James Edward Vining

b. 12 July 1914, d. 17 May 1999
  • James Edward Vining was born on 12 July 1914 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Newfane, Niagara County, New York, at Turnpike Road. Other members of the household included James Edward Vining.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Lockport Township, Niagara County, New York, at Turnpike Road. Other members of the household included James Edward Vining. Also in the household was one elderly hired farm laborer.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Million Dollar Highway. Other members of the household included James Edward Vining.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Lockport Township, Niagara County, New York, at Million Dollar Highway. Other members of the household included James Edward Vining.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Newfane, Niagara County, New York, at Million Dollar Highway. Other members of the household included James Edward Vining.
  • He was working on the home farm, according to teh 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 26 November 1943 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Lockport) Services for Mrs. Helen L. Vining, 64, wife of Hugh F. Vining, who died Thursday at her home, Turnpike road, Town of Lockport, will be conducted tomorrow at 3 o'clock at the Wilson homestead, Leete road, Town of Lockport. Burial will be in North Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Vining is survived by her husband; two sons, James E. and Hugh F. Vining, Jr., at home; one brother and three sisters, John L., Florence M. and Althea L. Wilson, Town of Lockport, and Irene Wilson, city.
  • The following appeared on 13 February 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Kate Scott of Lewiston announces the engagement of her granddaughter, Margaret Miller of Burt, to James Vining, son of Hugh Vining of Warren's Corners. The wedding will be solemnized in April.
  • He married Margaret F. Miller, daughter of George Ogden Miller and Roberta Wilson, on 7 April 1956 in Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 19 April 1956 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: After a wedding trip to Washington, D. C., and New York City, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Vining are residing at Warren's Corners.
         The couple was wed on April 7, (1956) at the home of the bride, the former Miss Margaret E. Miller, Burt, a granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Scott, Lewiston, Mr. Vining is the son of Hugh Vining Sr., Warren's Corners.
         The Rev. Robert R. Ismay officiated at the ceremony at which the bride was given in marriage by Howard S. Trudesdell. Mrs. Willis Raetz, Burt, was matron of honor, and the best man was Hugh Vining Jr., Warren's Corners.
         The reception was held at the home of the bride.
  • The following appeared on 26 July 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. H. J. Everette and son, Howard and Mrs. Maude Oliver, who spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, returned to their home in Sherrill, Saturday.
  • The following appeared on 10 November 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Kate Scott, Lewiston, spent last week with her granddaughter, Mrs. James Vining and Mr. Vining.
  • The following appeared on 14 September 1957 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. H. J. Everett and son, Howard, Sherrill, are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining.
  • The following appeared on 8 November 1957 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. James Vining entertained an aunt from California at dinner Wednesday.
         Mrs. Kate Scott returned to her home, Lewiston, after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining.
  • The following appeared on 21 August 1958 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Lockport) A lifelong resident of the Town of Lockport, Miss Florence M. Wilson, 73, of Leete Rd., died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 1958) at her home.
         Born April 17, 1885, in the Town of Lockport, Miss Wilson was the daughter of the late Edward and Harriet Leete Wilson. Miss Wilson was a graduate of Lockport High School and a member of the Baptist Church.
         Survivors include two nephews, James Edward Vining and Hugh Francis Vining, both of Lockport.
         Services will be held at her home at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 20 September 1958 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Lockport) The wills of four area persons have been filed here after probate by County Judge and Surrogate Krank J. Kronenberg. According to papers, all left nominal estates of $1,000.
         . . .
         Florence M. Wilson, Town of Lockport, left her estate to two nephews. She died Aug. 20, 1958, leaving a will of April 23, 1953. James Vining was listed executor to share equally with another nephew, Hugh Francis Vining, both Town of Lockport.
  • The following appeared on 10 May 1961 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Children's Day was observed in the Warren's Corners Methodist Church. The junior choir sang "Tell me the stories of Jesus" and the Primary Dept. sang a group of songs.
         The following children were baptised by the Rev. William Cooper: Barbara Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Baker, and James Ogden and Earl Edward, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, Ridge Rd.
  • The following appeared on 3 July 1962 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Three youngsters were treated and released [at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital in Newfane] Monday. . . . Earl Vining, 8 of Warren's Corners, received a lacerated toe when struck by a falling pair of scissors.
  • The following appeared on 11 August 1962 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Five generations of the Truesdell family met at a reunion and elected Lawrence Wiseman president to plan a 15th gathering of the clan in 1963. . . . Host at this year's affair were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Truesdell, Lockport-Youngstown Road, who showed slides of a trip to the west and of other family gatherings. . . . In attendance were . . . Mr. and Mrs. James Vining and sons, James and Earl, Lockport.
  • The following appeared on 1 December 1964 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Hugh Vining Sr. was guest of honor at a birthday dinner given recently by his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Vining at their home on Ridge Road. Mr. Vining was celebrating his 80th birthday.
  • The following appeared on 1 December 1964 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Hugh Vining Sr. was guest of honor at a birthday dinner given recently by his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Vining at their home on Ridge Road. Mr. Vining was celebrating his 80th birthday.
  • The following appeared on 14 April 1965 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mr. and Mrs. James Vining and sons and Hugh Vining Sr. have returned home from spending the weekend in.
  • The following appeared on 5 April 1967 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, fell in the barn and fractured his skull. He has been transferred from the Inter-Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane to Mount St. Mary's at Lewiston. James is reported making a good recovery.
  • The following appeared on 3 January 1968 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, is a patient in Lockport Memorial Hospital.
  • The following appeared on 25 January 1968 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, has returned from Lockport Memorial Hospital following surgery.
  • The following appeared on 31 May 1969 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earle Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining is a patient at Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
  • The following appeared on 8 May 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Jimmy Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, is a patient at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital.
  • The following appeared on 26 October 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, is a patient at Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
  • The following appeared on 29 October 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, has returned home from Chilren's Hospital, Buffalo, where he was a patient.
  • The following appeared on 27 February 1971 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of the Ridge Road, recently received from Joseph Kerwin, scoutmaster of Troop 40 at Wrights Corners, an award for perfect attendance at all troop meetings and activities for the year 1970.
  • James Edward Vining died on 17 May 1999 at age 84 in Newfane, Niagara County, New York, at Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital.
  • The SSDI lists Lockport, New York, as the last residence of record of James Edward Vining.
  • Margaret F. Miller became a widow at his death.
  • The following appeared on 20 May 1999 in The Buffalo News: James E. Vining, 84, a lifelong farmer, died Monday (May 17, 1999) in Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
         The Lockport native was a life member of Warrens Corners United Methodist Church and was involved in the construction of its addition.
         An avid gardener, he enjoyed raising orchids in his greenhouses.
         Survivors include his wife, the former Margaret Miller; two sons, James of Medina and Earl; and a brother, Hugh.
         A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Warrens Corners United Methodist Church, 5293 Stone Road.
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2015

Family: Margaret F. Miller b. 14 May 1921, d. 3 October 2003