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==Birth==
 
==Birth==
John Cummings Jr. was the son of John Cummings (B. 1833, D. 1905) and Ellen Shay (B. 1831, D. 1919). He was the second son in a family of five children, two of which died as young adults. John's parents were both born in Ireland.  
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John Cummings Jr. was the son of '''[[John Cummings]]''' (B. 1833, D. 1905) and Ellen Shay (B. 1831, D. 1919). He was the second son in a family of five children, two of which died as young adults. John's parents were both born in Ireland. His siblings were:
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*'''[[James Cummings]]''' (June 25, 1857<ref name="Landmarks">[[Landmarks of Albany County]], NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY</ref>, D. after March 31, 1905)<ref name="USCensus"/><ref name="Obit"/>
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*George Cummings (born June 1, 1861<ref name="Landmarks"/>, D. May 11, 1880)<ref name="USCensus"/><ref name="Reidsville Cemetery"/>
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*'''[[Ellen Cummings]]''' Van Schaack ((b. December, 1866<ref name="Landmarks"/>, D. after March 31, 1905)<ref name="USCensus"/><ref name="Obit"/>
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*Thomas Cummings (B. Dec 11, 1866, D. Dec 29, 1882)<ref name="USCensus"/><ref name="Reidsville Cemetery"/>
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==Marriage & Children==
 
==Marriage & Children==
1. John married Mary C. Ecker who was the daughter of Allen Ecker and Elizabeth Haverly Settle. <ref name=" Bernehistory.org "> 1.5 Oct 1932 Obituaries of Mary C. (Ecker) Cummings from the scrapbook of the Hon. and Mrs. Franklin M. Shultes, Bernehistory.org</ref>  John and Mary had the following children:  
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John married Mary C. Ecker who was the daughter of Allen Ecker and Elizabeth Haverly Settle. <ref name=" Bernehistory.org "> 1.5 Oct 1932 Obituaries of Mary C. (Ecker) Cummings from the scrapbook of the Hon. and Mrs. Franklin M. Shultes, Bernehistory.org</ref>  John and Mary had the following children:  
 
*Edward J. Cummings who was a Reverend in Rutland, Vt<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
*Edward J. Cummings who was a Reverend in Rutland, Vt<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
*a daughter who was the wife of Millard A. Whipple of Altamont<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
*a daughter who was the wife of Millard A. Whipple of Altamont<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
*Dora Cummings of Albany<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
*Dora Cummings of Albany<ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
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==Life==
 
==Life==
 
After his childhood in Berne, John spent most of his adulthood as a resident of Voorheesville and only moved to the city of Albany in about 1927. <ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
After his childhood in Berne, John spent most of his adulthood as a resident of Voorheesville and only moved to the city of Albany in about 1927. <ref name="Bernehistory.org"/>
 
