SOURCES
1. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary, March 1968.
2. Census. 1915 Oneida, Madison County, NY ward 6. Elm St.:
Adle, Bert 42 head blacksmith
Nellie 41 wife housework
Carrie 16 dau cigar factory
Ruth 15 dau Inspector, Silver works
Gladys 13 dau school.
3. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice, March 1968.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid. Obituary, March 1968
Alverton S. (Bert) Adel, 94, of 313 N. Main St., died this morning at the Gerrit-Smith Infirmary, Eaton, where he had been a patient for one day. Born in Peterboro, on Dec. 21, 1873, he was the son of Henry and Olive Guy Adel. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a blacksmith by profession. His wife, the former Grace Butler, died in 1921. Mr Adel was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Zabele and Mrs. Ruth Shelley, both of Oneida, Mrs. Mabel Milgate of Sherrill and Mrs. Connie (sic - Carrie) Harp of Eaton, 12 children, and several great-grandchildren.
6. Interment Record. Interment record Alverton Stark Adel, owner of plot Mabel Lurch (sp), Section P, grave number 65, undettaker M. G. Dean, Jr.
7. Social Security Death Index.
8. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice, March 1968.
9. Social Security Death Index. ADLE, Birt 108-16-7808 b. 24 (?) 1871 d. Feb 1968 Mailing address:Canastota NY 13032
Alverton was known vairously as Alverton, Burt, Birt.
Day of birth varies 3 days fromn other sources, death is given as Feb 1968 vice Mar 1968 as reported in the obituary.
10. Tombstone. A single monument at south end of cemetery facing roadway reads:
(front side)
SNYDER
Betty Zabele 1932 -
Albert G. 1928 - 1957
(back side)
ZABELE
Leonard H. 1893 - 1967
Gladys L. 1903 - 1987.
11. Death Certificate. Died 30 Jan 1987, age 83, 2 years College, Licensed Practical Nurse, Name of Informant: Betty Wimmer, Campbell Dean Funeral Home
Cause of death: Cerobrovascular Accident
Arteriosclerotic Heart & Vascular Disease
Renal failure and infection
SSN: 052-20-6714.
12. Social Security Death Index. ZABELE, Gladys 052-20-6714 b. 29 March 1903 d. Jan 1987 Oneida, NY 13421.
13. Democratic Union Newspaper. Oneida Democratic Union, 24 April 1919, paper published on Thursday
At the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Adle in James Street Sunday morning took place the marriage, Gladys, to Leonard Zabele of Sherrill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Bradley and they were attended by Miss Ruth Adle and Lee Zabele.
14. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice.
15. Ibid. Obituary Notice.
16. Ibid. Obituary Notice: for wife, Maybell O. Adle Lerch Milgate.
17. Ibid. Obituary Notice: for wife, Maybell O. Lerch Milgate.
18. Social Security Death Index. SHELLEY, Ruth 090-20-5053 b. 7 April 1901 d. 26 June 1988 Oneida, NY 13421.
19. Ibid. BUTLER, Margaret 080-10-4309 b. 4 Apr 1917 d. 9 Nov 1992 Res: Oneida, Madison County, NY.
20. Ibid. BUTLER, Mabel 083-16-8189 b. 18 Aug 1921 d. 13 Sep 1993 Res: Oneida, Madison County, NY.
21. Marriage Certificate.
22. Social Security Death Index. BUTLER, Arthur 132-14-6972 b. 25 Feb 1925 d. 23 Nov 1994 Res: Oneida, Madison County, NY.
23. History of Oswego County.
24. GEDCOM file imported on 27 Aug 1998.
25. GEDCOM file imported on 28 Aug 1998.
26. GEDCOM file imported on 27 Aug 1998.
27. GEDCOM file imported on 28 Aug 1998.
28. Social Security Death Index. Hewitt, Eleanor 133-20-1414 b. 21 Apr 1916 d. 9 Jan 1996 Res: 13334 Morrisville, Madison, NY.
29. Census. 14 July 1870 Constantai, Oswego County, NY
Smith, Nelson 37 Farmer
Smith, Electy 25 keeping house
Smith, William H. 9 attending school
Smith, Annetta 7 attending school
Smith, Mary Abagail 5 attending school
Smith Clarissa Ann 3
Smith, Margaret M. 10/12.
