Family/Spouse: Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. FERCHEN, Buffy Andrew

Family/Spouse: MURRY, Donna Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/28/1968

VALPARISO. Fla.-Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
?????? ??? Washington Ave., have announced
the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Donna Sue Murry to Richard William Ferchen
son of Mr. and Mrs .lames A. Ferchen,
???? Bridgeman Road, Sanborn
Miss Murry is a graduate of Smyrna High
School. Smyrna. Tenn. She completed a course
on beauty culture in Fairborn. Ohio, and is
now employed by Francis Optical Co.. Niagara
Falls.
Mr. Ferchen attended Trott Vocational
High School and served three years in the
U.S. Navy. He is employed by Francis Optical
Co.
A .summer wedding is planned.

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James A. Ferchen
One of Niagara Falls’ leading businessmen, James A. Ferchen, passed away in Arizona this last week. He was 91. After building the Francis Optical Co. into a very successful business, he turned the business over to his son, Richard Ferchen and went to Florida. After a few years in Florida, where he worked part time in the Sears Optical Department, he retired and later moved to Arizona to be near his daughter, Peggy Smith. During the second World War, Mr. Ferchen was an instructor in the Air Cadets in Niagara University. When he married Myrtle Emms, they started square dancing and round dancing. They became very well known for their beautiful dancing in the Western New York area and also in Florida when they moved there. In addition to his wife of 66 years, Mr. Ferchen is survived by two sons, Timothy and Richard; two daughters, Denise Cohen and Peggy Smith; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the Vistoso Community Church in Sun City, AZ on Monday, October 8, 2007.

James + EMMS, Myrtle Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette, Monday, June 29, 1953.
HUGO C. FERCHEN U.S. CUSTOMS MAN OF SANBORN, DIES
Was Leader in Church and Community Life at Sanborn and Pekin
SANBORN. June 29- Hugo C. Ferchen, a member of the U.S. Customs staff at Niagara Falls for the last 20 years and one of the best known residents of this village, died Saturday at the Ransomville hospital. Born at Bergholtz in 1888, he was a son of the late Christian and Augusta Ferchen. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Treichler Ferchen; one son, James C. Ferchen, this village; two daughters, Mrs. Harry T. Martin, Kenmore, and Mrs. Lawrence Stumpf, Los Angeles. Calif.: two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Williams. Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Edward Eggert, Bergholtz; a brother, Erich Ferchen, Bergholtz, and five grandchildren. Mr. Ferchen was a member of the Pekin Methodist church, Ransomville Lodge F and AM, Ismalia Temple and the Buffalo Consistory, Buffalo, the Federated Craft 131, Niagara Falls, Sanborn Lions club, a past director of the Pekin Fire company band, a member of the Frontier chorus and of the Brahms chorus. He was a former director of the Sanborn Methodist church choir and at the time of his death was superintendent of, the Pekin Methodist Sunday school. Friends may call at the Pike funeral home where services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Elmer W. Ferguson will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. View cemetery, Pekin. Flowers are gratefully declined - but donations may be made to the Ransomville hospital or to the Lutheran hour in memory of Mr. Ferchen.

Hugo married TREICHLER, Bessie Leiah on 17 Jun 1914 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Bessie (daughter of TREICHLER, Benjamin Walter and VAIL, Georgia Ann) was born on 17 Jan 1889 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 1990 in Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 9, 1990
A memorial service for Bessie Ferchen, 101, will be held at 4 P.M. Oct. 20 in Sanborn United Methodist Church, 5816 Buffalo St., Sanborn.
Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery, Pekin.
Mrs. Ferchen died Sept. 23, 1990, in the Beechwood Nursing Home, Amherst, where she had lived for the past three years. Before that, she had lived in the Blocher Home in Williamsville.
The former Bessie Treichler graduated from the Teachers Normal School in Middleport and taught in the Cambria School District and the Tuscarora Indian Reservation School.
She and her late husband, Hugo Ferchen, taught music to their five children and formed a family orchestra. They also performed together in church choirs, in community marching bands and in choral societies.
She became a Gold Star mother when two of their sons, Walter and Richard, were killed in 1943 while serving in World War II.
Mrs. Ferchen was a member of Flagler Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 969; the Retired Teachers Association, and Williamsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, James of Florida; two daughters, Christine Stumpf of California and Laura Martin; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren

