Lawrence Delevan Peets

1900 Lyon Mountain, New York – 1980 Argyle, New York

 

 

Continuation of tree (4th child of Joseph Peets/Laura Elizabeth 'Cora' Gadouas); all known surname descendants:

                  10          Lawrence Delevan Peets  b: 6 April 1900  St. Bernard, Lyon Mountain, Clinton, NY; d: 7 October 1980  Argyle, Washington, NY

                                      +Helen 'Ella' C. Hogan  b: 1904  Saratoga, NY; m: 26 July 1920  Ballston Spa, Saratoga, NY [John Henry/Catherine Kelly]; d: 5 August 1965  Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, NY

                               11         Joseph Lawrence Peets  b: 4 October 1922  Ballston Spa, Saratoga, NY; d: 14 May 1997  Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, NY

                                               +Dorothy A. Wood  b: 5 March 1923  Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY; m: Abt. 1943 [Lester/Ethel Flanders]; d: 27 September 2016  Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY

                               11         Elizabeth Peets  b: 13 October 1924  Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, NY; d: 11 February 1987  Syracuse, Onondaga, NY

                                               +Rumolo Fiaschetti  b: Abt. 1921; m: Abt. 1950; d: Bef. February 1987

                               11         Madeline Peets  b: 10 September 1927  Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, NY; d: 7 September 1999  Liverpool, Onondaga, NY

                                               +Albert Joseph Mirra  b: 28 April 1925  Syracuse, Onondaga, NY; m: Abt. 1950; d: 26 June 2004  Liverpool, Onondaga, NY

           

                               *2nd Wife of Lawrence Delevan Peets:          

                                      +Mabel G. Lamphere (Powers)  b: 12 June 1907  Bacon Hill, Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY: m: Bet. 1930-1940  [George/Viola G. Smith]; d: 10 January 1986  Ballston Spa, Saratoga, NY

 

                               *3rd Wife of Lawrence Delevan Peets:

                                      +Ethel Smith (Cornell)  b: 12 April 1908  Cossayuna, Washington, NY; m: 18 January 1946  Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY [Leroy Seth/Bessie N. Brynes]; d: 21 June 2002  Argyle, Washington, NY

 

 

Notes for Lawrence Delevan Peets:

Census

- 1920 Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York:  Joseph M. Peets 45 (RR engineer), wife Rose A. 39, and children Laurence 20, Sheldon 17, Isabelle M. 7, Arnold 5, & Donald L. 4.

 

- 1925 Altamont, Franklin, NY:  Lawrence Peets 24, wife Ella 21, Joseph 2, Elizabeth 210 days.

 

- 1930 Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, NY:  Lawrence Peets 30 (mar. at 20) laborer/contractor, Lillian King 30 (mar. at 17) housekeeper for private family.  [49 Catherine Street]

 

- 1940 Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY:  Laurence Peets 39 fruit dealer/wholesale fruit, wife Mabel 31, Joseph 17, Elizabeth 15, stepson E. Douglas Powers 17.

 

- 1950 Schuylerville, Saratoga, NY:  Lawrence Peets 49 fruit & vegetable salesman/wholesale dealer, wife Ethel 41, stepson Bruce 19 clerk/retail meat & grocery store, widowed lodger Dora Tefft 83.  In Syracuse, his daughters are together: Elizabeth Peets 25 secretary/paper box manufactures & Madalin Peets 22 stenographer/private bank.

 

MISC:  The Saratogian (NY), Saturday, 24 April 1920:  Lawrence D. Peets Now Under Treatment at Saratoga Hospital. Lawrence D. Peets, 16 Van Dorn street, who was severely burned at the Ballston Spa plant of the National Folding Box Co. on Wednesday evening, has been removed to the Saratoga Hospital.  Mr. Peets was working on a boiler when the accident occurred, the flames from a furnace striking his right side, severely burning his face, right arm and side.  Although his injuries are serious, his recovery is expected.

 

WWI Service:  Laurence Dullivan Peets, res. 16 Van Dorn St., Saratoga Springs, NY; enlisted 24 Jun 1918 (age 18); Naval Training Station, Newport, RI, apprentice seaman then seaman 2nd class; discharged 8 Feb 1919.

