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==Marriage & Children==  
 
==Marriage & Children==  
 
Irving T. MacMillen married Rachel Gibbs MacMillen in 1924. She was the daughter of '''[[Gibbs, Floyd E. (B. 1879)]]'''. She died in April 1979 after over 58 years of married life. Their children were:
 
Irving T. MacMillen married Rachel Gibbs MacMillen in 1924. She was the daughter of '''[[Gibbs, Floyd E. (B. 1879)]]'''. She died in April 1979 after over 58 years of married life. Their children were:
*Mrs. Beryl Anderson of liberty
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*Mrs. Beryl Anderson (1925 - ) of liberty
 
::Amy Anderson
 
::Amy Anderson
 
::William Anderson
 
::William Anderson
 
::Marcia Anderson,
 
::Marcia Anderson,
*Mrs. Leah Jean Miller of Wheaton, Ill.
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*Mrs. Leah Jean Miller (1928 - ) of Wheaton, Ill.
 
::Mark Miller
 
::Mark Miller
 
::Paul Miller
 
::Paul Miller
 
::Jan Miller Weaver
 
::Jan Miller Weaver
 
::John Miller,
 
::John Miller,
*John MacMillen of Delmar
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*John MacMillen (1931 - ) of Delmar
::Shelly MacMillen Taylor
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::Shelly MacMillen Taylor (June 2, 1953 - )
::Nancy MacMillen Barber
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::Nancy MacMillen Barber (June 16, 1956 - )
 
::Laurel MacMillen Scudder
 
::Laurel MacMillen Scudder
  
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==Obituary==  
 
==Obituary==  
 
[[File:19821209McMillenIrvingObit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Irving T. MacMillen Obituary - [[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 9, 1982</center>]]
 
[[File:19821209McMillenIrvingObit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Irving T. MacMillen Obituary - [[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 9, 1982</center>]]
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I. MacMillen Is Dead At 81
 
I. MacMillen Is Dead At 81
  
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Longitude:  -73.8686 <br>
 
Longitude:  -73.8686 <br>
  
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==Census Data==
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{|border=1 cellpadding = 5
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|style="vertical-align:top;"|'''1920 United States Federal Census about Irving Mcmillan<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Irving Mcmillan<br>
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Age: 18<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1902<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Home in 1920: Knox, Albany, New York<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Housekeeper<br>
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Marital Status: Single<br>
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Father's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Mother's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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Floyd Gibbs 40<br>
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Minnie Gibbs 37<br>
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Rachael Gibbs 19<br>
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Albert Gibbs 17<br>
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Irving Mcmillan 18<br>
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Lin Duel 48<br>
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Frank Smith 21<br>
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|style="vertical-align:top;"|'''1930 United States Federal Census about Irvin T Macmillen<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Irvin T Macmillen<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1901<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York<br>
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Map of Home: View Map<br>
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Marital Status: Married<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Head<br>
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Spouse's Name: Rachel E Macmillen<br>
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Father's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Mother's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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Irvin T Macmillen 29<br>
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Rachel E Macmillen 29<br>
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Beryl H Macmillen 5<br>
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Leah Jean Macmillen 2<br>
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|style="vertical-align:top;"|'''1940 United States Federal Census about Irving Macmillen<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Irving Macmillen<br>
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Age: 39<br>
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Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Marital Status: Married<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Head<br>
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Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York<br>
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Map of Home in 1940: View Map<br>
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Street: Taber Road<br>
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Farm: Yes<br>
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Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York<br>
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Residence in 1935: Same House<br>
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Sheet Number: 2A<br>
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Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 37<br>
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Occupation: Farmer<br>
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Industry: Farm<br>
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House Owned or Rented: Owned<br>
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Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1200<br>
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Attended School or College: No<br>
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Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade<br>
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Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60<br>
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Class of Worker: Working on own account<br>
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Weeks Worked in 1939: 52<br>
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Income: 0<br>
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Income Other Sources: Yes<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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Irving Macmillen 39<br>
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Rachel Macmillen 39<br>
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Beryl Macmillen 15<br>
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Lean Jane Macmillen 12<br>
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John Macmillen 9<br>
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Minnie Gibbs 58<br>
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==Additional Media==  
 
