Joann married BREITSMAN, Willis J on 6 Oct 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Willis (son of BREITSMAN, Willis J and WILSON, Gladys) was born on 13 Mar 1924 in New York; died on 21 Aug 2004 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Tribune - 10/12/1944

Miss Joann Beers, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Beers
of Rochester, and Ensign Willis
J. Breitsman. Jr„ USNRAF, son
of Warrant Officer and Mrs. Willis
J. Breitsman of Medina, were
united in marriage at 3:30 Friday
afternoon at the home of the
bride's greataunt, Mrs. Alberta P.
Bruce of Lockport, Rev. John C.
Killian officiating. Given in marriage
by her father, the bride
was attended by Miss Jeanne
DeVolder of Rochester as maid
of honor. The groom's brother,
Robert Breitsman of Medina, was
best man.
The ceremony was attended
only by members of the immediate
families. A wedding dinner
was served to the same guests at
Hotel Statler, Buffalo.
Ensign and Mrs. Breitsman left
for a wedding trip to Canada.
Ensign Breitsman, previously stationed
at Jacksonville, Fla„ will
go to Norfolk to receive further
orders, after which the bride will
join him.

1. BREITSMAN, Donna A
2. BREITSMAN, Ann Elizabeth was born about Sep 1949; died in Mar 1951 in Zelienople, Butler County, PA.
3. BREITSMAN, John W
4. BREITSMAN, Charles W
5. BREITSMAN, Elizabeth Sue was born about 1956 in New York; died on 3 Jul 1980 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.
6. BREITSMAN, Melissa Ann was born on 6 Nov 1960 in Ellwood City, PA; died on 17 Jun 2020 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.

Clifford married WHITNEY, Donna A on 15 Sep 1922 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Donna (daughter of WHITNEY, Elbert Douglas and BRACE, Aletta Esther) was born about 1898 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/14/1931

TEN YEARS AGO-1921
Engagement of Donna Whitney of High St.
to Clifford W Beers

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/8/1962

BEERS - Charles W., Ridge
Road, Ridgewood, N. Y., husband
of Lillian M. Beers, entered into
rest Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1962, at
the Inter - Community Memorial
Hospital, Newfane. Father of Clifford
W. Beers of Rochester,
grandfather of Mrs. Willis Brietsman
of East Aurora, Mr. Thomas
W. Beers of Detroit; brother
of Mrs. Bert S. Pettit of Newfane,
Royce L. Beers of Detroit and
William H. Beers of Southern
Pines, N. C; also survived by
one stepson. Van C. Miles of
Newfane; six great - grandchildren,
two step - grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at their convenience
at the Glenn H. Corwin
Funeral Home, Inc., 2670 Main
St., Newfane, where the family
will be present beginning this evening
from 7 to 9 and Thursday
from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Funeral
services will be held Friday, Aug.
W, 1962, at 2:30 p.m. Interment
will be in Wright's Corners Cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 8/1962

NEWFANE - Charles W.
Peers, Ridge Road, Ridgewood,
died today (Aug. 8; 1962)
at Inter Community Memorial
Hospital on his 86th birthday.
He had been a patient there
for the last two weeks.
Bom here Aug 8. 1882. he
was a son of the late William
H and Edna Mason Beers. He
was a veteran automobile
dealer beginning in 1910 with
the Chevrolet Co. He was
later In the same business in
Lockport and Albion. At one
time he was a salesman
the Friends Manufacturing
t o . Gasport.
Mr. Beers had lived at
Rldgewood since 1922 and for
the last 12 years he spent his
winters in Daytona Reach.
Fla
His first wife, Sesa Berean
died Sept. 20, 1938. They had
been married 59 years
He is survived by his wife,
Lillian M Beers, a son Clifford
W Beers. Rorhevter. a
lister. Mrs Bert S. Pettit, two
brothers. Rovce Beers;. Detroit,
and William H Beers,
Southern Pines, N.C. Two
grandchildren. six greatgrandchildren,
a stepson, Van
Miles, Newfane, end two stepgrandchildren,
aho survive
Friends may call at the Corwin
Funeral Home todnv he
Iween 7 and 9 p m and Thursday
between 3 and 5 p.m. and
7 and 9 p.m. *
Services will be he'd at the
funeral home at 2 30 Friday.
Pev. Herbert Durr. Rldgewood
I'nion Church, will officiate
Burial will he in Wrights
Corners Cemetery,

Charles married BEREAN, Seva A on 17 Jul 1899 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Seva (daughter of BEREAN, Samuel O and BUCKLEY, Mary) was born about 1878 in Mercer, Butler County, PA; died on 20 Sep 1958 in Newfane Intercommunity Hospital, Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/22/1958

