Hugh Friedrich Vining

b. 14 November 1884, d. June 1980
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining was born on 14 November 1884 in Peckham, Camberwell, London, Middlesex, England.
  • He married Helen A. Leete Wilson, daughter of Edward Wilson and Harriet Leete, on 6 March 1913 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, by license issued the 1st, with David A. