Family/Spouse: SINON, Karen J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. LAUER, Brendon Donald

Arthur married LAUR, Charlene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married OLIVER, Thomasena on 9 Sep 1939 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Thomasena (daughter of OLIVER, Richard J and MCCRORIE, Sarah Agnes Smith) was born on 3 Oct 1911 in 6 Smith Street, Ayr, Scotland; died on 30 Aug 2000 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; was buried on 1 Sep 2000 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Right Center. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Immigration to Canada
Name: Thomasina McCrorie
Arrival Date: Aug 1919
Age: 7
Birth Date: abt 1912
Gender: Female

Port of Arrival: Quebec, Canada

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Lockport Union Sun and Journal

NIAGARA FALLS, April 24. — A former member of the board of education, a past president of the Trade and Labor council and for the past eight years a truant officer for the school system, John Laur, 712 Willow avenue, died Friday night at Memorial hospital. He had been ill only a short time. He was a brother of Supervisor Andrew Laur of the Town of Niagara.Surviving him are three sons. John V., Arthur A., and Charles J , all of this city; a sister, Mrs. William Mess, this city, and three brothers,Henry V. and Christian; Niagara Falls, and Andrew, town of Niagara.Funeral services will be held at Zlon church «t 3:30 o'clock, Monday,with the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating Burial will be in Oak.wood cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/24/1937

John Laur, of 721 Willow avenue,one of the most widely known men In Niagara Falls and a member of a pioneer Town of Niagara family, died In Memorial hospital last night, following a brief illness. He was 68 years old.A former member of the Board of Education, past president of the Trades and Labor council and for 14 years business agent for the local carpenter's union, Mr. Laur had served the past eight years as attendance officer for the schools of the city.He was president of the Niagara Falls Exempt Firemen's association and an outstanding leader in fraternal and church activities.Born In the Town of Niagara on May 23, 1868, he was the son of the late Vitus Laur and Katherlne Russ,widely known early settlers. He came to Niagara Falls 45 years ago and since that time had been active in many different spheres.Mr. Laur had been a Mason for 33 years and an Odd Fellow for 30 years, holding memberships in Niagara River Lodge, No. 785, F. and A.M., and Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 81,I. O. O. F.' He was also a member of Local 322. of the Carpenters' union; the Young Men's association of Zion Lutheran church and the German American Alliance. He was a former member of the government council of Zion Lutheran church.Surviving him are three sons, John V., Arthur A. and Charles J. Laur, all of this city; a sister, Mrs. William Mess, of this city, and three brothers,Supervisor Andrew Laur. of the Town of Niagara, and Henry V. and Christian Laur, of this city.The funeral will be held from the family home Monday afternoon with public services at the Zion Lutheran church at 3 30 o'clock, the Rev.Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating.Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

SAME PAPER AND DATE

LAUR— I n this city, Friday, April 22 John Laur o t 731 Willow avenue , beloved father of John V , Arthur A and Charles J. Laur, all o f this city, brother of Mrs. Wm . Mess, Henry V. and Cristian Laur Of this city, and Andrew R Laur o t the Town of Niagara . He was also survived by two grandchildren. Deceased was a member o f Niagara River Lodge No. 783, F. an d A. M , Niagara Falls Lodge No. 8 L t O. O. P , Carpenter s Union Local No . 322. YoungMen's Association of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, German American Alliance an d was president of th e Exempt Firemen's Association. Funeral services from Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Monday a t 3:45 p. m Rev . Arthur H. Scbmoyer officiating Interment in Oakwood cemetery

Niagara Falls Gazette - 5/19/1937

The will of John Laur, school at tendance officer, who died here on £prll 23, was admitted to probate at City Hall today by Judge-Surrogate William A. Gold, who named toe Power City Trust company executor. The bulk of Mr. Law's estate, listed nominally In the petition lor probate a t $5,000 realty and $1,000 and up wards personal property. Is to be shared by three sons, Charles J. Laur, John V. Laur and Arthur A. Laur, all of 721 Willow avenue. They are bequeathed certain parcels of real property and equal shares of the residuary estate. A trust fund of $2,000 Is to be established tor a grandson, John Arthur Laur, also of the Willow ave nue address. He will receive one half of the principal a t the age of 21 and the other half at the age of 25. The will, witnessed by Edward F. Dodge and W. Tobln Lennon, was drawn on April 31 of this year.