==Additional Media==  
 
Westerlo - Reformed Church Notes
 
Westerlo - Reformed Church Notes
  
Lilda Ray Cook, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cook was baptized at the evening service.
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Lilda Ray Cook, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cook ('''[[Clayton Cooke ]]''') was baptized at the evening service.
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 7, 1933
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 7, 1933
  
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 13, 1952
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 13, 1952
  
Mrs. John MacMillen of Schenectady visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke, Wednesday
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Mr. and Mrs. John Mac Millen take pleasure in_announcing the birth of a daughter, Shelly Ann, at Brady Maternity hospital on June 2. Mrs. Mac Millen is the former Raye Cooke of WEsterlo.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 19, 1953
  
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ANNOUNCE BIRTH
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Mr. and Mrs. John MacMillen announce the birth of their second daughter, Nancy June, on June 16 at Albany hospital. Their other daugher is Shelly Ann, three. Mrs. MacMillen is the former Raye
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Cooke. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Irving MacMillen of Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke of
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Westerlo.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 29, 1956
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Announce Birth
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Mr. and Mrs. John Mac Millen of 634 Loraine Ave., Schenectady, announce the birth of their their
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daughter, Laurel Jean. Oct 12 (1957) at Albany hospital. Their other daughters
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are Shelly Ann, 4, and Nancy June, 1. Mrs. Mac Millen is the former Raye Cooke of Westerlo and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. '''[[Clayton Cooke]]'''. Mr. Mac Millen is the son of Mr. and
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Mrs. '''[[Irving T. MacMillen|Irving Mac Millen]]''' of Knox.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - October 25, 1957
  
 
Mrs. John MacMillen and daughters Shelley, Nancy and Laurie of Schenectady, visited Mr. and Mrs.
 
Mrs. John MacMillen and daughters Shelley, Nancy and Laurie of Schenectady, visited Mr. and Mrs.
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No date has been set for the wedding.
 
No date has been set for the wedding.
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - February 28, 1975
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - February 28, 1975
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Mrs. Catherine Haner has the distinction of haying a great great granddaughter born on her 94th
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birthday, Dec. 10. She is Erin Marie Scudder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scudder from West Valley, Mrs. Scudder is the former Laurel McMillan, (MacMillen): daughter of John MacMillen and Mrs. Donald (Raye) Barber and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke. Laurel is well-known in this area as she is a graduate of the Greenville High School and Houghton College where she majored in music. She is an accomplished musician and has been on the teaching staff at the West Valley School for the past few years.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - December 18, 1981
  
 
Receives M. Ed.
 
Receives M. Ed.

Latest revision as of 00:46, 6 October 2013

Birth

Irving T. MacMillen was born in Albany Jan. 22, 1901, son of Nelson MacMillen and Jennie Osterhout.

Education

Occupation

Marriage & Children

Irving T. MacMillen married Rachel Gibbs MacMillen in 1924. She was the daughter of Gibbs, Floyd E. (B. 1879). She died in April 1979 after over 58 years of married life. Their children were:

  • Mrs. Beryl Anderson (1925 - ) of liberty
Amy Anderson
William Anderson
Marcia Anderson,
  • Mrs. Leah Jean Miller (1928 - ) of Wheaton, Ill.
Mark Miller
Paul Miller
Jan Miller Weaver
John Miller,
  • John MacMillen (1931 - ) of Delmar
Shelly MacMillen Taylor (June 2, 1953 - )
Nancy MacMillen Barber (June 16, 1956 - )
Laurel MacMillen Scudder

Death

Irving MacMillen of Delmar died Saturday morning, Dec. 4, (1982) at home. He was 81.

Obituary

Irving T. MacMillen Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — December 9, 1982

I. MacMillen Is Dead At 81

Irving MacMillen of Delmar died Saturday morning, Dec. 4, (1982) at home. He was 81.

Irving was born in Albany Jan. 22, 1901, son of Nelson MacMillen and Jennie Osterhout.

