Lounsbury, Theodore

Birth

Theodore Lounsbury was born in Thursday, September 20, 1906, the son of Seward Lounsbury (25 JAN 1861 - 1925) and Ailene (Allie) Vincent (NOV 1863 - AFT 1920). His brothers and sisters were:

• John Henry Lounsbury (12 JUN 1887 - 30 OCT 1965)
• Lula Lounsbury (ABT AUG 1889 - 3 JAN 1890)
• Elliot Lounsbury (21 OCT 1894 - 4 MAR 1969)
• Elvin Lounsbury (7 SEP 1898 - 8 FEB 1935)
• Mary Lounsbury (25 SEP 1900 - MAY 1967)
• Harriette (Hattie) Lounsbury (25 JUN 1902 - UNKNOWN)

Marriage & Children

Theodore Lounsbury married Lena B. Fisher. Their children were:

• Patrick Lounsbury
• Harold Lounsbury
• Clifton Lloyd Lounsbury
• John Lounsbury
• Clyde Lounsbury
• Dennis Lounsbury
• Terrence Lounsbury
• Roger Lounsbury
• William Lounsbury
• Thomas Lounsbury
• Theodore Lounsbury, Jr.
• Mrs. Robert Peck
• Mrs. Henry Manss
• Janet Lounsbury
• Janice Lounsbury
• Betty Jean Lounsbury
• Sandra Lounsbury Lounsbury

Death

Theodore Lounsbury, 56, father of 17 children, died last Thursday (February 9, 1961) night at his home in Dormanswille.

Obituary

Theodore Lounsbury Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — Friday, February 17, 1961

Theodore Lounsbury, Father of 17, Dies

Funeral services were held Sunday for Theodore Lounsbury, 56, father of 17 children, who died last Thursday night at his home in Dormanswille.

A lifelong resident of Dormansville area, he was employed by the Duffy-Mott Co. of Voorheesville. He was a member of the Westerlo Town Board of Assessors and the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Department.

Besides his wife, the former Lena B. Fisher, he is survived by 11 sons, Patrick, Harold, Lloyd, John, Clyde, Dennis, Terrence, Roger, William, Thomas, and Theodore Lounsbury, Jr. six daughters, Mrs. Robert Peck, Mrs. Henry Manss, Janet, Janic, Betty Jean and Sandra Lounsbury, and 11 grandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p. m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, Delmar. The Rev. Donald Boyce of Westerlo Reformed church officiated. Burial was in Onesquethaw cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise - February 17, 1961

Additional Media

Theodore Lounsbury: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Theodore Lounsbury
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday September 20, 1906
Date of Death: February 1961
Est. Age at Death: 54 years, 4 months

Barbara Van Wie 179-444 1 " - — • • Dormansville 1 BERKHOFER -- LOUNSBURY

A fall wedding took place at Dormansville United Methodist church Saturday afternoon, Nov 2 when Mhss Janet Lounsbury was married to Donald Berkhpfer , The bride was given in marriage by her brother Theodore Lounsbury The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church, Rev William Robertson 'Miss Latira Palmer gave apBroegcraaumse o' f Horeg ana li=mou sisca npgr ectendee Lords Prayer during the ceremony ... , ^ Miss Lounsbwy was attended by her sisters Mi^s Janice LqubSbury and Miss Sandra Louns;- bufy and Miss Mary J a n & ShHgerland Tammy Lounsbury wa& flower girl and Jeff Lounsbury was nngbearer, niece and nepheW of the bride.

The brides dress was fulllength white crepe; with a lace train, and lace trim Her mai<l of honor> Janice! Lounsbury wdre a full-length dress of green brocade with t-rtatchmg hair bow Her bridesmaids arid flower girl wete attired m gold brocade, with matching hair bows All earned yellow bouquets A reception followed m the church social room Best wishes a r e extended Mr and Mrs Berfthofer for a happy married life St Boniface

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