Harry was born in Rochester, NY on September 13, 1873, to John and Mary Axtell.He grew up on Cypress St. in Rochester, NY. In 1892, Harry was 18 years old and working as a gold beater at 72 Spring Rd for Swift Thomas & Son.
On April 20, 1899 Harry Axtell (Age 25) married Eliza "Lizzie" Bailey (Age 27). They were married by Algernon Crapsey at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY. The witnesses were Harry’s brother Hiram and Kate J. Adrian. The year of his marriage, Harry boarded at a house across the street from his parents with the Bailey's. The two other Bailey's listed are Alfred and William. Presumably this is his wife's family. By the next year, Harry and Lizzie lived at Harry's family home. In 1901, Lizzie Bailey Axtell fell ill with consumption. She passed away on March 20, 1901 at the age of 29 years old. She was buried two days later at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY. After the death of Lizzie, Harry continues to live in the family house on Cypress St. In 1909, Harry's mother, Mary Eliza (VanDercort) Axtell, passes away on October 22 due to apoplexy. She was 65 years old. Three days later she was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In 1910, Harry remarried to Eva Bailey. At the time Harry was 36 and Eva was 39. They were married in Rochester, NY at St. Andrew's by JJ Nermas. The witnesses were Louis E Ehrmann and May L McClaue. Eva had a daughter from her previous marriage, named Eva R. The couple lived on Evergreen St in Rochester, NY. In 1918, Harry and Eva live at 625 Bay Street in Rochester, NY. Harry is now 44 years old and is a film worker for Eastman Kodak. He is registered for the draft during this year. His draft card describes him as being white with average height and build, gray eyes, and dark hair. He does not actual serve in the military.
By 1930, the family of three had resettled to Los Angeles, California. Harry, aged 56, works as a mechanic at a machine shop. Harry's stepdaughter works as a sales demonstrator. Eva stays at home to do the housework.
On May 25, 1942 Harry Axtell passes away due to right lobar pneumonia at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 12 days. In August he is buried alongside his brother Clarence in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Their marker is inscribed with “Woodsmen of the World”, a life insurance fraternity.
On April 20, 1899 Harry Axtell (Age 25) married Eliza "Lizzie" Bailey (Age 27). They were married by Algernon Crapsey at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY. The witnesses were Harry’s brother Hiram and Kate J. Adrian. The year of his marriage, Harry boarded at a house across the street from his parents with the Bailey's. The two other Bailey's listed are Alfred and William. Presumably this is his wife's family. By the next year, Harry and Lizzie lived at Harry's family home. In 1901, Lizzie Bailey Axtell fell ill with consumption. She passed away on March 20, 1901 at the age of 29 years old. She was buried two days later at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY. After the death of Lizzie, Harry continues to live in the family house on Cypress St. In 1909, Harry's mother, Mary Eliza (VanDercort) Axtell, passes away on October 22 due to apoplexy. She was 65 years old. Three days later she was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In 1910, Harry remarried to Eva Bailey. At the time Harry was 36 and Eva was 39. They were married in Rochester, NY at St. Andrew's by JJ Nermas. The witnesses were Louis E Ehrmann and May L McClaue. Eva had a daughter from her previous marriage, named Eva R. The couple lived on Evergreen St in Rochester, NY. In 1918, Harry and Eva live at 625 Bay Street in Rochester, NY. Harry is now 44 years old and is a film worker for Eastman Kodak. He is registered for the draft during this year. His draft card describes him as being white with average height and build, gray eyes, and dark hair. He does not actual serve in the military.
By 1930, the family of three had resettled to Los Angeles, California. Harry, aged 56, works as a mechanic at a machine shop. Harry's stepdaughter works as a sales demonstrator. Eva stays at home to do the housework.
On May 25, 1942 Harry Axtell passes away due to right lobar pneumonia at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 12 days. In August he is buried alongside his brother Clarence in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Their marker is inscribed with “Woodsmen of the World”, a life insurance fraternity.
