Waverly, NY, Former Octagon House Part Three

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The Evans family outside the octagon home around 1906, when the octagon home was at 7 Athens street, photo courtesy of an Evans' family descendant:

1905 census - 7 Athens street Waverly, NY - two-family octagon house - Family #1. Gabriel W. Evans 43 yo., miller; wife Mabelle 44 yo.; daughter Esther J. 21 yo., telephone operator; daughter Blanche E. 16 yo.; son Henry G. 8 yo.; Family # 2. Ernest J. Putnam 26 yo., blacksmith; wife Grace A. Putnam 28 yo.; son John H. Putnam 12 yo.

June 16, 1905 Waverly Free Press - For rent - one half double house. Six rooms Rent $8.00 - 323 Chemung street. Inquire of C. O. Hoagland. 323 Chemung street is where the Evans’ family was previously living. (In 1905, Charles O. Hoagland, police justice, justice of the peace and general insurance at 338 Broad st., home at 534 Clark st.)

Gabriel and Mabel Evans’ Family Previous to moving to 7 Athens street:
Their connection to Zehr Estate is that they rented one half of the former two-family octagon home that once stood at 7 Athens street, Tioga county, Waverly, NY. They lived in this home from about 1904 to the early 1930’s. They were the only long term tenants living in the octagon house during the history of the former octagon house.
This family, later, after leaving 7 Athens street, lived at another Waverly home that is no longer standing, on the site of 537 E. Chemung street Waverly, NY.
1855 census (Gabriel Evans’ family, Gabriel is one year old) - framed home worth $75. Richmondville, Schoharie, NY - George Evans, 43 yo., Baptist clergyman; wife Esther 47 yo.; son Thomas 18 yo., farmer; son Robert 13 yo.; daughter Amelia 12 yo.; son James 8 yo.; son Jesse 6 yo.; son Gabriel 1 yo.
1855 census - (Mabel’s family, Mabel not born yet) White Creek, Washington county, NY - Henry H. Hobart 30 yo., blacksmith, born in Orange county; wife Sarah J. Hobart 30 yo., born in Cortland; Mary M. 9 yo.; Louisa C. 8 yo.; Maria J. 5 yo.; Wm. H. 3 yo.; Alice 1 yo.
1860 census - (Gabriel Evans’ family) Burlington, Otsego county, NY - George Evans 48 yo., born in England, Baptist clergyman; wife Esther 52 yo.; Thomas 23 yo.; Ameilia 16 yo.; Jesse 12 yo.; Gabriel 6 yo. (all born in England, except Gabriel who was born in New York.)
1860 census - (Mabel’s family, Mabel not born yet) Castleton, Rutland, Vermont - Henry Hobart 37 yo., blacksmith; (Sarah) Jane Hobart 36 yo.; Mary 14 yo.; Caroline 13 yo.; Maria 10 yo.; William 8 yo.; Alice 6 yo.; Clarence 4 yo.; Lionel 3 yo.
1870 census - (Gabriel Evans’ family) Scott, Wayne, PA - George Evans 56 yo., preacher, real estate $1,500 - personal $200, wife Esther 61 yo.; Jesse Evans 22 yo. works on farm; Gabriel Evans 16 yo.
1870 census - (Mabel’s family, Mabel is 9 years old) Harmony, Susquehanna, PA - Henry Hobart 44 yo., blacksmith, real estate $2,000 - personal $1,800; Sarah J. Hobart 47 yo.; William Hobart 18 yo., works in shop; Alice Hobart 16 yo.; Clarence Hobart 14 yo.; Lionel Hobart 13 yo.; Mabel Hobart 9 yo.; Frederic Hobart 6 yo.; Mary Hobart 69 yo.
March 30, 1870 - Amelia Evans Raymond died (Gabriel Evans’ sister). She was born in Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England in 1843. She is buried in Hale Eddy Cemetery, Deposit, Broome County, NY. Amelia’s husband, Capt. Rufus W. Raymond, died Sept. 17, 1871.
1878 - Gabriel Evans and Mabel Hobart were married Aug. 25, 1878 in Sherman, Wayne county, PA at the home of Mabel’s parents, Henry and Sarah Jane Cleveland Hobart. Gabriel and Mabel’s 50th wedding anniversary article implied that Gabriel and Mabel came to Waverly in 1893.
About Aug. 1878 - Jess Evans, born in England in 1848, died at Grand Island, Hall county, Nebraska. (Gabriel Evans’ brother) Jess’ spouse - Sarah Linda Jayne. Child Henry Jess Evans.
According to ancestry, Gabriel Evans’ sister-in-law, Sarah Linda Jayne Evans, married two more times after the death of Jess. She married Frank D. Travis, Sr. in March of 1887, he died Jan. 10, 1892. She married June 10, 1903 or 1905, John M. Doyle who died in 1932. Sarah Linda Jayne died July 14, 1939, buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Nebraska.
June 10, 1880 census - Scott Township, Wayne county, PA - all in order on census:
- George Evans 68 yo., Baptist minister; wife Emmline 65 yo.
- William Evans 42 yo., works in tannery; wife Alice 31 yo.; son Francis 12 yo.; son Willie 7 yo.; son Edson 5 yo.
- Gabriel Evans 25 yo., farmer; wife Mabel Evans 20 yo.
June 14, 1880 census - (Mabel Evans’ family) Scott, Wayne, PA - Henry Hobart 57 yo., farmer and blacksmith; wife Sarah 59 yo.; son William 27 yo., blacksmith; son Lionel 22 yo.; son Gardner 18 yo.
Aug. 19, 1880 Wayne County Herald - Sheriff’s Sale Of Valuable Real Estate. … All that certain tract or parcel of land situate in the village of Sherman, Scott township, Wayne county, Pennsylvania … Containing about eighty five and one half acres, … dated Oct. 8, 1877, recorded in deed book No. 50, page 239 granted and conveyed to Sarah Jane Hobart. Upon said premises are the following improvements: A large 2 story frame dwelling house, frame barn, blacksmith shop, about 36 acres of improved land, and other improvements. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Henry Hobart and Sarah J. Hobart, his wife, at the suit of Bridget Maloney. Purdy, att’y. … (Mabel Evans’ parents)
Jan. 13, 1886, Sarah Jane Hobart (Mabel’s mother) died. She was born Feb. 1, 1822 and is buried in Krusen Cemetery, Westfield, Tioga county, PA.
1893 - Gabriel and Mabel Evans came to Waverly, and Mr. Evans installed the machinery in Personius’ mill, which would later become known as Kasco Company. This plant burned on June 30, 1944. The mill was at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Broad street Waverly, NY.
1895 directory - Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 488 Fulton street Waverly, NY
Feb. 1896 Waverly Free Press - G. P. Doane and G. Evans returned last Friday from Daggetts Mills, Pa., where they had put in position a water wheel for G. W. Eighmey.
1897 directory - Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 203 Chemung street, Waverly, NY; William H. Hopkins, painter, h 203 Chemung street, William Hopkins owned the home
Sept. 11, 1897 Waverly Free Press - Dr. James Evans, of Iowa Falls, who has been visiting his brother, Gabriel Evans, of Chemung street, left Thursday for Cooperstown.
Oct. 23, 1897 Waverly Free Press - Gabriel Evans, of Chemung street, a carpenter, while at work on the roof of a new house on the Brown farm on Dry Brook Tuesday afternoon, fell from a scaffold to the ground, about thirty feet. His collar bone was broken and his skull badly fractured at the base. He was brought to his home, and Dr. R. S. Harnden attends him. His injuries it is feared will prove fatal.
From 1897 directory - The following are the Evans’ listed: Clarence B. Evans, painter, bds. 7 N. Chemung street; Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 203 Chemung street; Mattie Evans, h 7 N. Chemung street; Richard E. Evans, laborer, h 7 N. Chemung street; William A. Evans, laborer, h 44 Pine street.
1897 Waverly Free Press - The condition of Gabriel Evans, the carpenter, who was so badly injured by falling from a barn a few weeks ago, is slightly improved. He is badly paralyzed, however, and it is feared will never have the use of his limbs. (It is hard to believe this is the same Gabriel Evans, husband of Mabel. If it is the same one, then he had a great recovery.)
June 21, 1898 Waverly Advocate - Baptist Children’s Day. … Recitations - … “The Flowers in Their Beauty” - Blanche Evans. … (Blanche is the daughter of Gabriel and Mabel Evans.)
1900 census - 323 Chemung st. Waverly - Family 1 renting. Cynthia Harding 74 yo. widow; son Charles Harding 29 yo. single, teamster; Family 2 renting. Gabriel Evans 47 yo., miller; wife Mabel E. Evans 38 yo.; daughter Esther Evans 16 yo., typewriter; daughter Blanche E. Evans 11 yo.; son Henry G. Evans 3 yo.; brother-in-law William H. Hobart 49 yo., blacksmith
1901 directory - Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 323 Chemung street; Esther J. Evans, opr. telephone exchange, bds.; Cynthia S. Harding, widow of Ira, bds. 323 Chemung street; Charles H. Harding (Son of Cynthia and Ira Harding), drayman, h 323 Chemung street (Ira Harding, b. 1822, d. 1877, buried in Factoryville cemetery, Waverly, NY. Cynthia S. Hullett Harding, b. 1825, d. 1903. )
May 30, 1901 Owego Tioga County Record - Miss Esther Evans of Waverly, who has been spending a few days with her friend, Miss Clara Cook, returned home Thursday.
Jan. 11, 1902 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. D. L. Chase of Port Jervis is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. W. Evans, Chemung street.
Feb. 8, 1902 Waverly Free Press - Miss Esther Evans is the guest of Miss Roxie Smith, of Towanda.
1903 directory - Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 323 Chemung street; Esther J. Evans, telephone opr. at 314 Broad street, bds.; Sylvester Cole, emp. LVRR, h 323 Chemung street
1903 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evans’ family, circa early 1930’s

1905 Waverly Free Press - G. W. Evans, of 7 Athens street, left Tuesday for Belvidere, N. J., where he will superintend placing the machinery in the large flouring mills for the Belvidere Milling Co.

