Mary Mildred Pittman

b. circa 1877, d. 9 February 1935
  • Mary Mildred Pittman was born circa 1877 in New York.
  • John Kearsey Pittman and Mary (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 493 Eleventh Street. Other members of the household included Mary Mildred Pittman.
  • She married Melville Joseph Groh on 14 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Frank B. Carlton officiating.
  • The following appeared on 17 June 1900 in The Illustrated Buffalo Express: Bethlehem Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening, when Miss Mary Mildred Pittman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kersey Pittman, was married to Mr. Melville Joseph Groh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Groh. the Rev. Frank B. Carlton performed the ceremony. The church was decorated with arches of daisies and an abundance of potted plants and cut flowers. After a brief organ recital the bridal party entered the church, led by the ushers, Mr. Warren J. Holden, Mr. Edward Watson, Mr. John Hamilton and Mr. Herschell Hatt. Miss Winifred Pittman, the maid of honor and sister of the bride, followed, wearing a gown of white organdie, trimmed with lace and carrying pink roses. The bride entered the church with her father and was met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Kenneth McDonald, at the altar. She wore a gray traveling gown with white hat and carried white roses. After the ceremony a small reception and supper for the bridal party and the two families were given at the bride's home, No. 326 Grant Street. Mr. and Mrs. Groh left town later for a wedding journey through Canada, and on their return will be at home at No. 220 Potomac Avenue.
  • Melville Joseph Groh registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Erie County, New York, while living with his wife Mildred at 151 Bradley Street in Buffalo, employed there as a pattern maker by Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company.
  • Mary Mildred Pittman died on 9 February 1935 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
  • Melville Joseph Groh became a widower at her death.
  • The following appeared on 11 February 1935 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Suddenly in Buffalo, N. Y., February 9, 1935, Mildred M. Pittman Groh, beloved wife of Melville J; mother of Mrs. Albert Shedler, Mrs. Rolland Hoock, Mrs. Walter Hohensee, Ruth A. and Noel J. Groh; sister of Mrs. R. P. Wilson. Funeral from family home, 151 Bradley Street, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends invited.
  • Last Edited: 28 Aug 2015

Family: Melville Joseph Groh b. 10 November 1874, d. 14 December 1943