Janssen, James A.

Knox during the Korean Conflict

James A. Janssen

Birth

James A. Janssen was born about 1932, the son of Albert and Nina Janssen, and was raised in the farming community of Knox, New York. His siblings were:

• Sophie Janssen - married Raymond Haverly - Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox
• Paul Gaige Janssen
• Earl J. Janssen of Red Hook, NY

Military Service

Other Capital District men wounded in Korea are: Pfc. James A. Janssen, son of Mrs. Nina G. Janssen, Altamont;

The Kniockerbocker News - October 16, 1950

Cpl. Janssen Re-enlists

ALTAMONT—Corporal James A. Janssen, son of Mrs. Nina Janssen of Altamont, RD. has re-enlisted. In Japan for six years in the regular army, Janssen, in the army since Nov. 1952, is a tractor scraper operator in Company B of the 532nd Amphibious Support Regiment's Engineer Shore Battalion.

Schenectady Gazette - December 17, 1954

Re-enlists In Japan

Cpl. James A. Janssen, son of Mrs. Nina Janssen, Altamont, R. D., recently re-enlisted in Japan for six years in the Regular Army. Janssen, in the Army since November, 1952, is a tractor scraper operator in Company B of the 532d Amphibious Support Regiment's Engineer Shore Battalion..

Altamont Enterprise - December 27, 1954

Additional Media

3 Injured In Auto Crash

Three Knox residents were injured in a one-car accident on the Knox Cave Rd. in the Town of Knox about 9 p. m. Dec. 31. Injured were Nina Janssen, Raymond Haverlv, father of the driver, Peggy Haverly. All are in St. Peter's hospital in Albany. Responding to the scene of the accident were the Albany County Sheriff's department, Altamont police and Berne Rescue Squad. The car ran off the road in heavy fog and hit a tree.

Altamont Enterprise - January 5, 1973

Community Notes:

Mrs. Nina Janssen died Jan. 27 in St. Peter's Hospital following injuries sustained in an auto accident on New Years Eve. Sympathy is extended to the family. Funeral services were held in the Knox Reformed Church.

Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973

JANSSEN—Jan. 27 Nina Gaige of Knox; wife of the late Albert Janssen; mother of Lt. Col. Paul Janssen, Alexandria, Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox, James A. Janssen, Buelton, Calif., and Earl J. Janssen of Red Hook, N Y , sister of Jessie Gaige, Olin Gaige of Saratoga, N Y. and Mrs. Luther (Minnie) Dexter of Knox; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Funeral serviced were held from the Knox Reformed church.

Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973

JANSSEN—At rest, January 27, 1973, Nina Gaige of Knox, New York; wife of the late Albert G. Janssen; mother of Lt. Col. Paul Janssen of Alexandria, Virginia, Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox, James A. Janssen of Buelton, California, Earl J. Janssen of Red Hook, New York; sister of Jesse Gaige and Olin Gaige both of Schenectady, Carl Gaige of Saratoga, New York and Mrs. Luther (Minnie) Dexter of Knox; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Funeral services from the Knox Reformed Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. There will be no calling hours. Interment, Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Camp Pinacle, c/o Rev. William James, RD 1 Voorheesvllle, New York. Arrangements by the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, New York.

Schenectady Gazette - January 30, 1973

Died

HAVERLY — Feb.. 6, (1984) Sophie Janssen Haverly of Knox, wife of Raymond Haverly; mother of Katherine Bartley of Voorheesville, Margaret ??? of Troy, Valley Rogers, Columbia, S.C. and the late Ronald Haverly; sister of Paul Janssen of Berlin, Md., James Janssen of Buellton, Calif., Earl Janssen of Red Hook; also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were from the First Baptist Church, Westerlo, Thursday, Feb. 9. Arrangements were by Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Spring burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Knox. Those who wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Association, 87 Brookline Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12203;

Altamont Enterprise - February 9, 1984

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  Sophie Janssen Haverly Obituary - :Altamont Enterprise - February 9, 1984
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  Nina Gaige Janssen Obituary - :Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973

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