Individual Notes
Note for: Mary Adell Shaw, 22 Apr 1880 - 26 Aug 1967
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Burial: Place: Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, Delaware, NY
Individual Note: Mary (or "Mamie") was listed in Edward and Sarah's family as as "infant," age 2 months, in 1880 US Federal Census for Sidney, Delaware, NY. The officiating Clergyman at her funeral was Rev. George Youngs. The bearers were: Robert Young, Milton Young, Patrick Simpson, James Stilson, James E. Simpson.
Individual Notes
Note for: James Edgar Simpson, 24 Jun 1940 - 24 Aug 1968
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Burial: Date: Ouleout Cemetery, Franklin, Delaware, NY
Individual Note: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT 1: (Local paper, 1962.) Miss Matteson, James Simpson Are Betrothed. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Matteson of Franklin announce the engagement of their daughter; Adrienne, to James E. Simpson, son of Raymond Simpson of Sidney. The bride-elect is a graduate of Franklin Central School. She attended Ithaca College and is attending State University College at Oneonta. Mr. Simpson is a graduate of Sidney Central School and is a senior at Colgate University where he is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The couple is planning an August wedding.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT 2: (Oneonta Star, August, 1962.) Franklin Church. Simpson-Matteson Wedding. FRANKLIN--Miss Adrienne Alice Matteson of Franklin was married August 25 to James E. Simpson of Sidney. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Matteson of Franklin. The groom is the son of Raymond Simpson of Sidney. The ceremony was performed at the Congregational - Baptist Church with the Rev. Andrew P. Burton, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Orville Bosley of Rochester officiating. John Slawson of Long Island played wedding music and Melvin Mackey of Sidney was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk organza over satin, styled with a chapel train. Her fingertip veil of French illusion was caught to a crown of crystals. She carried a cascade bouquet of rose with ivy.
Kathleen Matteson of Franklin was her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Phyllis Bennett, Miss Jane Law and Miss Sandra Holtcamp, all of Franklin. Serving as flower girl was Sharon Bonker. She wore a dress of silk organza over satin and carried a basket of daisies. The groom’s brother, Patrick Simpson of Sidney, was best man. Ushering were William Burdick and Alfred Bouvier of Sidney and Terry Matteson. Brother of the bride. After the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served to 160 guests at the Homestead Restaurant, Colliersville. A four-tier cake flanked by flowers and candles centered the bride’s table.
After a wedding trip through New England, the couple will make their home in Hamilton.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT 3: (Sidney Record & Bainbridge News-Wed., Aug. 29, 1962.) Adrienne Matteson Weds James Simpson. FRANKLIN - Miss Adrienne Alice Matteson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Matteson of Franklin, was married Saturday, August 25, to James E. Simpson, son of Raymond Simpson, 6 W. Main St., Sidney. The double-ring ceremony was performed at the Congregational Baptist Church with the Rev. Andrew P. Burton, pastor of the church, and Rev. Orville Bosley of Rochester, officiating. John Slawson of Long Island played wedding music and Melvin Mackey of Newark Valley was violin soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk organza over satin, styled with a chapel train. Her fingertip veil of French illusion was caught to a crown of crystals. She carried a cascade bouquet of roses with ivy.
Kathleen Matteson of Franklin was her sister’s maid of honor. Her gown of silk organza over satin was a deep pink and she carried a cascade of turquoise and white carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Phyllis Bennett, Miss Jane Law and Miss Sandra Holtcamp, all of Franklin. Each wore turquoise silk organza over satin gowns. Each carried a cascade of pink and white carnations. Serving as flower girl was Sharon Bonker. She wore a dress of silk organza over satin and carried a basket of daisies. The bridegroom’s brother, Patrick Simpson of Sidney, was best man. Ushering were William Burdick and Alfred Bouvier of Sidney, and Terry Matteson, brother of the bride. After the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served to 160 guests at the Homestead Restaurant, Colliersville. A four-tier cake, flanked by flowers and candles centered the bride’s table.
The bride is a graduate of Franklin Central School, attending Ithaca College and is now a student at the State University College at Oneonta. The bridegroom was graduated from Sidney Central School and Colgate University. After a wedding trip through New England, the couple will make their home in Hamilton.
OBITUARY: (local paper, August, 1968.) James E. Simpson. SIDNEY - James E. Simpson 28, of Horseheads, formerly of Sidney, died suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 1968, at his home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at the Congregational Baptist Church of Franklin. Rev. James Edds officiated assisted by Rev. Fred Kelsey. Burial was at Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin. Mr. Simpson was born in Bainbridge on June 24, 1940, and spent his boyhood years in Sidney. At Sidney High School; he was an outstanding basketball player and was a member of the All Star team. He was also president of the senior class. After graduation from Sidney High, he went to college and received his Master’s degree at Colgate University. At the time of his death he was a guidance counselor at the Horseheads Junior High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads. Survivors include his widow, Adrienne Matteson Simpson, a daughter Colleen, and a son Steven, all at home; his father Raymond T. Simpson of Sidney his mother, Mrs. Alma Ready of Arizona; and a brother, Patrick Simpson of Endwell. Arrangements were by the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads.
PAT SIMPSON'S NOTES: Jim graduated from Sidney Central School (1958) and from Colgate University in 1962 where he also earned his Master's degree. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. At Sidney High school, he was an outstanding basketball player and was a member of the All-Star team. He was also president of the senior class. At the time of his death, he was a guidance counselor at Horseheads Junior High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads. In the book "Precious Memories," from his grandmother's funeral's register book, his father, Raymond Simpson (nicknamed "Winnie") wrote: "He was a good boy and I always refer to him as "my dear Jim." I loved him so."