May 2, 1906 - Esther Evans, daughter of Gabriel and Mabel Evans, married George E. Moffat

Ernest J. Putnam and Grace A. Putnam and family:
Grace A. Jackson Putnam
1880 census - Paris, Oneida county, NY - Julius Putnam 37 yo., born in NY, works in saw mill; Mariah Putnam 34 yo., born in Ireland; son Clarence Putnam 6 yo. (Clarence died pre-1912); son Lester Putnam 5 yo.; son Arthur Putnam 4 yo.; son Ernest Putnam 1 yo.
March 17, 1882 Wyoming Democrat - Laceyville - The infant son of Mrs. William M. Jackson died last Thursday of congestion of the lungs and was buried at Sylvaria on Saturday last. They have the sympathy of many friends.
Aug. 9, 1889 Tunkhannock Republican - Forkston. Grace Jackson of Laceyville, is visiting friends here.
1900 census - Braintrim, Wyoming county, PA - William M. Jackson 62 yo., employed at planing mill; wife Emma J. Jackson 43 yo.; son Harry C. Jackson 16 yo., signal lineman; daughter Mary B. Jackson 14 yo.; son Guy H. Jackson 7 yo.; daughter Leah M. Jackson 2 yo.
1900 census - renting at 39 Charlotte street Binghamton, NY - Mariah Putnam 57 yo. widow; son Arthur E. Putnam 24 yo. single, painter
1905 census - 7 Athens street Waverly, NY - Ernest J. Putnam 26 yo., blacksmith; wife Grace A. Putnam 28 yo.; son John H. Putnam 12 yo.
1910 directory - 3 DeRussey, Binghamton, NY. - Ernest J. Putnam (Grace A.), iron worker
1910 census - Derussy street Binghamton, NY - Ernest J. Putnam 31 yo., laborer scale works; wife Grace A. 33 yo. ; brother-in-law Guy H. Jackson 17 yo., printer at printing job; boarder Alvinia Hanson 25 yo., seamstress at factory
1910 census - 19 Berlin street Binghamton, NY - Arthur E. Putnam 33 yo., ?scale works;, wife Rozina 35 yo.; mother Maria Putnam 67 yo.
1912 directory - 45 South, Binghamton, NY - Ernest J. Putnam (Grace A.)
Oct.2, 1912 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Maria E. Putnam, aged 70 years, died this morning at 10:45 at the home of her son, Arthur E. Putnam, 37 Laurel avenue. She is survived by three sons, Lester of Rochester, Ernest and Arthur of this city; one sister, Mrs. K. E. Piper of New York City. Mrs. Putnam was a charter member of the Main Street Baptist Church. The funeral announcement will be made later. Buffalo and Rochester papers please copy.
1914 directory - 71 Ackley, Binghamton, NY - Ernest J. Putnam (Grace A.), shoe worker
1915 census - 69 Hudson, Union, Broome county, NY - Ernest J. Putnam 35 yo., cutter at shoe factory; wife Grace A. Putnam 37 yo.
1915 census -15 Roberts street Union, NY - Wm. F. Fox 56 yo., shoemaker; wife Emma J. Fox 56 yo.; step-son Guy Jackson 22 yo., carriage wheel maker; step daughter Leah (Jackson) Wheeler 18 yo., shoemaker; son-in-law Clinton Wheeler 26 yo., shoemaker (These are Mrs. Grace Jackson Putnam’s step father, mother, brother, sister, and brother-in-law.)
1916 directory - 69 Hudson, Binghamton, NY - Ernest J. Putnam (Grace A.), shoe worker
Sept. 12, 1918 - 1213 McKinley, Detroit, Michigan, World War I draft registration - Ernest J. Putnam 39 yo. born Jan. 14, 1879. Repair man at Hayes Manufacturing Co. in Michigan. Nearest relative Mrs. Grace Putnam of same address.
Oct. 14, 1918 - Pvt. Guy Howard Jackson, born Dec. 17, 1893 in Laceyville, Wyoming county, PA, died in Casalta, Department de la HauteCorse, Corse, France. He is buried in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott, NY.
Nov. 15, 1918 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Private Guy H. Jackson, 310th Infantry, Dies of Wounds October 16. Private Jackson had been in the service nearly a year, previous to which he was employed by the Wilkinson Manufacturing Co. He was twenty-six years of age. His survivors are his mother, Mrs. Emma Fox of 15 Roberts street, Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. Clinton Wheeler, Jr., Mrs. Grace Putnam of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Wagner of Kirkwood, and one brother, Harry Jackson, of this city. The out-of-town members of the family were all visiting at the home of the mother when the news of the soldier’s death was received.
1919 directory - 1213 McKinley ave. Detroit, Michigan - Ernest J. Putnam, autoworker
1920 census - McKinley street, Detroit, Michigan - Ernest Putnam 40 yo., millwright at auto factory; wife Grace 41 yo.; stepdaughter Dorothy Carberry 7 yo.; daughter Leona Putnam, 8 months old; son Gerald Putnam 1 yo. 7 months old
1920 census - 302 Mechanic Union, Broome county, NY - Arthur E. Putnam 44 yo., painter; wife Rose 46 yo.
1930 census - Smith street Mount Clemens, Macomb county, Michigan - Ernest Putnam 50 yo., truck driver for cartage co.; wife Grace 50 yo.; son Gerald 12 yo.; daughter Leona 10 yo.
1930 census - 502 Liberty Ave. Endicott - Arthur E. Putnam 53 yo. born about 1877, painter on own account; wife Rose M. Putnam 55 yo.
Ernest J. Putnam died between 1930, Michigan -1940 Binghamton, NY, probably pre 1935?
June 9, 1935, Mrs. Emma Jackson Fox, born in 1857, died. Mother of Guy Howard Jackson, Grace A. Jackson Putnam, Harry Jackson, Mrs. Clinton Wheeler Jr., and Mrs. Mary Wagner, and the predeceased Guy Howard Jackson.
June 10, 1935 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Mrs. Emma Fox, 78 years old, died suddenly Sunday morning at her home in Broad Acres. She is survived by her husband, William Fox; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Putnam of Greene, Mrs. Fred Wagner of Hillcrest and Mrs. Clinton Wheeler of Binghamton. … and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clinton Wheeler, 34 Gaylord street, this afternoon.
1940 directory - 37 Broome Binghamton, NY - Mrs. Grace Putnam; Robt. C. Pratt (Leona M.), emp. Dr. Kilmer & Co. home at 37 Broome (Leona M. Pratt is Mrs. Grace Putnam’s daughter.)
1940 census - renting $25 in Binghamton, Broome county, NY - Leona Pratt 20 yo.; husband Robert Pratt 28 yo.. shipping clerk patent medicine; son Gerald Pratt 1 yo.; son Donald Pratt 7 months old; mother Grace Putnam 66 yo. widow
1940 census - 502 S. Liberty ave. Union, NY - Arthur E. Putnam 62 yo., painter and paperer own account; wife Rose Putnam 64 yo.
1941 directory - 7 Green, Binghamton, NY - Mrs. Grace A. Putnam; Robt. C. Pratt (Leona M.), Dr. Kilmer & Co.
1943 directory - 62 Homer, Binghamton, NY - Grace A. Putnam; Robt. C. Pratt (Leona M.)
1944 directory - 62 Homer, Binghamton, NY - Grace A. Putnam; Robt. C. Pratt (Leona M.)
U. S. Navy Casualties Book World War II - Gerald C. Putnam, Sgt. USMC. Mother, Mrs. Grace A. Putnam, 62 Homer St., Binghamton, NY
March 20, 1944 The Binghamton Press - G. C. Putnam Dies in Action Against Japs. Enlisted in Marine Corps in 1940 and Held Rank of Sergeant. Sergt. Gerald C. Putnam of the U. S. Marine Corps has been killed in action in the South Pacific theatre, according to a War Department telegram received today by his mother, Mrs. Grace A. Putnam, 62 Homer Street. No other details were given. … Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Robert Pratt, of the Homer Street address.
March 22, 1944 Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin - Memorial Mass Planned to Honor Marine Sergeant. A requiem high mall will be sung at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow morning at St. Mary’s church in memory of Sergt. Gerald C. Putnam of the U. S. Marine Corps whose death in action in the South Pacific theatre was disclosed by the War Department Monday. The Rev. C. D. Cordon, paster of St. Mary’s, will be celebrant of the mass. No details concerning the marine’s death were given in the War Department’s telegram to his mother, Mrs. Grace A. Putnam, 62 Homer Street. Sergt. Putnam, a graduate of Greene High School in 1936, enlisted in the marines Jan. 3, 1940 and had been overseas since last August.
Dec. 28, 1944 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - G. C. Putnam Cited as Hero After Death. Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal to Marine Sergt. Gerald C. Putnam, 26, of Binghamton, was announced by the U. S. Marine Corps today with the release of an accompanying citation crediting him with conspicuous gallantry, the saving of another marine’s life and outstanding heroism under fire. Sergeant Putnam previously had been listed killed in the South Pacific Theatre, but it wasn’t until today that his acts of heroism and the manner in which he gave his life were revealed. He was killed while leading his machine-gun section against strong Japanese forces in the Marshalls last February. The sergeant was cited for conspicuous gallantry in repeatedly leading his section to new attack positions on Engebi Island, Eniwetok Atoll, enabling his company to reach its objectives with unusual speed despite fierce enemy resistance. On one occasion, he single-handedly rushed enemy troops with his bayonet when they attacked a marine whose weapon became jammed, and failed to fire. He saved the marine’s life. Disregarding enemy fire, he continued to direct the advance of his men until killed during the final phase of the operation, the citation said. Sergeant Putnam was particularly commended for his initiative and courage. Son of Mrs. Grace Putnam, 62 Homer Street, he enlisted in January, 1940.
Dec. 8, 1945 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Mrs. Grace A. Putnam, 69, of 62 Homer Street died Saturday morning at the Binghamton City Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Pratt, of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. Clinton Wheeler of Binghamton and Mrs. Fred Warner of Chenango Bridge; a brother, Henry Jackson of Binghamton; and three grandchildren. …
Aug. 2, 1948 - Arthur E. Putnam, 72 yo., born about 1876, died in Endicott, NY (Ernest J. Putnam’s brother)
Aug. 26, 1985 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Robert C. Pratt, 73, of The Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, Pa., died Friday evening at St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Pa. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Steve Pyluck, Vestal; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gerald Pratt and Donald and Antoinette Pratt, all of Binghamton; five grandchildren, Steven, Amy, and Brian Pyluck, Vestal, Robert and Thomas Pratt, Binghamton; one nephew, Ralph Pratt. He was a member of the Musician’s Local #380. …
June 12, 1997 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Richard E. Jones of Buffalo died June 11, 1997. He was the beloved husband of Leona Pratt; dear father of Gerald R. Pratt, Donald (Antoinette) Pratt, Judith (Steve) Pyluck, Robert W. (Kristin) Jones and Lawrence (Jeanne) Jones; also survived by 11 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; brother of Winifred (Clinton) Synder and the late Dorothy Boucher. …
April 19, 2003 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Leona M. (Putnam) Jones passed away April 16, 2003. She was the beloved wife of that late Richard E. Jone; dear mother of Gerald R. (Barbara) Pratt, Donald (Antoinette) Pratt, Judith (Steve) Pyluck, Robert W. (Kristin) Jones, and Lawrence (Jeanee) Jones; also survived by 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. …

Gabe and Mabel Evans around 1906. Photo courtesy of an Evans' family descendant:

The Evans family outside the octagon home around 1906. Photo courtesy of an Evans' family descendant:

From the 1907-08 Directory were Gabriel Evans and Blanche Evans, boarding at 7 Athens street.

Circa 1907 Waverly Free Press - G. W. Evans, who has been in Belvidere for the past four months, has gone to Pittsburg to put in a large flouring mill.

Jan. 29, 1907 - L. Janette Sherman Evans died (Gabriel Evans’ sister-in-law) Portlandville, Jan. 29, Mrs. Janette Evans, wife of Robert F. Evans, died at her home in this village at 10:40 o’clock this morning. She was 64 years of age and had been a resident of Portlandville for a number of years and the community held her in the highest esteem. She had a generous nature and was most charitable in her relations with all her acquaintances. The village will mourn her loss and extend to the family the deepest sympathy. Mrs. Evans leaves, beside her husband, three sisters, residing in Madison county and two brothers, who are in Kansas, one son, Robert Evans jr., lives in Brooklyn, and three daughters, Mrs. H. A. Stearns, of Brockton, Mrs. George Decker, of Index, and Mrs. W. N. Chase, of this place. … Interment will be at Pine Grove cemetery, Portlandville.

