Felske, William

Felske, William

Male 1893 - 1969  (~ 76 years)

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  • Name Felske, William  [1, 2
    Born Aug 1893  Callicoon, Sullivan County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Oct 1969  Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Evergreen Cemetery, Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I74508  Sackett
    Last Modified 28 Aug 2022 

    Family Deakin, Eva Mae,   b. 7 May 1890, Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 1951, Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 19 Apr 1920  Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
    +1. Felske, Shirley Elaine,   b. 23 Apr 1923, Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Oct 1996, Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
    Last Modified 28 Aug 2022 
    Family ID F29998  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Apr 1920 - Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Felske, Shirley Elaine - 23 Apr 1923 - Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Oct 1969 - Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S543] Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) (Reliability: 2), 28 Aug 2022.
      Memorial ID 164149163
      https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164149163

      William Felske

      Birth
      Aug 1893
      Callicoon, Sullivan County, New York, USA
      Death
      8 Oct 1969 (aged 76)
      Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
      Burial
      Evergreen Cemetery
      Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

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      Son of August Felske & Louise Elizabeth Miller who were both born in Germany

      Married first to Eva Mae Deakin, second to Florence __.
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      BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
      Binghamton, NY. Tues., Apr 20, 1920

      MARRIED HERE. WILL LIVE IN PORT JERVIS.
      William Felske and Miss Eva Mae Deakin of Susquehanna, PA, were married Monday night at the parsonage of the Park Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. George H. Thompson, the ring service being used. S. N. Jennings was best man and Mrs. Mae E. Jennings was maid of honor. The bride wore a georgette crepe dress and the maid of honor wore a dress of brown satin. Both carried bouquets of roses. Mr. and Mr. Felske will live in Port Jervis.
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      New York, County Marriages
      Name: William Felske
      Event Type: Marriage
      Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
      Event Place: Broome, NY, USA
      Gender: Male
      Age: 27
      Birth Year (Est.): 1893
      Father's Name: August
      Mother's Name: Elizabeth Miller
      Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Deakin
      Spouse's Gender: Female
      Spouse's Age: 29
      Spouse's Birth Year (Est.): 1891
      Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin
      Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Brown
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      BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
      Binghamton, NY. Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969, p.5D

      OBITUARY - FELSKE
      William Felske, 76, died at his home, 3 Wilson Ave., Susquehanna, Pa., Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Felske, Susquehanna; two sons, Robert Felske, Sidney; Harold Felske, Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Shirley) Sackett, Susquehanna; seven step-children, Hubert Blackman, Vestal, Glenn Blackman, Endicott; William Blackman, Binghamton; Mary Sickles, Interlaken; Irma Gummoe, Largo, FL; Iris Pufky, Johnson City; Anna Marie Fields, Hardwick, NY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, George Felske, Binghamton; Edward Felske, Mt. Sterling, IL; Albert Felske, Walden, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Millie) Rieter, Orlando, FL; Mrs. Louise Anderson, Allendale, NJ.

      He was a member of the First-United Methodist Church, Susquehanna, PA. He was a retired Erie Railroad conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Susquehanna and the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 794.

      Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Main St., Susquehanna, Saturday morning. Thomas White, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langford Funeral Chapel, 245 Main St., Susquehanna, PA. Masonic services will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 and the Loyal Order of Moose will conduct services Friday evening at 8 at the funeral home.
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      1900 US Census
      Name: William Felski
      Birth Date: Aug 1893
      Birthplace: New York
      Home: Delaware, Sullivan, NY
      Father's name: August Felski
      Father's Birthplace: Germany
      Mother's name: Louisa Felski
      Mother's Birthplace: Germany
      Household Members:
      - August Felski, 30
      - Louisa Felski, 30 (first name: Gennie)
      - William Felski, 6
      - Mary Felski, 4
      - Frederick Felski, 2
      - George Felski, 1
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      1910 US Census
      Name:Rena E. Deakin
      Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
      Household Members:
      - Calvin W Deakin, Head, 53, PA
      - Amelia Deakin, Wife, 43, PA
      - Calvin R Deakin, Son, 25, PA
      - Eva M Deakin, Daughter, 20, PA
      - Rena E. Deakin, Daughter, 18, PA
      - George W Deakin, Son, 15, PA
      - Maud L Deakin, Daughter, 11, PA
      - John H Deakin, Son, 8, PA
      - Marion Deakin, Daughter, 6, PA
      - Myron Deakin, Son, 6, PA
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      1915 NYS Census
      Name: Wm Felske
      Residence: Delaware, Sullivan Co.
      Household Members:
      - August Felske, 46, head
      - Louisa Felske, 45, wife
      - Wm Felske, 21, son
      - Millie M Felske, 19, daughter
      - Fred Felske, 17, son
      - George Felske, 16, son
      - Edwin Felske, 12, son
      - Louisa Felske, 5, daughter
      - Albert Felske, 3, son
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      US WWI Draft Registration Card
      Name: William Felske
      County: Susquehanna
      State: PA
      Birthplace: NY, USA
      Birth Date: 30 Aug 1892
      Race: Caucasian (White)
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      1920 US Census
      Name: Henry Deakin
      Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
      Household members:
      - Calvin Deakin, Head, 65, PA
      - Ray Deakin, Son, 35, PA
      - George Deakin, Son, 22, PA
      - Henry Deakin, Son, 17, PA
      - Myron Deakin, Son, 15, PA
      - Maud Deakin, Daughter, 21, PA
      - Marion Deakin, Daughter, 15, PA
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      1920 US Census
      Name: William Felske
      Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
      Street: Erie Avenue
      Marital Status: Married
      Occupation: Brakeman
      Industry: Railroad
      Household Members:
      - Milton Kennedy, 41
      - Harriet S Kennedy, 39
      - Marion Kennedy, 5
      - Doris Kennedy, 1 [1 8/12]
      - Mae Deakin, 29, Boarder
      - William Felske, 26, Lodger
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      1930 US Census
      Name: Eva M Felske
      Birth Year: abt 1891
      Birthplace: PA
      Home: Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
      Age at First Marriage: 29
      Father's Birthplace: PA
      Mother's Birthplace: MI
      Household Members:
      - William Felske, 38, head; occupation: Brakeman for steam railroad; both parents born in Germany
      - Eva M Felske, 39, wife
      - Robert W Felske, 9, son
      - Shirley Elaine Felske, 6, daughter
      - Harold D Felske, 3 [3 8/12], son
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      US WWII Draft Registration Card
      Name: William Felske
      Age: 49
      Birth Date: 30 Aug 1893
      Birth Place: Callicoon, NY
      Residence Year: 1942
      Residence: Susquehanna, PA
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      BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
      Binghamton, NY. Sat., Oct. 27, 1951, p.3

