Jane A. Bentley

Spouse: Nehemia W. Bourne
Marriage:

• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

1. Charles W. Bourne, born 10 Aug 1838, Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT

Bentley S. Bourne

Birth: 16 Sep 1866, Boston, Erie Co, NY

• "Dr. B. S. Bourne of Hamburg Dies in Salisbury, MD," Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York), 26 Dec 1915, p. 45, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.
• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Death: 25 Dec 1915, Salisbury, MD

• "Dr. B. S. Bourne of Hamburg Dies in Salisbury, MD," Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York), 26 Dec 1915, p. 45, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Father: Charles W. Bourne
Mother: Martha S. Wheelock

Spouse: Helen Newton
Marriage: 9 Jul 1891, Erie Co, NY

• The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 3 Jul 1891, p. 5, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.
• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Notes:

Dr. Bentley Bourne died at the home of his brother, Charles L. Bourne, in Salisbury, Maryland. He was survived by his wife and two sons: Thomas Lothrop and N. Warren; his father, Dr. Charles W. Bourne; a brother, Charles L., and a sister, Mrs. George Potter of Hamburg.¹

Sources:

1. "Dr. B. S. Bourne of Hamburg Dies in Salisbury, MD," Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York), 26 Dec 1915, p. 45, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Bertha M. Bourne

Birth: 10 May 1870, Boston, Erie Co, NY

• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.
• "Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Bertha M. Potter," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 4 Apr 1944, p. 11, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Death: 1 Apr 1944, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Bertha M. Potter," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 4 Apr 1944, p. 11, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Father: Charles W. Bourne
Mother: Martha S. Wheelock

Spouse: George D. Potter
Marriage:

• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Notes:

Per obit, she was the mother of four children, three of whom survived her. She was the sister of Charles L. Bourne of Salisbury, Maryland, and Dr. Bentley S. Bourne, who preceeded her in death.¹

Sources:

1. "Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Bertha M. Potter," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 4 Apr 1944, p. 11, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Nehemia W. Bourne

Birth: 30 May 1808, Attleboro, Bristol Co, MA

• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Spouse: Jane A. Bentley
Marriage:

• "Early Settlers of Western New York, Their Ancestors and Descendants," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 18 Jan 1934, p. 8, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

1. Charles W. Bourne, born 10 Aug 1838, Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT

Rebecca Canfield

Birth: 20 Oct 1814

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60164611/rebecca-odell: accessed 25 October 2023), memorial page for Rebecca Canfield Odell (20 Oct 1814–29 Apr 1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60164611, citing Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, USA; Maintained by Phyllis Meyer (contributor 47083260).

Death: 29 Apr 1899

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60164611/rebecca-odell: accessed 25 October 2023), memorial page for Rebecca Canfield Odell (20 Oct 1814–29 Apr 1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60164611, citing Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, USA; Maintained by Phyllis Meyer (contributor 47083260).

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60164611/rebecca-odell: accessed 25 October 2023), memorial page for Rebecca Canfield Odell (20 Oct 1814–29 Apr 1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60164611, citing Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, USA; Maintained by Phyllis Meyer (contributor 47083260).

Spouse: Horace Wayne White

1. Horace Wayne White, born about 1838, NY

Notes:

Per death notice, she was a resident of East Hamburg. Her first husband was Horace White, second husband was William Odell. Buried in Prospect Lawn Cemetery.¹ Another death notice said three other deaths occurred in the family during the preceeding two weeks: Hoel White, brother-in-law, Wayne Bowden, grandson, and Mrs. Jared Canfield, sister-in-law.²

Sources:

1. "Hamburg News," death notice, The Buffalo Commercial (Buffalo, New York), 3 May 1899, p. 14, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.
2. "Greatly Afflicted Family," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 2 May 1899, p. 1, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Elizabeth Diener

Birth: 1881, Germany

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70920814/elizabeth-k-white: accessed 25 October 2023), gravestone photo for Elizabeth K. Penn White (1881–1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70920814, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).
• 1920 U.S. census, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, household of Elizabeth P. and Leroy L White.

Death: 3 Nov 1958, Springville, Erie Co, NY

• "Hamburg, New York, U.S., Prospect Lawn Cemetery Index, 1850-1950," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3047:2121 : accessed 25 October 2023), Elizabeth K. Penn White; from Prospect Lawn Cemetery records, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY.
• The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 4 Nov 1958, p. 22, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70920814/elizabeth-k-white: accessed 25 October 2023), gravestone photo for Elizabeth K. Penn White (1881–1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70920814, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Spouse: LeRoy L. White
Marriage: 19 Oct 1911, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY

• "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/ : accessed 25 October 2023), Elizabeth Diener and Leroy L. White (1911), cert. no. 47034; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
• "Passing of Grandson Ends Pioneer's Line," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 23 Jan 1941, p. 21, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Notes:

She was probably the Elizabeth Diener, age 11, in the 1892 census, living in Buffalo with her father, Philip, 35, and his wife Mary, age 30, all born in Germany. In 1900 Elizabeth was living in Buffalo, born Oct 1881 in Germany, immigrated in 1889, daughter of Philip Diener, born Jan 1858 in Germany, widowed.

