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Son of August Felske & Louise Elizabeth Miller who were both born in Germany
Married first to Eva Mae Deakin, second to Florence __.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Tues., Apr 20, 1920
MARRIED HERE. WILL LIVE IN PORT JERVIS.
William Felske and Miss Eva Mae Deakin of Susquehanna, PA, were married Monday night at the parsonage of the Park Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. George H. Thompson, the ring service being used. S. N. Jennings was best man and Mrs. Mae E. Jennings was maid of honor. The bride wore a georgette crepe dress and the maid of honor wore a dress of brown satin. Both carried bouquets of roses. Mr. and Mr. Felske will live in Port Jervis.
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New York, County Marriages
Name: William Felske
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
Event Place: Broome, NY, USA
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Year (Est.): 1893
Father's Name: August
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Miller
Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Deakin
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year (Est.): 1891
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Brown
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969, p.5D
OBITUARY - FELSKE
William Felske, 76, died at his home, 3 Wilson Ave., Susquehanna, Pa., Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Felske, Susquehanna; two sons, Robert Felske, Sidney; Harold Felske, Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Shirley) Sackett, Susquehanna; seven step-children, Hubert Blackman, Vestal, Glenn Blackman, Endicott; William Blackman, Binghamton; Mary Sickles, Interlaken; Irma Gummoe, Largo, FL; Iris Pufky, Johnson City; Anna Marie Fields, Hardwick, NY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, George Felske, Binghamton; Edward Felske, Mt. Sterling, IL; Albert Felske, Walden, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Millie) Rieter, Orlando, FL; Mrs. Louise Anderson, Allendale, NJ.
He was a member of the First-United Methodist Church, Susquehanna, PA. He was a retired Erie Railroad conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Susquehanna and the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 794.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Main St., Susquehanna, Saturday morning. Thomas White, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langford Funeral Chapel, 245 Main St., Susquehanna, PA. Masonic services will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 and the Loyal Order of Moose will conduct services Friday evening at 8 at the funeral home.
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1900 US Census
Name: William Felski
Birth Date: Aug 1893
Birthplace: New York
Home: Delaware, Sullivan, NY
Father's name: August Felski
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Louisa Felski
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Members:
- August Felski, 30
- Louisa Felski, 30 (first name: Gennie)
- William Felski, 6
- Mary Felski, 4
- Frederick Felski, 2
- George Felski, 1
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1910 US Census
Name:Rena E. Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household Members:
- Calvin W Deakin, Head, 53, PA
- Amelia Deakin, Wife, 43, PA
- Calvin R Deakin, Son, 25, PA
- Eva M Deakin, Daughter, 20, PA
- Rena E. Deakin, Daughter, 18, PA
- George W Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud L Deakin, Daughter, 11, PA
- John H Deakin, Son, 8, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 6, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 6, PA
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1915 NYS Census
Name: Wm Felske
Residence: Delaware, Sullivan Co.