Feb. 1, 1907 Waverly Free Press - Regular services at the Baptist church next Sunday. … “The Spirit of Service” leader, Miss Blanche Evans. (Daughter of Gabriel and Mabel Evans)

March 16, 1907 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Geo. E. Moffat, of Oakland, Cal. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans, Athens street. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

Evans' sisters in yard of 7 Athens street. Carriage house at 9 Athens street in the background, with cupola. Photo courtesy of an Evans' family descendant:

April 19, 1907 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. G. W. Evans and daughter, Mrs. George Moffat, are spending a week with the former’s father, H. H. Hobart, of Westfield, Pa.

June 28, 1907Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat, of Danville, Ill., visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans of Athens street, over Sunday. They left Monday for a visit with relatives in New York. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

July 5, 1907 The Waverly Free Press: Sayre Briefs. Foreman McCoy, of the U. S. Express transfer has resigned and gone to Utica, where he has secured employment and he has been succeeded in Sayre by Victor Emerson.

1908 Waverly directory - 7 Athens street - Victor T. Emerson, clerk; Gabriel Evans, miller; Blanche Evans, milliner
(1908 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evans’ family), renting the octagon two- family home, from Mrs. Charlotte Wells Slaughter, widow of Samuel Wickham Slaughter.

Jan. 31, 1908 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. J. H. Chase of Knoxville, Pa., left Tuesday morning for her home after a brief visit with her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Evans, of Athens street.

Victor T. Emerson:
Sept. 13, 1903 - Victor T. Emerson married Lilly L. Nichols in Chemung, NY.
July 5, 1907 Waverly Free Press - Sayre Briefs. Foreman McCoy, of the U. S. Express transfer has resigned and gone to Utica, where he has secured employment and he has been succeeded in Sayre by Victor Emerson.
1908 directory - 7 Athens street - Victor T. Emerson
1910 census - Chemung River Road, Athens, Bradford county, PA - Victor Emerson 28 yo., farm laborer, general farm; wife Lillian 22 yo.; son Victor 3 yo.; daughter Margaret 1 yo.
Sept. 15, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Margaret Emerson, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, of Pine Street, who was standing in the roadway Friday afternoon was knocked down and run over by a milk wagon driven by Eli Haight. The little one was rendered unconscious for a short time, but as no bones were broken it is thought there will be no serious results.
Sept. 13, 1912 Waverly Free Press - A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson of Pine street.
1915 census - 34 Pine street Waverly, NY - Victor T. Emerson 35 yo., limited S. Express Co.; wife Lillian L. Emerson 27 yo.; son Victor C. Emerson 9 yo.; daughter Margaret P. Emerson 6 yo.; daughter Evelyn M. Emerson 2 yo.
1920 census - on a farm on Dry Brook Road, Chemung, NY - Victor Emerson 42 yo., farmer on dairy farm; wife Lillian 34 yo.; son Victor C. 13 yo.; daughter Margaret P. 11 yo.; daughter Evelyn M. 7 yo.
March 1, 1923 Elmira Star Gazette - Bridge Collapses When Car Strikes Pier. Waverly - The Pennsylvania avenue bridge over the Erie railroad here crashed to the tracks Wednesday afternoon shortly after one of its supports had been struck by a derailed freight train. No one was on the bridge at the time and no freight cars were under the structure when it collapsed. Traffic on the railroad was tied up for a time until the debris could be removed. The bridge is on the route of the state highway across the state line, but it in no way ties up the road because there are a number of other convenient crossings at either side of it. … Just before the accident occurred at team of horses driven by Victor Emerson, and drawing a coal wagon from the Murray yards, crossed over the bridge. The bridge is located on the most popular highway from Sayre and points south to the business part of Waverly and there is a steady stream of automobiles, wagons and pedestrians crossing it throughout the day and a terrible loss of human life might have resulted if a kind providence had not ruled otherwise. …
1925 census - Dry Brook Road, Chemung, NY - Victor T. Emerson 43 yo., farm laborer; wife Lillian 36 yo.; son Victor C. 18 yo., farm laborer; daughter Margaret 16 yo.; daughter Evelyn 12 yo.
1930 census - renting at 227 West Hill Road, Barton, Tioga county, NY - Victor C. Emerson 23 yo., freight office laborer; wife Gertrude R. 23 yo.; daughter Phyllis G., infant; father Victor T. Emerson 48 yo., clerk in freight office
March 18, 1936 - Victor T. Emerson died. He is buried in Smithboro Cemetery, Tioga county, NY. His daughter Evelyn M. Kinney, born Sept. 10, 1912, died on July 30, 2002 and is buried in Smithboro cemetery. His son, Victor Clair Emerson, born in 1906, died in 1978 and is buried in Nichols cemetery, Nichols, NY.
March 20, 1936 The Evening Times - Waverly - Victor T. Emerson, 55 died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jay Andrus, Lockwood, Wednesday. He is survived by his widow; a son, Victor C. Emerson of Waverly; and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Knowlan of Elmira and Mrs. Hyman Kinney of Barton. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Andrus home in Lockwood. Burial will be in the Smithboro cemetery.
1978 - Victor Clair Emerson died. He was born in 1906. He is buried in Nichols Cemetery, NY. His wife Gertrude Ella Emerson was born in 1907 and died in 1989.
Dec. 17, 1978 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Victor C. Emerson, 72, of Lockwood, N. Y., died suddenly Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude (Goodwin) Emerson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) Murphy of Endwell and Mrs. Kenneth (Norma) Wertz, also of Endwell; 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Harry (Margaret) Nolan of Elmira and Mrs. Hyman (Evelyn) Kinney of Wayne, N. Y.; also several nieces and nephews. … Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, Nichols, N. Y. …

1908 Sanborn Map shows the octagon house at 7 Athens St.

April 3, 1908 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - The little son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans of Athens street met with a painful accident yesterday afternoon. He climbed into the baggage wagon belonging to Earl Bailey and, as it swung around the corner of Elizabeth and Waverly streets, the boy, who was standing in the back of the wagon, was thrown to the brick pavement. His body was severely bruised and his face cut badly. He was taken to the office of Dr. J. T. Tucker and later to his home. Fortunately no bones were broken.

April 10, 1908 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat, of Syracuse, N. Y., have been the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans, of Athens street. Mr. Moffat is now on a business trip to New York City, while his wife will remain some time longer with her parents. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

June 23, 1908 - Robert F. Evans died (Gabriel Evans’ brother)
ancestry - Robert F. Evans died Monday, at 9:30 p.m., at the home of his daughter in Portlandville, aged sixty-seven years. While at work shaving a board, it slipped striking him in the bowels, which was the direct cause of his death in a few hours. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Florence Chase of this village, Mrs. H. A. Beams, Brocton, Mass., and Mrs. George Decker, Index; one son, Robert M. Evans, Brooklyn; three brothers, Thomas, of this village, Gabriel, Waverly and James, who resides in the west. He was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the Sixty-first New York regiment. He was a genial, kind hearted man, with many friends and no enemies. … Interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

Oct. 23, 1908 Waverly Free Press - The Junior Philantha class of the Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting with Miss Laura Stevens, of East Chemung street, Tuesday evening. Later Maud Thayer, Blanche Evans, Susan Squires and Helen McMillen participated in a musical program which was enjoyed.

Jan. 1, 1909 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat, of Staten Island, N. Y., spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, of Athens street.

Feb. 19, 1909 Waverly Free Press - Philantha Class Meeting. The Junior Philantha Class of the Baptist church had a sociable meeting Monday evening at the home of Susan Squires. During the evening a program was given as follows: Piano solo - Leona Brown. Reading - Mary Pendall. Reading - Mary Pendall. Vocal Solo - Blanche Evans. Recitation - Mabel Decker. Song - Helen McMillen.

April 23, 1909 Waverly Free Press - A New Floor For The Auditorium. The Ladies of the Baptist Church Have Devised Novel Means for the Raising of Money. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist church being anxious to place a hardwood floor in the auditorium, have decided upon a novel way to raise the money. Members of the congregation will pledge to pay for a certain number of square yards of the flooring and many are planning to earn the money thus given in a manner called the “Endless Tea Chain.” The plan is for one lady to invite 10 ladies to visit her with her sewing, and pay the hostess an admission fee of 10 cents each. Mrs. S. W. Mitchell, president of the society, gave a thimble party Friday afternoon which was attended by fourteen members of the executive committee. Light refreshments were served and $1.50 was added to the fund. The following compose the executive committee: Mrs. G. A. Briggs, Mrs. Edgar Stewart, Mrs. Parry Manning, Mrs. Alida Young, Mrs. Julie Squires, Mrs. Rose Morgan, Mrs. G. B. Evans, Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Geo. Hanna, Mrs. Benjamin Doane, Mrs. Ed. Kelsey, Mrs. M. L. Hanford, Mrs. C. E. Swartwood, Mrs. Chas. Roe, Mrs. Fred Terry. The second of the series of the endless chain thimble parties was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G. Evans, of Athens street. Like the preceding party it was most enjoyable and light refreshments were served by the hostess.

August 27, 1909 "Waverly Free Press": WAVERLY BOY HORRIBLY BURNED Playing Fireman and His Waist Set on Fire by Gasolene He Threw on a Fire. At about 10 a.m. Wednesday forenoon, Henry Evans, 13 years old, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel W. Evans, of No. 7 Athens street, this village, was so terribly burned that the physicians, as well as the attendants at the Packer Hospital, to which he was taken at once, have little, if any hopes of his recovery. The boy, with two younger boys, Theodore and Kenneth Hovey, sons of Eugene Hovey of Howard street, were playing "fire company" in the back yard at the Evans home, the fire engine consisting of a tub of water mounted on a little express wagon, to which a piece of hose was attached. To make the fire more real, some papers were placed in a pail and set on fire. This they said was a "hotel on fire." To Make more of a blaze, young Evans procured, in a small open can, a small quantity of gasoline. In pouring this on the blaze, that in the can took fire. The boy then whirled around with the can and drops of the burning fluid flew out, one of them on his back. He had, on the upper part of his body, only a gauze undershirt and a thin cotton blouse. Instead of running into his own home, only a few feet away, the boy ran across the street, into the front door of the house of Charles C. Murray. The boys with him say that when he started there was only a little blaze on his blouse, but when he reached the Murray home, some six or eight rods away, the clothing was burned from almost his entire back, with the blaze reaching around under his left arm also. At the Murray home he ran through into the kitchen, with Mrs. Murray and her sister, Miss Charlotte Hosmer following. Mrs. Murray, as she ran, grabbed her son's coat from a rack, wrapping it around the boy and Miss Homer grabbed a towel which she used in the same way. Though the boy was jumping and running, in a frenzy of pain, they soon extinguished the flames. By this time the mother reached the boy and the father was summoned from Thompson & Price's mill, Sayre, where he is employed, and Drs. Carpenter and Betowski were called and before eleven o'clock the boy, attended by Dr. Betowski, was started in Geo. Miller's auto, for the hospital. The physicians say the skin (continued on page twelve.) {The octagon house was at 7 Athens street at this time. This property was part of the Slaughter property (208 Chemung street) until 1945 when all the property was sold to Mary Fralick, who in turn in 1950, sold the then empty lot at 7 Athens street to Mary Alamo who had the current ranch style home built.} {The home across the street that Henry Evans ran into was at 6 Athens street, the home of Charles C. Murray, a sign painter with Salisbury & Murray on the corner of Fulton and Elizabeth street.}

Boy Horribly Burned. (Continued from First Page.) was off and the flesh blackened and wrinkled over the entire surface of the boy's back, from his shoulders to his waist, and also extending round under the left arm. As the clothing was taken off large pieces of skin peeled off, where it had not already been burned to a crisp. It is not thought the boy inhaled any of the flames, but with the shock and such a terrible sore as this, his recovery is considered very doubtful. He has since been resting as comfortably as possible, but the area of the burn is so extensive that it is thought he has little chance of recovery.

