Pearl Eleanor HOFF (HAFF)
This is Pearl (Granny Bigelow) and me on the lawn in Dannemora
in front of the old Homestead. ca 1945.
Pearl Eleanor HOFF (HAFF) born 22 Oct 1885 Ellenburgh
Center the daughter of Orson
and Addie (HALL) HAFF; She died 30 June 1969 Plattsburgh, Clinton,
NY. I was lucky to know her well during her long life. In fact, I remember
when I was in grade school in Dannemora, when I used to show up at her
front door to see what she had for lunch. Pancakes and French Toast were
my favorites, and she had them often. She also stayed at Uncle Ben HOBBS'
camp during the summer with me and my great aunt and uncle. We went to
all the fairs in NY and VT because they were originally from farms and
Uncle Ben was fair director in Plattsburgh for many years, plus we all
loved them. We also used to go over to Valcour Island in his boat to watch
the sunset. She also traveled quite a bit with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bud
WARREN. They had an Airstream and traveled all over the country. I have
a home movie of my grandmother Pearl visiting Grand Canyon, and giving
this oh-my-gosh expression as she approached the rim. It is priceless,
just like all the memories I have of her. I don't have any memories of
John Helmer, except the description I was given of his death. It must have
been a wrenching moment for everyone, as he appears to have died from an
embullism. He was just returning from milking the cows and collapsed in
the kitchen before anybody else was up in the morning. My grandmother awoke
and saw him on the floor with blood and milk mixing together. Quite a picture!!
My father was only 13 yrs old and had to quit school to help support the
family. I heard that part many times. There are pictures of him with the
kids below, with the homestead on Smith Street in the background. The house
still stands but in horrible disrepair. She married 13 Nov 1904
John Helmer 10
BIGELOW, son of John
9, ( John
8, Jared
7, Ezra
6, Ezra
5, David
4, Lt.
John 3, Joshua
2, John
1) BIGELOW and Susie T. KENT, born 1886 Ellenburgh
Center, Clinton, NY; died 1930 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; They were married
in Ellenburgh Center, Clinton, NY.
Wedding announcement: copy from Arlene Reynolds of Brainardsville:"A
very pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at the residence
of the bride's father Orson Haff, at Ellenburgh Center, the contracting
parties being Mr. John Bigelow and Miss Pearl Haff, both of Ellenburgh
Center.Bridesmaid, Miss Flossie Haff, sister of bride. Wm. Baker was best
man, ushers Bennie Hobbs and Millard Delong. Bride's father in poor health,
bride given away by uncle M.L. Reed. Double ring ceremony performed by
Rev. C.W.S.Becker . Presents were costly and beautiful, $130. Cash, silver,
and Japanese ware,bed spreads and linens. Mr.&Mrs. Bigelow went to
different parts of the East on their wedding trip."??( That's the way it
was written, which implied they went their separate ways)
Children of John Helmer and Pearl Eleanor (HOFF) BIGELOW:
16314.13521.1 Claude Alton BIGELOW; born
27 Jul 1910 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; m (1) White ;m(2) 30 Dec 1947 Ardith
Louise "Lee" BAILEY; she born 10 Jul 1927; 2 children: Claudia Lee and
John Claude.
16314.13521.2 John Arthur, born Apr 1912
Dannemora, Clinton, NY; died 1986 Saranac,Clinton,NY, ; married to Loretta
(___)CHURCHILL; 2 children: John Arthur (Sonny), born 11 1940; died 12
Jan 1996; and Joan who still lives in Plattsburg (1997).
16314.13521.3 Ruth Florence, born 22 Aug
1915 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; married Arthur C. Bud WARREN at unknown date;
Bud died of cancer 22 Aug 1966 Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.; m (2) Del BANKS
??; No children. Ruth still lives in California (1997)
16314.13521.4 Roger
Lynn 11 BIGELOW, born 2 Jul 1917 Dannemora, Clinton,
NY; Married 27 Apr 1942 Dannemora, Clinton,NY to Ruth Loretta MCGEE,
born 21 Feb 1922 Keeseville, Clinton,NY (actually born after midnight on
22 Feb 1922, "all 2's"); parents: Ernest MCGEE and Marie
Beatrice (GAGY) LESPERANCE ; 4 children including me: Roger
Jon (Rod), Sherry Lynn (Sheri), Candace Marie (Kandi), Kelly Jean (Kelli)
My parents and 3 sisters now live in CT (1997).
16314.13521.5 Russell Everett BIGELOW,
born 5 Feb 1917 Dannemora,Clinton,NY. Married Helen DONAHUE unknown date;
she died in the 70's; 4 Children : Brenda, Russell Everett (Rusty), Darlene,
and Debbie
SOURCES:
Family records
Latter Day Saints microfiche records
Census records;
Cemetery inscriptions
Rod Bigelow (Roger Jon 12 BIGELOW)
8 Prospect Circle
Massena, N.Y. 13662
bigelow@slic.com
Rod Bigelow at SLIC
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