NEWFANF. - Mrs Seva A
Beers, 80. wife of Charles W
Beers, died Saturday night (Sept
20, 1958) at the Intercommunity
Memorial Hospital at Nowfane.
She had been in ill health for thei
past five months and entered the
new hospital on Wednesday, its
opening day Her death was the
first at the new hospital
Mrs. Beers was horn Nov 15,
1877, at Mercer Pa . a daughter
of Samuel O and Mary Buckley
Berean. She rame to Nowfane in
her youth and taught in district
schools in this area
She was married to Mr Beers
In 1899 and on July 17 they cele
brated their 59th wedding anniver
sary They had resided at Ridge
wood since 1933 and had spent
their winters in Florida
When in New fane Mrs Beers
was a member of the Methodist
Church and taught in Its Church
School. She also belonged to the
Senior Philathea Class, the Tuesday
Club, the Literary Club and
the Order of Eastern Star
Surviving besides her husband
are one son, Clifford W Beers
of Rochester, two grandchildren,
four great grandchildren and one
sister. Mrs Lottie Bradley of the
State of Washington
Services will be held at the Cor
win Funeral Home tomorrow at
2 in the afternoon with the Rev
Raymond Shaw officiating Burial
will be In Wright's Corners Cem
etery.

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1944

Stricken with Stricken a heart attack Sunday. Elbert Douglas
78. vice president of the Western Block Company,
died at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his home. 471 High
St. He was an honorary trustee of the Baptist Church and
served as president of the YMCA board at the time the
present building was financed and constructed.
Born in Lockport Oct. 6, 1865
Mr. Whitney was the son of Julius
& and Jane Whitney. His father
was a carpenter contractor.
Rose From Ranks
The son was educated in the
Lockport public schools. After his
graduation from the old Union
School, he entered the employ of
the former Boston and Lockport
Block Factory at the age of 18
years. There he rose from the
ranks to become general manager.
After the block factory burned
about 3a years ago. Mr. Whitney
became associated with the Western
Block Company, serving first
as sales manager, then as secretary
ana in recent years as rice president.
For more than 40 years a director
of the YMCA, Mr. Whitney re-,
signed in 1940 when he was elected
a honorary member of the board
in recognition of continued and
very active service. He became a
member of the board June 10. 1901
and was president for seven years
from 1922 to 1929.
Trustee For Life
In 1938 the Baptist Church
recognized Mr. Whitney's 40 years
of service on the official board by
making him an honorary trustee
for life. At that time he was chair-
man of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Whitney was a charter mem-
ber of the Rotary Club. While he
never aspired to public office, he
served on the Board of Park Com-
missioners under former Mayor
Ernest B. Crosby and Orrin G.
Blount.
Mr. Whitney was married in ??
to Aletta Esther Brace, who died
eight years ago. Surviving are a
son, Douglas B. Whitney, work
manager of the Harrison Radiator
Division of General Motors Cor-
poration, and a daughter, Mrs.
Clifford W. Beers, Rochester.
There are five grandchildren.

Elbert married BRACE, Aletta Esther about 1892. Aletta (daughter of BRACE, Charles Spencer and GIFFORD, Esther Jane) was born about 1870 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Mar 1935 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1935

Mrs. Aletta Brace Whitney, wife
of Elbert D. Whitney, died yesterday
afternoon at her home, 471
High street, following an illne of
several weeks.
Born In the Town of Cambria, the
daughter of Charles Spencer Brace
and Esther Jane Clifford. Mrs. Whlt-
ney had long been prominent in
local church, club and social circles.
She was a member of the First Baptist
church and was active In the
various church societies, including
the Ladles Aid society and Missionary
circle. She was also a member
of the Cottiers' club, Mothers' Council
and the Lockport Gardeners.
Besides her husband she leaves
one son, Douglas B. Whitney; one
daughter, Mrs. Clifford W. Beers,
and one sister. Miss Alberta P. Brace
all of Lockport.
Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
home, the Rev. Jeffery D. Livingstone
of the First Baptist church
officiating. Burial will be in Chestnut
Ridge cemetery.

William married MASON, Edna about 1873. Edna was born in Oct 1856 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel + BUCKLEY, Mary. Mary was born about 1841 in Ireland; died on 13 Sep 1916 in Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/15/1917

The will of Mary Berean of Somerset,
who died September 13th last,
was probated in Surrogate's court today
and letters testamentary were
issued to B. Emerson Berean. a son.
The estate consists of $150 personal
property and $1,000 real estate and
Is divided among nine children.

Julius + Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles + GIFFORD, Esther Jane. Esther was born about 1840 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]