Household Members:
- August Felske, 46, head
- Louisa Felske, 45, wife
- Wm Felske, 21, son
- Millie M Felske, 19, daughter
- Fred Felske, 17, son
- George Felske, 16, son
- Edwin Felske, 12, son
- Louisa Felske, 5, daughter
- Albert Felske, 3, son
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US WWI Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
County: Susquehanna
State: PA
Birthplace: NY, USA
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
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1920 US Census
Name: Henry Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household members:
- Calvin Deakin, Head, 65, PA
- Ray Deakin, Son, 35, PA
- George Deakin, Son, 22, PA
- Henry Deakin, Son, 17, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud Deakin, Daughter, 21, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 15, PA
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1920 US Census
Name: William Felske
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Street: Erie Avenue
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Brakeman
Industry: Railroad
Household Members:
- Milton Kennedy, 41
- Harriet S Kennedy, 39
- Marion Kennedy, 5
- Doris Kennedy, 1 [1 8/12]
- Mae Deakin, 29, Boarder
- William Felske, 26, Lodger
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1930 US Census
Name: Eva M Felske
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: PA
Home: Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
Age at First Marriage: 29
Father's Birthplace: PA
Mother's Birthplace: MI
Household Members:
- William Felske, 38, head; occupation: Brakeman for steam railroad; both parents born in Germany
- Eva M Felske, 39, wife
- Robert W Felske, 9, son
- Shirley Elaine Felske, 6, daughter
- Harold D Felske, 3 [3 8/12], son
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US WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
Age: 49
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1893
Birth Place: Callicoon, NY
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Susquehanna, PA
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Oct. 27, 1951, p.3
Mrs. Felske Dies After Long Illness
Susquehanna – Mrs. Eva Mae Felske, wife of William Felske, of Wilson Avenue, died at the Barnes Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been a patient in the hospital for one week, although in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Felske was born in Susquehanna 61 years ago, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Deakin of Erie Avenue. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and an active worker. She was also a member of Canawacta Chapter of O.E.S. and of Dora Rebekah lodge, No. 95.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Felske is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rex Sackett of Liverpool, NY, two sons, Robert of Bainbridge, and Harold of Oneonta, two sisters, Miss Marian Deakin and Mrs. Lester Ferris of Easton, and four brothers, Ray Deakin, Henry Deakin, George Deakin, and Myron Deakin all of Susquehanna.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Apr. 28, 1923
Susquehanna, PA - Birth Announcement. A daughter [Shirley Elaine] was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. William Felske.
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OTSEGO FARMER, Cooperstown, NY
Friday, June 25, 1948
Marriage: FELSKE-CAMPBELL
Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown was the setting for a marriage ceremony which united Miss Beverley Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose W. Campbell of Oneonta and Harold D. Felske, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felske, Susquehanna, Pa.
The Rev. Harry G. Campbell of Cambridge, performed the service which took place Saturday at high noon. Ralph Finch of Cooperstown played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a sown of brocaded nylon. Her finger-tip length veil was edged with lace and fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White talisman roses made up her arm bouquet.
Barbara Felske, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride. She was gowned in light blue nylon with a headdress of blue and carried Talisman roses. Sandra Heller of Cooperstown was flower girl. Robert Felske served his brother as best man. Ushers were Robert Jones of Fly Creek and James Blackmore of Unadilla.
Pink and white flowers decorated the home of the bride for the reception for 100 guests which followed the ceremony. A wedding cake, featuring a bridal stairway of pink roses and lilies centered the bride's table. Aqua crepe was the traveling costume of the bride who wore white accessories and a corsage of red roses with her ensemble when the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will make their home in Oneonta.
A graduate of Cooperstown High school; Mrs. Felske served two years with the WAVES, stationed in Washington, D. C. She is now employed at Bresee's Department Store.
Mr. Felske, a Navy veteran stationed in the Pacific area during the war, is a graduate of Susquehanna, Pa. High school. He is now employed in the Scintilla plant, Sidney.
Guests attended from New York City, Great Barrington, Susquehanna, Pa., Plattsburg, Bainbridge, Cooperstown. Little Falls, Fly. Creek, Oaksville, and Sidney
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Son of August Felske & Louise Elizabeth Miller who were both born in Germany
Married first to Eva Mae Deakin, second to Florence __.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Tues., Apr 20, 1920
MARRIED HERE. WILL LIVE IN PORT JERVIS.
William Felske and Miss Eva Mae Deakin of Susquehanna, PA, were married Monday night at the parsonage of the Park Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. George H. Thompson, the ring service being used. S. N. Jennings was best man and Mrs. Mae E. Jennings was maid of honor. The bride wore a georgette crepe dress and the maid of honor wore a dress of brown satin. Both carried bouquets of roses. Mr. and Mr. Felske will live in Port Jervis.
