Married John Rochester Stevens
December 31st 1919
in Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
No Issue.
Divorced 1924, took back her maiden name.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, December 31, 1919
Stevens—Bissell
L e Roy. Dee. 31 — The spacious homestead of Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell at No 36 West Main street was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding at noon today, when Mrs. Bissell's niece, Miss Sarah Harriet Bissell, was united in marriage to John Rochester Stevens of this village. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Pierre Gushing, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church, the Episcopal double ring service being used.
The bride wore a becoming gown of brocaded marquesette over white satin and was unattended, being given in marriage by, her aunt, Mrs. Bissell. The groom was attended by his brother, Carl L. Stevens. The, house was prettily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, carried out by a profusion of cut flowers. Immediately after the ceremony a luncheon was served. Following a brief trip, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will make their home at No. 36 West Main street.
The bride is highly esteemed and is especially well-known in Eastern Star circles. For 16 years she has made her home with her aunt. Mr. Stevens has been in Mrs. Bissell's employ as manager of the estate for a number of years. Both have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
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Le Roy Gazette-News
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
Mrs. John R. Stevens is planning to take an extended western trip the coming summer, going to visit her father, D. J. Bissell and her brothers, A. D. and Livingston J. Bissell in State of Washington, also her brother, William Bissell in North Dakota.
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Obituary of her great aunt, Harriet Randall (Bailey) Lent Bissell.
The Le Roy Gazette
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
MRS. HARRIET R. L. BISSELL DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
At Her Home The Lent Homestead On West Main Street.
Was Last Member of The Family — Funeral This Afternoon With Burial In Lent Mausoleum.
Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell, widow of General C. Fitch Bissell one of the oldest and best known women o f Le Roy, died Sunday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at her home, the Lent Homestead, 26 West Main street, where the greater part o f her life had been passed. She was the last of her family.
[NOTATION: The balance of her lengthy obituary not transcribed.]
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Saturday, May 28, 1949
MISS SARAH H. BISSELL
Le Roy — Word has been received here yesterday of the death of Miss Sarah H. Bissell, a former, LeRoyan, who lived most of her life in the Lent heme on W. Main St., now owned by Mrs. Sarah Drayo.
Miss Bissell left Le Roy some years ago and was at the time of her death residing with her twin brother, Mr. William Bissell of Plankington, S. D. She had planned to spend the summer in Le Roy at the home of Mrs. O. H. Tillou.
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Obituary of her divorced husband, John Rochester Stevens:
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Monday, June 28, 1943
John R. Stevens
John R. Stevens, 62, art No. 110 West Mam street, Le Roy, who was a well-known member of the Stevens Bulb Company and recently had been employed by the Railway Signal Company art Rochester, died at 11:20 o'clock this morning (June 28, 1943) at the Batavia Hospital where be was taken last evening with coronary thrombosis.
Born in Rochester on October 26, 1880, Mr. Stevens was a son of John W. and Effie Wait Stevens. He had resided in Le Roy for 59 years.
Surviving Mr. Stevens are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens; two daughters. Zoanne Elizabeth and Marion Donna, and three brothers, Robert F. and Carl L. Stevens of Le Roy and Walter Stevens of Batavia.
Private funeral services for Mr. Stevens will be held from the Bohm Mortuary at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., rector of St Mark's Church, Le Roy, will officiate. Interment will be in Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 o'clock tomorrow and Wednesday evening.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Friday, July 2, 1943
John R. Stevens' Funeral
The funeral of John R. Stevens of Le Roy was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Bohm Mortuary with the Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., of St. Mark's Church, Le Roy, officiating. Interment was in Machpelah Cemetery.
William J. Wheelock, Harry Paul, Albert Wittleson, W. B. Stewart and Hugh and Peter Henrulta were the bearers.
There were floral tributes from the Le Roy Plow Company, Doehler Die Mutual Benefit Association, Stafford and Le Roy School District No. 5 and West Main street neighbors at Le Roy.
Out-of-town people attended from Buffalo, Kenmore, Niagara Falls, Le Roy and Rochester.