30. Newspaper for Oneida, Madison County.
Microfim located in History Room of Oneida Public County. Monday, July 27, 1998 Anniversary Announcement
Sherrill - "They moved to Deerfield Beach in September 1957.".
31. Ibid. Monday, July 27, 1998 Anniversary Announcement
Sherrill - "Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Bob) Butler of Okeechobee, Fla., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 22, 1998.".
32. Ibid. Monday, July 27, 1998 Anniversary Announcement
Sherrill - "Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Bob) Butler...".
33. Census. 1905 Oneida, Madison County, NY ward 6:
Butler Frank head 32 Engineer
Anna L. wife 40 housework
Arthur son 6 at home.
34. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary, Tuesday, June 1, 1937.
35. Census. 1900 Census (soundex), Madison County, Town of Smithfield, 104/10/5/33
Twn Smithfield, Madison Co. one household;
Enumerated with Joseph Butler, father to wife Nellie, , Madison County. Adle, Albert
b. Dec 1872 ae 27 NY, son-in-law Adle, Nellie b. Aug 1873 ae 26 NY, daughter Adel,
Carrie M. b. Aug 1899 ae 1 NY.
36. Ibid. 1905 census: Oneida, Madison County, Ward 5:
Adle, Bert, head, 34, Lineman
Nellie R., wife, 32, housework
Carrie M., daughter, 6, at school
Ruth C., daughter, 4
Gladys L., duaghter, 2.
37. Ibid. 1905 Census, Oneida, Madison County, NY, Ward 5.
38. Ibid. 1915 census, Oneida, Madison County, NY, Ward 6:
Adel, Bert, 42, head, blacksmith
Nellie, 41, wife, housework
Carrie, 15, daughter, cigar factory
Ruth, 15, daughter, Inspector, silver works
Gladys, 13, daughter, school.
39. City Directory. Oneida City Directory 1915/16. Daughters Carrie (age 16/17) and Ruth (age 14) are living at 46 West Elm Street with father Bert. Bert is listed as a Blacksmith, employed by his borther-in-law George Arnold, husbandf of Nellie's sister Carrie.
[Gladys (age 12 and Maybelle (age 9/10) are suspected to be living with Bert's sister Adelia Adle Alexander near 5 Corners, Oneida.
40. Death Certificate.
41. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary, Tuesday, June 1, 1937.
42. Interment Record. Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, NY
Nellie, Section P, grave 64 Glenwood.
43. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary notice, Tuesday, June 1, 1937:
Mrs. Wetmore, 63, Dies in Hospital - Mrs. Nellie Wetmore, 63, native of Cazenovia, and resident of 254 James St., this city, died last night in Broad Street Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Harp, Mrs. Gladys Zabele, Mrs. Ruth Shelley and Mrs. Mabel Lerch, Oneida; five brothers, Joseph Butler, George Butler and William Butler, Oneida; Albert Butler, Wampsville, and Frank Butler of Central Square, also several neices, nephews and grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted privately from the late home at 2 Thursday afternoon. Rev. F. W. Schwepk pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, will officiate Burial will be made in Glenwood Cemetery in charge Whittin and Rice. Friends may call at the home Wednesday.
44. Death Certificate. Cause: ovarian cancer. Doctor Finley signed certificate.
45. Social Security Death Index. Butler, Herbert 079-07-9970 b. 29 Nov 1915 d. 1 June 1990.
46. GEDCOM file imported on 25 Aug 1998.
47. Social Security Death Index. Butler, Joseph 052-20-1874 b. 15 July 1927 d. 3 Dec 1993 Res: 13421 Oneida, NY.
48. Census. 1915, Oneida, Madison County, NY ward 5:
Butler, Joseph (B.? R.?) 35 head Silver plate
Leona (T.? F.?) 21 wife housework
Earnest (sp) 8 son student
Charlotte (I.?) 7 dau student (Claretta fits age)
Joseph R. 9 son student.
49. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary. Died at the home of dau and son-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fox of Sager Rd.
50. GEDCOM file imported on 27 Aug 1998.
51. City Directory. 1993, City of Oneida
Butler, Richard C. II PO Box 395 363-0313.