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New York, County Marriages
Name: William Felske
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
Event Place: Broome, NY, USA
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Year (Est.): 1893
Father's Name: August
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Miller
Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Deakin
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year (Est.): 1891
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Brown
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969, p.5D
OBITUARY - FELSKE
William Felske, 76, died at his home, 3 Wilson Ave., Susquehanna, Pa., Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Felske, Susquehanna; two sons, Robert Felske, Sidney; Harold Felske, Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Shirley) Sackett, Susquehanna; seven step-children, Hubert Blackman, Vestal, Glenn Blackman, Endicott; William Blackman, Binghamton; Mary Sickles, Interlaken; Irma Gummoe, Largo, FL; Iris Pufky, Johnson City; Anna Marie Fields, Hardwick, NY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, George Felske, Binghamton; Edward Felske, Mt. Sterling, IL; Albert Felske, Walden, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Millie) Rieter, Orlando, FL; Mrs. Louise Anderson, Allendale, NJ.
He was a member of the First-United Methodist Church, Susquehanna, PA. He was a retired Erie Railroad conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Susquehanna and the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 794.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Main St., Susquehanna, Saturday morning. Thomas White, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langford Funeral Chapel, 245 Main St., Susquehanna, PA. Masonic services will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 and the Loyal Order of Moose will conduct services Friday evening at 8 at the funeral home.
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1900 US Census
Name: William Felski
Birth Date: Aug 1893
Birthplace: New York
Home: Delaware, Sullivan, NY
Father's name: August Felski
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Louisa Felski
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Members:
- August Felski, 30
- Louisa Felski, 30 (first name: Gennie)
- William Felski, 6
- Mary Felski, 4
- Frederick Felski, 2
- George Felski, 1
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1910 US Census
Name:Rena E. Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household Members:
- Calvin W Deakin, Head, 53, PA
- Amelia Deakin, Wife, 43, PA
- Calvin R Deakin, Son, 25, PA
- Eva M Deakin, Daughter, 20, PA
- Rena E. Deakin, Daughter, 18, PA
- George W Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud L Deakin, Daughter, 11, PA
- John H Deakin, Son, 8, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 6, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 6, PA
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1915 NYS Census
Name: Wm Felske
Residence: Delaware, Sullivan Co.
Household Members:
- August Felske, 46, head
- Louisa Felske, 45, wife
- Wm Felske, 21, son
- Millie M Felske, 19, daughter
- Fred Felske, 17, son
- George Felske, 16, son
- Edwin Felske, 12, son
- Louisa Felske, 5, daughter
- Albert Felske, 3, son
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US WWI Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
County: Susquehanna
State: PA
Birthplace: NY, USA
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
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1920 US Census
Name: Henry Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household members:
- Calvin Deakin, Head, 65, PA
- Ray Deakin, Son, 35, PA
- George Deakin, Son, 22, PA
- Henry Deakin, Son, 17, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud Deakin, Daughter, 21, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 15, PA
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1920 US Census
Name: William Felske
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Street: Erie Avenue
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Brakeman
Industry: Railroad
Household Members:
- Milton Kennedy, 41
- Harriet S Kennedy, 39
- Marion Kennedy, 5
- Doris Kennedy, 1 [1 8/12]
- Mae Deakin, 29, Boarder
- William Felske, 26, Lodger
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1930 US Census
Name: Eva M Felske
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: PA
Home: Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
Age at First Marriage: 29
Father's Birthplace: PA
Mother's Birthplace: MI
Household Members:
- William Felske, 38, head; occupation: Brakeman for steam railroad; both parents born in Germany
- Eva M Felske, 39, wife
- Robert W Felske, 9, son
- Shirley Elaine Felske, 6, daughter
- Harold D Felske, 3 [3 8/12], son
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US WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
Age: 49
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1893
Birth Place: Callicoon, NY
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Susquehanna, PA
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Oct. 27, 1951, p.3
Mrs. Felske Dies After Long Illness
Susquehanna – Mrs. Eva Mae Felske, wife of William Felske, of Wilson Avenue, died at the Barnes Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been a patient in the hospital for one week, although in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Felske was born in Susquehanna 61 years ago, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Deakin of Erie Avenue. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and an active worker. She was also a member of Canawacta Chapter of O.E.S. and of Dora Rebekah lodge, No. 95.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Felske is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rex Sackett of Liverpool, NY, two sons, Robert of Bainbridge, and Harold of Oneonta, two sisters, Miss Marian Deakin and Mrs. Lester Ferris of Easton, and four brothers, Ray Deakin, Henry Deakin, George Deakin, and Myron Deakin all of Susquehanna.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Apr. 28, 1923
Susquehanna, PA - Birth Announcement. A daughter [Shirley Elaine] was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. William Felske.
