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     Matilda Shorer was born in August 1867 at New York, USA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Shorer and Rosella (?) Matilda Shorer married Franklin Taylor Scranton, son of Francis C. Scranton and Sarah J. Gilladett, circa 1892. Matilda Shorer died before 1908.
     Matilda Shorer was also known as Matilda Shorey.³ She appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at 205 Brinkerhoff St. Household 271, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; Matilda Scranton, 32, Aug. 1867, W., Mo 3-3 living, NY CAN CAN, Tailoress
Edna, May 1893, NY NY NY
Beulah, May 1896, Mass, NY NY
Marie, dau., Dec. 1898, Mass, NY NY

Lives with Gustofson and Josephine Grossmeyer and family.²

     Buelah Frances Scranton was born on 20 October 1895 at Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Franklin Taylor Scranton and Matilda Shorer.¹ Buelah Frances Scranton was born in May 1896 at Massachusetts, USA.⁴ She married Gorden Howard Roberts in May 1915 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^5,6 Buelah Frances Scranton died on 21 June 1983 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 87.^7,8
     Buelah Frances Scranton was also known as Nettie Buelah Scranton.⁹ She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 57 1/2 Washington St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Ness, Wm., head, 38 m1, m. 4 yrs., Can, Can, Can Laborer odd jobs
Nettie A., wife, 42, m2, m. 4 yrs. mo 4-4 living, NY NY CT,
Braunig, Leroy N., stepson, 21, NY NY NY Iron moulder
Gertrude M., stepdaughter, 18, shoe operator
Bernard N., stepson, 13, Mass, NY NY
Scranton, Sarah J., Mo-in-law, 68, wid., CT CT CT mo 4-1 living
Satie J., niece, 17, NY NY NY Shoe operator
Bulah N., niece, 14, Mass, NY NY. She witnessed the marriage of Edna Scranton and Harry Thomas Moore on 20 July 1914 at St. Agnes Church, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.¹⁰ Buelah Frances Scranton appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at 124 Addington Place, Household 37-60, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; Roberts, Gorden H. , 28, Accountant, Oneida Co.
Beulah, 24, wife b. NY
Helen M., dau. 3 7/12 b, NY.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 18 July 1930 at 121 Groveland Ave., Household 75094, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA; Roberts, Gordon H., head, 38, 24 at 1st mar, NY NY NY, clerk bakery,
Beulah, wife. 34, 20 at 1st mar., Mass, NY NY
Helen M., dau. 13, NY NY MA
Gordon J., son, 9. NY NY MA.⁵

     Gorden Howard Roberts was born on 14 December 1892 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^1,2 He married Buelah Frances Scranton, daughter of Franklin Taylor Scranton and Matilda Shorer, in May 1915 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^3,4 Gorden Howard Roberts died on 31 May 1956 at Florida, USA, at age 63.^5,6,4

     Earnest Scranton was born circa 1859 at Michigan, USA.¹ He was the son of Abel W. Scranton and Sarah M Blackman. Earnest Scranton died before 1918.²
     Earnest Scranton was also known as Emmit Scranton.

     Laura E Jenson was born on 2 February 1877 at Copenhagen, Denmark.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Jenson and Anna Larsen. Laura E Jenson married Walter Wright Scranton, son of Abel W. Scranton and Marcie Cole, circa 1906.³ Laura E Jenson died on 22 June 1939 at Fountain City, Knox, Tennessee, USA, at age 62.²

     Charles Laverne Battles was born on 29 November 1874 at Plain, Wood, Ohio, USA.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Edward J. Battles and Celestia A. Scranton.¹ Charles Laverne Battles married Minnie Schlachter circa 1896.³ Charles Laverne Battles died on 30 May 1965 at Fulton, Fulton, Ohio, USA, at age 90.^7,8
     Charles Laverne Battles was also known as Lavern Scranton Battles.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA; Battles, Laverne, Nov. 1874, m4yr, OH OH OH Laborer creamery
Minnie, wife, Nov. 1875, m4 yr, mo 2-2, OH GER GER
Clarence, son, July 1897, OH OH OH
Lyle, son, Mar, 1900, OH OH OH.³ He appeared on the census of 1910 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.⁹ He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA; Laverne Battles 47
Mae E Battles 37
Clarence Battles 22
Lyle Battles 19.¹⁰

     Edna Scranton was born in May 1893 at New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Taylor Scranton and Matilda Shorer. Edna Scranton married Harry Thomas Moore, son of Thomas P. Moore and Lois A. (?), on 20 July 1914 at St. Agnes Church, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.² Edna Scranton died after 1968.
     She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 58 1/2 Hamilton St. Household 206-217, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Grossmeyer, Gus E., 65, m1 40 yr, GER GER GER, Imm 1857, Na, Cutter shoe shop
Josephine M, wife., 60, m1, 40 yr, Mo 8-4 living, NY CAN CAN
Irina M, dau., 19 S., NY GER NY, School teacher public schools
Scranton, Edna C., neice, 16, NY NY NY, Laborer shoe shop.³ She appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Household 312-446, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; Moore, Harry T., head, 26, All in household NY NY NY, Printer newspaper
C. Edna, wife, 26
T. Richard, son, 4 2/12
Muriel, dau, 1 8/12.⁴