Harry was born in Rochester, NY on September 13, 1873, to John and Mary Axtell.He grew up on Cypress St. in Rochester, NY. In 1892, Harry was 18 years old and working as a gold beater at 72 Spring Rd for Swift Thomas & Son.
On April 20, 1899 Harry Axtell (Age 25) married Eliza "Lizzie" Bailey (Age 27). They were married by Algernon Crapsey at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY. The witnesses were Harry’s brother Hiram and Kate J. Adrian. The year of his marriage, Harry boarded at a house across the street from his parents with the Bailey's. The two other Bailey's listed are Alfred and William. Presumably this is his wife's family. By the next year, Harry and Lizzie lived at Harry's family home. In 1901, Lizzie Bailey Axtell fell ill with consumption. She passed away on March 20, 1901 at the age of 29 years old. She was buried two days later at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY. After the death of Lizzie, Harry continues to live in the family house on Cypress St. In 1909, Harry's mother, Mary Eliza (VanDercort) Axtell, passes away on October 22 due to apoplexy. She was 65 years old. Three days later she was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In 1910, Harry remarried to Eva Bailey. At the time Harry was 36 and Eva was 39. They were married in Rochester, NY at St. Andrew's by JJ Nermas. The witnesses were Louis E Ehrmann and May L McClaue. Eva had a daughter from her previous marriage, named Eva R. The couple lived on Evergreen St in Rochester, NY. In 1918, Harry and Eva live at 625 Bay Street in Rochester, NY. Harry is now 44 years old and is a film worker for Eastman Kodak. He is registered for the draft during this year. His draft card describes him as being white with average height and build, gray eyes, and dark hair. He does not actual serve in the military.
By 1930, the family of three had resettled to Los Angeles, California. Harry, aged 56, works as a mechanic at a machine shop. Harry's stepdaughter works as a sales demonstrator. Eva stays at home to do the housework.
On May 25, 1942 Harry Axtell passes away due to right lobar pneumonia at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 12 days. In August he is buried alongside his brother Clarence in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Their marker is inscribed with “Woodsmen of the World”, a life insurance fraternity.
On April 20, 1899 Harry Axtell (Age 25) married Eliza "Lizzie" Bailey (Age 27). They were married by Algernon Crapsey at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY. The witnesses were Harry’s brother Hiram and Kate J. Adrian. The year of his marriage, Harry boarded at a house across the street from his parents with the Bailey's. The two other Bailey's listed are Alfred and William. Presumably this is his wife's family. By the next year, Harry and Lizzie lived at Harry's family home. In 1901, Lizzie Bailey Axtell fell ill with consumption. She passed away on March 20, 1901 at the age of 29 years old. She was buried two days later at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY. After the death of Lizzie, Harry continues to live in the family house on Cypress St. In 1909, Harry's mother, Mary Eliza (VanDercort) Axtell, passes away on October 22 due to apoplexy. She was 65 years old. Three days later she was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In 1910, Harry remarried to Eva Bailey. At the time Harry was 36 and Eva was 39. They were married in Rochester, NY at St. Andrew's by JJ Nermas. The witnesses were Louis E Ehrmann and May L McClaue. Eva had a daughter from her previous marriage, named Eva R. The couple lived on Evergreen St in Rochester, NY. In 1918, Harry and Eva live at 625 Bay Street in Rochester, NY. Harry is now 44 years old and is a film worker for Eastman Kodak. He is registered for the draft during this year. His draft card describes him as being white with average height and build, gray eyes, and dark hair. He does not actual serve in the military.
By 1930, the family of three had resettled to Los Angeles, California. Harry, aged 56, works as a mechanic at a machine shop. Harry's stepdaughter works as a sales demonstrator. Eva stays at home to do the housework.
On May 25, 1942 Harry Axtell passes away due to right lobar pneumonia at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 12 days. In August he is buried alongside his brother Clarence in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Their marker is inscribed with “Woodsmen of the World”, a life insurance fraternity.
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