submitted by: Lisa Slaski
Death of George Pohl
Was for Many Years a Highly Esteemed Resident of West Leyden.
George Pohl, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of
West Leyden,died at his home in that place on the 14th inst.
Mr. Pohl was born in Darmstadt, Germany, July 8 (or 3?), 1835,
and came to this country when he was 18 years of age. He arrived
in New York city in 1855, where he lived two years. He then
located in the town of Ava, Oneida county, where he
conducted a blacksmith and wagon shop and the house in West Leyden
where his brother Valentine now resides. In 1877 he bought the
store and home where he spent the remainder of his days.
June 17, 1862, Mr. Pohl married Hannah Hower, daughter of the late
Leopold and Thressie Hower. He was postmaster at one time for
13 years and held the offices of supervisor, town clerk and
other town offices. He was also a member of Rescue Fire Company No. 1.
His parents names were Adam and Nettie Pohl, and he was one of eight
children. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Miss Elva Pohl
and Mrs. Charles Marcy; two grandchildren. Eloise and Harold Marcy;
also two brothers and one sister, Valentine Pohl, of West Leyden,
Louis Pohl and Mrs. Nettie Wolfe, of Darmstadt, Germany. Mr. Pohl
was ill for about two weeks, but hisdeath was entirely unexpected
and came with a terrible blow to the family.This is the fourth time within fourteen months that the Pohl family has been
stricken with sorrow. Leopold Pohl having died November 2, 1907; Adam Pohl,
Sr., on February 16, 1908, and James Flint, December 21, 1908. Mr. Pohl was
a kind and loving husband and father and always did everything he could for
the comfort of his family. He will be greatly missed in the home where his
kind words and pleasant smile were ever present.The funeral was held from the Reformed church Sunday, Rev. George Dermott,
of Lee Center, officiating, assisted by Rev. F. E. Schlieder. He took his
text from John 13:7. A quartet composed of Mrs. F. E. Schlieder, Miss
Bertha Tress, Frank E. Wolfe and Peter J. Luckel sang "Nearer My God to
Thee," "Heaven is My Home," "Looking This Way" and "Some Time We'll
Understand." The bearers were Maurice Pohl, of West Leyden; Theodore Rebe,
of West Branch; V. F. and H. C. Pohl, of Ava; Adam and Henry Pohl, of
Vernon, all nephews of the deceased. Interment was made in the family plot,
West Leyden cemetery.
OBITUARY OF ADAM POHL (Sr.)
Utica Herald Dispatch
18 Feb 1908Adam Pohl
Ava, Feb. 18, - At his home in West Leyden Sunday afternoon occurred the
death of Adam Pohl, aged 79 years. Mr. Pohl was a former resident of Ava
and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves his wife, five sons
and one daughter, George R., Adam J. and Henry of Vernon; V. F. and H. C.
Pohl and Mrs. J. H. Flint of Ava.
OBITUARY OF ADAM POHL (Jr.)
Boonville Herald Journal
1934-1936Death of Adam Pohl
Friends greatly regret to hear of the death of Adam Pohl aged ?? years. He
was ill only a short time, death resulting from heart trouble. He died at
the home of his son, Howard Pohl, with whom he had lived for several years.
He leaves besides his son, one sister, Mrs. Amelia Flint and one brother,
Herman Pohl, both of Ava, also four grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
OBITUARY OF VALENTINE POHL
Lowville Journal and Republican
21 Oct 1915Valentine Pohl
Valentine Pohl, one of the best known residents of West Leyden, died Tuesday
at his home in that place.Mr. Pohl was born in Darmstadt, Germany, June 28, 1837, and came to this
country when he was eighteen years old. In 1857 he, with his brothers, the
late Adam and George Pohl, opened a blacksmith and wagon shop in the town of
Ava. In 1860 they built the blacksmith and wagon shop and the house in West
Leyden, where his son, Maurice now lives. In 1877 his brothers sold their
interest in the business to him and he continued it alone until 1889, when
he sold the shop to his son, Louis. He took up farming, continuing until
five years ago when he retired and sold the farm to his son, Maurice.In 1865 he married Amelia Hower, who died in 1879, in 1880 he was married to
Martha Matti, who, with the following children survive; Louis, of Redfield;
Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Charles Traxel, of Rome; Mrs. Theodore Rebe, of
West Branch; Mrs. Earl Schopfer, Maurice and Elsie of West Leyden and
thirteen grandchildren. He was a charter member of Rescue Fire Company and
always took an active interest in town affairs, having held several town
offices. He was of a cheerful disposition and a kind and loving husband and
father, who will be greatly missed in the home and community where his
pleasant smile and kind greetings were always present. The funeral will be
held Friday at his late home at 11 o'clock.His widow died 10 Jan 1916 [obituary dated 13 Jan 1916 in Lowville Journal
and Republican]
NOTESFrom the 1860 census, town of Ava, Oneida County, NY
Pohl, George, 24, Wagon Maker, Germany
Adam, 32, Blacksmith, 700/350, Germany
Francisco, 23, f, Germany
George, 4, NY
Valentine, 2, NY
Albert, 6/12, NY
Vogell, Sophia, 25, domestic, Germany
Pohl, Valentine, 22, Wagon Maker, GermanyBy 1880 Adam is in the town of Lewis and Valentine and George are in the
town of West Leyden, both in Lewis county. Sophia Vogell appears to be a
sister of Francisco/Frances wife of Adam. Information from Kevin Wood on
www.familysearch.org provides many ancestors of Valentine Pohl including his
parents: Johann Adam Pohl and Johannetta Elisabetha Winter. Check this out
for further information. Many more obituaries and other newspaper articles
on the Pohl family can be found at www.fultonhistory.com. This site
provides fully indexed images of many central NY historical newspapers and
is a great resource for anyone researching family in Utica, Rome, Boonville,
Lowville, etc.