52. Social Security Death Index. Butler, William 079-09-0746 24 Oct 1885 Mar 1966 Oneida, Madison, NY 13421.
53. Ibid. Harp, Betty 132-14-5749 b. 26 June 1923 d. 3 June 1994 Res: 13461 Oneida, Madison, NY.
54. City Directory. 1993, City of Oneida
Derouchie, Steven-O(Donna Carrier Corp) Carrier Corp. 159 Willow N 363-2196.
55. Ibid. 1993, City of Oneida
Fisk, R-O(Linda) emp Marcellus Casket Co.. 105 Genesee St. Wampsville. Ch: Jason '86, Christopher '90 363-6229.
56. Social Security Death Index. BUTLER, Nettie 052-26-2805 b. 2 Aug 1931 d. Sep 1982 Res: Oneida, Madison County, NY.
57. Ibid. Harp, Ernest 074-07-1453 b. 11 Jan 1907 d. Apr 1965.
58. Ibid. Harp, George 122-01-9674 b. 18 Aug 1904 d. Oct 1968 Res: 13478 Verona, NY.
59. Ibid. Harp, George 069-24-0765 b. 8 Jun 1930 d. Sep 1985 Res: Auburn, King, WA.
60. Newspaper for Oneida, Madison County.
Microfim located in History Room of Oneida Public County. Monday, July 27, 1998 Anniversary Notice (copy on file)
Sherrill - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Bob) Butler of Okeechobee, Fla., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 22, 1998.
They were joined in marriage at St. Paul's Church by the Rev. Ward Conklin on May 22, 1948.
61. Social Security Death Index. BUTLER, Edith 053-32-6951 b. 2 Sep 1905 d. Apr 1980 Res: 13465 Solsville, NY Last Benefit: Oneida, Madison County, NY
[Edith apparently lived with son Charles and Laural Covey Butler in Solsville].
62. Marriage Certificate. m. Edith May House of 250 James St. Oneida
Married by Rev. Geo. Stanley in Durhamville, witnessed by Rev. George B. Bradley, (sister) Claretta Butler and Ray E. Winn.
63. Social Security Death Index. BUTLER, Alta 086-30-1450 b. 22 Feb 1896 d. Jul 1977 Last benefit: Oneida, Madison County, NY.
64. City Directory. Oneida City Directory, 1993:
JEFFRIS, Glen A. -O(Ernestine)
retired, 146 Seneca E Sherrill, Ch:2.
65. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice: for wife, Maybell O. Lerch Milgate.
66. Ibid. Obituary Notice: for wife, Maybell O. Adle Lerch Milgate.
67. Ibid. Obituary Notice: for wife, Maybell O. Lerch Milgate.
68. City Directory. 1993, City of Oneida
Reed, William J.-O(Helen A. auditor Oneida Molded Plastics) mach opr Marcellus Casket. 133 Furnace Avv. Ch: 2.
69. Social Security Death Index. Reed, William 090-20-0155 b. 16 Apr 1929 d. 18 Feb 1977 Res: 13421 Oneida, Madison, NY.
70. Ibid. ROMANOWSKI, Joseph 067-18-9938 b. 18 Mar 1923 d. Aug 1980 Lump Sum Payment: Oneida, NY 13421.
71. City Directory. 1937 Oneida City Directory: Schafer, Clyde E. const wkr. Res Lenox Ave, RD1.
72. Death Certificate. Held by Clyde E., Jr., indicates death 15 October 1985 and case as Sepsis/Hepatic failure.
73. Oneida Daily Dispatch. 8 October 1940:
ONEIDA - Miss Ruth Zabele, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Zabele, 313 N. Main St, became the bride of Sgt. Clyde E. Schafer, Hempstead, L.I., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schafer, 112 Shattuck Ave, this city, in the Zabele home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. George Bradley of Durhamville, retired Baptist minister, performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Schafer, this city, brother of the bridegroom and sister of the bride, respectively. A reception in the Zabele home followed the ceremony.
74. Ibid. Obituary Notice.
75. Ibid. Obituary Notice:
ONEIDA - Leland S. "Red" Schafer, 75, West Road, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, 1996, in the Oneida Healthcare Center, where he had been a medical patient for the past four days. He was born on May 24, 1920, in Mexica, N.Y., the son of Frank E. and Margaret Church Schafer. He was a resident of the Oneida area for the past 60 years.
