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Notes for Harriet Wayne: Family lore has it that Harriet is from the same family as General Anthony Wayne of the Revolutionary War. This has not been confirmed. After a great deal of research, it would appear that Harriet Wayne descended from a cousin of General Anthony Wayne, also named Anthony Wayne and also a Rev. War soldier (a private). === March 1999 Found in the International Genealogical Index, Church of the Latter Day Saints: Christening record of Harriet Waine: Harriet WAINE Sex: F Event(s): Christened: 22 Jan 1815 New Scotland , Presbyterian, Albany, New York Parents: Father: James WAINE Mother: Martha RAMSAY -------------------------------------- IGI Marriage Record for Harriet and Isaac: Harriot WAINE Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse: Isaac H. WANDS Marriage: 17 Jan 1838 New Scotland , Presbyterian, Albany, New York ---------------------------------- The following DAR record was found referencing a Waine/Ramsay connection: Full Context of Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (133 Vols.) The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 63 Mrs. Margaret Ramsey Comstock. DAR ID Number: 62457 Born in New Scotland, N. Y. Wife of Nelson Comstock. Descendant of Anthony Wayne (Waine). Daughter of George W. Bender and Jane Wayne, his 2nd wife. Granddaughter of George Wayne and Elizabeth Mac Coughtry, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Anthony Wayne and Sarah Johnson, his wife. Anthony Wayne (1745-1832) was a private in the 3rd Albany County, New York militia. He was born in Derbyshire, England; died in New Scotland, N. Y. ========= From: Tombstone Inscriptions copied from the "Old Presbyterian Churchyard", New Scotland, NY, by Mrs. Katharyn Wethy Wilson (Early Settlers of New York Book): Ramsey, John, Jan 31, 1849, 91 y. Revolutionary War soldier. Ramsey, Margaret Connel, his wife, Jan 9, 1850, 88 y. James Wands, apr 18, 1827, 65 y. Margaret Wands, may 28, 1820, 54 y Anthony Waine, Nov 30, 1832, 87 y. Revolutionary Soldier. Sarah Johnson Waine, Aug 28, 1833, 77 y. (Sarah Johnson Waine was wife to Anthony) George Wayne, May 10, 1837, 58 y Elizabeth Wayne, his wife, Oct 11, 1842, 60 y James Wayne, Sept 22, 1868, 74 y Martha Ramsey, his wife, Nov 25, 1843, 48 y. Wayne, Hannah Johnson, his wife (presumably second wife of James) |
| i. | Alfred Wands, born 1842; died 1878 in Louisiana. |
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Notes for Alfred Wands: Note by Laura Greene: According to his niece, Harriet Riley Philius, Alfred died in New Orleans LA of Yellow Fever, in 1878 (from letter sent to her sister Edith Riley Greene). |
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More About Alfred Wands: Fact 1: Physician in Civil War Fact 2: Died of Yellow Fever in Louisiana |
| ii. | Edith Margaret Wands, born November 23, 1840 in New Scotland, Albany, NY (Source: New Scotland Presbyterian Church Records (NSPCR).); died 1919 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York. |
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Notes for Edith Margaret Wands: Never Married. (note by Fay P. Greene, grand nephew, who lived with Edith's brother Charles as a young boy.) Notes by Larry House: Baptized 5/23/1841 by Rev. Reuben Sears. Volume 9, page 79 New Scotland Presbyterian Church Records, NY. |
| 7 | iii. | Martha Wayne Wands, born November 22, 1849 in Albany, New York; died January 14, 1922 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York; married Millard Fillmore Riley October 12, 1870 in New York. | ||
| iv. | Isaac Hardenbergh Wands, Jr., born May 17, 1851 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY; died 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana; married Lucy Mann October 13, 1880 in unknown; born May 13, 1855 in New Orleans, LA. |
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Notes for Isaac Hardenbergh Wands, Jr.: Note from Wayne "Drue" Wands, great grandson of Isaac Hardenbergh Wands, Jr. . January 1997 "As far as Arcola, Lousia na goes, my great grandfather, I.H. Wands took his family out of New Orleans during one of the Yellow Fever epidemics in the 1870s. They got onto a train and headed north, getting off when they saw red dirt. The place was Arcola. They must have been of some means, since they bought property and started a lumber mill in Arcola. When their children, Lucia, Cecile, Wayne, and Gladys were old enough to go to high school, they moved back to New Orleans. We (my mother, my Aunt Mary, my cousin John, and I) still own about 40 acres in Arcola on US 51, which is all that is left of the Wands holdings there. From the information available, there may be some other cousins, named Williams, still living in Arcola." -------------------------------------- Letter to Millard F. Riley, Sr., from "Ike", dated Jan 23, 1918, 1722 Calhoun St. in New Orleans, LA. Note from Laura: Although Ike refers to Aunt Martha in his letter, I believe this letter was from Isaac Wands Jr., Martha's brother, and that he referred to "Aunt" as his children's aunt. My dear Millard, How are you and family coming on in this cold winter. I am glad that you are supplied with plenty