Oct. 1, 1909 Waverly Free Press - Little Henry Evans, the young lad who was so badly burned several weeks ago, and has been at the Packer hospital since the accident, has gained so nicely that skin has been grafted on his shoulders where the burns were the worst. As these burns covered so large a space many inches of skin were used and this was all taken from his father, Gabriel Evans, who was at the hospital at the time of the grafting. He is now ill at his home on Athens street.

Oct. 13, 1909 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Henry Evans, the young lad who was burned so badly several weeks ago, has been brought from the Packer Hospital to his home in Waverly. His vitality has been so low that the skin grafting did not prove as successful as was hoped and he still suffers much pain. His father, who has been ill since sacrificing the skin for the operation, is somewhat better, but is still confined to his bed.

Jan. 14, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Dr. Tucker, the noted surgeon, of Ithaca, was in town Monday in consultation with Dr. Carpenter on the son of G. W. Evans, and was also in consultation with Dr. Gamble in the case of Margaret Tighe, who was some time ago in very critical condition, then was much better for a time, but has not been so well recently.

Jan. 21, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Henry Evans, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, who was so badly burned last summer, was taken to the Ithaca Hospital Tuesday, where he will be treated by Dr. Tinker, the well known specialist of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Evans accompanied their son, and the former will remain several days, the latter probably two weeks.

Feb. 11, 1910 Waverly Free Press - At the Ithaca Hospital. … Letters from Mrs. Gabriel Evans, whose son, Henry, is at the same hospital for treatment for the burns which he received last summer, state that skin grafting has been commenced again, but it is too early to know whether it will be successful or not.

March 4, 1910 Waverly Free Press - The latest reports from Henry Evans, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans of Waverly, who is undergoing the process of skin grafting at the Ithaca hospital, are most encouraging. Young Evans was terribly burned while playing with gasoline last August and for a time his life was despaired of. Skin grafting was tried at various times, but with indifferent success, and his condition has more than once been such as to cause grave anxiety. Now, however, the process seems to be resulting most satisfactorily. At the last operation 20 small pieces and three large strips, reaching the entire length of the burned part under the arms were laid on, and they seem to be healing finely. Altogether, 61 pieces have now been attached and … (paper is unreadable )

March 18, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans, who has been at Ithaca for some time that she might be near her son Henry, who is at the hospital in that city, was home for a short time last week. She reports the skin grafting as healing nicely, but more must be applied and it will probably be six months before the lad can be brought to his home here.

1910 census - 7 Athens street, renting at Octagon house - Thomas Brown 40 yo. born in PA, locomotive fireman, second marriage, married 16 years, married in 1894; wife Millie 34 yo. born in PA, second marriage, married 16 years, 5 children born with 2 now living, wash woman by day; daughter Ruth 12 yo. born in PA; Family #2 living in the octagon home at this time were the Gabriel and Mabel Evans’ family.
This Thomas Brown was born about 1870. This Millie Brown was born about 1876. This Ruth Brown was born about 1898. There were numerous Thomas Brown’s.

April 15, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Miss Blanche Evans is spending some time at Ithaca and her father is at Medina, where he has accepted a position. - Henry Evans, who is at the Ithaca City Hospital for treatment is gaining slowly. Thus far 147 pieces of skin have been grafted and some more will be used. He is contented and among the many things done for his amusement was an Easter post card shower given him by the members of a Baptist Sunday School class in that city.

July 22, 1910 "Waverly Free Press": RECOVERING FROM HIS BURNS Waverly Boy, After a Year's Suffering, Slowly Coming Back to Health. The Ithaca Journal of Friday devoted a half column to a report of the case of the little Waverly boy who was so terribly burned by his clothing catching fire on Aug. 15 last. Aside from a report of how his back was burned while putting gasoline on a fire he had built in the yard, the Journal speaks of the case as follows: A little, pale, wan faced boy in a wheel chair, pushed about the city by his mother, has been a familiar sight to most Ithacans for the past six or eight months. This little fellow is Henry Evans of Waverly, N. Y., fourteen years of age, who was seriously and painfully burned on August 15, 1909, at his home in the above place. A Journal reporter has watched the little fellow while receiving his daily outing in his chair and has noted the gradual improvement in his health. Last week, through the doctor's orders, the wheel chair was discarded and Henry was compelled to walk in order to gain some strength. Last evening Henry Evans and his mother were interviewed. After he was burned, he was at once taken to the Packer Hospital where it was ascertained that nearly two square feet of his body surface had been burned seriously. Some weeks later he was brought to the Ithaca Hospital where he was attended by a local surgeon,who during the past six or eight months has made over twenty skin grafts from as many people. Little Henry remarked last evening that he was made up of a great many prominent personages and that he had as many as twenty odd skin grafts, the most of them being from professional people, such as doctors, lawyers and students. Chief among those who gave of their cuticle was his own father. Many of the grafts he stated did not grow and but about half of the burned surface of the body has healed up to this time and as he is gaining in general health and strength every day the doctor thinks that he will, in a very short time, recover completely. Henry Evans and his mother are living on Esty street and will remain in Ithaca, in the care of a local surgeon, until such time as Henry is perfectly well, when they will return to their home in Waverly. Henry Evans is a brave, intelligent little fellow and a perfect little gentleman; and while the subject was a painful one to talk about, the Journal man enjoyed his interview with this little fellow very much.

Aug. 15, 1910 Ithaca Daily News - Mrs. Samuel Myer and son, Oliver Myer, of Waverly and Miss Mabel Myer of Batavia were in Ithaca yesterday to call upon Henry Evans of Waverly, who is undergoing treatment at the City Hospital. (Samuel S. Myer’s home was at 21 Tioga street, Waverly, NY.)

Aug. 26, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans of Ithaca is among those here today. She reports her little son, Henry, who was so badly burned last summer, as steadily improving.

Nov. 25, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat of Van Couver, British Columbia are guests of the former’s father, Gabriel Evans of Athens street. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

Dec. 16, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans has now returned to her home in this village, after a long sojourn in Ithaca. Mrs. Evans has been in Ithaca all this time to assist in the care of her young son, Henry, whom, it will be remembered, was so terribly burned in the yard of his home on Athens street about a year and a half ago, while putting gasoline on a little fire he had built. The flesh was burned on the boy’s back and sides and he was at once hurried to the Packer Hospital at Sayre. After some weeks he was returned to his home and later taken for treatment at the Ithaca hospital. The first attempt at skin grafting proved unsuccessful, but the surgeons and the mother have persevered and many friends and sympathizers here now rejoice to know that they boy is gaining nicely and it is hoped he will be able to return home by Christmas.

Dec. 30, 1910 Waverly Free Press - Miss Blanche Evans, of Ithaca, has been spending a few days with her parents. - Henry Evans, who was so badly burned over a year ago and has been at the Ithaca hospital for treatment for so long, was able to return to his home here Saturday. He stood the journey well, and as all the skin grafting is now completed and healing nicely, he will not have to return to the hospital. (7 Athens Street Waverly, NY, living in Mrs. S. W. Slaughter's two-family Octagonal Rental home.)

April 14, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Henry Evans of Athens street, will spend tomorrow at Ithaca.

April 20, 1911 Ithaca - Elmira Star Gazette - (Ithaca) Henry Evans, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans of Waverly, N. Y., is in the city today to have photographs taken of scars he bears from burns suffered many months ago and of which he was cured at the city hospital here. The case was said to be most unusual. It has attracted considerable attention among medical men. The photographs, which were made today, will be printed in some of the medical publications. Henry Evans received his burns while he was at play near his home. The doctors declare that 486 square inches of his body were burned, or nearly four square feet. When burns cover more than one-third of the body it is considered that the chances of recovery are almost nil, according to physicians. Henry’s body was about two-thirds burned, it is stated. He was treated in a Sayre hospital for a time. Here is father gave a large amount of skin for the purpose of grafting it upon his son. Mr. Evans was ill for many weeks as a result of this. Henry was then finally brought to Ithaca and his mother and sister took rooms here, where they could be with the boy as much as possible. Here he was treated, and the grafting of skin continued. The boy gradually improved and after he had been at the hospital for about a year he was discharged as cured. This was a few days before last Christmas. Henry, together with his mother and sister, then went back to Waverly, where he has returned to his school work. (newspaper had misprint, had “Harry” instead of Henry)

April 21, 1911 The Waverly Free Press: Henry Evans Has Picture Taken. Henry Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans of Athens Street, was at Ithaca Saturday to have photographs taken of the scars which he bears from the bad burns he suffered more than two years ago. The case has attracted much attention among medical men as it was a remarkable one, and the amount of skin grafting the most in this locality.

April 27, 1911 Athens Gazette - Remarkable Recovery. Waverly Boy Whose Body was Horribly Burned, is Completely Cured. The Ithaca Daily News says” “Henry Evans, the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans of Waverly, N. Y., is in the city today to have photographs taken of scars he bears from burns suffered many months ago and of which he was cured at the hospital here. …

July 21, 1911 Waverly Free Press - The members of the Berea class gave Mrs. Gabriel Evans, of Athens Street, a surprise party Monday evening, in honor of her birthday.

Oct. 27, 1911 Ithaca Daily News - Mrs. G. W. Evans and her son, Henry Evans, who have been visiting friends in this city, returned to their home in Waverly yesterday. They were accompanied by Miss Eleanor Carey, who will make a week-end visit with friends in Pennsylvania.

Oct. 31, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Miss Eleanor Carey of Ithaca, who was the week end guest of Miss Blanche Evans has returned home.

Nov. 3, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Miss Eleanor Carey of Ithaca, who was the week end guest of Miss Blanche Evans has returned home.

Nov. 10, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Miss Eleanor Carey of Ithaca, who has been the guest of Blanche Evans, returned home Thursday.

Dec. 1, 1911 Waverly Free Press - Albert Baldwin of Cortland, was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans.

Dec. 15, 1911Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Mrs. William Garrison, Mrs. Morris Hanford, Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. George Eisenhart, and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell were guests of Mrs. Gabriel Evans, Friday afternoon.

Dec. 22, 1911 Waverly Free Press - P. O. of A. Surprised Mrs. Giltner. … guests were … Mrs. Gabriel Evans, …

Jan. 26, 1912 - Waverly Free Press - The Willard W. C. T. U. meeting was held Wednesday afternoon, the President, Mrs. Rockwell presiding. At the close of the regular business session, the topic of “Who’s Who,” was taken up by Mrs. G. W. Evans. …

March 1, 1912 Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: Mr. and Mrs. George Moffit of Portland, Ore., are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans.

March 20, 1912 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat, who have been visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, are now at Norfolk, Va. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

March 29, 1912 Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moffitt, who have been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, are now at Norfolk, Va.