A farmer in the Knox area for many years, he was a member of Knox Reformed Church and served on its consistory for a number of years.

His wife, Rachel Gibbs MacMillen preceded him in death in April 1979 after over 58 years of married life.

Survivors are two daughters and one son, Mrs. Beryl Anderson of liberty, Mrs. Leah Jean Miller of Wheaton, Ill., and John MacMillen of Delmar. His grandchildren are Mark Miller, Paul Miller, Jan Miller Weaver, John Miller, Amy Anderson, William Anderson, Marcia Anderson, Shelly MacMillen Taylor, Nancy MacMillen Barber and Laurel MacMillen Scudder. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

The MacMillens were members of Pineview Community Church, Washington Ave. Extension, Albany. They moved to Delmar in October 1971 where they enjoyed their retirement years. They also spent several winters in Florida.

Altamont Enterprise - December 9, 1982

Social Security

Irving Macmillen: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record[1]
Name: Irving Macmillen
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Tuesday January 22, 1901
Date of Death: December 1982
Est. Age at Death: 81 years, 10 months
Last known residence:

City: Delmar; Bethlehem; Elsmere
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12054
Latitude: 42.6018
Longitude: -73.8686

Census Data

1920 United States Federal Census about Irving Mcmillan[2]

Name: Irving Mcmillan
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Knox, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Housekeeper
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Floyd Gibbs 40
Minnie Gibbs 37
Rachael Gibbs 19
Albert Gibbs 17
Irving Mcmillan 18
Lin Duel 48
Frank Smith 21
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1930 United States Federal Census about Irvin T Macmillen[2]

Name: Irvin T Macmillen
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home: View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Rachel E Macmillen
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Irvin T Macmillen 29
Rachel E Macmillen 29
Beryl H Macmillen 5
Leah Jean Macmillen 2
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1940 United States Federal Census about Irving Macmillen[2]

Name: Irving Macmillen
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Taber Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 2A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 37
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Farm
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1200
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Irving Macmillen 39
Rachel Macmillen 39
Beryl Macmillen 15
Lean Jane Macmillen 12
John Macmillen 9
Minnie Gibbs 58

Additional Media

Westerlo - Reformed Church Notes

Lilda Ray Cook, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cook (Clayton Cooke ) was baptized at the evening service.

Altamont Enterprise - July 7, 1933

Miller - MacMillen

Miss Leah Jean MacMillen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving T. MacMillen of Knox, became the bride of John E. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Miller of North Caldwell, N. J., on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Reformed-church in Knox. Rev. Norman E. VanderHart, pastor of the Glenville Reformed church, officiated at the double ring ceremony.

The bride wore a gown of sheer celaineses with a matching bertha and a yoke of chantilly lace with a fitted bodice and short train. She wore a finger-tip veil of net with a matching headpiece. She carried a cascade of white lilies, white roses and white pom poms. She was given in marriage by her father.

Beryl MacMillen. sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and wore light green marquisette. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow gladiolus. The headpiece was of matching flowers.

Bridesmaids were Miss Alberta Gibbs. cousin of the bride, in yellow, and Miss Mary Anna Gerhardt of Frewsburg and college roommate of the bride, in lavender. They each carried an arm bouquet of salmon colored gladiolus and wore matching headpieces. Kathie Hawes, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. She wore frosted pink organdy and scattered sweet peas.

David Miller of New York city was best man for his brother.

Ushers were Alvin O. Ramsley of Pittsfield, Mass., and Kenneth Kouwe of Syracuse. Both were college classmates of the groom.

Mrs. Chester Quay was organist. E. Georgre Sanville, baritone, of Philadelphia. was soloist.

Selections preceding the ceremony Were "The Ninety-first Psalm" and "If God Left Only You." As the bride.an' groom knelt, Mr. Sanvllle sang "The Lord's Prayer." At the reception, the selections were "Because" and "Through the Years." Mr. Sanville was a college classmate of both the bride and groom.

A reception for 175 guests was held at the bride's home immediately following the ceremony.