of coal. It is a mighty scarce article in this city just now. I have been trying to get some _________ for the past week but I am told there is none in the city. We have never had such a long continued cold spell in this city before. Wood, if you can get any, is $10 per load. I would ship some in from Arcola but can't get the cars, want them for other things. If this weather continues I think we will have to go up to Arcola where we can keep warm. Why do'nt some of you write a fellow and let us know how Aunt Martha is getting on. We haven't heard anything about Martha's accident since Edie's letter to Lucia telling us how bad she was injured. I do hope she is improving and will soon be well again. I want to thank you for that large hunk of cheese. We are all enjoying it very much. When I was keeping store at Arcola, there was an old white man (red neck) working for us at the Saw Mill. He came in one day with his 2 boys and said he wanted a bait (sic) of cheese. I supposed he wanted about 50 cents worth, but asked him how much. He said cut her through right there. The piece weighed 17 pounds - now give in 4 bits crackers - he said to his boys - come on out on the gallery and let's have a bait (sic), after they finished there wasn't any cheese left to take home to the old woman, so he bought 3 more pounds for her. He said the old woman didn't care much for cheese like he and the boys. From what I hear all the orange trees down the river have been frozen. Completely ruined. Its too bad, as the young trees were doing so nicely. I am afraid that I will have to take Stanley Hall property back. The man paid $2700 and spent a good deal on the place in the way of improvements, but hasn't paid anything for some time. Not even the taxes and insurance. He lost money on other ventures that he intended to pay me. I hope he will be able to make a ______. Affectionately, Ike PS. Tell Edith I received the book and thank her for it - will write her in a few days. Ike |
| v. | Charles Robert Wands, born 1857 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York; died 1937 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York. |
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Notes for Charles Robert Wands: Never Married. Partner with Millard Fillmore Riley (brother in law) of Riley & Wands Wholesale Grocery. Lived with Millard Fillmore Riley and his family until his death. ========================================== (notes from Dr. F. P. Greene, great grand-nephew) One of his favorite sayings was: "A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT" (notes from Dr. F. P. Greene, great grand-nephew) He would often buy candy and hide it in his room, whereupon my cousin Martha Coon and I would find it and eat it. He never said a word, but always went out and bought more candy. It was as if he was on to the game and played along with it. ========================================= Note from Mignon Riley Sullivan, grand-niece of Charles: "My cousin Martha (Coon) always called Uncle Charles "Uggums". ================= (Note from Laura Greene: Those who knew Charles, including his nieces and nephew, all remember him as a very kind, loving man with a great sense of humor.) ============= Letter from Charles Robert Wands to the Riley family. Envelope is missing, so it is unknown where they were at the time. Letter sent on Riley & Wands Company letterhead, Olean NY., dated April 27, 1926. Dear ?? and Rest....... I am feeling better this morning. It is still cold here - do not think there will be much summer. Kitten and dogs are well. They take up most of the kitchen. I am looking for a good ___- bull dog there. I think the place will be well filled. I noticed Kite with a plate filled high above her head and Jack walking by her side looking up at ____. I suppose in fear she might drop them. Miss Reynold is still barking. She wants to buy Claud’s lot - they have not got together as to the location or price. How is everything going. You must be doing a big business. Are they finishing the super highway. Has Fay a new license plate for the Ford. Do you want to sell your house on Sullivan St. and at what price. There is a party that wants to buy a place - thought you might want to sell. This old town is pretty dull it may be better when the weather warms up. Their (sic) is nothing new here. All striving to make a few dollars ____ Edna sell out ______ is Martha and Fay using the ____ as usual and _____ Does Are you selling Two Obituaries of Charles Robert Wands, brother of Martha Wayne Wands Riley (wife of Millard Fillmore Riley Sr). Obituary sent to Laura Greene in March of 1997 by Larry House of New York, primary researcher in US on Wands Family. From 1935 - Local Newspaper of Olean CHARLES R. WANDS, ONE OF OLEAN'S PIONEER MERCHANTS, SUCCUMBED TO SHORT ILLNESS Charles R. Wands, one of Olean's pioneer businessmen, and president and treasurer of Riley & Wands Company, succumbed to an illness of short duration, at the home, 307 East State Street, this morning at seven -thirty o'clock. Mr. Wands was born on West Henley Street, this city, in the house located next to School No. 10. He was the son of the late Isaac and Margaret Wayes Wands, old-time residents of