May 10, 1912 The Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: The engagement of Miss Blanche Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans of Athens Street to Ernest Hoyt was announced Wednesday evening at a party given by Miss Evans. Fourteen friends of the bride to be were present. (Blanche never married Ernest Hoyt. On Feb. 21, 1913, Ernest L. Hoyt, 25 yo., machine woodworker, of Waverly, NY married Eliza Vernum Norton, 28 yo. of East Orange, N. J., in Glens Falls, NY. Ernest’s parents were John and Frances VanEtten Hoyt.)

July 27, 1912 - Mrs. Charlotte Wells Slaughter (Mrs. Samuel W. Slaughter), owner of the octagon home at 7 Athens street, died. Her daughter, Miss Mary Gertrude Slaughter inherited the estate (208 Chemung street) including the octagonal two-family rental home at 7 Athens street.

Aug. 1912 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Mrs. G. W. Evans and daughter Blanche of Waverly are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joel H. Chase of No. 1 Schiller street.

Aug. 23, 1912 Waverly Free Press - Miss Blanche Evans has been at Ithaca this week visiting friends.

September 20, 1912 The Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: Mr. and Mrs. George Moffit; who have been passing a month with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, have gone to Dallas, Texas.

October 4, 1912 Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: Mrs. Gabriel Evans and son, Henry, were at Ithaca Monday consulting a doctor regarding additional skin grafting for the latter, who was so badly burned some time ago.

Oct. 18, 1912 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans and daughter, Blanche, of Athens street, were in Elmira Monday.

Jan. 10, 1913 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans entertained six friends at dinner Wednesday at her home on Athens street.

March 25, 1913 - Henry H. Hobart died, 92 yo. Died in Knoxville, Tioga county, PA. He was born in NJ on July 28, 1820. He had been a Blacksmith. (Mrs. Mabel Evans’ father)

April 4, 1913 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans was called to Knoxville, Pa., the latter part of last week, by the death of her father.
- Mrs. G. Evans has returned home (7 Athens st. Waverly, NY) after being called to Knoxville, Pa., by the death of her father, Henry Hobart, who was 93 years old.
- Aid Society Chooses Officers. The annual meeting of the Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society was held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. Garrison was re-elected president, Mrs. Arthur Harris, secretary; Mrs. Harry Thompson, treasurer. Vice presidents were elected as follows: Mrs. H. R. Cronk, Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. W. L. Tuthill, Mrs. Alida Young, Mrs. J. Morgan, Mrs. Wm. Ellis, Mrs. Ed. Barden, Mrs. Charles Roe, Mrs. G. Evans, Mrs. A. Stevens, Mrs. P. Nelson, Mrs. Erma Northrup,Mrs. Alva C. Quick.

Aug. 29, 1913 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans, son Henry, and daughter Blanche, have been visiting friends at Binghamton.

Sept. 19, 1913 Waverly Free Press - Gabriel Evans, who has just finished a large contract at Clyde, N. Y., is now at Geneva installing a mill.
- Dr. Thomas Evans. Word was received in Waverly yesterday of the death of Dr. Thomas Evans, who died at his home in Oneonta, N. Y., Wednesday. The funeral will be held this afternoon and burial will be made in that city. The deceased is survived by his widow and several children, and was well known here, as he had frequently visited his brother, Gabriel Evans of Athens street.
- from ancestry - Dr. Thomas Evans, formerly and for years a resident of Portlandville, but for the past two years making his home at 21 High street this city, died late Tuesday night from heart failure. The funeral services will be held from the Baptist church at Millford Center on Friday at 1 o’clock with interment in the cemetery there. Dr. Evans was born at Chedda, England, Dec. 11, 1863, but had spent most of his life in Otsego county, having resided at Cooperstown and later at Portlandville where for a considerable time he practiced medicine. His first wife was a sister of the late Munro Westcott and other well known residents. The late George O. Evans, formerly of this city being a son. Dr. Evans is survived by a wife and three sons, Leon, of Medford, Oregon; Tyler and Albert residing at home, and one daughter, Hazel, also residing at home. He leaves also two brothers, James, of Iowa City, Iowa, and Gabriel, of Waverly.
Thomas’ first wife, Emily Westcott Evans (1843 - 1886); Thomas’s second wife, Etta Ceperley Evans (1857-1930); son George O. Evans (d. 1892), son Lincoln M. Evans (1866-1877); son Morris T. Evans (1869-1904); son Clarence Leon Evans (1880-1938); son George Tyler Evans (1895-1975); son Albert E. Evans (April 27, 1901 in Portlandville - Nov. 23, 1986 Oneonta); daughter Hazel May Evans Dibble (April 23, 1897 Milford, NY - 1965, buried in Milford Center Cemetery, NY)

October 24, 1913 Waverly Free Press And Tioga County Record: Mrs. E. C. Hart and Mrs. Gabriel Evans are at Atlantic City this week attending the International convention of the P. O. of A.

Oct. 31, 1913 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. Gabriel Evans came home Friday from a visit at Binghamton.

December 5, 1913 Waverly Free Press: Gabriel Evans is recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. George E. Moffat of Dallas, Texas, came here Wednesday night to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Evans. Mr. Moffatt accompanied her as far as New York.

Jan. 9, 1914 Wavery Free Press - Miss Blanche Evans is home from Binghamton.

1914 Waverly directory - renting at 7 Athens street - octagon home - Family 1 - Gabriel W. Evans, miller; Blanche Evans, milliner, res.; Henry G. Evans, res.; Family 2 - D. Earl Harding, trainman; Elizabeth J. Harding, widow of James B., res.
1914 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evans’ family.
(In 1917, David Earl Harding was living at 19 Pleasant street, South Waverly, PA. He was a trainman for the LVRR in Sayre.)

Feb. 21, 1914 Elmira Star Gazette - Experienced Milliner wants position, best references, city preferred. Address 7 Athens St., Waverly, N. Y.

The 1914 Sanborn Map shows the octagon house at 7 Athens Street. The estate is owned by Miss Gertrude Slaughter at this time.

May 15, 1914 Waverly Free Press - W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. held a very well attended meeting Wednesday afternoon at the rest room. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. Knapp, the evangelistic superintendent. Mrs. Tozer read a letter from our national vice president, Miss Anna A. Gordon, in response to our letter of sympathy at the loss of the national president, Mrs. Stevens. The meeting was then given in charge of Mrs. Gabriel Evans, whose subject was “The Lure of Luxury.” She stated that the report of those who do rescue work among the fallen women in the “red light” districts of the great cities find that nine-tenths of them were baited to their downfall by the lure of fine clothes, jewels and things to make them look pretty. The “Lure of Luxury” is the unfailing bait with which the white slave trader sets his fiendish trap. It is a subject serious enough to set any mother thinking. A most interesting article was read by Mrs. Thomas …

June 26, 1914 Waverly Free Press - Grammar School Commencement. The high school auditorium was bright with daisies and buttercups Monday afternoon when seventy members of the grammar school held their commencement exercises … The 70 members of the class are as follows: … Henry Evans, … The class entered the grammar school in September 1912, 30 coming from the Lincoln street, 32 from the Grove school. Eleven were left over from the preceding year, and of this number 70 graduated … Fourteen have not been absent for tardy this year: They are … Henry Evans, …

July 17, 1914 Waverly Free Press - Mr. and Mrs. George Moffat of Dallas, Texas, who have been visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans for a week, left Sunday for New York and later go to Norfolk, Va., where they will remain for a short time for Mrs. Moffat’s health. (Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat)

Aug. 14, 1914 Waverly Free Press - Mrs. William Garrison and Mrs. Gabriel Evans spent Wednesday at Elmira.

Sept. 4, 1914 Waverly Free Press - Miss Blanche Evans has returned from a two weeks’ stay at Utica, where she made a study of millinery at the large wholesale house of S. W. Sessions.

Oct. 6, 1914 Waverly Free Press - The D. C. C. Class of the Baptist church will serve a supper at the home of Miss Blanche Evans on Athens street Tuesday evening, October 6, from 5 to 8 o’clock.

Oct. 21, 1914 Elmira Star Gazette - Last evening a very pleasant surprise party was given to Burton Brink at his home on Athens street, the occasion being his twenty-ninth birthday. The evening was passed with music and games. followed by refreshments. The following were the guests: Agnes Gibbs, Anna Kur, Mary Krom, Arvilla Terwilliger, Ella Rhodes, Marguerite Beams, Helen Sutton, Lenora Brown, Miriam and Bertha Hand, Gertrude Lee, Blanche Evans, Manly Brink, Desmon Lampher, Harry Henson, Ellicott Lee, Russell May, Archie Bellis, Ralph Parsons, Arthur Ellis, Arthur Brink, Lewis Chamberlain, Elmer Merrill.
(1914 directory - Burton L. Brink, molder, h 8 Athens street, Waverly, NY)

Dec. 25, 1914 Waverly Free Press - A pleasant birthday surprise party was given Mrs. A. J. Stephens at her Chemung street home Saturday afternoon. The ladies present were: Mrs. Emma Blackburn, Lockwood; Mrs. Lewis Turner, Mrs. David Gray, Miss Gray, Mrs. Elmer Jones, Mrs. Ed. Simon, Sayre, Pa.; Mrs. B. D. Barnes, Mrs. Luther Sabin, Mrs. Nellie Genung, Mrs. William DeWitt, Mrs. Jas. Lawrence, Mrs. D. O. Blackburn, Mrs. Wesley Brougham, Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Mrs. Gabriel Evans, Mrs. Charles Parks, Mrs. William Personius, Waverly, “Five hundred” and other games were enjoyed.
(1914 Waverly directory - Allen J. Stevens, not Stephens, janitor, h 443 Chemung street)

Feb. 2, 1915 - Miss Mary “Gertrude” Slaughter of 208 Chemung street, Waverly, NY, married George Brinker Knapp. The octagon home and all of the estate remained in Mrs. Gertrude Knapp’s name.