      Mrs. Felske Dies After Long Illness
      Susquehanna ? Mrs. Eva Mae Felske, wife of William Felske, of Wilson Avenue, died at the Barnes Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been a patient in the hospital for one week, although in failing health for some time.

      Mrs. Felske was born in Susquehanna 61 years ago, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Deakin of Erie Avenue. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and an active worker. She was also a member of Canawacta Chapter of O.E.S. and of Dora Rebekah lodge, No. 95.

      Besides her husband, Mrs. Felske is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rex Sackett of Liverpool, NY, two sons, Robert of Bainbridge, and Harold of Oneonta, two sisters, Miss Marian Deakin and Mrs. Lester Ferris of Easton, and four brothers, Ray Deakin, Henry Deakin, George Deakin, and Myron Deakin all of Susquehanna.
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      BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
      Binghamton, NY. Sat., Apr. 28, 1923

      Susquehanna, PA - Birth Announcement. A daughter [Shirley Elaine] was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. William Felske.
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      OTSEGO FARMER, Cooperstown, NY
      Friday, June 25, 1948

      Marriage: FELSKE-CAMPBELL
      Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown was the setting for a marriage ceremony which united Miss Beverley Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose W. Campbell of Oneonta and Harold D. Felske, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felske, Susquehanna, Pa.

      The Rev. Harry G. Campbell of Cambridge, performed the service which took place Saturday at high noon. Ralph Finch of Cooperstown played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a sown of brocaded nylon. Her finger-tip length veil was edged with lace and fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White talisman roses made up her arm bouquet.

      Barbara Felske, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride. She was gowned in light blue nylon with a headdress of blue and carried Talisman roses. Sandra Heller of Cooperstown was flower girl. Robert Felske served his brother as best man. Ushers were Robert Jones of Fly Creek and James Blackmore of Unadilla.

      Pink and white flowers decorated the home of the bride for the reception for 100 guests which followed the ceremony. A wedding cake, featuring a bridal stairway of pink roses and lilies centered the bride's table. Aqua crepe was the traveling costume of the bride who wore white accessories and a corsage of red roses with her ensemble when the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will make their home in Oneonta.

      A graduate of Cooperstown High school; Mrs. Felske served two years with the WAVES, stationed in Washington, D. C. She is now employed at Bresee's Department Store.

      Mr. Felske, a Navy veteran stationed in the Pacific area during the war, is a graduate of Susquehanna, Pa. High school. He is now employed in the Scintilla plant, Sidney.

      Guests attended from New York City, Great Barrington, Susquehanna, Pa., Plattsburg, Bainbridge, Cooperstown. Little Falls, Fly. Creek, Oaksville, and Sidney

      Researched by Ted Smith

    2. [S1271] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 28 Aug 2022.
      Name: Rex W Sackett
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 23
      Birth Year: abt 1922
      Marriage Date: 30 Jul 1945
      Marriage Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
      Father: Doward A Sackett
      Mother: Mattie L Sackett
      Spouse:
      Shirley Elaine Felske
      Spouse Gender: Female
      Spouse Race: White
      Spouse Age: 30
      Spouse Father: William Felske
      Spouse Mother: Eva Mae Felske
      Event Type: Marriage

      Researched by Ted Smith


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