Olean. Mr. Wands' father was engaged in the pottery business on West Henley Street where School No. 10 now stands. In his boyhood days, Mr. Wands worked for his father later he became identified in the grocery business with his brother-in-law, the late M.F. Riley. Their first retail grocery store was opened on the corner of North Union and East Sullivan Streets, and when the business expanded so greatly, it was decided to erect a building and warehouse on the corner of West Sullivan and Union Streets and to enter the wholesale line as well as retail. The firm then let the contract for the building where Riley & Wands is now located. In later years, the retail business was abolished and that part of the building is now leased to W.A. Bryant, druggist. In January 1927, following the death of M.F. Riley, his son James. W. Riley, assemblyman from this district, became a member of the firm. Riley & Wands have for the last twenty-five years operated a warehouse on North Union Street, near Armour & Company. Of a retiring disposition, Mr. Wands had done considerable charity work known only to his immediate associates. He was interested in civic affairs and would contribute generously to any worthy cause. He was also identified in the oil business in Kansas fields with Dr. W. P. Noyes of this city. Mr. Wands was a member of the City Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Bartlett Country Club. He had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since boyhood, his father being an elder of the church for many years. Surviving are three nephews, James W. Riley, Millard F. Riley, this city; Ralph C. Riley, Tulsa, Okla.; three nieces, Mrs. J.R. Coon, Olean; Mrs. H.B.Phyllis, Youngstown, Ohio; and Mrs. Fay P. Green, Winfield Kansas. Funeral Services will be conducted at the home, Sunday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. The Rev. C. Clark Shedd, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in Mount View Cemetery. (Note by Laura Greene April 1997. Charles R. Wands was the son of Issac Hardenbergh Wands and Harriet Wayne Wands, and was not the son of Martha Wayes Wands, as the newspaper obituary states. Martha Wands was the sister of Charles R. Wands) ===================================================================== Second Obituary of 1935 for Charles Robert Wands Pioneer Businessman Laid to Rest in Family Plot in Mount View Cemetery Funeral Rites for the late Charles R. Wands, one of Olean's pioneer businessmen, were conducted at the Riley residence on East State Street, Sunday Afternoon at three o'clock. The Rev. C. Clark Shedd, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Rev. J. R. Duffield, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated. Members of the City Club of which Mr. Wands was a charter member, were represented in a body. Commitment was made in Mount View Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Walter W. Murphy, C. W. Stackhouse, William A. Bryant, George M. Bartholomew, Fordyce F. Hammond, and George M. Hannifan. The following memorial was prepared by the City Club: "Human life is similar to that of the seasons - there is the springtime, when the babe in the home is a well spring of pleasure, followed by the summer season when the child grows, develops and blossoms forth into young manhood or womanhood. As such, they begin to take their places in society, assume responsibilities and gradually shape their lives in preparation for the October days - the most glorious of all the year when the whole out of doors is dressed in its coat of many colors - more glorious than words can describe or the artist may picture upon canvas. Then the wintry winds follow, stripping nature of all its beauty - the harvest is over, the season's work is done. So does man enter into the December of his earthly career. His work finished, he throws off this mortal coil and lies down to rest. Too soon again the membership of this club is summoned to pay its final tribute to another member. Charles R. Wands passed away, Thursday morning, February 21, 1935, at sever-thirty o'clock at the home of his nephew, James W. Riley, 307 East State Street. His father, the late Isaac Wands, lived at 409 West Henley Street, where Charles was born. Just west of that number the father operated a pottery where Charles was employed in his younger days. Mr. Wands attended the Olean academy and public schools. Some forty-five years ago, he engaged in the retail grocery business as a partner with his brother-in-law, the late M.F. Riley, Sr. at 268 North Union Street, trading as Riley and Wands Company. As the business grew they added a wholesale department and about forty years ago the present block at 301-305 North Union Street was erected. M.F. Riley, Sr. passed away about seven years ago, whereupon his son James W. Riley, succeeded the father, Mr. Wands becoming president and treasurer of Riley and Wands Company, Inc. Some fifteen years ago, their company erected a cold storage plant at 420-422 North Union Street. Mr. Wands was also identified in the oil business in the Kansas Fields with Dr. W. P. Noyes of this city. He was a charter member of the City Club and also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Chamber