Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/13/1951

Services, will be held tomorrow
at 3 o'clock at Hedges F u n e r a l,
Hom on Universlty Avenue. Roch-
ester for Ann B r e i t s m a n , one and
haIf year old d a u g h t e r of Mr..
Mrs. Willis J. B r e i t s m a n Jr.,
who died unexpectedly of mem-
brane croup at her home In
Zelienople, Pa.

Willis married BEERS, Joann on 6 Oct 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Joann (daughter of BEERS, Clifford W and WHITNEY, Donna A) was born on 16 Jul 1923 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Aug 2011 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.

Willis married WILSON, Gladys about 1920. Gladys (daughter of WISON, Samuel J and HANNAN, Elizabeth) was born on 15 Feb 1897 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 28 Oct 1984 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register - 10/29/1984

Mrs. Gladys W. Breitsman, 87, of
South Ave., died suddenly Sunday
morning at Medina Memorial
Hospital.
She was born in Medina. Feb. 15,
1897, to Samuel J. and Elizabeth
(Hannan) Wilson, and lived here all
of her life. She had been employed
by Branson's Dry Goods, and later
Crowley's Dry Goods for 40 years
prior to retirement in 1978. She was a
member of the United Methodist
Church and was a charter member
of the Auxiliary of Lincoln Post No.
1483 V.F.W.
Her husband, Willis J. Breitsman,
died Dec. 16. 1964.
Survivors include two sons, Willis
J. Breitsman Jr. of Lew is ton, Robert
W. Breitsman of Medina; one
daughter, Mrs. Lois Franklin of
Medina; three grandsons and three
granddaughters; five greatgrandchildren;
one brother,
Reginald D. Wilson of Memphis,
Tenn.; a nephew, Robert F. Perry of
Canandaigua, and a great-nephew
and great-niece.
- There will be no visitation. A
service will be held at Houseman
Funeral Home at the convenience of
the family. The Rev. John Francisco
Jr., pastor of the United
Presbyterian Church, will officiate
and burial will be in West Ridgeway
Cemetery.

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:

Rochester NY Democrat Chronicle - 7/10/1934

Knowlesville July 8- Funeral
services for John W Breitsman,
67. who died in His home here yesterday
will be in the home at
3:30 p. m tomorrow with burial
in West Ridgeway Cemetery. Surviving
are hie widow Nellie, of
Knowlesville a son, Willis. Medina.
a daughter Mrs. G M Chap-
man, Alston. Ohio. a brother,
Emory, Medina, and a sister, Mrs.
Edward Worden, Milburn, N. J

John married Eva about 1896. Eva was born about 1874 in MI; died on 25 Dec 1916 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buffalo NY Evening News - 12/27/1916

MEDINA. Dec. 27-(Special).-The
funeral of Mrs. John W. Breitsman,
age 42 years, whose death occurred
Christmas day. was held this afternoon
at 1 o'clock at her late home In
Knowlesvllle. She is survived by her
husband, one son. Willis, and one
daughter. Gladvg E . of Knowlesvllle.
Rev. Peter Berrtll of the Presbyterian
church officiated. Interment was made
at West Ridgeway cemetery.

Samuel + HANNAN, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.