For traveling the bride chose a suit of dark brown gabardine with beige accessories. Her corsaige was a white orchid. They left for an undisclosed destination.

The bride is a graduate of Berne-Knox Central school, and attended Houghton college. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Houghton college, class of 1947. He received his master's degree from Columbia University in 1948. He also served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He Is employed with the Prudential Life Insurance company of Newark N. J.

On returning from their wedding trip they will reside at 505 Beardsley avenue, Bloomfield, N. J.

Altamont Enterprise - September 3, 1948

To Be Wed May 17 (1952)

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke, Westerlo, have announced the engagement, of their daughter, Miss Lilda Raye Cooke, to John N. MacMillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving MacMillen, Knox.

The wedding will be May 17 at Westerlo Baptist church. Miss Cooke, a graduate of Berne Knox Central school, is with the State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Mr. MacMillen, also a Bernc-Knox Central school graduate, is in the dairy farm business with his father.

Altamont Enterprise - May 2, 1952

MACMILLEN—COOKE

The Baptist church of Westerlo was the scene of a spring wedding on Saturday, May 17th, (1952) when Miss Lilda Raye Cooke became the bride of John Nelson MacMillen. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke of Westerlo, and Mr. MacMillen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Mac Millen of Knox.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown fashioned with a long sleeved fitted bodice of chantilly lace with a tulle illusion neckline and full tulle skirt over taffeta, made by her mother.

She carried a white orchid on a white Bible. Her maid of honor, a cousin, Miss Joan Ann Cooke, also of Westerlo, wore blue imported organdy over blue taffeta and a blue straw picture hat. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow rose buds. For her brides-maids, the bride chose Miss Nancy Risley, Miss Carolyn Hannay and as junior bridesmaid, her cousin, Miss Janice Cooke, all of Westerlo. Each wore pink imported organdy floor length gowns over taffeta fashioned in the same style, and large pink straw hats. Each carried a colonial bouquet of pink rose buds and blue carnations. Little Cathy Ardon Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith of Springfield Gardens, Long Island, a cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. She wore a long yellow imported organdy gown, a natural straw bonnet and carried a basket of apple blossoms. The bride's mother wore grey silk shantung with a two-tonee grey coat with pale pink accessories, while Mrs. MacMillen wore a navy blue bolero style dress and navy blue accessories. Both wore corsages of pink flowers.

The groom chose his brother-in-law, John E. Miller, of Caldwell, N. J. as his best man. A cousin, Alan Gibbs, and. Reid Cooke, brother of the bride, were ushers. Peter Smith, cousin of the bride, was junior usher.

The Rev. Davis E. Gage, pastor of the Baptist church. of Westerlo, performed the double ring ceremony amid apple blossoms and lilac. The groom's sister, Miss Berle MacMillen, music teacher in Livingston Manor, was organist, and Mrs. Donald Moreland, wife of Rev. Donald Morelandj, Hi B. A. representative in Catskill. was soloist. Her renditions included:. "I Love Thee," "The Wedding Prayer," "The Pledge" and "The Lord's Prayer" The reception, for 150 relatives and friends was held in the Fellowship rooms of the church where decorating with apple blossoms, tulips, lillies of the valley carried out the simplicity of the garden settint of beautiful church ceremony.

After a ten-day honeymoon to Washington, D. C. and points south, Mr. and Mrs. MacMillen who are both graduates of Berne-Knox Central School are at home in Knox.

Altamont Enterprise - June 13, 1952

Mr. and Mrs. John Mac Millen take pleasure in_announcing the birth of a daughter, Shelly Ann, at Brady Maternity hospital on June 2. Mrs. Mac Millen is the former Raye Cooke of WEsterlo.

Altamont Enterprise - June 19, 1953

ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. John MacMillen announce the birth of their second daughter, Nancy June, on June 16 at Albany hospital. Their other daugher is Shelly Ann, three. Mrs. MacMillen is the former Raye Cooke. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Irving MacMillen of Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke of Westerlo.