of Commerce, and Bartlett Country Club. To the older inhabitants, Mr. Wands was known as "Charlie". He was a genial, benevolent and kindly spirited man, clean in all of his business dealings. His character may be expressed in the following words of A. T. Hadley: "He who sees farther than others can give the world vision; he who stands steadier than others can give it character; he who forgets himself in doing things for others can give it religion" An upright and highly esteemed citizen has been called from this life; one who has lived beyond the allotted time of three score and ten; and this club tolls the last bell of one of its oldest members and the city has lost as well a valuable citizen. To the surviving nephews and nieces, we extend most sincere sympathy." "Enough, if something from our hands has power To live, and act, and serve the future hour: And if, as toward the silent tomb we go, Through love, through hope, and faith's transcendent dower We feel that we are greater than we know." CITY CLUB OF OLEAN ============================================================= |
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More About Charles Robert Wands: Fact 1: Never Married |
| vi. | James Burnside Waine Wands (Source: WANDS Descendants.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 25, 1999.), born December 25, 1839 in New Scotland, Albany, New York (Source: WANDS Descendants.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 25, 1999.); died February 1, 1902 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York (Source: WANDS Descendants.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 25, 1999.); married Mary Jane Bowers October 2, 1869 in New Oleans, Lousiana (Source: WANDS Descendants.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 25, 1999.); born July 22, 1849 in Natchez, Mississippi (Source: Civil War Application for Widow's pension - 1902.); died February 18, 1932 in Roseland, LA (Source: Records of James Turner Wands, Woodridge, Illinois.). |
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Notes for James Burnside Waine Wands: Notes From James Wands Turner, direct descendant of James Burnside Waine Wands: -James Burnside Wands owned Amite Independent "-Family stories relate that James met his bride-to-be Mary Bowers while occupying Natchez, MS during the Civil War. After the war, he returned to marry and took up residence in Roseland, LA. He must have brought his brother Isaac down to join him and eventually his parents. James and Isaac's families are buried in Roseland Arcola Cemetery in Arcola, LA. " Notes from Larry House, Glenmont NY: James Burnside Waine Wands, Baptised March 31, 1839 by Rev. Reuben Sears, page 77 New Scotland Presbyterian Church Records A record of Marriage in Olean for James states he was born in Olean, Cattaraugus, NY, however, his application for disability after military service in the Civil War states he was born in New Scotland. James died in Olean, NY, but was buried in Arcola, Louisiana, according to a corrected copy of the record of death of James B. Wands, sent by the Registar of Vital Statistics for the City of Olean, 1902 (for widow's pension application) James made an application for disability pension in 1891, stating he was 100% disabled by rheumatism and resulting disease of the heart - that said Rheumatism was contracted while in the service during the War of the Rebellion. He described himself as 5' 10 ", dark complexion, grey hair, and black eyes. He stated he was a student at college before enlisting, and that his occupation since the service had been farmer and clerk, residing in the city of New Orleans. ======= Notes from an interview on March 23, 1999 with Emma Mary Hendry Davoll re: her grandfather James.. Although Emma never knew her grandfather, she was told many stories about him. He was the key figure in setting up the LA parish where she lives. " During the civil war, my grandmother's (Mary Jane) father was quite ill. Her mother chose to stay with her father and sent her children to safety. That night, grandfather James, who was in the union Navy, was on patrol in Natchez, Mississippi and discovered my great grandparents in their home. He went back to his ship and brought the ship's doctor back to help them. It is through this incident that my grandfather met their daughter Mary Jane, who was to become his wife. From all accounts it was quite a love story." RE: the death of James Wands: " James had severe arthritis, and his sister back in Olean encouraged him to come there for relief from the humidity which could make his condition worse. He told his wife that if anything happened to him, he wanted to be buried back in LA. While visiting in Olean, he died. His brother Charles accompanied his body as far as Cincinnati, where Mary Jane met the train, and accompanied James' body back to LA while Charles returned to his Olean home. " "My mother told me a story about my grandfather - that one day he was on board his ship with some time to spare, and began to read Sheakespere. An officer spotted him reading, and said "A Sailor reading Sheakespere!?". James was a very scholarly man." ============ Transcription of letter from James Burnside Wands (son of Isaac H. Wands) to President Benjamin Harrison, dated May 22, 1889. Copy of letter sent to Laura Greene in Dec 1999 by Ivy Smith, great granddaughter of James Burnside Wands. PRIVATE Amite City, Taugipahoa Paris, LA May 22d, 1889 Hon. Benjamin Harrison President, U.S. Washington, D.C. Sir: Conscious that your time is fully occupied with matters of greater importance than the one I am about to lay before you, and that it should go to the Postmaster General, yet, Mr. President in the PO department there are so many lost postmaster generals and clerks ____ handle the mail of their chief, that I am fearful that this letter might not reach its destination, and I would rather trust to its matter being inquired into by you, if you deem it of sufficient importance to do so. One Guy C. Kemp (??) the press states has been appointed postmaster of this place, Amite City. The information of this man's character and antecedents on which the P. O. Department based this appointment must have been furnished by men of the same class as himself, as I am quite sure no respectable citizen of this place signed his application, at least I can discover none. He came to this place several years ago and opened a liquor saloon, where gambling has been carried on night and day. On the Sabbath, with a back door open, and such has been the power of this man and his family that to this time he has been able to defy the law. The family is feared in the community on account of their buldozing (sic) methods and their whole history since their advent to the place has been one of broils and disturbances. A few weeks ago a brother of this Guy C. Kemp (??) shot and killed a neighbor in his brother's saloon over a difference of two dollars in the settlement of an account and is now a fugitive from justice - taken all in all he is one of those that Job would have disdained to have set among the dogs of his flocks, furthermore the man is a bitter unrelenting, uncompromising southern democrat. The town of Amite City has quite a number of white republican natives, and more from the north, who go to the polls election day and vote the Republican ticket, who are gentlemen at home and abroad and respected in the community. From among their number a short time ago was chosen a young German American, George Foshag, a skilled mechanic, who lately received injuries that make's labor at his trade a burden. A sober, temperate man, enjoying the respect of every one, as their candidate for the postmastership and his application was forwarded to the department at Washington, through the Honorable H. D. Coleman, member of Congress from LA. Should you deem it best that democrats be appointed to positions of this kind in the south, choose or have chosen men of Christian character, in whose conscience the fear of God has found a lodgment and whose example in these southern communities will be such as to redound to the honor of the Republican party and your administration. The present incumbent is such a man, a democrat of the strictest sect, but a Christian gentleman, and though his high moral and religious character (was through the influence of the same men who now ask the appointment of George Foshag;) appointed postmaster during President Hays administration, and has continued in the office ever since, and the reason for his removal now, are based on his great age and increasing infirmities that render him unable to perform the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the business community. We believe also that the time has come in this congressional district to prepare for the next battle in earnest, and that an honest active sincere native republican placed as postmaster here would be of great advantage to us politically as it would encourage others to ally themselves with us, seeing that they would received recognition. And now, Mr. President, we will rely upon you to have this appointment thoroughly investigated. Your administration may be obliged in many instances to recognize respectable and honorable democrats in the south. But see to it when called upon do so that they are men of good moral character whose conduct can bring no reproach upon you or the religion you profess. Yours very respectfully, James B. Wands PS. As for my political standing in the republican party I would refer you to any prominent republicans in the state, having been a member of the same since its inception. The charges against Keach are for your eye alone, to be used as you may direct for the purity of the Postal Service, but should it ever be known here that I had formulated same, it might cost my life. |
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More About James Burnside Waine Wands: Burial: Louisiana Fact 1: Baptized by Rev. Reuben Sears March 31, 1839 (Source: WANDS Descendants.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 25, 1999.) |
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Notes for Mary Jane Bowers: In another section of her application for widow's benefits in 1902, her age is given as 50[WANDS Descendants.FTW] In another section of her application for widow's benefits in 1902, her age is given as 50 |
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