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OTSEGO FARMER, Cooperstown, NY
Friday, June 25, 1948
Marriage: FELSKE-CAMPBELL
Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown was the setting for a marriage ceremony which united Miss Beverley Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose W. Campbell of Oneonta and Harold D. Felske, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felske, Susquehanna, Pa.
The Rev. Harry G. Campbell of Cambridge, performed the service which took place Saturday at high noon. Ralph Finch of Cooperstown played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a sown of brocaded nylon. Her finger-tip length veil was edged with lace and fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White talisman roses made up her arm bouquet.
Barbara Felske, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride. She was gowned in light blue nylon with a headdress of blue and carried Talisman roses. Sandra Heller of Cooperstown was flower girl. Robert Felske served his brother as best man. Ushers were Robert Jones of Fly Creek and James Blackmore of Unadilla.
Pink and white flowers decorated the home of the bride for the reception for 100 guests which followed the ceremony. A wedding cake, featuring a bridal stairway of pink roses and lilies centered the bride's table. Aqua crepe was the traveling costume of the bride who wore white accessories and a corsage of red roses with her ensemble when the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will make their home in Oneonta.
A graduate of Cooperstown High school; Mrs. Felske served two years with the WAVES, stationed in Washington, D. C. She is now employed at Bresee's Department Store.
Mr. Felske, a Navy veteran stationed in the Pacific area during the war, is a graduate of Susquehanna, Pa. High school. He is now employed in the Scintilla plant, Sidney.
Guests attended from New York City, Great Barrington, Susquehanna, Pa., Plattsburg, Bainbridge, Cooperstown. Little Falls, Fly. Creek, Oaksville, and Sidney
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Son of August Felske & Louise Elizabeth Miller who were both born in Germany
Married first to Eva Mae Deakin, second to Florence __.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Tues., Apr 20, 1920
MARRIED HERE. WILL LIVE IN PORT JERVIS.
William Felske and Miss Eva Mae Deakin of Susquehanna, PA, were married Monday night at the parsonage of the Park Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. George H. Thompson, the ring service being used. S. N. Jennings was best man and Mrs. Mae E. Jennings was maid of honor. The bride wore a georgette crepe dress and the maid of honor wore a dress of brown satin. Both carried bouquets of roses. Mr. and Mr. Felske will live in Port Jervis.
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New York, County Marriages
Name: William Felske
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
Event Place: Broome, NY, USA
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Year (Est.): 1893
Father's Name: August
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Miller
Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Deakin
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year (Est.): 1891
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Brown
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969, p.5D
OBITUARY - FELSKE
William Felske, 76, died at his home, 3 Wilson Ave., Susquehanna, Pa., Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Felske, Susquehanna; two sons, Robert Felske, Sidney; Harold Felske, Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Shirley) Sackett, Susquehanna; seven step-children, Hubert Blackman, Vestal, Glenn Blackman, Endicott; William Blackman, Binghamton; Mary Sickles, Interlaken; Irma Gummoe, Largo, FL; Iris Pufky, Johnson City; Anna Marie Fields, Hardwick, NY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, George Felske, Binghamton; Edward Felske, Mt. Sterling, IL; Albert Felske, Walden, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Millie) Rieter, Orlando, FL; Mrs. Louise Anderson, Allendale, NJ.
He was a member of the First-United Methodist Church, Susquehanna, PA. He was a retired Erie Railroad conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Susquehanna and the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 794.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Main St., Susquehanna, Saturday morning. Thomas White, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langford Funeral Chapel, 245 Main St., Susquehanna, PA. Masonic services will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 and the Loyal Order of Moose will conduct services Friday evening at 8 at the funeral home.