WWII Records:  Laurence Dullivan Peets, res. Schuylerville, NY; b. 6 Jun 1900 Lyon Mt., NY; contact Mrs. Mabel Peets (same address); 6'3", 215 lbs., brown eyes & black hair, ruddy complexion, tattoo on left arm; 14 Feb 1942 Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Hunter Reports Wild Man Deep In Forestland:  Ticonderoga Sentinel (NY), Thursday, 2 December 1948:  Tupper Lake - Is there a “wild man” roaming the woods in the heavily-forested Kildare country?  Lawrence Peets of Schuylervllle claims there is, and old timers who recall authentic similar cases know that it is entirely possible.  Peets claims to have encountered the man while deer hunting not far from the deserted site of Kildare, once a busy little logging settlement seven miles from Tupper Lake on the old New York and Ottawa Railroad right-of-way.  According to his report, he had taken up his stand on the long-abandoned logging railroad which branches off into the woods from Kildare, while his companion, Alfred Berard of North Tonawanda, made a swing across the nearby Jordan River in hopes of putting out a deer.  Peets asserts that he was startled by a sudden "whimpering" noise behind him, and turned to encounter the "wild man" standing in the trail and looking at him.  He describes the man as having heavy, dirty blond hair; a long unkempt beard, and dressed in a weird combination of rabbit skins and rags.  One arm, he said, was bound up in grass and fern brakes, as though it had been injured.  He carried a rabbit but no gun.  When Peets spoke to him, he states, the man darted off into the woods.  Berard rejoined Peets a few minutes later, and the two searched the woods in vain for another glimpse of the man.  They reported their experience at the Kildare gate house, and hunters in that area, as well as sportsmen and employees traversing that sector en route to the O. W. D. and Kildare club holdings are on the lookout for his possible reappearance.     

 

Obituary:  The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Wednesday, 8 October 1980:  Laurence Delevan Peets, 80, of Argyle, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 1980) in Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness.  Mr. Peets was born June 6, 1900, in Lyon Mountain, the son of Joseph and Cora (Gadway) Peets.  He was a Navy veteran of World War I, and had been a produce dealer in the area for several years, retiring in 1962.  Mr. Peets was a life member and past commander of Old Saratoga Post, American Legion, past commander of the Saratoga County American Legion, and former chef de gare of the 40 and 8 of Saratoga county.  He also was a past grand garde de la porte of New York State 40 and 8.  Mr. Peets was a member of the 10 Point Fish and Game Club.  He had served as a Democratic committeeman in Argyle.  He was a communicant of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Schuylerville.  Survivors are; his wife, Ethel (Smith) Peets; a son, Joseph Peets of Schuylerville; two daughters, Betty Fiaschetti of Syracuse and Madeline Mura of Liverpool, two stepsons, Julian Cornell of Colorado Springs, Colo,, and Bruce Cornell of Schuylerville; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Swatling of Hudson Falls and Isabel Delaney of Saratoga Springs; a brother, Donald Peets of Montreal, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the M. B. Kilmer Funeral home, Argyle, and at 11a.m. in Notre Dame de Lourdes Church.  Interment will be in Glens Falls Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Tombstone Inscription, Glens Falls Cemetery, Glans Falls, NY:  Laurence D. Peets / US Navy / World War I / 1900 - 1980  //  Ethel S. Peets / 1908 - 2002

 

Notes for Helen C. Hogan:

- Helen had son Ceylon Delorenze 20 May 1929 - 10 March 2003 [Father was Ceylon Delorenzo (1900-1945), unsure if marriage occurred.].

Obituary:  The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Friday, 6 August 1965:  Saratoga Springs - Mrs. Ella Tanrieillo, Syracuse, a native of Saratoga Springs, died early Thursday at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Mrs. Ficashgetti and Mrs. Albert Mirra, Syracuse; two sons, Ceylon DeLorenze, Saratoga Springs, and Joseph Peets, Schuylerville; three sisters, Mrs. Wallace Gailor, and Mrs. Paul Tragni, Saratoga Springs, and Mrs. George Volker, Round Lake, and two brothers, John M. and James D. Hogan, Saratoga Springs.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs, and at 9:30 in St. Peter's Church.  Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Tombstone Inscription, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballston Spa, NY:  HOGAN / 1882 - John Henry Hogan - 1913 / his wife / 1886 - Catherine Kelly - 1963 / daughter / 1904 - Ella C. Hogan Peets - 1965

 

Notes for Mabel G. Lamphere:

Obituary:  The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Wednesday, 15 January 1986:  Saratoga Springs - Mabel Powers Lehan died Friday (Jan. 10, 1986) at the Maple Manor Rest Home, Ballston Spa.  She was 78.  Born June 12, 1907 in Bacon Hill, she was the daughter of George and Viola Smith Lanphear.  She was a former resident of Church Street.  In 1942, she moved to Saratoga Springs and opened Mabel's Beauty Shop on Church Street.  She operated the beauty shop until her retirement 10 years ago.  She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and attended the United Methodist Church.  Survivors include a son, Douglas Powers of Arizona.  Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Home.  Spring burial will be in Glens Falls.  Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Notes for Ethel Smith:

