Family/Spouse: FROMBGEN, Henry R. Henry (son of FROMBGEN, Henry A) was born on 22 Mar 1901 in New York; died in Aug 1974 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/13/1956


Pink and white snapdragons and mums adorned the
altar of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church for
the marriage at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon of Miss
Janet Marie Frombgen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Frombgen of 195 Prospect St., and James R. Bil, son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Bil of of 210 Washburn St. The Rev.
Herbert L. Siegner officiated.
Given in marriage by her fa-
ther, the bride was exquisitely
gowned in fine Chantilly Lace. The
taut bodice and scoop neckline
with jewelled tiny lace flowers
was complimented with long
sleeves, and the very full skirt
fell over crinolines and terminal
ed in a chapel length train.
Her fingertip veil of French il-
lusion was caught to a lace clip
edged with pleated tulle and out
Lined with pearls. She earned a
cascade of white carnations and
roses.
MAID OF HONOR
Miss Mary Lou Frombgen at s
tended her sister as maid of hon-
or. Her gown of orchid silk and
Bomberg featured a fitted bodice
topped with a wide cuff neckline
that dipped in back to form a bow
and the waltz-length skirt was
worn over crinolines. She wore a
matching velvet clip with a face
veil and carried pink variegated
carnations with satin loops.
Similar ensembles in turquoise
were worn by the bridesmaids.
Mrs. Vincent Bennett, sister of
the groom, and Mrs. Betty Smith
of Newfane. Their bouquets were
of yellow carnations.
Edward O. Poole was best man
and ushering duties were per-
formed by Roger Bil, brother of
the groom and Edgar Tudor Jr.
Miss Alma G.. Waring, organist,
payed appropriate music before
the wedding and the traditional
wedding march for the proces0
sional. Mrs. George Meniger Jr.
was soloist before and during the
ceremony.
For her daughter's wedding,
Mrs. Frombgen selected a dress
of green and beige printed taffeta,
a yellow straw hat and black patent
leather shoes and purse. Mrs.
Bil chose gray Lace over rose taffeta,
with black accessories. Each
wore a corsage of pink camellias.
WEDDING RECEPTION
A reception to 300 was held at
the Elk's Club on East Avenue. A
tiered wedding cake centered the
table from which a buffet lunch-
eon was served.
When Mr. and Mrs. Bil left for
a two-week wedding trip to Flor-
ida, the bride wore a white ine
sheath with brown and black pol-
ka dots, a white straw hat and
patent leather purse and shoes. A
corage of yellow roses completed
her ensemble. The couple willl re-
side at 210 Washburn St.
Out-of-town guests were from
Buffalo, Olcott, Wilson, Gasport,,
Appleton and Newfane.
Both graduates of Lockport High
School, the bride was graduated
fromm Bryant and Stratton Business
Institute in Buffalo. The groom
served with the Air Force in Italy
during World War II.
Pre-nuptial parties included a
cocktail party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Degnan; a kitch
showeer by the maid of honor, and
the regearsal dinner given by the
groom's parents for the bridal par-
ty.

1. FROMBGEN, Mary Louise
2. FROMBGEN, Janet Marie

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 10/24/1940

Burt J. Branch of the Old Niagara
Road passed away on Wednesday,
October 23rd, 1940. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Alida
Branch, two daughters and three
sons, Mrs. George Gurney of
Canastota, Mrs. Henry Frombgen.
Rogers and Lester Branch of Lockport
and Ernest Branch of Wilson,
and one sister, Mrs. Myra Gow of
Newfane. The funeral will be held
from Taylor & Reynolds Funeral
Home, Niagara at Transit Street,
at 2:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon.
Interment will be in Wright's Cemetery.

Elbert married CLERK, Alida about 1901. Alida (daughter of CLERK, Josiha Ernest and Elizabeth) was born on 11 Aug 1880 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Sep 1963 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/23/1963

BRANCH - Alida C. Branch of 78
Beverly Ave., passed away Sept.
22.1983 at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Henry (Marion)
Frombgen of Lockport; three sons,
Ernest A. Branch of Wilson, Roger
Branch of Gasport and Walter
L. Branch of Lockport. Also 13
grandchildren and 38 • greatgrandchildren.
Friends may call
at their convenience at the Lange
Funeral Home, 188 East Ave.,
where funeral services will be
held on Wednesday. Sept. 25. 1983
at 10 a.m. The family will be
present from 2-4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
Interment in Wrights Corners
Cemetery.

ALSO

Same Paper and date

A retired area school teacher
and employe of Lockport Memorial
Hospital, Mrs. Alida C.
Branch, 82, of 76 Beverly Ave.,
died Sunday (Sept. 22, 1983) in
Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the Town of
Hartland on Aug. 11. 1880,
daughter of Josiha Ernest and
Elizabeth Clerk. She was the widow
of Elbert J. Branch who died
in 1941.
Mrs. Branch, a resident of Lockport
for 38 years, taught in several
one - room school houses in
the county for many years until
her retirement abut 1940. Until
five years ago she worked as a
kitchen aide in the Lockport Hospital.
She was a charter member
of the Newfane Grange and a
member of Emmanuel Methodist
Church.
Surviving are one daughter,
Mrs. Henry (Marion) Frombgen
of Lockport; three sons, Ernest
A. Branch of Wilson, Roger
Branch of Gasport and Walter L.
Branch of Lockport; 13 grandchildren
and 36 great • grandchildren.
Friends may call at their convenience
at the Lange Funeral
Home, 186 East Ave., where the
family will be present from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral
service will be conducted there at
10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev.
Donald M. Peck, pastor of Emmanuel
Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be In Wright's
Corners Cemetery.

Andrew + Sarah A. Sarah was born about 1846 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josiha + Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born about 1844 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]