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1900 US Census
Name: William Felski
Birth Date: Aug 1893
Birthplace: New York
Home: Delaware, Sullivan, NY
Father's name: August Felski
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Louisa Felski
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Members:
- August Felski, 30
- Louisa Felski, 30 (first name: Gennie)
- William Felski, 6
- Mary Felski, 4
- Frederick Felski, 2
- George Felski, 1
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1910 US Census
Name:Rena E. Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household Members:
- Calvin W Deakin, Head, 53, PA
- Amelia Deakin, Wife, 43, PA
- Calvin R Deakin, Son, 25, PA
- Eva M Deakin, Daughter, 20, PA
- Rena E. Deakin, Daughter, 18, PA
- George W Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud L Deakin, Daughter, 11, PA
- John H Deakin, Son, 8, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 6, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 6, PA
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1915 NYS Census
Name: Wm Felske
Residence: Delaware, Sullivan Co.
Household Members:
- August Felske, 46, head
- Louisa Felske, 45, wife
- Wm Felske, 21, son
- Millie M Felske, 19, daughter
- Fred Felske, 17, son
- George Felske, 16, son
- Edwin Felske, 12, son
- Louisa Felske, 5, daughter
- Albert Felske, 3, son
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US WWI Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
County: Susquehanna
State: PA
Birthplace: NY, USA
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
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1920 US Census
Name: Henry Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household members:
- Calvin Deakin, Head, 65, PA
- Ray Deakin, Son, 35, PA
- George Deakin, Son, 22, PA
- Henry Deakin, Son, 17, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud Deakin, Daughter, 21, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 15, PA
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1920 US Census
Name: William Felske
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Street: Erie Avenue
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Brakeman
Industry: Railroad
Household Members:
- Milton Kennedy, 41
- Harriet S Kennedy, 39
- Marion Kennedy, 5
- Doris Kennedy, 1 [1 8/12]
- Mae Deakin, 29, Boarder
- William Felske, 26, Lodger
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1930 US Census
Name: Eva M Felske
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: PA
Home: Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
Age at First Marriage: 29
Father's Birthplace: PA
Mother's Birthplace: MI
Household Members:
- William Felske, 38, head; occupation: Brakeman for steam railroad; both parents born in Germany
- Eva M Felske, 39, wife
- Robert W Felske, 9, son
- Shirley Elaine Felske, 6, daughter
- Harold D Felske, 3 [3 8/12], son
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US WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
Age: 49
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1893
Birth Place: Callicoon, NY
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Susquehanna, PA
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Oct. 27, 1951, p.3
Mrs. Felske Dies After Long Illness
Susquehanna – Mrs. Eva Mae Felske, wife of William Felske, of Wilson Avenue, died at the Barnes Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been a patient in the hospital for one week, although in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Felske was born in Susquehanna 61 years ago, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Deakin of Erie Avenue. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and an active worker. She was also a member of Canawacta Chapter of O.E.S. and of Dora Rebekah lodge, No. 95.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Felske is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rex Sackett of Liverpool, NY, two sons, Robert of Bainbridge, and Harold of Oneonta, two sisters, Miss Marian Deakin and Mrs. Lester Ferris of Easton, and four brothers, Ray Deakin, Henry Deakin, George Deakin, and Myron Deakin all of Susquehanna.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Apr. 28, 1923
Susquehanna, PA - Birth Announcement. A daughter [Shirley Elaine] was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. William Felske.
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OTSEGO FARMER, Cooperstown, NY
Friday, June 25, 1948
Marriage: FELSKE-CAMPBELL
Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown was the setting for a marriage ceremony which united Miss Beverley Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose W. Campbell of Oneonta and Harold D. Felske, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felske, Susquehanna, Pa.
The Rev. Harry G. Campbell of Cambridge, performed the service which took place Saturday at high noon. Ralph Finch of Cooperstown played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a sown of brocaded nylon. Her finger-tip length veil was edged with lace and fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White talisman roses made up her arm bouquet.
Barbara Felske, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride. She was gowned in light blue nylon with a headdress of blue and carried Talisman roses. Sandra Heller of Cooperstown was flower girl. Robert Felske served his brother as best man. Ushers were Robert Jones of Fly Creek and James Blackmore of Unadilla.