     William George Phillips was born on 16 January 1889 at Oriskany, Oneida, New York, USA.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Dorthea Scranton, daughter of Albert Lyman Scranton and Roseann Kinsella, on 14 July 1915 at St. Agnes Church, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^4,5 William George Phillips died on 27 August 1972 at Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA, at age 83; Mr. William G. Phillips, 84, of 854 Fay Rd., Westvale, died at Community-General Hospital. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Robert Coffey the last several years.
Mr. Phillips formerly resided in Old Forge and Clinton. He was born in Oriskany.
He was employed by Central New York Supply Co. for 10 years before his retirement in 1962. He had also been employed by Savage Arms Corp.
His wife,Mrs. Elizabeth Scranton Phillips died last month.
He was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church and is amember of it's St. Joseph's Guild. Surviving, besides his daughter, are a son, William B. Phillips of Solvay and a sister, Mrs. Otto Pletsch, of Utica and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday at St. Mary's Church and burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton.³ He was buried on 30 August 1972 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida, New York, USA.⁶

     Harry Thomas Moore was born on 5 April 1893 at Whitesboro, Oneida, New York, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas P. Moore and Lois A. (?) Harry Thomas Moore married Edna Scranton, daughter of Franklin Taylor Scranton and Matilda Shorer, on 20 July 1914 at St. Agnes Church, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.³ Harry Thomas Moore died on 7 December 1968 at Binghamton, Broome, New York, USA, at age 75.³

     Helen Marie Scranton was born in December 1897 at Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; Marie's birthdate from the 1900 census, would make her born more than a year after Francis Scranton's death. There is a year's descrepency in the dates for Beulah between the cemetery record and the census and the obituary indicates Jan of 1898, so the date of Dec 1898 probably should be 1897.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Franklin Taylor Scranton and Matilda Shorer. Helen Marie Scranton died on 24 March 1903 at 95 Taylor Ave., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 5.³

     Infant Bradford died after 1858.² Infant Bradford was born after 1858.¹ Infant Bradford was the child of William Bradford and Mary Jane Scranton.¹

     Cedora Van Gaasbeck was born in September 1858 at Ohio, USA.² She married Adolphus B. Scranton, son of Stephen Scranton and Sophrona Stockings, on 12 March 1873 at Jefferson, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.¹ Cedora Van Gaasbeck died on 21 February 1910 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA, at age 51.³

     Michael Eugene Scranton was born on 4 April 1902 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^3,4 He was the son of Albert Lyman Scranton and Roseann Kinsella.³ Michael Eugene Scranton married Gertrude A. Cavanaugh on 23 July 1922.^5,1 Michael Eugene Scranton died on 3 September 1937 at 115 Barton Ave., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 35.⁶
     Michael Eugene Scranton was also known as Eugene Scranton.³ He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at 113 Barton Ave., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; Scranton, Eugene, 28, m. at 21, NY NY NY Insurance Agent
Gertrude, wife, 28,n m. at 21, NY NY NY
June, dau. 3 NY NY NY
Barbara, dau. 1 NY NY NY.⁵

     Rosemary Katherine Phillips was born on 17 September 1918 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William George Phillips and Elizabeth Dorthea Scranton. Rosemary Katherine Phillips married Corp. Robert J. Coffey, son of James Coffey, on 3 July 1943 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.⁵ Rosemary Katherine Phillips died on 18 January 2014 at New York, USA, at age 95.³
     She lived in 1972 at 854 Fay Rd., Westvale, Onondaga, New York, USA.

     Jennifer Lynn Heller married Brian Richard Shaw, son of John Robert Shaw and Jeannine Joyce Knight, on 30 March 2002 at Middletown, Orange, New York, USA.

     Michael Heller married Cheryle Cook.

     Cheryle Cook married Michael Heller.

     Christian Chase Decker is the son of Jonathan Michael Decker and Karin Pamela Silvestri.

     Madison Rose Decker is the daughter of Jonathan Michael Decker and Karin Pamela Silvestri.

     George J. DeForest was born circa 1871 at Oneida, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of James Edward DeForest and Harriett Matilda Scranton. George J. DeForest died in May 1912 at Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA.²
     George J. DeForest was also known as George E. Deforest.