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December 31st 1919
in Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
No Issue.
Divorced 1924, took back her maiden name.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, December 31, 1919
Stevens—Bissell
L e Roy. Dee. 31 — The spacious homestead of Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell at No 36 West Main street was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding at noon today, when Mrs. Bissell's niece, Miss Sarah Harriet Bissell, was united in marriage to John Rochester Stevens of this village. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Pierre Gushing, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church, the Episcopal double ring service being used.
The bride wore a becoming gown of brocaded marquesette over white satin and was unattended, being given in marriage by, her aunt, Mrs. Bissell. The groom was attended by his brother, Carl L. Stevens. The, house was prettily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, carried out by a profusion of cut flowers. Immediately after the ceremony a luncheon was served. Following a brief trip, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will make their home at No. 36 West Main street.
The bride is highly esteemed and is especially well-known in Eastern Star circles. For 16 years she has made her home with her aunt. Mr. Stevens has been in Mrs. Bissell's employ as manager of the estate for a number of years. Both have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
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Le Roy Gazette-News
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
Mrs. John R. Stevens is planning to take an extended western trip the coming summer, going to visit her father, D. J. Bissell and her brothers, A. D. and Livingston J. Bissell in State of Washington, also her brother, William Bissell in North Dakota.
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Obituary of her great aunt, Harriet Randall (Bailey) Lent Bissell.
The Le Roy Gazette
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
MRS. HARRIET R. L. BISSELL DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
At Her Home The Lent Homestead On West Main Street.
Was Last Member of The Family — Funeral This Afternoon With Burial In Lent Mausoleum.
Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell, widow of General C. Fitch Bissell one of the oldest and best known women o f Le Roy, died Sunday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at her home, the Lent Homestead, 26 West Main street, where the greater part o f her life had been passed. She was the last of her family.
[NOTATION: The balance of her lengthy obituary not transcribed.]
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Saturday, May 28, 1949
MISS SARAH H. BISSELL
Le Roy — Word has been received here yesterday of the death of Miss Sarah H. Bissell, a former, LeRoyan, who lived most of her life in the Lent heme on W. Main St., now owned by Mrs. Sarah Drayo.
Miss Bissell left Le Roy some years ago and was at the time of her death residing with her twin brother, Mr. William Bissell of Plankington, S. D. She had planned to spend the summer in Le Roy at the home of Mrs. O. H. Tillou.
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Obituary of her divorced husband, John Rochester Stevens:
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Monday, June 28, 1943
John R. Stevens
John R. Stevens, 62, art No. 110 West Mam street, Le Roy, who was a well-known member of the Stevens Bulb Company and recently had been employed by the Railway Signal Company art Rochester, died at 11:20 o'clock this morning (June 28, 1943) at the Batavia Hospital where be was taken last evening with coronary thrombosis.
Born in Rochester on October 26, 1880, Mr. Stevens was a son of John W. and Effie Wait Stevens. He had resided in Le Roy for 59 years.
Surviving Mr. Stevens are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens; two daughters. Zoanne Elizabeth and Marion Donna, and three brothers, Robert F. and Carl L. Stevens of Le Roy and Walter Stevens of Batavia.
Private funeral services for Mr. Stevens will be held from the Bohm Mortuary at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., rector of St Mark's Church, Le Roy, will officiate. Interment will be in Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 o'clock tomorrow and Wednesday evening.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Friday, July 2, 1943
John R. Stevens' Funeral
The funeral of John R. Stevens of Le Roy was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Bohm Mortuary with the Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., of St. Mark's Church, Le Roy, officiating. Interment was in Machpelah Cemetery.
William J. Wheelock, Harry Paul, Albert Wittleson, W. B. Stewart and Hugh and Peter Henrulta were the bearers.
There were floral tributes from the Le Roy Plow Company, Doehler Die Mutual Benefit Association, Stafford and Le Roy School District No. 5 and West Main street neighbors at Le Roy.
Out-of-town people attended from Buffalo, Kenmore, Niagara Falls, Le Roy and Rochester.
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Married John Rochester Stevens
December 31st 1919
in Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
No Issue.