Obituary:  The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Saturday, 22 June 2002:  (photo) Argyle - Ethel S. Peets, 94, a former resident of Cossayuna and Schuylerville, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Infirmary.  Born April 12, 1908, in Cossayuna, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Bessie (Brynes) Smith.  Ethel was an avid bowler and bowled in many Glens Falls city and state tournaments.  One of her fondest memories was when she participated in a pro-am tournament, bowling with Earl Anthony.  For many years, Ethel worked for the U.S. Postal Service at Argyle and Schuylerville Post Offices.  Ethel belonged to the Order of Eastern Star Fort Edward Ashlar Chapter No. 147 and was a worthy matron and District Deputy Grand Matron in 1944.  She was a member of the Argyle United Methodist Church for 81 years and a member of the Argyle Senior Citizens.  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Laurence Peets, four sisters, Ora Barkley, Julia Smith, Mabel Yarter and Ruth LaBarge.  Survivors include two sons, Julian Cornell and his wife, Terese of Colorado Springs, Colo., Bruce Cornell and his wife, Virginia of Victory; 12 grandchildren, Cheryl Doubleday and her husband, James of Schuylerville, Barbara Bussing and her husband, Ray, of Greenwich, Margaret Sage and her husband, Merl of Montana, Karen Fogg and her husband, William of Arizona, Janice Cornell of Saratoga, Bruce Timothy Cornell of Las Vegas, Lisa McKernon of Schuylerville, Lynn Cornell, Stephanie Boyle, Larry Cornell, and Scott Cornell, all of Colorado and Laurie Cornell of Utah; and many great-grandchildren and nephews.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8, Monday June 24, at M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, Argyle.  Eastern Star services will be conducted at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at the United Methodist Church, Argyle with her daughter-in-law, Rev. Virginia Cornell, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, Schuylerville, officiating.  Burial will follow at Glens Falls Cemetery.  The family suggests that donations be made in Ethel's memory to General Schuyler Emergency Squad, Schuylerville, NY or Argyle United Methodist Church, Argyle, NY.

 

Obituaries for the children:

Joseph Lawrence Peets:  The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Thursday, 15 May 1997:  Schuylerville - Joseph L. Peets, 74, a resident of 48 Church St., died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at the Saratoga Hospital Nursing Home.  Born Oct. 4, 1922 in Ballston Spa, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Hogan) Peets.  Mr. Peets was an Army Veteran of World War II serving with the Military Police in the Pacific Theatre.  Mr. Peets was a former employee of the Town of Saratoga Highway Department and a former employee of the Golden Fleece Paper Mill in Greenwich.  For several years he was a sergeant with the Schuylerville Police Department.  He was a member of the Old Saratoga Post #278 American Legion and was a past Post Commander.  He was a communicant of Notre Dame-Visitation Church in Schuylerville.  A sister, Betty Fiaschetti died before him.  Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Doris "Dot" Peets of Schuylerville; one daughter, Jan Peets of Schuylerville; one sister Madeline Mirra of Liverpool; his stepmother, Ethel Peets of Argyle; two stepbrothers, Bruce Cornell of Victory Mills and Julian Cornell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two grandchildren, Beth and Schuyler Woodard; one great-grandson, Jason Woodard; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with the Rev. Robert Buckley officiating. The Rite of Committal will be at Notre Dame Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, Schuylerville.  The family suggests memorials in his name be made to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, Schuylerville, N.Y.

Tombstone Inscription, Notre Dame Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY:  PEETS / Joseph / 1922 - 1997 / Doris / 1923 - 2016.  Also:  Joseph L. Peets / PVI  US Army / World War II / Oct. 4, 1922 - May 14, 1997

 

Elizabeth Peets:  Syracuse Herald Journal (NY), Thursday, 12 February 1987:  Elizabeth Fiaschetti, 62, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital.  Mrs. Fiaschetti was born in Schuylerville and lived in Syracuse most of her life.  She resided at Van Duyn Home and Hospital since 1965.  She was the widow of Romolo Fiaschetti.  She was president of Paraplegics Association at Van Duyn as well as being involved in numerous activities there.  Surviving are her stepmother, Ethel Petts of Argyle; three sons, Ronald of Mattydale, Robert and Randy of Albany; a brother, Joseph Petts of Glens Falls; a sister, Madelyn Mirra of Liverpool; and four grandchildren.  Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Van Duyn Chapel.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.  Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Van Duyn Chapel.  Arrangements are by Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home.

Tombstone Inscription, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY:  Elizabeth 'Betty' / Fiaschetti / 1924 - 1987

 

Madeline Peets:  The Syracuse Post Standard (NY), Wednesday, 8 September 1999:  Madeline Peets Mirra, 71, of 148 Laurel Ave., Liverpool, died Tuesday at home.  Born in Saratoga Springs, she lived in Liverpool 42 years.  She retired after 25 years as an executive secretary at United Transportation Union.  She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.  Survivors: Her husband, Albert J.; two daughters, Deborah McGowan of Liverpool and Denise Shewens of Norwich; a son, Daniel of Liverpool; her stepmother, Ethel Peets of Argyle; a half brother, Ceylon DeLorenze of Florida; five grandchildren.  Services: 8:30 a.m. Friday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.  Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery.  Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, Syracuse.

Tombstone Inscription:  St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY:  MIRRA / Albert J. / 1925 - 2004 / Madeline P. / 1927- 1999

 

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- New York birth/marriage/death items in RED have come from newspaper obituaries, some marriage announcements, and occasional birth announcements. 

- Early New York births/marriages/deaths in RED from transcription of St. Bernard & Chateaugay Mission registers.

 

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