902 in New York; and died.
- BATT, Edwin F was born about 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Dec 1950 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
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