He first married Nellie Zabele on Oct. 30, 1938, in Oneida. She died on May 25, 1964. He later married Dorothy Yeoman Swetmon on Oct. 18, 1965, in Halstead, Pa.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Schafer was employed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a coordinator of inspections and appraisals, with his office based in Morrisville. Also, for many years, he owned and operated Schafer's Auction House in Durhamville. Mr. Schafer was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was a life member of the Dean-Cunningham Post 1312, Veterans of Foreign (cont'd).
76. Ibid. Obiturary Notice: (cont'd)
... Wars, a former member of the Oneida Moose Lodge 421 Loyal Order of the Moose and was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Donna Schafer of Daytona Beach, Fla; one step-son, James and Carol Swetmon of Durhamville; two step-daughters, Sharon Havener of Sebring, Fla. and Judy Szabo and her husband, Dan, of New Hartford; one sister, Mrs. Willis (Margaret) Sawyer of Orange City, Fla; 14 grandchildren, Hope Caswell Evans, Faith Caswell Rose, Cas Caswell, Michael Boncella, Mark Boncella, Jeffrey Boncella, Micahel Zerba, Rodney Jones, Sharon Jones, Dawn Mastroianni, Matthew Swetmon, Elaine Bartlett, Mark Swetmon and Jill Swetmon; 14 great-grand- children; and several nieces and nephews.
Services held Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida, N.Y., Spring interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.
77. Ibid. Obituary Notice.
78. Social Security Death Index. Darling, Pearl 065-42-6872 b. 1 Feb 1901 d. Aug 1984 Res: 13042 Cleveland, Oswego, NY.
79. State of New York. From son's (Daniel Ray, Sr.) birth certificate issued by the USAH, Camp Zama, Japan
(copy on file - Dan1B.jpg).
80. Frederick B. Bryant, J. S. C.. Action Index No. F-58861. Supreme Court, Madison County NY. Index No. F-58661.
81. City Directory. 1993, City of Oneida
Templar, R-O(Susanne) genl contr self emp. 522 Fitch. Ch:3.
82. Ibid. 1993, City of Oneida.
TREXLER, Laurence M.-O(Dorothy E.), retired, 519 Grand 363-3697
Note: this listing published shortly after Laurence's death.
83. Social Security Death Index. Trexler, Laurence 079-07-8303 b. 2 Dec 1918 d. 19 Oct 1992 Res: 13421 Oneida, NY.
84. City Directory. 1993, City of Oneida
Tucker, Austin T.-O(Donna cafeteria OHS & OCH) tech Die Molding , 420 Walnut E, Ch: 2 363-7357.
85. Social Security Death Index. Stevens, Elsie 092-14-3486 b. 30 Aug 1924 d. 9 Aug 1994 Res: 13144 Richland, NY.
86. City Directory. 1919/20 Oneida City Directory: Leonard H. Zabele (Gladys); emp OCL, h 16 Sherman.
87. Census. 1920 Census, City of Oneida, ward 6
Zabele, Leonard H. 26 head, renter, silver worker
Gladys 18 wife, occ none, all born NY as were parents
Adel, Ruth 20 sis-in-law, "Wid", silver worker
Bailey, Howard 24, boarder,silver worker
Adel, Nellie 45 mother-in-law, laundry worker.
88. City Directory. 1937 Oneida Directory:
Zabele, Leonard H. (Gladys), silver wks, 313 Feeder Ave.
Zabele, Nellie M. emp 238 Broad; r. 313 Feeder Ave.
89. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice.
90. Social Security Death Index. Zabele, Leonard 079-09-1057 b. 1 Jun 1893 d. Oct 1967 Res: 13421 Oneida, NY.
91. Democratic Union Newspaper. Oneida Democratic Union, 24 April 1919, paper published on Thursday
At the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Adle in James Street Sunday morning took place the marriage, Gladys, to Leonard Zabele of Sherrill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Bradley and they were attended by Miss Ruth Adle and Lee Zabele.
92. Oneida Daily Dispatch. Obituary Notice.
93. Ibid. 8 October 1940:
ONEIDA - Miss Ruth Zabele, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Zabele, 313 N. Main St, became the bride of Sgt. Clyde E. Schafer, Hempstead, L.I., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schafer, 112 Shattuck Ave, this city, in the Zabele home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. George Bradley of Durhamville, retired Baptist minister, performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Schafer, this city, brother of the bridegroom and sister of the bride, respectively. A reception in the Zabele home followed the ceremony.