June 1, 1915 census - 7 Athens street, renting one side of the two-family octagon home owned by Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp of 208 Chemung street - Gabriel W. Evans 62 yo., miller; wife Mabel 54 yo.; son Henry Evans 18 yo.; daughter Blanche E. Evans 27 yo., milliner; Family 2, Earl Harding 24 yo., railroad brakeman; wife Mary Harding 23 yo.; mother Elizabeth Harding 58 yo. (David Earl Harding)
(On June 24, 1914, David Earl Harding married Mary C. Swift. 1920 census - 19 Pleasant street, South Waverly, PA - renting - E. Earl Harding 29 yo., trainman for rail road; wife Mary Harding 28 yo.; son Spencer Harding 4 yo.; son Donald Harding 2 yo. June 12, 1930 - The Evening Times - Mrs. E. J. Harding Dies Suddenly. Body of Aged South Waverly Woman Is Found by Son. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Harding, a life long resident of South Waverly and one of its most highly respected citizens, died unexpectedly at the home of her son, Earl Harding, 17 Pleasant street, about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon aged 70 years. After the noon dinner Mrs. Harding went to her room on the second floor, saying she was going to lie down for a while. When she failed to appear her son went to her room at 4 o’clock to find her lying on the floor dead. The family physician was summoned and said death was due to natural causes and had occurred probably about a hour before she was discovered. Mrs. Harding is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Shoemaker of Van Etten and Mrs. Tony Sader of Detroit, Mich.; four sons, Earl of South Waverly, Paul of Dixon, Ill., Noel of Cairo, N. Y., and Herman of Syracuse; two brothers, Ennis DuBois of Sparkill, N. Y., and L. H. DuBois of Montclair, N. J. The decedent was a member of the Waverly Baptist church. … burial will be made in Tioga Point cemetery.1950 census - apartment, 311 1/2 Harrison street, Sayre, PA - David Harding 59 yo., trainman for railroad company; wife Mary Harding 58 yo. Nov. 27, 1959 The Evening Times - Earl Harding of Sayre, Trainman 47 Years, Retires. D. Earl (Sliver) Harding of 311 1/2 Harrison street, Sayre, a trainman on the Lehigh Valley railroad for 47 years, has retired. His last run was on CM1 and BJ2. Mr. Harding, who took his pension effective Oct. 29, had a few months of work in the Lehigh coach shop in Sayre before going on the road Sept. 10, 1912. He was promoted to conductor in 1937 and during World War II was set up as a regular conductor. In 1945 he returned to his trainman duties. In freight service all of his career, Mr. Harding was on trains CM1 and SJ2 for 10 years. Mr. Harding was born on Talmadge Hill, but moved to Sayre when a boy of 12. He also lived in Waverly for a short time. Mr. Harding is married to the former Mary Swift of South Waverly. The Hardings resided in South Waverly for 22 years, moving to Sayre 13 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Harding have two sons, Spencer of Athens and Donald, a Pennsylvania state trooper at New Milford, also seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Another son, William, was killed in 1945 in Germany while serving with Gen. Patton’s Third Army. Mr. Harding says he has plenty to do to occupy his retirement years. He likes fishing, gardening and to be handy around the house. Feb. 2, 1962 The Evening Times - D. Earl Harding, 71, of 311 1-2 Harrison St., Sayre, a lifelong Valley resident, died at his home last night at 8:30 o’clock. He was born on Talmadge Hill, Waverly RD, and after his marriage to the former Miss Mary Swift of South Waverly, they lived there for 23 years, moving to Sayre 15 years ago. He was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad for 47 years, retiring as a trainman in October 1959. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waverly and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman. Surviving are his wife; two sons Spencer of Athens and Donald of Milford, Pa.; a brother Noel of Lodi, N. Y.; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral service … Burial will be at a later date in Tioga Point Cemetery. Mary C. Swift Harding died in 1971. She is buried in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. 1972 - Major Donald Earl Harding died. He is buried in Florida. 1997 - Spencer Albert Harding died. He is buried in Tioga Point cemetery, Athens, PA.)

August 19, 1915 Ithaca Daily News: Wilseyville. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Durham of Waverly are visiting at the home of Lester Howard.

From 1916 Directory - 1. Gabriel Evans, a miller; Henry Evans, shophand; 2. Andrew W. Durham. (1916 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evans’ family)

June 23, 1916 Elmira Star Gazette - Owego - To Erect New Mill In Owego At Once. In a few days Gabriel W. Evans of Waverly, formerly of Owego, will begin the erection of a corn and feed mill for Charles N. Codner, adjoining Mr. Codner’s warehouse and hay press, opposite the Erie railroad station in this village. The mill will be 48 feet in height and will occupy a ground space of 40 by 44 feet. Mr. Codner estimates that it will cost, including the equipment, about $4,000. The mill will be used exclusively for grinding feed and cracked corn. It is expected that the mill will be ready for operation about September 1.

Sept. 23, 1916 Elmira Star Gazette - For Sale at bargain, Flying Merkle motorcycle, 5 h. p., Bosch mag.clutch, good tires, $35, or bicycle and small amount cash, next week only. H. G. Evans, 7 Athens street, Waverly, N. Y.

1917 The Farm Journal Illustrated Rural Directory of Tioga County, New York - 7 Athens street, two-family octagon house - 1. Andrew Durham (Pearl), 1 child, trainman, T B tel.; 2. Blanche Evans, milliner; Gabriel W. Evans Mabel) 3 children, millwright, T; Henry Evans, machinist at Curtis Airplane

March 13, 1917 The Evening Leader, Corning, NY - Mrs. G. W. Evans of Waverly, has returned home from a visit with her daughter, Miss Blanche Evans of Walnut street.

May 26, 1917 Evening Times - Republican - Iowa Falls Resident Dies in Washington - Dr. F. J. Evans, who left here a few weeks ago for Friday Harbor, Wash., died there, rather suddenly, a few days after his arrival in his new western home. Dr. Evans was one of the older physicians of this county, locating here in 1875. He was born in England in 1846. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Grace Johnson, of this city, and Mrs. Clare McDowell, of Friday Harbor, Wash. The body will be brought here today for interment. The funeral will be held Sunday and will be conducted by the Charles Payne Post, G. A. R. Dr. Evans was one of the charter members of the local M. W. A. lodge and a member of the Yoemen. (Gabriel Evans’ brother, Frank “James” Evans)

July 30, 1917 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Henry G. Evans attended the third annual Company’s men at Buffalo and Toronto, Saturday and Sunday, as a delegate from Hammondsport. About 8,000 employees attended.

Dec. 17, 1917 - Esther Evans Moffat died. Buried in Moravian Cemetery, New Drop, Richmond county, (Staten Island), NY

December 19, 1917 Binghamton Press: Dies In Waverly. Waverly, Dec. 19. - Mrs. M. (newspaper typo) Moffat died early Tuesday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Evans, in Athens street. She was 32 years of age. She is survived by her husband, her parents, and a brother, Henry Evans, of Painted Post.
(Mrs. Esther Evans Moffat - Mrs. George Moffat)

Dec. 20, 1917 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - The funeral of Mrs. George Moffett  (Moffat) of Northville, who died Monday night, was held Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. (W.) Evans, on Athens street. Rev. John Essington officiated. Burial will be made in New York City, where the body was taken on Erie train 48, Wednesday night.

October 27, 1918 The Telegram: Waverly - Elmira friends received word last week of the marriage in Buffalo, Monday, October 21, of Miss Blanche Evans and George Moffat, both of this city. The bride resided in Waverly before coming to this city where she has been employed at the Tepper Bros' store. {Descendants of this family, said that it was the dying wish of the sister, the first Mrs. Moffat, that her sister marry her husband.}

Evans' sisters: Esther Evans Moffet died in 1917, it was on Esther's deathbed that Esther wished for her sister, Blanche, to marry Esther's husband after Esther's passing, which Blanche did do in 1918.

1918 Waverly directory - renting at 7 Athens street - 1. George W. Edsall, machinist helper -  2. Gabriel Evans, miller; Blanche E. Evans, milliner, res.
1918 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evan’s family

Information on George Edsall: By 1920, in Franklin, Bradford county, PA - Merton M. Mckee 58 yo., farm laborer; son-in-law George Edsall 32 yo., tannery laborer; daughter Nina S. Edsall 24 yo.; granddaughter Mildred J. Edsall 7 months old.
Dec. 26, 1967 The Evening Times - George W. Edsall Retired Waverly Businessman, Dies. George W. Edsall, 80, of 447 Fulton St., Waverly, died Saturday afternoon at the Tioga General Hospital following a prolonged illness. Born in New Albany, Jan. 19, 1887, the son of the late Frederick and Amanda Strope Edsall, he had been a resident of Waverly for the past 53 years. Before his retirement in 1959, Mr. Edsall was proprietor of the Wagner Taxi Service in Waverly. In April of this year, Mr. and Mrs. Edsall celebrated their 50th anniversary (1917). Surviving are his wife, Nina; three daughters, Miss Jane Edsall of Syracuse, Mrs. James (Vivian) Cary of Waverly and Mrs. Donald (Cresta) Cummings of Waverly; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Kindred of Sayre; five grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. … Burial was in Forest Home Cemetery, Waverly.
Nov. 29, 1979 Elmira Star Gazette - Nina McKee Edsall, Age 84, of Keystone Manor, Sayre, Pa., Wednesday November 28, 1979 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. after a short illness. Friends may call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, … Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Waverly. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Grant (Jane) Kennedy of Dumnellon, Fla., Mrs. James (Vivian) Cary of Waverly, N. Y., Mrs. Donald (Cresta) Cummings of Waverly, N. Y.; five grandchildren. She was born February 24, 1895, in Franklindale, Pa., she was the wife of the late George Edsall; Past Regent of the Carantouan Chapter DAR in Waverly.

1920 census - 7 Athens street Waverly, NY - octagon house - 1. Henry M. Spear 68 yo., foreman American Bridge Co.; wife Adelaide 67 yo.; 2. at 7 1/2 Athens street - Gabriel Evans 67 yo., millwright; wife Mabel Evans 58 yo.; brother-in-law William Holbart 68 yo., single, blacksmith (In 1910, Henry and Adelaide Spear lived in the town of Barton, Tioga county, NY.

Sept. 27, 1920 The Evening Times - The death of Mrs. Henry M. Spear occurred at her late home No. 7 Athens street, Waverly, N. Y., at 12 o’clock noon Sunday. Funeral at the house at 2 o’clock Federal time Wednesday. She leaves besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ira Irvin and one sister, Mrs. M. J. Maloy and a number of nephews and nieces.

 1921 Directory: Henry Spear and Gabriel W. Evans, miller (537 Chemung street is not listed, future home of the Evans’ family)

 1922 Directory Guy M. Thompson, machine operator and Gabriel Evans, miller (July 1894 there was a Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Thompson living on Tioga St. Waverly, NY) (Henry G. Evans, trucking, son of Gabriel, was living at 203 Chemung street.) (1915 census - 440 Cayuta ave. Waverly, NY - Guy M. Thompson 49 yo., clerk at coal office; wife Estelle 43 yo.; son Harold A. 15 yo.; daughter Lillian B. 13 yo.; daughter Helena 6 yo.; daughter Marie 1 yo.)

(537 Chemung street is not listed in the 1922 directory, future home of the Evans’ family.)

Dec. 4, 1923 - William H. Hobart died. He was born Jan. 14, 1852 in Westfield, PA, he was 71 years, 11 months and 21 days old. He was a laborer. His parents: Henry Hobart and Sarah Cleveland Hobart. Informant Wm. H. Hobart. Cause of death, pyelonephritis, contributory - stone in kidney and carcinoma of prostate. Died at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. (William was Mabel Evans’ brother, he was living with the Evans' at 7 Athens street in the octagonal home.)