Pink and white flowers decorated the home of the bride for the reception for 100 guests which followed the ceremony. A wedding cake, featuring a bridal stairway of pink roses and lilies centered the bride's table. Aqua crepe was the traveling costume of the bride who wore white accessories and a corsage of red roses with her ensemble when the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will make their home in Oneonta.
A graduate of Cooperstown High school; Mrs. Felske served two years with the WAVES, stationed in Washington, D. C. She is now employed at Bresee's Department Store.
Mr. Felske, a Navy veteran stationed in the Pacific area during the war, is a graduate of Susquehanna, Pa. High school. He is now employed in the Scintilla plant, Sidney.
Guests attended from New York City, Great Barrington, Susquehanna, Pa., Plattsburg, Bainbridge, Cooperstown. Little Falls, Fly. Creek, Oaksville, and Sidney
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Son of August Felske & Louise Elizabeth Miller who were both born in Germany
Married first to Eva Mae Deakin, second to Florence __.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Tues., Apr 20, 1920
MARRIED HERE. WILL LIVE IN PORT JERVIS.
William Felske and Miss Eva Mae Deakin of Susquehanna, PA, were married Monday night at the parsonage of the Park Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. George H. Thompson, the ring service being used. S. N. Jennings was best man and Mrs. Mae E. Jennings was maid of honor. The bride wore a georgette crepe dress and the maid of honor wore a dress of brown satin. Both carried bouquets of roses. Mr. and Mr. Felske will live in Port Jervis.
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New York, County Marriages
Name: William Felske
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
Event Place: Broome, NY, USA
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Year (Est.): 1893
Father's Name: August
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Miller
Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Deakin
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year (Est.): 1891
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Brown
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969, p.5D
OBITUARY - FELSKE
William Felske, 76, died at his home, 3 Wilson Ave., Susquehanna, Pa., Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Felske, Susquehanna; two sons, Robert Felske, Sidney; Harold Felske, Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Shirley) Sackett, Susquehanna; seven step-children, Hubert Blackman, Vestal, Glenn Blackman, Endicott; William Blackman, Binghamton; Mary Sickles, Interlaken; Irma Gummoe, Largo, FL; Iris Pufky, Johnson City; Anna Marie Fields, Hardwick, NY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, George Felske, Binghamton; Edward Felske, Mt. Sterling, IL; Albert Felske, Walden, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Millie) Rieter, Orlando, FL; Mrs. Louise Anderson, Allendale, NJ.
He was a member of the First-United Methodist Church, Susquehanna, PA. He was a retired Erie Railroad conductor and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Susquehanna and the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 794.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Main St., Susquehanna, Saturday morning. Thomas White, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langford Funeral Chapel, 245 Main St., Susquehanna, PA. Masonic services will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 and the Loyal Order of Moose will conduct services Friday evening at 8 at the funeral home.
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1900 US Census
Name: William Felski
Birth Date: Aug 1893
Birthplace: New York
Home: Delaware, Sullivan, NY
Father's name: August Felski
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Louisa Felski
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Members:
- August Felski, 30
- Louisa Felski, 30 (first name: Gennie)
- William Felski, 6
- Mary Felski, 4
- Frederick Felski, 2
- George Felski, 1
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1910 US Census
Name:Rena E. Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household Members:
- Calvin W Deakin, Head, 53, PA
- Amelia Deakin, Wife, 43, PA
- Calvin R Deakin, Son, 25, PA
- Eva M Deakin, Daughter, 20, PA
- Rena E. Deakin, Daughter, 18, PA
- George W Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud L Deakin, Daughter, 11, PA
- John H Deakin, Son, 8, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 6, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 6, PA
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1915 NYS Census
Name: Wm Felske
Residence: Delaware, Sullivan Co.