Divorced 1924, took back her maiden name.
********************************
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, December 31, 1919
Stevens—Bissell
L e Roy. Dee. 31 — The spacious homestead of Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell at No 36 West Main street was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding at noon today, when Mrs. Bissell's niece, Miss Sarah Harriet Bissell, was united in marriage to John Rochester Stevens of this village. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Pierre Gushing, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church, the Episcopal double ring service being used.
The bride wore a becoming gown of brocaded marquesette over white satin and was unattended, being given in marriage by, her aunt, Mrs. Bissell. The groom was attended by his brother, Carl L. Stevens. The, house was prettily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, carried out by a profusion of cut flowers. Immediately after the ceremony a luncheon was served. Following a brief trip, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will make their home at No. 36 West Main street.
The bride is highly esteemed and is especially well-known in Eastern Star circles. For 16 years she has made her home with her aunt. Mr. Stevens has been in Mrs. Bissell's employ as manager of the estate for a number of years. Both have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
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Le Roy Gazette-News
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
Mrs. John R. Stevens is planning to take an extended western trip the coming summer, going to visit her father, D. J. Bissell and her brothers, A. D. and Livingston J. Bissell in State of Washington, also her brother, William Bissell in North Dakota.
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Obituary of her great aunt, Harriet Randall (Bailey) Lent Bissell.
The Le Roy Gazette
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
MRS. HARRIET R. L. BISSELL DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
At Her Home The Lent Homestead On West Main Street.
Was Last Member of The Family — Funeral This Afternoon With Burial In Lent Mausoleum.
Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell, widow of General C. Fitch Bissell one of the oldest and best known women o f Le Roy, died Sunday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at her home, the Lent Homestead, 26 West Main street, where the greater part o f her life had been passed. She was the last of her family.
[NOTATION: The balance of her lengthy obituary not transcribed.]
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Saturday, May 28, 1949
MISS SARAH H. BISSELL
Le Roy — Word has been received here yesterday of the death of Miss Sarah H. Bissell, a former, LeRoyan, who lived most of her life in the Lent heme on W. Main St., now owned by Mrs. Sarah Drayo.
Miss Bissell left Le Roy some years ago and was at the time of her death residing with her twin brother, Mr. William Bissell of Plankington, S. D. She had planned to spend the summer in Le Roy at the home of Mrs. O. H. Tillou.
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Obituary of her divorced husband, John Rochester Stevens:
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Monday, June 28, 1943
John R. Stevens
John R. Stevens, 62, art No. 110 West Mam street, Le Roy, who was a well-known member of the Stevens Bulb Company and recently had been employed by the Railway Signal Company art Rochester, died at 11:20 o'clock this morning (June 28, 1943) at the Batavia Hospital where be was taken last evening with coronary thrombosis.
Born in Rochester on October 26, 1880, Mr. Stevens was a son of John W. and Effie Wait Stevens. He had resided in Le Roy for 59 years.
Surviving Mr. Stevens are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens; two daughters. Zoanne Elizabeth and Marion Donna, and three brothers, Robert F. and Carl L. Stevens of Le Roy and Walter Stevens of Batavia.
Private funeral services for Mr. Stevens will be held from the Bohm Mortuary at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., rector of St Mark's Church, Le Roy, will officiate. Interment will be in Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 o'clock tomorrow and Wednesday evening.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Friday, July 2, 1943
John R. Stevens' Funeral
The funeral of John R. Stevens of Le Roy was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Bohm Mortuary with the Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., of St. Mark's Church, Le Roy, officiating. Interment was in Machpelah Cemetery.
William J. Wheelock, Harry Paul, Albert Wittleson, W. B. Stewart and Hugh and Peter Henrulta were the bearers.
There were floral tributes from the Le Roy Plow Company, Doehler Die Mutual Benefit Association, Stafford and Le Roy School District No. 5 and West Main street neighbors at Le Roy.
Out-of-town people attended from Buffalo, Kenmore, Niagara Falls, Le Roy and Rochester.
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December 31st 1919
in Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
No Issue.