Altamont Enterprise - June 29, 1956

Announce Birth Mr. and Mrs. John Mac Millen of 634 Loraine Ave., Schenectady, announce the birth of their their daughter, Laurel Jean. Oct 12 (1957) at Albany hospital. Their other daughters are Shelly Ann, 4, and Nancy June, 1. Mrs. Mac Millen is the former Raye Cooke of Westerlo and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke. Mr. Mac Millen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Mac Millen of Knox.

Altamont Enterprise - October 25, 1957

Mrs. John MacMillen and daughters Shelley, Nancy and Laurie of Schenectady, visited Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke.

Altamont Enterprise - August 28, 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke were in Schenectady Friday night at the home of their daughter, Mrs. John MacMillen, and attended the music recital of their granddaughter, Nancy Mac Millen.

Altamont Enterprise - June 18, 1965

IRVING MAC MILLEN MACHINERY DISPERSAL — The undersigned having retired from farming has commissioned us to sell the following at public auction located one-half mile east of Knox, just off the Knox Cave Rd., on MacMillen Rd., THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 20, beginning at 7 p. m., sharp, the following: Farm Machinery and Tools — Farmall M tractor, Farmall Super H tractor, I. H. No. 30, 120 bushel manure spreader (very good), I. H. rubber tire wagon, Int. 3-bottom trailer plows on rubber, snow plow for H tractor, New Holland front-end loader...

Altamont Enterprise - May 14, 1971

CHOSEN FOR ORCHESTRA

Miss Laurel Jean MacMillen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barber of Pompano Beach, Fla., was selected to represent, the Pompano Beach Junior High school orchestra as a cellist in the 27th annual All-State Music Festival in Daytona Beach. The All-State Junior High Orchestra was made up of 60 students from 21 schools throughout the state of Florida.

They were directed by Paul Wolfe of New. College, Fla. Miss MacMillen studies cello with Burton Dines of the University of Miami. She is an 8th grade honor student and a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Laurel, formerly of Rotterdam, is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving MacMillen of Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke of Westerlo.

Altamont Enterprise - May 14, 1971

Announce Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barber of Dormansville announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy . J. MacMillen, to Timothy D. Langenberg, son of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Langenberg of South Westerlo. The future bride is also so the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MacMillen of Delmar,

The bride-to-be, a graduate of Greenville Central High school, is student at The King's College, Briarciff Manor. Her fiance, also a graduate of Greenville Central, is a student at Salem School of the Bible in Brooklyn and is employed by the Chemical Bank, Manhattan. No date has been set for the wedding.

Altamont Enterprise - February 28, 1975

Mrs. Catherine Haner has the distinction of haying a great great granddaughter born on her 94th birthday, Dec. 10. She is Erin Marie Scudder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scudder from West Valley, Mrs. Scudder is the former Laurel McMillan, (MacMillen): daughter of John MacMillen and Mrs. Donald (Raye) Barber and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke. Laurel is well-known in this area as she is a graduate of the Greenville High School and Houghton College where she majored in music. She is an accomplished musician and has been on the teaching staff at the West Valley School for the past few years.

Altamont Enterprise - December 18, 1981

Receives M. Ed.

Laurel Scudder of 632 Main St., West Valley (Cattaraugus Co.) received her master's degree in reading education during May 19 commencement ceremonies at St. Bonaventure University. Laurel is the daughter of Raye Barber of Westerlo and John MacMillen of Delmar; her grandmother is Marie Cooke of Westerlo.

Altamont Enterprise - June 19, 1986

Westerlo

Michael R. Taylor, Jr., son of Michael and Shelly MacMillen Taylor, was graduated June 1 from Belleville Tomslip High School in Belleville, Illinois.

The Taylor family has been back in the states from Korea this past year and is stationed at Scott Air Force Base. Michael, Jr. is the grandson of Raye Cooke Saddlemire of South Westerlo and John MacMillen of Delmar also the greatgrandson of Mrs. Clayton (Marie) Cooke of Westerlo.

Altamont Enterprise - June 7, 1990


Sources

  1. www.GenealogyBank.com
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 www.Ancestry.com