Dec. 6, 1923 The Evening Times - Funeral At Westfield. The body of William H. Holbert (Holbart) was taken to Westfield, N. Y., this morning leaving here at 7:45 and interment will be made in the cemetery there. A prayer service was held at 7:30 last evening at 7 Athens street the Rev. W. H. Dallman officiating

Dec. 10, 1923 The Corning Evening Leader - Westfield, Pa. - The remains of William Hobart of Waverly, formerly of this place, were brought here for burial Thursday. The Rev. Mr. Johnson officiated with a prayer service at the Krusen cemetery where interment was made. When residing here, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Richard Van Dusen (Marie Jane Hobart Van Dusen). Mabel Evans’ was his sister at whose home in Waverly he died. He was 70 years of age and unmarried. (Buried in Westfield, Tioga county, PA) (Mabel Evans’ brother)

Jan. 5, 1924 The Evening Times - Pneumonia Is Cause Of Death Guy M. Thompson. Had Been Active Member of Masonic Order for Many Years - Funeral Monday. Guy M. Thompson died at 5 o’clock last night at his home No. 4 Lincoln street after an illness of two weeks duration of pneumonia. During the early part of this week his condition had been somewhat improved and hopes were entertained by physician and family that he might recover. He was 57 years of age and had spent the great part of his life in Waverly. Funeral services will be held from his home at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon and from the Baptist church at 2:30, the Rev. W. H. Dallman and the Rev. J. Lyon Hatfield officiating. Interment will be made in Glenwood cemetery. The services at the grave will be in charge of Waverly lodge F. and A. M. of which he had been a member for several years. Up to the time of his last illness he was custodian at the Masonic Temple, corner Waverly and Elizabeth streets. Of his immediate family the decedent is survived by one son Harold Thompson of Waverly and three daughters Lillian of Binghamton and Helena and Maria at home.
(May 27, 1947 The Evening Times - Thompson Rites To Be Tomorrow. The body of Mrs. P. Estelle Thompson is scheduled to arrive in Waverly, from Albany today at 3:14 o’clock by way of the Erie, and to be taken to the Kolb funeral home on Waverly street in Waverly.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock (DST). Rev. Egbert P. Fountain, pastor of the First Baptist church of Waverly, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, 75, long-time resident of the Valley, mother of Harold Thompson of South Waverly, died Saturday at her home in Albany. Widow of Guy Thompson, she was born in Halsey Valley and resided there and in Waverly until about 15 years ago, when she went to Albany to maker her home. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Waverly. In addition to her son Harold, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. James Cronin, Mrs. John Topolski and Mrs. Helena Lawson, all of Albany; a sister, Mrs. May Nichols of Ithaca; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Children of Guy and P. Estelle Thompson: Pfc. Harold Arthur Thompson, born Dec. 5, 1899, died Oct. 5, 1966 in Harrisburg, PA; Maria Estelle Topolski, born July 16, 1914, died Feb. 7, 1965 in Albany, NY; Lillian Valentine Cronin, born April 21, 1902, died April 1975 in Albany, NY.; Mrs. Helena Lawson, born about 1909, from 1940 census was 31 yo., living at 170 Second street, Albany, NY, with her mother, Estelle Thompson, brother-in-law John Topolski, and her sister Marie Topolski.)

Jan. 11, 1924 Elmira Star Gazette - We wish to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness of friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Guy M. Thompson and family.

1924 Waverly directory - 1. Henry G. Evans, trucking 7 Athens street, home and doing business 2. Gabriel W. Evans, miller, h 7 Athens street (537 Chemung street is not listed in the 1924 directory, future home of the Evans’ family.)

March 31, 1924 The Evening Gazette, Port Jervis, NY - Mrs. Caroline Hobart Chase, wife of D. L. Chase, died at 12 o’clock on Saturday night, March 29, at her home, 172 Front street, after a short illness. Deceased was born in Vermont November 10, 1846, and was the daughter of Henry H. Hobart and Sarah Jane Cleveland Hobart. The greater part of her life was spent in Matamoras and Port Jervis. On November 10, 1865, she was united in marriage with Mr. Chase. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis. The surviving relatives are her husband; two sons, B. B. Chase, of Port Jervis, and Joel H. Chase, of Daytona, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. Melburn Cole, of Matamoras, and Mrs. B. M. Bosler, of Port Jervis; two sisters, Mrs. William Caskey, of California, and Mrs. Gabriel Evans, of Waverly; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. … Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. (Mabel Evans’ sister)

Feb. 23, 1925 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Henry M. Spear died at his home at Lockwood yesterday following an apoplectic seizure. (died Feb. 22, 1925)
Feb. 23, 1925 The Evening Times - Henry M. Spear, age 73 years, died at his home near Lockwood Sunday morning after only a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Irene Irving at home; one brother, Guy Spear of Lockwood; one sister, Mrs. Simon Rolph of Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Spear was a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to the Horseheads lodge. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Wesley Logan of the Lockwood church will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood cemetery in Waverly.

March 14, 1925 The Binghamton Press: The last will of Henry M. Spear, late of Waverly, has been admitted to probate and letters testamentary were granted to Jay N. Andrews of Lockwood. The value of the estate is given as $6,500. (Henry Spear had lived in the octagon home in 1920 and 1921.)

1925 census - 7 Athens street, octagon home owned by Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp of 208 Chemung street -  Family 1, Henry G. Evans 29 yo., trucking; wife Alice L. Evans 24 yo.; son Henry G. Jr. Evans 6 yo.; son Robert W. Evans 3 yo.; son Richard M. Evans; Family 2, Gabriel W. Evans 72 yo.; wife Mabel 64 yo.; lodger Joel H. Chase 53 yo., machinist; lodger Elizabeth Chase 55 yo. (Joel Chase and Elizabeth Ellison were married Nov. 27, 1897 in Coudersport, PA. Joel Chase is Mabel Evans’ nephew.)

1925 census - Waterloo, Seneca, NY - Geo. E. Moffat 50 yo., no occupation; wife Blanche 36 yo.; son Geo. J. Moffat 5 yo.; daughter Esther E. Moffat 2 yo. (Gabriel and Mabel Evans’ daughter, Blanche, and Blanche’s family.)

Oct. 28, 1925 Elmira Star Gazette - Wanted - Return load from Newark, New Jersey or vicinity about November 3. Large 3-ton van. Half rates. H. G. Evans, 7 Athens St., Waverly, N. Y. Phone 208-W.

1926 Waverly directory - 1. Henry G. Evans, trucking and long distance moving, h 7 Athens street, and doing business. 2. Gabriel W. Evans, millwright, h 7 Athens street

1926  Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is not listed, but 539 Chemung street listed: Dodge & Marshall, gasoline; J. Grant Dodge

Oct. 15, 1926 Elmira Star Gazette - Wanted. Load to Newark, N. J., or en route about Oct. 25. Return load from Rochester Nov. 1-3 - ton van. H. G. Evans 7 Athens Street Waverly, N. Y.

1927 Sanborn map shows the octagon house at present day 7 Athens St.

Oct. 8, 1927 - Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp’s husband, George Brinker Knapp, died from an accidental gun shot which occurred on the second floor of their home at 208 Chemung street. Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp, owner of the octagon rental home at 7 Athens street

1928 Waverly directory - 1. Henry G. Evans, trucking and long distance moving, 7 Athens street, home and doing business 2. Gabriel W. Evans, millwright, h 7 Athens street (537 Chemung street is not listed, future Evans’ home)
Neighbors on Athens street: across the street from 7 Athens street:  4 Athens street - Frank R. Buley. emp. Spencer Glove Co.; 6 Athens street - Mrs. Julia Haas, widow of Edward Haas; Daniel Haas, machinist, boards at 6 Athens street; 8 Athens street - Mrs. Mary E. Shoemaker, widow of Samuel Shoemaker
Neighbors on Athens street, same side of street as 7 Athens street: 3 Athens street - Francis T. Line, switchman LVRR; Samuel Line, boards at 3 Athens street; 5 Athens street - Lloyd M. Hedges, patrolman

Aug. 21, 1928 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans of 7 Athens Street, Waverly, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home on Saturday, with a reception for their friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have lived on the same street since coming to Waverly 35 years ago, and enjoy the acquaintance of a wide circle of friends throughout this community. They reside in the same house with their son, H. G. Evans, well known truckman, and his family, at the present time, but formerly lived across the street from their present address. (This makes no sense?, across the street? All directories, census' and articles have them at 7 Athens street. They had rented on Chemung street prior to renting at 7 Athens street.) Mr. Evans has been a reader of The Star-Gazette for 35 years. Mr. Evans but recently returned from nearly a year’s work as millwright in erecting one of the largest mills in the country at Geneva, and he and his wife are now planning the celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. Evans has been both a millwright and a miller, and is equally proficient in either trade, although he has been working as a millwright now for many years past. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were married at Sherman, Wayne County, Pa., on August 25, 1878, by Mr. Evans’ father, the Rev. George Evans, a Baptist minister, who came to this country with his family from England. Both Mr. and Mrs. Evans have been lifelong Baptists, and are communicants at the Waverly Baptist Church. They resided in Sherman for a time, and then moved to Elkland, Pa., where they resided several years, and 35 years ago they came to Waverly, (That would mean they came to Waverly in 1893.) where Mr. Evans installed the machinery in what was then known as the Personious’ mill. This mill is now owned by the Kasco Company, and is one of Waverly’s most prominent manufacturing establishments. He remained as head miller at this plant for seven years, and then branched out as a millwright for himself. Three children were born to them, two of whom are now living, the son, with whom they make their home, and Mrs. George E. Moffat of Seneca Falls. A reception will be held at their home from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 o’clock Saturday afternoon and evening, when it is expected a large number of friends will extend their felicitations on the happy occasion. (7 Athens street, two-family octagonal home, owned by Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp of 208 Chemung street Waverly, NY)

August 26, 1928 The Sunday Telegram (picture sent to me by a descendant) Waverly, Aug. 25. - Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans of 7 Athens Street, Waverly, are today receiving the congratulations of their many friends in this village and elsewhere on their golden wedding anniversary which they celebrated at their home this afternoon and evening with a reception. Thirty-five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Evans came to Waverly to reside and have lived here ever since, having enjoyed a wide acquaintance and the respect and esteem of a large number of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Evans held a reception from 2 to 4 o'clock this afternoon and from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening at their home when a large number felicitated them on their 50th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were married at Sherman Wayne County, Pa., on Aug. 25, 1878, by the Rev. George Evans, father of the bridegroom, and a Baptist minister who came to this country from England with his family. Later, the happy couple moved to Elkland, Pa., where they resided for a time before coming to Waverly. Mr. Evans is an expert millwright as well as a miller. Both are lifelong Baptists, being communicants of the Waverly Baptist Church at the present time. They have two children living, H. G. Evans, well known truckman here, and a daughter, Mrs. George E. Moffat of Seneca Falls. Both Mr. and Mrs. Evans are in excellent health and expect to enjoy many more years of wedded happiness.

Golden Anniverary

August 1925, notice the cupola on carriage house at 9 Athens street, and the smaller 4 windows on bottom floor. Also, notice on main house at 208 Chemung street, the back porch, one story. Mrs. Gabriel Evans, of 7 Athens street in foreground of picture, holding her granddaughter, Esther Evans. Photo courtesy of Evans' family descendant:

1928 - Marie Jane Hobart Van Dusen died. She was born in 1851. She is buried in Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Cheektowaga, Erie county, NY. (Mabel Evans’ sister)

March 14, 1929 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Mrs. Elizabeth Chase, wife of Joel H. Chase, died Wednesday morning at 11:45 o’clock at her home, 336 Main street. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Ella Cresson of this city, Mrs. Jennie Hunter of Auburn, Mrs. Adeline Ward of Dickson, Ill., and Mrs. J. Costly of Knoxville, Pa. and two brothers, Frederick Ellison of Knoxville, and Ward Ellison of California. … Burial in Floral Park cemetery. (Mabel Evans’ niece-in-law. The Chase’s were living with Mabel at 7 Athens street Waverly, NY, from the 1925 census.)

1930 Waverly directory - 1. Henry G. Evans, trucking and long distance moving, 7 Athens street, home and doing business. 2. Gabriel W. Evans, millwright, h 7 Athens street

Neighbors on Athens street in 1930: 3 Athens st. - William H. Kane; 4 Athens st. - Frank R. Buley; 5 Athens st. - Lloyd M. Hedges; 6 Athens st. - Mrs. Julia Haas; 8 Athens st. - Mrs. Mary E. Shoemaker

1930 census - 7 Athens street, octagon home, on this census, one half of the home was addressed as 7 Athens st. and the other half as 9 Athens st., but in directory both are listed as 7 Athens st. - Family 1 renting $15, Henry G. Evans 33 yo. (21 yo. at first marriage), moving truckman; wife Alice L. 29 yo. (17 yo. at first marriage); son Henry G. Evans 10 yo.; son Robert W. Evans 8 yo. Family 2 renting $15, Gabriel W. Evans 77 yo., millwright at flour mill; wife Mabel E. Evans 68 yo.