Johann married STREICHER, Emma Elise on 19 Nov 1902 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Emma (daughter of STREICHER, Jacob Frederich and STALEY, Julia Ann) was born on 10 May 1872 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Jan 1926 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/12/1926

LAUR—Died, in Buffalo._N. Y, January 11,1926l. Mrs. Emma Laur. aged 53 years. .Wife of John; mother.of John. Jr, Arthur and Charles, at home; sister of Frank Streicher of Buffalo, Jacob F., William and Louise of this city. Funeral services from the home, No. 807 Willow avenue, Thursday at 2 p. m and from Zlon Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock .Rev. Herman Breezing officiating. Burial. Oakwood cemetery.

ALSO

Mrs. John Laur of No. 807 Willow avenue died at 10 o'clock last night in a Buffalo hospital. She was 53 years old. Mrs. Laur was the daughter of the late Jacob F. Streicher and had been a resident of this city for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church and of tho Ladies' Aid and Woman's Missionary societies of tho church. She Is survived by her husband, three sons, John, Jr., Arthur and Charles Laur; ,three brothers, Frank P. Streicher of Buffalo, Jacob F., and William E. Streicher of Niagara Falls and a sister, Miss Louise Streicher of Detroit, Mich. Funeral services will be held at the home. No. 807 Willow avenue, on Thursday at 2 p. m., and 2:00 p m.. In Zlon Lutheran church, the pastor, Rev. Herman Brezlng officiating. ,

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1930 Census says married first time at age 36?????
Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956 shows entry to US

Niagara Gazette - 6/26/1947

OLIVER-Wednesday. June 25. 1947
Richard Oliver, of 313 Memorial Park-
way, husband of Sarah; father of Mrs.
Charles Laur of this city and Mrs. Alvin
Roth of Fresno, Cal. Three grandchildren
also survive. Funeral services from the
Bell Funeral Chapel, 835 MainSt., Satur-
day. Time announced later. The Rev.
Arthur H. Schmoyer, D. D. will officiate.
Interment in Memorial Park cemetery.

Immigration information:
Name: Richard Oliver
Arrival Date: Sep 1913
Arrival Port: Buffalo, New York,
Age: 37
Birth Year (Estimated): 1876
Birth Date:
Birthplace: St Denio,
Birth Country: England
Gender: Male
Race: English
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Affiliate Publication Title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954
Affiliate Publication Number: M1464
Affiliate Film Number: 228
Collection: Richard Oliver, "United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956"

Zion Death Record:

Shows he was 69 years, 5 months, 23 days at time of death - using wrong first name of Robert rather than Richard

Death certificate shows he was 74 years 5 months 23 days with birth in 1873 in England

1930 Census shows immigration year as 1904??
Occupation - assistant baker

St Denio - Kilrhedin??

Richard married MCCRORIE, Sarah Agnes Smith on 27 Mar 1917 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Sarah (daughter of MCCRORIE, Thomas Smith and BLACK, Martha) was born on 25 Sep 1877 in 18 Allison Street, Newton, Ayr, Scotland; died on 5 Feb 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Right Center. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1930 Census says married the first time at age 32?????
Immigrated before 12/1912 because Martha was coming to her then and she would have been living in Hamilton

The Hamilton library checked the city directory for 1912 and 1913 and there are no McCrorie ladies listed. The only listing are for 2 gentlemen whose name is McCrory.

Event Year Age
Born 1877 0
Birth of Ena 1911 34
immigration to Canada 1912 35
Immigration to US 1913 36
Birth of Edith 1914 37
Marriage 1917 40
Death 1951 74

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Buffalo NY Morning Express - 3/28/1917

Marriage License

Richard Oliver. No 57 Johnson park - Sarah
A. Macrorie No. 478 Pearl Street.