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NF Gazette

C. F. Ferchen Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA, April 10. -Christian Frederick Ferchen, 68 years old, died Sunday night at his home in Bergholz, where he had been a lifelong resident. For 15 years he was teacher of the St. Jacob's parochial school in Bergholz. He is survived by a wife, Augusta; two sons, Hugo, Sanborn, and Errick (sic), Bergholz; two daughters, Miss Adelia Ferchen, and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Bergholz; eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie I. Heidenfeldt, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. August Burow, Bergholz. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at the Holy Ghost church, Bergholz. Rev. John Kuchenbecker officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost cemetery.
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NF Gazette

BERGHOLTZ, April 14.-The passing of Christian Frederick Ferchen, who peacefully passed away at his home in this village, at the age of 68 years, removes one of the most popular residents of this vicinity, whose life was in every respect an exemplification of Christianity and civility. Mr. Ferchen was born in this village on the 12th of August, 1859. His parents were among the first settlers of this vicinity. He at one time was a parochial school teacher for 15 years for the St. Jacob's congregation. Being of a kind, loving character, he not only endeared himself to his own family, but also to everyone with whom he came in contact. He was a talented musician, when nine years old, he started to play in a band. He also played a violin and bass viol. Mr. Ferchen had been in good health until about two weeks ago, when he was taken ill with erysipelas. The funeral services were held from the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock at the Holy Ghost church, Thursday. The services being conducted by the Rev. J. Kuchenbecker. He leaves a wide circle of friends, besides his wife, Auguste, two sons, Hugo of Sanborn and Erich at home, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Williams and Miss Adelia Ferchen, at home; one brother, William Ferchen, two sisters. Mrs. Hattie Heidenfeldt and Mrs. August Burow. He also leaves eight grandchildren.
Flower bearers were: Edgar Milleville, Theodor (sic) Heuer, Herbert Strassburg, Alfred Heidenfeldt, Martin Milleville, Clarence Wittkopp, Lester Wurl and Wilmer Wurl. Pallbearers were: John Moll, August Mueller, Fred Wurl, August Williams, Philip Mueller and August Sy. Burial was in the Holy Ghost Cemetery.

Christian married MILLEVILLE, Auguste Maria Friedricke on 21 Oct 1886 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Johannes and KRULL, Albertine Elizabeth) was born on 28 Mar 1868 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1950 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hold Last Rites For Mrs. Ferchen
BERGHOLZ, June 15. - Funeral services for Mrs. Auguste Milleville Ferchen were held this afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock at Holy Ghost Lutheran church with the Rev. Victor. Dahlke officiating. The senior group of the Holy Ghost school sang, "Jesus While Living and Jesus While Dying." The bearers were Christ Burow, Arthur Milleville, Cornelius Ferchen, Theodore Schmidt, David Ferchen and Edwin DeVantier. Interment was in Holy Ghost cemetery. Mrs. Ferchen was born at the Milleville homestead on the Old Falls boulevard and was a life long resident of the Town of Wheatfield for 82 years. She lived 64 years in the same house and attended school in the same house where she resided when ten years old. In 1886 she was married to Christian Ferchen, a parochial school teacher of the St. James congregation. She was the daughter of the late John and Albertine Krull Milleville. She Is survived by two sons, Hugo Ferchen, Niagara Falls, and Erich Ferchen, Bergholz; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur J. Williams. Cayuga drive, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Edward Eggert, at home; one sister, Mrs. Bertha DeVantier, St, Johnsburg; 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. She was a sister of the late John William Albert Milleville and Mrs. William H. Schmidt. Mrs. Ferchen was an active member of the Holy Ghost church and of the Lutheran Women's Missionary league. She was interested in the Lutheran Hour, sponsored by the Luther Laymen's league and founded by the late Dr. Walter Maler.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/6/1933