On 8 Sep 1948, Elizabeth married John W. Kern in Boston; the two were living in nearby Springville in 1950.¹

Sources:

1. "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/ : accessed 26 Oct 2023), Elizabeth White and John W. Kern (1948), cert. no. 61093; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY; also 1950 U.S. census, Springville, Erie County, New York, household of John W. and Elizabeth Kern.

Eliza Nolan

Death: 28 Feb 1895, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "Mrs. White," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 8 Mar 1895, p. 8, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Spouse: Horace Wayne White
Marriage: Aug 1882

Notes:

Eliza Nolan, daughter of Thomas Nolan, came to the United States about 1842. Prior to H. W. White, she had been married to Blass Dana, who died in East Eden in 1873. Her surviving children were: Mrs. Joseph Hellreigel, Will A. Dana, Miss Clara, and Mrs. James Nye. Her sister was Mrs. John Heim of East Eden.¹

Sources:

1. "Mrs. White," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 8 Mar 1895, p. 8, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Frederick Weiss

Birth: 23 Sep 1874, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY

• "Frederick Weiss, Ex-Chief of Hamburg Police, Dies," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Nov 1936, p. 3, col. 4; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114553780/frederick-weiss: accessed 26 October 2023), gravestone photo for Frederick Weiss (1874–1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114553780, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Death: 27 Nov 1936, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "Frederick Weiss, Ex-Chief of Hamburg Police, Dies," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Nov 1936, p. 3, col. 4; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114553780/frederick-weiss: accessed 26 October 2023), gravestone photo for Frederick Weiss (1874–1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114553780, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114553780/frederick-weiss: accessed 26 October 2023), gravestone photo for Frederick Weiss (1874–1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114553780, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Spouse: Lora M. White
Marriage: 13 Nov 1900, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/ : accessed 26 Oct 2023), Laura N. White and Frederick Weiss (1900), cert. no. 21547; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
• Lora Weiss death notice, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Dec 1920, p. 2, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Notes:

Fred Weiss was the son of Philip and Mary Meinhardt Weiss. He was chief of the Hamburg police department for 23 years, until his retirement in 1935. Survivors included his wife, Ethelind Clark Weiss, a son, Harold Weiss, and a daughter, Grace M. Weiss, both of Hamburg. He also left a brother, Philip Weiss of Buffalo.¹

Sources:

1. "Frederick Weiss, Ex-Chief of Hamburg Police, Dies," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Nov 1936, p. 3, col. 4; Newspapers.com, accessed 26 October 2023.

Henry E. White

Birth: 9 Dec 1861, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5164 : accessed 25 October 2023), Henry E. White (1915), file no. 59854, registered no. 31, Union City, Erie County; Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record group 11, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA.

Death: 27 Jun 1915, Union City, Erie Co, PA

• "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5164 : accessed 25 October 2023), Henry E. White (1915), file no. 59854, registered no. 31, Union City, Erie County; Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record group 11, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA.

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Erie Co, PA

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35442090/henry-e-white: accessed 25 October 2023), gravestone photo for Henry E White (1861–1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35442090, Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Erie Co, PA.

Father: Horace Wayne White
Mother: Jane Wheelock

LeRoy L. White

Birth: 1877

• "Passing of Grandson Ends Pioneer's Line," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 23 Jan 1941, p. 21, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Death: 21 Jan 1941, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "Passing of Grandson Ends Pioneer's Line," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 23 Jan 1941, p. 21, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70903746/leroy-white: accessed 25 October 2023), gravestone photo for Leroy White (1877–1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70903746, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Father: Horace Wayne White
Mother: Jane Wheelock

Spouse: Elizabeth Diener
Marriage: 19 Oct 1911, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY

• "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/ : accessed 25 October 2023), Elizabeth Diener and Leroy L. White (1911), cert. no. 47034; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
• "Passing of Grandson Ends Pioneer's Line," The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 23 Jan 1941, p. 21, col. 6; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Notes:

Leroy worked in a planing mill. He lived in Hamburg with his wife until his death in 1941. No children.

Lora M. White

Birth: Sep 1869, NY

• 1870 U.S. census, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, household of H. W. and Jane White.

Death: 27 Dec 1920, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Lora Weiss death notice, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Dec 1920, p. 2, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94813516/lora-m-weiss: accessed 26 October 2023), gravestone photo for Lora M. White Weiss (1869–1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94813516, Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY, maintained by Ross Adam Wood Sr. (contributor 47496100).

Father: Horace Wayne White
Mother: Jane Wheelock

Spouse: Frederick Weiss
Marriage: 13 Nov 1900, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

• "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/ : accessed 26 Oct 2023), Laura N. White and Frederick Weiss (1900), cert. no. 21547; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
• Lora Weiss death notice, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 28 Dec 1920, p. 2, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 25 October 2023.

Notes:

In 1920, Fred and Lora M. Weiss were living in Hamburg, with son Harold W. Weiss,15, and daughter Grace M. Weiss, 8.