Household Members:
- August Felske, 46, head
- Louisa Felske, 45, wife
- Wm Felske, 21, son
- Millie M Felske, 19, daughter
- Fred Felske, 17, son
- George Felske, 16, son
- Edwin Felske, 12, son
- Louisa Felske, 5, daughter
- Albert Felske, 3, son
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US WWI Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
County: Susquehanna
State: PA
Birthplace: NY, USA
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
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1920 US Census
Name: Henry Deakin
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Household members:
- Calvin Deakin, Head, 65, PA
- Ray Deakin, Son, 35, PA
- George Deakin, Son, 22, PA
- Henry Deakin, Son, 17, PA
- Myron Deakin, Son, 15, PA
- Maud Deakin, Daughter, 21, PA
- Marion Deakin, Daughter, 15, PA
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1920 US Census
Name: William Felske
Home: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, PA
Street: Erie Avenue
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Brakeman
Industry: Railroad
Household Members:
- Milton Kennedy, 41
- Harriet S Kennedy, 39
- Marion Kennedy, 5
- Doris Kennedy, 1 [1 8/12]
- Mae Deakin, 29, Boarder
- William Felske, 26, Lodger
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1930 US Census
Name: Eva M Felske
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: PA
Home: Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
Age at First Marriage: 29
Father's Birthplace: PA
Mother's Birthplace: MI
Household Members:
- William Felske, 38, head; occupation: Brakeman for steam railroad; both parents born in Germany
- Eva M Felske, 39, wife
- Robert W Felske, 9, son
- Shirley Elaine Felske, 6, daughter
- Harold D Felske, 3 [3 8/12], son
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US WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: William Felske
Age: 49
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1893
Birth Place: Callicoon, NY
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Susquehanna, PA
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Oct. 27, 1951, p.3
Mrs. Felske Dies After Long Illness
Susquehanna – Mrs. Eva Mae Felske, wife of William Felske, of Wilson Avenue, died at the Barnes Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been a patient in the hospital for one week, although in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Felske was born in Susquehanna 61 years ago, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Deakin of Erie Avenue. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and an active worker. She was also a member of Canawacta Chapter of O.E.S. and of Dora Rebekah lodge, No. 95.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Felske is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rex Sackett of Liverpool, NY, two sons, Robert of Bainbridge, and Harold of Oneonta, two sisters, Miss Marian Deakin and Mrs. Lester Ferris of Easton, and four brothers, Ray Deakin, Henry Deakin, George Deakin, and Myron Deakin all of Susquehanna.
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BINGHAMTON EVENING PRESS
Binghamton, NY. Sat., Apr. 28, 1923
Susquehanna, PA - Birth Announcement. A daughter [Shirley Elaine] was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. William Felske.
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OTSEGO FARMER, Cooperstown, NY
Friday, June 25, 1948
Marriage: FELSKE-CAMPBELL
Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown was the setting for a marriage ceremony which united Miss Beverley Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose W. Campbell of Oneonta and Harold D. Felske, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felske, Susquehanna, Pa.
The Rev. Harry G. Campbell of Cambridge, performed the service which took place Saturday at high noon. Ralph Finch of Cooperstown played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a sown of brocaded nylon. Her finger-tip length veil was edged with lace and fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White talisman roses made up her arm bouquet.
Barbara Felske, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride. She was gowned in light blue nylon with a headdress of blue and carried Talisman roses. Sandra Heller of Cooperstown was flower girl. Robert Felske served his brother as best man. Ushers were Robert Jones of Fly Creek and James Blackmore of Unadilla.
Pink and white flowers decorated the home of the bride for the reception for 100 guests which followed the ceremony. A wedding cake, featuring a bridal stairway of pink roses and lilies centered the bride's table. Aqua crepe was the traveling costume of the bride who wore white accessories and a corsage of red roses with her ensemble when the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will make their home in Oneonta.
A graduate of Cooperstown High school; Mrs. Felske served two years with the WAVES, stationed in Washington, D. C. She is now employed at Bresee's Department Store.
Mr. Felske, a Navy veteran stationed in the Pacific area during the war, is a graduate of Susquehanna, Pa. High school. He is now employed in the Scintilla plant, Sidney.
Guests attended from New York City, Great Barrington, Susquehanna, Pa., Plattsburg, Bainbridge, Cooperstown. Little Falls, Fly. Creek, Oaksville, and Sidney
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