Divorced 1924, took back her maiden name.
********************************
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, December 31, 1919
Stevens—Bissell
L e Roy. Dee. 31 — The spacious homestead of Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell at No 36 West Main street was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding at noon today, when Mrs. Bissell's niece, Miss Sarah Harriet Bissell, was united in marriage to John Rochester Stevens of this village. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Pierre Gushing, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church, the Episcopal double ring service being used.
The bride wore a becoming gown of brocaded marquesette over white satin and was unattended, being given in marriage by, her aunt, Mrs. Bissell. The groom was attended by his brother, Carl L. Stevens. The, house was prettily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, carried out by a profusion of cut flowers. Immediately after the ceremony a luncheon was served. Following a brief trip, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will make their home at No. 36 West Main street.
The bride is highly esteemed and is especially well-known in Eastern Star circles. For 16 years she has made her home with her aunt. Mr. Stevens has been in Mrs. Bissell's employ as manager of the estate for a number of years. Both have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
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Le Roy Gazette-News
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
Mrs. John R. Stevens is planning to take an extended western trip the coming summer, going to visit her father, D. J. Bissell and her brothers, A. D. and Livingston J. Bissell in State of Washington, also her brother, William Bissell in North Dakota.
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Obituary of her great aunt, Harriet Randall (Bailey) Lent Bissell.
The Le Roy Gazette
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
MRS. HARRIET R. L. BISSELL DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
At Her Home The Lent Homestead On West Main Street.
Was Last Member of The Family — Funeral This Afternoon With Burial In Lent Mausoleum.
Mrs. Harriet R. L. Bissell, widow of General C. Fitch Bissell one of the oldest and best known women o f Le Roy, died Sunday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at her home, the Lent Homestead, 26 West Main street, where the greater part o f her life had been passed. She was the last of her family.
[NOTATION: The balance of her lengthy obituary not transcribed.]
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Saturday, May 28, 1949
MISS SARAH H. BISSELL
Le Roy — Word has been received here yesterday of the death of Miss Sarah H. Bissell, a former, LeRoyan, who lived most of her life in the Lent heme on W. Main St., now owned by Mrs. Sarah Drayo.
Miss Bissell left Le Roy some years ago and was at the time of her death residing with her twin brother, Mr. William Bissell of Plankington, S. D. She had planned to spend the summer in Le Roy at the home of Mrs. O. H. Tillou.
********************************
Obituary of her divorced husband, John Rochester Stevens:
The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Monday, June 28, 1943
John R. Stevens
John R. Stevens, 62, art No. 110 West Mam street, Le Roy, who was a well-known member of the Stevens Bulb Company and recently had been employed by the Railway Signal Company art Rochester, died at 11:20 o'clock this morning (June 28, 1943) at the Batavia Hospital where be was taken last evening with coronary thrombosis.
Born in Rochester on October 26, 1880, Mr. Stevens was a son of John W. and Effie Wait Stevens. He had resided in Le Roy for 59 years.
Surviving Mr. Stevens are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens; two daughters. Zoanne Elizabeth and Marion Donna, and three brothers, Robert F. and Carl L. Stevens of Le Roy and Walter Stevens of Batavia.
Private funeral services for Mr. Stevens will be held from the Bohm Mortuary at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., rector of St Mark's Church, Le Roy, will officiate. Interment will be in Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 o'clock tomorrow and Wednesday evening.
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The Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York.
Friday, July 2, 1943
John R. Stevens' Funeral
The funeral of John R. Stevens of Le Roy was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Bohm Mortuary with the Rev. James Cosbey, Jr., of St. Mark's Church, Le Roy, officiating. Interment was in Machpelah Cemetery.
William J. Wheelock, Harry Paul, Albert Wittleson, W. B. Stewart and Hugh and Peter Henrulta were the bearers.
There were floral tributes from the Le Roy Plow Company, Doehler Die Mutual Benefit Association, Stafford and Le Roy School District No. 5 and West Main street neighbors at Le Roy.
Out-of-town people attended from Buffalo, Kenmore, Niagara Falls, Le Roy and Rochester.
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