SANBORN, Jan. 6-Benjamin W.
Treichler, 66 years old, died at his
home on the Bridgeman road early
this morning after a long illness. He
had been In poor health for over a
year and confined to his bed for the
past two months.
Mr. Treichler is survived by his
wife, Anna Vail Treichler; two daughters,
Mrs. Hugo Ferchen of Sanborn
and Mrs. Raymond Wagner, of Nia-
gara Falls; two sons, Ray Treichler
and Arthur Treichler, both of Sanborn;
one sister, Mrs. Luella Hyde, of
North Tonawanda; four brothers,
Frank L, Samuel C. and Everett W.
Treichler, all of this village, and G!en
W. Treichler, of North Tonawanda,
and eight grandchildren,
Mr. Treichler was a son of the late
Samuel Treichler and Laura Philips
and was born at the Samuel Treichler
homestead on the Town Line road
He had resided in this vicinity all
his life and at the home where hs
died for the past 30. years. He was
a member of the Sanborn M E.
church and of Forest Lodge, No. 31,
202, I. O. O. F., of Sanborn. He was
a farmer but retired several years
ago.
The funeral services will be held
from the family home on Tuesday at
2:30 p. m. The Rev. H, E Kenrick
and Rev. Abram B. Treichler will officate.
Interment will be In Mountain
View cemetery at Pekln.

Benjamin married VAIL, Georgia Ann on 14 Mar 1888 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Georgia (daughter of VAIL, Samuel and ROSE, Susan) was born on 15 Oct 1869 in Oakfield, Genesee County, NY; died on 9 Nov 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/11/1946

Mrs. Treichler, of
Sanborn, Passes
SANBORN, Nov. Mrs Georgia
Ann Treichler, 77. of the Saunders
Settlement road, died Saturday evening
at a convalescent home at
Lockport where she had been a
patient for a week. Mrs. Treichler
was the wife of the late Benjamin
W. Treichler.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Hugo Ferchen. of Niagara Falls.
and Mrs. Georgia Wagner, of the
Saunders Settlement road; two sons.
Ray and Arthur Treichler, both of
the Brldgtman road. Sanborn: nine
grandchlldren, and two great grandchildren;
one sister. Mrs. Mercy
Storrett, of Los Angeles. Calif, and
several nieces and nephews. Her
husband died in 1934.
Mrs. Treichler was a daughter
of the late Susan Rose and Samuel
Vail and was born in Oakfield,
Gene.«ee county. When a voting
girl she came here to live at the
home of the grandparents, the late
Mr. and Mrs. George Rose, the
present home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
liam Wendt. in the Saunders Settle-
ment road. She was married in
1888. Mrs. Treichler was a mem-
ber of the Methodist church and
was formerly active in its women's
organizations.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
home of the daughter. Mrs. Wagner,
with whom she had been making her
home. The Rev. E. H. Hammond. of
the Sanborn Methodist church, w 11
officiate. Interment will be in Mt
View cemetery. Pekin.

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Niagara Gazette - 3/17/1933

SANBORN, March 17.-A most delightful
surprise was tendered Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin W. Treichler, of
the Brldgeman road, by their daughter,
Mrs. Raymond Wagner, at her
home on Tuesday evening, March 14,
In celebration of the 45th anniversary
of their wedding. The 18 guests were
their children and families and included
Mr. and Mrs, Hugo Ferchen
and. children. Walter, James, Laura,
Richard and Christine Rose; Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Treichler, Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Treichler and daughter, Lois
Grace and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Wagner and children Roland and
Georglana Rose,
Benjamin Treichler and Georglana
Vail were married at the home of the
bride's grand parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George P. Rose, in the homestead on
the Saunders Settlement road. Five
children were born to them, Mrs. Bessie
Ferchen, Walter, who died in Infancy,
Raymond, Arthur, and Mrs.
Georgia Wagner. They have already
lived In this vicinity and for
the past 30 years In their home on
the Brldgeman road.
Mrs. Lena Dixon, of Toronto. Ont.,
Is the guest at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Mervyn W. Treichler, of the
Saunders Settlement road.