==Additional Media==
 
==Additional Media==
Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY, page 125
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Cummings Brothers. — James and John Cummings were born in the town of Berne,
John married Mary C. Ecker of the town of Knox, a daughter of Allen Ecker, by whom three children were born: Thomas, who died when ten years of age; Edward and Mary.
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June 25, 1857, and May 20, 1859, respectively. They are sons of John Cummings,  
James and John were reared to farm life and attended the common schools and remained at home until they were twenty-four years of age, when they embarked in business for themselves, their first enterprise being farming and quarrying, which they followed for seven years. They dissolved partnership, James remaining at the quarry and John repaired to Albany and engaged in the stone business from 1891 to 1895. They then moved to Voorheesville and established themselves in the feed, grain and produce business, and in connection with this they carried on an extensive stone business.  
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who was born in the city of Clonmell, Ireland, in 1829. He was one of four children
John is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of Chancellors Lodge of Albany. The brother are both stockholders in the Clarksville Telephone line. John is a stockholder in the Altamont Driving Park and Fair Association ; the brothers are also stockholders in the Voorheesville Canning and Preserving Co.  
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of Patrick Cummings. John, the father, was a miller m his native place. He came
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to America and direct to the town of Berne, where he engaged in farming which he
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continued until recent years, when he retired to the village of Reidsville and leased
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his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. B, 81st Regiment N. V. Vols., and served until
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the close of the war, participating in the battle of the Wilderness, where he received
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a wound and lost part of his hand. He was under General Butler in five active en-
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gagements. His wife was Ellen Shea, a native of the city of Clonmell, Ireland, and
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daughter of Thomas Shea; to them were born five children: James, born June 25,
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1857; John, born May 30, 1859; George, born June 1, 1861, and died at the age of  
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nineteen; Ellen, born in October, 1862; and Thomas, born in December, 1866, and
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died at the age of sixteen. James and John were reared to farm life and attended  
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the common schools and remained at home until they were twenty-four years of age,  
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when they embarked in business for themselves, their first enterprise being farming  
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and quarrying, which they followed for seven years. They dissolved partnership,  
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James remaining at the quarry and John repaired to Albany and engaged in the  
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stone business from 1891 to 1895. They then moved to Voorheesville and established  
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themselves in the feed, grain and produce business, and in connection with this they  
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carried on an extensive stone business. James married Ella Van Deusen of Berne,
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and daughter of Robert A. Van Deusen. Their children are Carrie and George.  
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John married Mary C. Ecker of the town of Knox, and daughter of Allen Ecker, by whom three children were born: Thomas, who died when ten years of age; Edward
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and Mary. John is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of Chancellors  
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Lodge of Albany. The brothers are both stockholders in the Clarksville Telephone  
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line. John is a stockholder in the Altamont Driving Park and Fair Association ;  
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the brothers are also stockholders in the Voorheesville Canning and Preserving Co.  
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==Death==
 
==Death==
 
John's wife, Mary, died on October 29, 1932 at 549 Washington Ave, Albany, NY and was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem.[1] John died on February 11, 1945 at Altamont, NY and is buried in the Mont Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem, Albany Co., NY
 
John's wife, Mary, died on October 29, 1932 at 549 Washington Ave, Albany, NY and was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem.[1] John died on February 11, 1945 at Altamont, NY and is buried in the Mont Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem, Albany Co., NY
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Curless, Eugene Jerome Jr.
 
==Birth==
 
Eugene was born on July 13, 1947, in Cooperstown to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Curless, Sr. <ref name="Altamont Enterprise"> Altamont (NY) Enterprise - Albany Co. Post, Page 7, 29 Nov 1968 Issue.  Altamont (NY) Enterprise - Albany Co. Post, Section 2, Page 2, 5 Apr 1968 Issue.</ref>
 
==Education==
 
He attended Berne-Knox Central High school, Berne, and graduated from there after entering the service. <ref name="Altamont Enterprise"/>
 
==Military Service==
 
Served as a 2nd Lieutenant<ref name="Altamont Enterprise"/>in the 23rd Infantry Division of the Army Reserve. His tour-of-duty began January 14, 1968 and he died of wounds due to small arms fire in South Vietnam on March 25, 1968. His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on panel 46E, Line 15<ref name="The Wall"> Website thewall-usa.com </ref>
 
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Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved grandparents and family of the late Eugene Curless, who was killed in action in Vietnam. Gene spent most of his life in Westerlo. He had advanced to the rank of second lieutenant and was only 20 years old.
 
Published in the Altamont (NY) Enterprise-Albany Co. Post, Section 2, Page 2, 5 Apr 1968 Isasue.
 
