My gg grandfather Robert was the son of Edward and Christina (McChesney) Arnold. He married Lany Margaret Hilts better known as Margaret, November 5, 1865 in Little Falls, New York. From this union were 4 children: Nellie May (Arnold) Ludwig; Irving C Arnold; Addie (Arnold) Beard; and Catherine (Arnold) Pauth.
He was a carpenter, and a member of Carpenters and Joiners Union #591. He also served as a policeman in the old village of Little Falls for 7 years, and as a local canal locktender as well.
Robert's grandfather Edward Arnold, Sr., and Robert's great grandfather the patriot Caleb Arnold of Rhode Island served in the Revolutionary War.
OBITUARY
Published April 8, 1919
Evening Times, a New York newspaper
Came From Pioneer Family
Robert M. Arnold died at 9 o'clock last night at the Arnold homestead on West Monroe street, following a long illness due to heart trouble. Mr Arnold was born October 13, 1841, in the same home where he has resided for so many years. He was the son of Edward and Christina McChesney Arnold who were pioneer settlers of this vicinity. By occupation he was a carpenter. He also served the old village of Little Falls in the capacity of policeman for a perid of about seven years. He served several years as one of the local canal locktenders. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a man of worthy character who enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors. Mr Arnold was married 54 years ago to Margaret Hilts, also a member of a pioneer family. He is survived by his wife; by one son, Irving C. Arnold of this city; and by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Ludwig, who resides at the family home, Mrs. George Beard of Truxton, NY, and Mrs.Miner Pauth of Sherburne. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the late home, Rev. J. H. Anderson of the M. E church officiating and interment will be made in the Church street cemetery.
Sources:
Herkimer County, New York Census Records
1865 Marriage Certificate, Herkimer Co, NY
1901 Mohawk Valley District Council Carpenters Union Year Book and Directory
1915 Golden Wedding Anniversary Announcement, pubished November 23, 1915
Cemetery Records
Obituary published 18 April 1919 Evening Times
Personal family records
He was a carpenter, and a member of Carpenters and Joiners Union #591. He also served as a policeman in the old village of Little Falls for 7 years, and as a local canal locktender as well.
Robert's grandfather Edward Arnold, Sr., and Robert's great grandfather the patriot Caleb Arnold of Rhode Island served in the Revolutionary War.
OBITUARY
Published April 8, 1919
Evening Times, a New York newspaper
Came From Pioneer Family
Robert M. Arnold died at 9 o'clock last night at the Arnold homestead on West Monroe street, following a long illness due to heart trouble. Mr Arnold was born October 13, 1841, in the same home where he has resided for so many years. He was the son of Edward and Christina McChesney Arnold who were pioneer settlers of this vicinity. By occupation he was a carpenter. He also served the old village of Little Falls in the capacity of policeman for a perid of about seven years. He served several years as one of the local canal locktenders. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a man of worthy character who enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors. Mr Arnold was married 54 years ago to Margaret Hilts, also a member of a pioneer family. He is survived by his wife; by one son, Irving C. Arnold of this city; and by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Ludwig, who resides at the family home, Mrs. George Beard of Truxton, NY, and Mrs.Miner Pauth of Sherburne. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the late home, Rev. J. H. Anderson of the M. E church officiating and interment will be made in the Church street cemetery.
Sources:
Herkimer County, New York Census Records
1865 Marriage Certificate, Herkimer Co, NY
1901 Mohawk Valley District Council Carpenters Union Year Book and Directory
1915 Golden Wedding Anniversary Announcement, pubished November 23, 1915
Cemetery Records
Obituary published 18 April 1919 Evening Times
Personal family records
My gg grandfather Robert was the son of Edward and Christina (McChesney) Arnold. He married Lany Margaret Hilts better known as Margaret, November 5, 1865 in Little Falls, New York. From this union were 4 children: Nellie May (Arnold) Ludwig; Irving C Arnold; Addie (Arnold) Beard; and Catherine (Arnold) Pauth.
He was a carpenter, and a member of Carpenters and Joiners Union #591. He also served as a policeman in the old village of Little Falls for 7 years, and as a local canal locktender as well.
Robert's grandfather Edward Arnold, Sr., and Robert's great grandfather the patriot Caleb Arnold of Rhode Island served in the Revolutionary War.
OBITUARY
Published April 8, 1919
Evening Times, a New York newspaper
Came From Pioneer Family
Robert M. Arnold died at 9 o'clock last night at the Arnold homestead on West Monroe street, following a long illness due to heart trouble. Mr Arnold was born October 13, 1841, in the same home where he has resided for so many years. He was the son of Edward and Christina McChesney Arnold who were pioneer settlers of this vicinity. By occupation he was a carpenter. He also served the old village of Little Falls in the capacity of policeman for a perid of about seven years. He served several years as one of the local canal locktenders. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a man of worthy character who enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors. Mr Arnold was married 54 years ago to Margaret Hilts, also a member of a pioneer family. He is survived by his wife; by one son, Irving C. Arnold of this city; and by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Ludwig, who resides at the family home, Mrs. George Beard of Truxton, NY, and Mrs.Miner Pauth of Sherburne. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the late home, Rev. J. H. Anderson of the M. E church officiating and interment will be made in the Church street cemetery.
Sources:
Herkimer County, New York Census Records
1865 Marriage Certificate, Herkimer Co, NY
1901 Mohawk Valley District Council Carpenters Union Year Book and Directory
1915 Golden Wedding Anniversary Announcement, pubished November 23, 1915
Cemetery Records
Obituary published 18 April 1919 Evening Times
Personal family records
He was a carpenter, and a member of Carpenters and Joiners Union #591. He also served as a policeman in the old village of Little Falls for 7 years, and as a local canal locktender as well.
Robert's grandfather Edward Arnold, Sr., and Robert's great grandfather the patriot Caleb Arnold of Rhode Island served in the Revolutionary War.
OBITUARY
Published April 8, 1919
Evening Times, a New York newspaper
Came From Pioneer Family
Robert M. Arnold died at 9 o'clock last night at the Arnold homestead on West Monroe street, following a long illness due to heart trouble. Mr Arnold was born October 13, 1841, in the same home where he has resided for so many years. He was the son of Edward and Christina McChesney Arnold who were pioneer settlers of this vicinity. By occupation he was a carpenter. He also served the old village of Little Falls in the capacity of policeman for a perid of about seven years. He served several years as one of the local canal locktenders. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a man of worthy character who enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors. Mr Arnold was married 54 years ago to Margaret Hilts, also a member of a pioneer family. He is survived by his wife; by one son, Irving C. Arnold of this city; and by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Ludwig, who resides at the family home, Mrs. George Beard of Truxton, NY, and Mrs.Miner Pauth of Sherburne. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the late home, Rev. J. H. Anderson of the M. E church officiating and interment will be made in the Church street cemetery.
Sources:
Herkimer County, New York Census Records
1865 Marriage Certificate, Herkimer Co, NY
1901 Mohawk Valley District Council Carpenters Union Year Book and Directory
1915 Golden Wedding Anniversary Announcement, pubished November 23, 1915
Cemetery Records
Obituary published 18 April 1919 Evening Times
Personal family records
Gravesite Details
Robert is buried in an unmarked grave with his wife Lany Margaret (Hilts) Arnold
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