Bradt, Stanton W.
Birth
Stanton was born in Knox on January 7, 1915, the son of the late William and Nellie Countryman Bradt.[1]
Occupation
He worked on the Clute Dairy Farm in Guilderland as a young man and later in many different occupations, but primarily as a meat cutter and as a dowser.[1]
Military Service
Stanton was a United States Army veteran of World War II.[1]
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Stanton W Bradt[2]
Name: Stanton W Bradt
Birth Year: 1915
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: New York
State of Residence: New Jersey
County or City: Essex
Enlistment Date: 25 Feb 1942
Enlistment State: New Jersey
Enlistment City: Fort Dix
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled meatcutters, except in slaughtering and packing houses
Marital Status: Married
Height: 65
Weight: 141
Marriage
Stanton Bradt married. His children were:
- Guy S. Bradt of Scotia
- Laraine McDade McCumber of Guilderland
- Mark McCumber
- Shawn McCumber
- Scott McCumber
- Donna Bradt Tenace of Schenectady
- ??Christopher Bradt;
Death
Mr. Bradt, died Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center in Albany following a long illness.[1]
Burial
A graveside service was to be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem NY at a later date.[1]
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 about Stanton W Bradt[2]
Name: Stanton W Bradt
Service Info.: US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1915
Death Date: 15 Sep 2001
Cemetery: Mt Pleasant Cemetery
Cemetery Address: New Salem Altamont, NY 12009
Other Media
Obituary
Stanton W. Bradt
NORTH BETHLEHEM — Stanton W. Bradt had many interests. In his 86 years, he collected coins and watches, and tried to duplicate the varnish that is often credited with the distinctive quality of the great 17th century Italian violins.
He was a hunter and fisherman and a professional dowser. He charged $100 to find water, and gave back the money if the customer wasn't satisfied with the result.
"He chased many dreams," said his son, Guy, "and recently wrote a book on dowsing, hopefully to be published in the near future."
Mr. Bradt died Saturday, Sept. 15,2001 at the V. A. Medical Center in Albany following a long illness.
He was born January 7, 1915 in Knox, son of the late William and Nellie Countryman Bradt. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Bradt worked on the Clute Dairy Farm in Guilderland as a young man and later in many different occupations, but primarily as a meat cutter and dowser. For a time he owned Stan's Delaware Market in Albany, and several newspaper articles were written over the years about his dowsing.
Mr. Bradt studied his hobbies. He read and collected books about pocket watches and coin collecting. His coin collection went to his grandson, Christopher Bradt.
Mr. Bradt had five violins in playable condition. "He had some he stripped and varnished to improve the sound," his son said. "He experimented with many materials, including something in the corner of beehives that hardens."
Guy Bradt said his father didn't play the violin, but had a friend who did. "He would apply the varnish, bring [the violin] to this guy, and get the lowdown on it," Guy Bradt said. "He got to the point where he was happy with what he had, but he never was ready to take it into a factory, or give it to someone else."
In addition to his son, Guy S. Bradt of Scotia, survivors include two daughters, Laraine McDade McCumber of Guilderland and Donna Bradt Tenace of Schenectady; four grandchildren: Mark, Shawn, and Scott McCumber and Christopher Bradt; six great-grandchildren, Daniel, Jessica, Chelsea, Hunter, Jake and Adam McCumber; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem. Arrangements are by Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
- Altamont Enterprise — September 20, 2001
ALBANY -- Stanton W. Bradt, 86, died Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center in Albany following a long illness. Stanton was born in Knox on January 7, 1915, the son of the late William and Nellie Countryman Bradt. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He worked on the Clute Dairy Farm in Guilderland as a young man and later in many different occupations, but primarily as a meat cutter and as a dowser. He chased many dreams and recently wrote a book on dowsing, hopefully to be published in the near future. Survivors include two daughters, Laraine McDade McCumber of Guilderland and Donna Bradt Tenace of Schenectady; one son, Guy S. Bradt of Scotia; 4 grandchildren, Mark, Shawn and Scott McCumber and Christopher Bradt; 6 great grandchildren, Daniel, Jessica, Chelsea, Hunter, Jake and Adam McCumber. Mr. Bradt is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem NY at a later date. Those who wish may make contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union, Capital Region Section, Page B6, 16 Sep 2001 Issue.
Social Security
Stanton W. Bradt: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record[2]
Name: Stanton W. Bradt
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday January 07, 1915
Date of Death: Saturday September 15, 2001
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 8 months, 8 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: Schenectady; East Glenville; Glenville; Scotia; Stoodley Corners
County: Schenectady
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12302
Latitude: 42.8821
Longitude: -73.9859
Census Records
1920 United States Federal Census about Stanton Bradt[2]
Name: Stanton Bradt
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Knox, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William J Bradt
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Nellie J Bradt
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William J Bradt 44
[49]
Nellie J Bradt 40
Emma Bradt 18
Stanton Bradt 5
Rosa Bradt 0
[11/12]
Kenneth Bradt 4
[4 6/12]
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