     Arthur Chase DeForest was born on 17 September 1875 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Edward DeForest and Harriett Matilda Scranton. Arthur Chase DeForest married Clara Agnes Mohr, daughter of Joseph Mohr and Lena Buckolz, on 20 June 1900 at At the home of J. E. DeForest, 711 Mary St., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^4,5 Arthur Chase DeForest died on 10 May 1953 at 1426 Taylor Ave., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 77.³
     He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 1553 Seymour Avenue, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; Deforest, Arthur C
Age: 44 Birthplace: New York
wife: Clara A., 42, b. NY.⁶ He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at 1559 Seymour Ave., Household 201-318, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA; DeForest, Arthur C., 52, 20 at 1st mar, NY NY NY, Marshall Sheriff's Office
Clara, wife, 50, 18 at 1st mar, NY GERNY.⁴

     Hattie DeForest was born circa 1879 at Oneida, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward DeForest and Harriett Matilda Scranton. Hattie DeForest died before 1900; not listed in mother's obituary and 1900 census states Harriett was the mother of 8-5 living.

     Clara Agnes Mohr was born circa 1878 at New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Mohr and Lena Buckolz. Clara Agnes Mohr married Arthur Chase DeForest, son of James Edward DeForest and Harriett Matilda Scranton, on 20 June 1900 at At the home of J. E. DeForest, 711 Mary St., Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.^2,3

     Jessie E. Stevenson was born on 8 November 1868 at Albany, Albany, New York, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Stevenson and Helen (?) Jessie E. Stevenson married J. Edward DeForest, son of James Edward DeForest and Harriett Matilda Scranton, on 18 June 1901.² Jessie E. Stevenson died on 18 May 1955 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 86; Mrs. Jessie E. DeForest, 86, of 1426 Taylor, died May 18, 1955, in St. Elizabeth Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Albany, Nov. 7, 1868, daughter of John and Helen Stevenson. She was married to J. Edward DeForest on June 18, 1901. Mr. DeForest died Feb. 9, 1932. She attended Bethany Presbyterian Church for many years and was a memeber of the Bethany adult Bible class, the church's ladies aid society, women's missionary society, and the Bethany Home Bureau unit. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Richard Barnes, Waterville, and Miss Jessie Beauchamp, Elmira. The funeral will be at 10 Saturday from the Surridge & Roberts Memorial HOme, 144 EAgle, the Rev. Henry D. Smith officiating. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.³

     Frances Julia Finster was born circa 1889 at New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Finester and Mary Pfeiffer. Frances Julia Finster married Albert Raymond Scranton, son of Albert Lyman Scranton and Roseann Kinsella, on 30 June 1915 at St. Mary's Church, Rome, Oneida, New York, USA.²
     Frances Julia Finster was also known as Frances Julia Finester.¹

     Gordon Eugene Scranton was born on 2 June 1916 at New York, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Raymond Scranton and Frances Julia Finster. Gordon Eugene Scranton married Catherine A. Owens, daughter of Owen Owens and Mary Williams, on 7 October 1939.³ Gordon Eugene Scranton died on 15 April 1970 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 53; Obituary lists two survivors.⁴

     John W. Scranton is the son of Albert Raymond Scranton and Frances Julia Finster. John W. Scranton married Jean Quinn on 3 February 1942 at Utica, Oneida, New York, USA.² John W. Scranton married Clairene Greene, daughter of Faith (?), in February 1946 at Southern Hotel, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.³

     Helen M. Roberts was born circa June 1916 at New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Gorden Howard Roberts and Buelah Frances Scranton. Helen M. Roberts was born on 6 June 1920.² She married Lawrence Merrick Stark, son of Merrick F. Stark, on 6 June 1941.³ Helen M. Roberts died on 8 August 1997 at Skowhegen, Somerset, Maine, USA; Helen Roberts Stark, 77, of Kris Ann Drive, New Hartford, passed away Friday, August 8, 1997 in Skowhegen, ME, after a brief illness. The was the daughter of the late Gordon and Frances Scranton Roberts. On June 6, 1941 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Merrick Stark. He died on october 11, 1963. How she loved her books, her antiques and her adoptive home state of MA. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol and John Boor, and Debra Sainsbury, all of New Hartford; one son, David L. Stark, of Madison, ME; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Boor and her fiance, Steve Lawrence Boor, and his wife, Gina, Jeremy Stark and his fiancee, Lucia, Heather Westleigh and her husband, Robert, Hannah Stark, and Todd and Jason Sainsbury; two great-grandchildren, Lawrence J. Boor, Jr. and Kiernan Westleigh, and several nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Gordon J. Roberts. Calling hours are 7-9 Sunday, August 10, 1997 at the Owens-Pavlot Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Faxton Hospital Foundation or the Association for the Blind.^4,5

     Gordon Irving Roberts was born circa 1920 at New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Gorden Howard Roberts and Buelah Frances Scranton. Gordon Irving Roberts died before 8 August 1997.