  
1st Lt. Eugene J. Curless Awarded The Silver Star. First Lieutenant Eugene J. Curless, Jr. 23rd Infantry Division, was awarded the Silver Star posthumously October 20 for gallantry in action while serving in Vietnam. A ceremony took place at Sgt. Horace D. Bradt U.S. Army Reserve Center in Schenectady. Lt. Curless entered the Army on July 13, 1964, and arrived in Vietnam on January 16, 1968. He was killed on March 25, 1968 and subsequently was awarded the Silver Star, third highest medal given for valor. The medal was presented to Lt. Curless' wife, Mrs. Marilyn R. Curless of Camden, New York, by Colonel Ferris P. Coppe, First Brigade Commander. Lt. Curless was also awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service, and the Purple Heart. Curless was born on July 13, 1947, in Cooperstown. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Curless, Sr. Curless came to live with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Curless of Medusa, when he was six weeks old, and was raised in Medusa. He attended Berne-Knox Central High school, Berne, and graduated from there after entering the service. The citation he received gives the following account: "He (Lt. Curless) distinguished himself by heroic action on March 25, 1968, while serving as Platoon Leader, Company C, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry on a combat mission. The company came under intense enemy fire. He dismounted his command vehicle and directed his men's fire on the enemy positions. Realizing that the enemy fire was so intense that the wounded men could not be evacuated, he organized a rifle squad and personally led the element against the enemy. The assault caused the enemy force to withdraw and allowed the extraction of all wounded personnel. As Lt. Curless was covering the withdrawal of the remaining friendly troops he was mortally wounded by the intense enemy fire. Lt. Curless personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest tradition of the military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army." Other awards Lt. Curless had earned prior to his death include the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badget, the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and the National Defense Service Medal.
 
Published in the Altamont (NY) Enterprise - Albany Co. Post, Page 7, 29 Nov 1968 Issue.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 25 February 2013

Birth

John Cummings Jr. was the son of John Cummings (B. 1833, D. 1905) and Ellen Shay (B. 1831, D. 1919). He was the second son in a family of five children, two of which died as young adults. John's parents were both born in Ireland. His siblings were:

Marriage & Children

John married Mary C. Ecker who was the daughter of Allen Ecker and Elizabeth Haverly Settle. [5] John and Mary had the following children:

  • Edward J. Cummings who was a Reverend in Rutland, Vt[5]
  • a daughter who was the wife of Millard A. Whipple of Altamont[5]
  • Dora Cummings of Albany[5]

Life

After his childhood in Berne, John spent most of his adulthood as a resident of Voorheesville and only moved to the city of Albany in about 1927. [5]

Additional Media

Cummings Brothers. — James and John Cummings were born in the town of Berne, June 25, 1857, and May 20, 1859, respectively. They are sons of John Cummings, who was born in the city of Clonmell, Ireland, in 1829. He was one of four children of Patrick Cummings. John, the father, was a miller m his native place. He came to America and direct to the town of Berne, where he engaged in farming which he continued until recent years, when he retired to the village of Reidsville and leased his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. B, 81st Regiment N. V. Vols., and served until the close of the war, participating in the battle of the Wilderness, where he received a wound and lost part of his hand. He was under General Butler in five active en- gagements. His wife was Ellen Shea, a native of the city of Clonmell, Ireland, and daughter of Thomas Shea; to them were born five children: James, born June 25, 1857; John, born May 30, 1859; George, born June 1, 1861, and died at the age of nineteen; Ellen, born in October, 1862; and Thomas, born in December, 1866, and died at the age of sixteen. James and John were reared to farm life and attended the common schools and remained at home until they were twenty-four years of age, when they embarked in business for themselves, their first enterprise being farming and quarrying, which they followed for seven years. They dissolved partnership, James remaining at the quarry and John repaired to Albany and engaged in the stone business from 1891 to 1895. They then moved to Voorheesville and established themselves in the feed, grain and produce business, and in connection with this they carried on an extensive stone business. James married Ella Van Deusen of Berne, and daughter of Robert A. Van Deusen. Their children are Carrie and George. John married Mary C. Ecker of the town of Knox, and daughter of Allen Ecker, by whom three children were born: Thomas, who died when ten years of age; Edward and Mary. John is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of Chancellors Lodge of Albany. The brothers are both stockholders in the Clarksville Telephone line. John is a stockholder in the Altamont Driving Park and Fair Association ; the brothers are also stockholders in the Voorheesville Canning and Preserving Co.

Landmarks of Albany County, New York

Death

John's wife, Mary, died on October 29, 1932 at 549 Washington Ave, Albany, NY and was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem.[1] John died on February 11, 1945 at Altamont, NY and is buried in the Mont Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem, Albany Co., NY


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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named USCensus
  3. 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Obit
  4. 4.0 4.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Reidsville Cemetery
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1.5 Oct 1932 Obituaries of Mary C. (Ecker) Cummings from the scrapbook of the Hon. and Mrs. Franklin M. Shultes, Bernehistory.org