1930 census - Genoa, Cayuga, NY - George Moffat 48 yo., coal mining consulting engineer; wife Blanche 36 yo.; son George J. 10 yo., daughter Esther E. 7 yo. (Blanche Evans Moffat, daughter of  Gabriel and Mabel Evans)

Sept. 10, 1930 The Evening Times - Truck Fatally Injures Child. John Stranger, 6, Dies Shortly After He Is Run Over by Heavily Loaded Vehicle; Driver Held Blameless. John Stranger, 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stranger of 34 Ithaca street, sustained fatal injuries when run over at 5:15 o’clock last evening by a motor truck heavily loaded with sand and died within two minutes after reaching the Robert Packer hospital where he was rushed by Frank Bowman of Sayre. According to Henry G. Evans, Waverly truckman, owner and driver of the vehicle, he was driving east on Ithaca street when he heard a noise in the rear like metal striking the ground. Fearing one of the leaves in his rear spring had broken and dropped out, he stopped the truck to investigate and sent Martin Bracken of Erie street, his assistant, back on the road to pick up whatever had fallen. Mr. Evans said he discovered the little Stranger boy just climbing on or off the rear of the truck, he could not be sure which. Telling the child to stay away from the truck Evans again climbed into the seat and started up. He was just getting under way when he heard a sound like a low moan. He looked back under the truck and saw the little boy lying in the road where he had apparently fallen while trying to climb aboard once again. Mr. Evans stopped immediately and lifting the child into his arms, put him into Frank Bowman’s car. The boy had a badly fractured skull and lived only a very short time after reaching the hospital. Chief of Police Dana Boyle was notified by Mr. Evans and made a thorough investigation. Only one eye witness could be found. Joseph Jones, who resides at the intersection of Ithaca street and Cayuta avenue, was standing at the corner when the accident occurred and made a statement freeing Evans of blame. Coroner Dr. John T. Tucker of Waverly viewed the remains at the hospital and decided that death was accidental and due to a skull fracture. Coroner Tucker has not decided whether an inquest is necessary. Besides his parents the little boy is survived by four brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Levi W. Lunn of Grace Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.

Sept. 13, 1930 The Evening Times - 2 Witnesses Free Truckman Of Blame In Child’s Death. Joseph Jones and Mrs. Edna Passage Exonerate Henry G. Evans in Case of John Stranger; Coroner Reserves Decision. Testimony given at the inquest into the death of 6-year-old John Stranger at the Waverly village hall yesterday afternoon resulted in little additional information regarding the accident. Dr. John T. Tucker of Waverly, Tioga county coroner, reserved his decision until he had an opportunity to study stenographic copies of the testimony. Witnesses called included Henry G. Evans, driver of the sand-loaded truck under the rear wheel of which the skull of the little boy was crushed last Wednesday afternoon. Joseph Jones, who was the only eye witness to the fatality, testified that he saw Mr. Evans tell the child to stay off the truck and he watched the child while he tried to climb on the rear of the truck the second time, saw him lose his footing and fall under the rear wheel. Mrs. Edna Passage, who resides on Ithaca street near the point where the fatality occurred, testified that she was sitting on the front porch of her home. While she did not see the actual tragedy she testified to hearing Mr. Evans tell the child to stay off the truck and then to seeing him stop again and lift the mangled body from beneath the vehicle. Chief Dana Boyle, who reached the scene within a very short time after the accident, testified as to the results of his investigation and to the report of the accident made to him by Mr. Evans.
(1928 Waverly directory - Leslie W. Passage, elec. Sayre Electric Co., h. 35 Ithaca street; William R. Passage, emp. LVRR, r. 35 Ithaca street. From 1930 census owned home at 35 Ithaca street - Leslie Passage 49 yo.; wife Ella B. 46 yo.; son William R. 23 yo.)
(1930 census - renting at 604 Cayuta ave. Waverly, NY - Joseph Jones 47 yo., laborer odd jobs; wife Cora Jones 34 yo.; daughter Catherine Jones 12 yo.; daughter Beulah Jones 2 yo.; son Joseph 11 months old ; boarder Jasper McGunder 33 yo., machinist at motor company)

Sept. 13, 1930 The Evening Times - We wish to express our sincere thanks to our kind neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the hours of our sorrow and bereavement. Also the East Waverly school children and teachers and every one who donated cars or assisted us in any way. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stranger and children.

Sept. 13, 1930 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Coroner Dr. J. T. Tucker held an inquest at the Village Hall Friday afternoon in the death of John Strange, aged six, who was killed by a truck owned by Henry Evans of Athens Street. The witnesses were Joseph Jones, Martin Bracken, Mrs. William Passage, Henry Evans and Chief of Police Dana Boyle. The evidence was to the effect that Mr. Evans stopped his truck and at his request the little fellow, who had climbed upon the truck, got down safely upon the sidewalk. As Mr. Evans started the truck the boy again attempted to get on and fell under the wheels. Coroner Tucker will announce his decision later.

1931 Waverly directory - 537 Chemung street is listed for the first time - Henry G. Evans, trucking and long distance moving, home and doing business; Gabriel W. Evans, retired
(at 539 Chemung st. - Mrs. Esther R. Marshall, gasoline; Mrs. Esther R. Marshall)

Oct. 10, 1931 Globe Gazette - Iowa Falls, - Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Edith Evans, 73, widow of Dr. F. J. Evans, one of the early physicians of Iowa Falls. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clare McDowell, near Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Evans’ body was cremated and the ashes will be sent here for interment. (Gabriel Evans’ sister-in-law, wife of the late Dr. F. James Evans - Frank “James” Evans)

April 29, 1932 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Henry G. Evans. Mrs. Alice Evans, 31, late of Waverly, died Thursday at 11:30 p.m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Drake, 216 Elmwood Avenue, Elmira Heights. She is survived by her husband, Henry G. Evans, three sons, Henry Jr. and Robert of Waverly; Richard of Elmira; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Drake of Elmira Heights. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of the parents. The Rev. Levi Lunn of Waverly will officiate. Burial in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.

April 29, 1932 The Evening Times - Mrs. Henry G. Evans of Waverly died this morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Drake, 216 Elmwood avenue, Elmira Heights, after an extended illness. Besides the parents, Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Henry and three sons, Henry, Jr., and Robert at the home in Waverly and Richard at Elmira. Mrs. Evans has been ill for several months and has been dividing her home between her home here and the home of her parents. She went to Elmira Heights last Monday and had been unable to return. The funeral will be held at the home of her parents in Elmira Heights Monday afternoon at 2. Rev. Levi W. Lunn of Waverly will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.

April 30, 1932 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Henry G. Evans. Mrs. Alice Evans. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Drake, 216 Elmwood Avenue, Elmira Heights. The Rev. Levi Lunn of Waverly will officiate. Burial in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.

May 2, 1932 Elmira Star Gazette - Mrs. Henry G. Evans. Mrs. Alice Evans. The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. at the home of the parents, in Elmira Heights. The Rev. Levi Lunn of Waverly officiated. Burial was in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.

1932 - Richard Van Dusen died. He was born in 1848. He is buried in Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Cheektowaga, Erie county, NY. (Mabel Evans’ brother-in-law)

Feb. 7, 1933 Elmira Star Gazette - General Electric Plant - 1 to 100 lights, nearly new, cost $386, first $80 takes it. H. G. Evans, 537 Chemung St., Waverly, N. Y.

Aug. 26, 1933 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans Of Waverly Observe 55th Wedding Anniversary. Athens Street Couple Were Married by Bridegroom’s Father, Rev. George Evans, at Chemung Street Residence. The 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Evans of 7 Athens street (two-family octagon home owned by Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp of 208 Chemung street) was celebrated yesterday. They were guests of honor at a dinner given them by relatives at the home of a nephew, Rev. George T. Evans, pastor of the Wellsburg Baptist church. Their son, Henry Evans, and grandsons, Henry, Jr., and Robert Evans, also attended the dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were married at the home of her parents, 537 Chemung street, Waverly, by Rev. George Evans, father of Gabriel Evans, of Sherman, Pa. Mrs. Evans before her marriage was Miss Mabel Hobart, daughter of Henry and Jane Cleveland Hobart. (Their 50th anniversary article has them as being married in Sherman, Pa. which makes more sense according to the census records. Also, 537 Chemung street doesn’t show up in the directories until 1931.) (Octagon home owned by Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter Knapp.) (Interesting that the 1931 directory has them already moved to 537 Chemung street, yet in this year of 1933 Gabriel and Mabel are back at 7 Athens street.)

No mention found yet of 7 Athens street and the octagon home after August 1933.

Circa 1942, Octagon house at 7 Athens Street is gone. Empty lot. Mike Nolan (former neighbor across the street from 7 Athens street., at 6 Athens street) remembers playing ball on the empty lot that had a hole in the ground where the two-story octagon once stood. He remembers a "For Sale" sign on the lot. The late Margaret Costello, former neighbor on Athens Street, at 5 Athens street, thought she remembered hearing something about it burning down. (Cornell University, A Survey of Waverly, says that unfortunately it was demolished.) Notice the hole on left side of picture where octagon house used to stand:

This is a picture, courtesy of Scott Lawrence, showing the empty lot at 7 Athens street, circa 1946:

In 1945, the property was sold out of the Slaughter/Knapp family to Mary Fralick, who in 1950 sold the empty lot, at 7 Athens street, where the octagon home once stood, to Mary Alamo. The current home at 7 Athens street was built for Mary Alamo in 1950. The late Elizabeth Alamo, daughter of the late Mary Alamo, had told us that when they purchased the empty lot at 7 Athens street, it was actually two building lots that they purchased.

This 1947 Sanborn map shows the empty lot at 7 Athens street

Mary Alamo in the middle, with her husband, Dominic, on left and her mother on right:

Susie O'Hara, Amy Zehr, Elizabeth "Tina" Alamo:

See Part Four for a Continuation of the Evan's family after they moved from the Octagon house at 7 Athens street to another Waverly, NY home.

Recollections:

"When I was younger, the neighborhood kids played over in the vacant lot and I remember a big hole in the ground." Mike Nolan 2010 (referring to where the octagon house once stood at 7 Athens Street.)

"Years back, a couple stopped by my house and asked me if I knew anything about the octagon that was here." Tina Alamo at 7 Athens street, 2010. (I keep wondering who this was and hope they contact me someday.)

"I recently found your website and I thought I would write you. I'm impressed with the amount of research you've done on the buildings and their inhabitants. I'm the great grand daughter of Blanche Evans who lived at 7 Athens street. ..." Catherine Wilson Dec. 27, 2011 (Gabriel, Mabel, Blanche, Esther, and Henry Evans lived in octagon home.)

"I remember sliding down the hill on Athens street, we used to call it Paine's Hill." (Hiram Paine lived at 300 Chemung street in the late 1800's) "I remember the octagon home and seems that it was a two-family home, but I don't know what ever happened to it or when." March 2013, "Doc" Al Dimon, 95 y.o.