Bradt, Stanton W.

Stanton W. Bradt

Birth

Stanton was born in Knox on January 7, 1915, the son of the late William and Nellie Countryman Bradt.

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.

Military Service

Stanton was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Stanton W Bradt
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.

Burial

A graveside service was to be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, New Salem NY at a later date.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 about Stanton W Bradt
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

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Obituary

Stanton W. Bradt Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — September 20, 2001

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

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 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]

1930 United States Federal Census about Stanton Bradt Name: Stanton Bradt Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1915 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Colonie, Albany, New York Map of Home: View Map Marital Status: Single Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Household Members: Name Age Stanton Bradt 15 On Census page, living with his siblings: Ernest Bradt Colonie, Albany, New York abt 1922 New York Kenneth Bradt Colonie, Albany, New York abt 1913 New York Rose Bradt Colonie, Albany, New York abt 1919 New York Stanton Bradt Colonie, Albany, New York abt 1915 New York

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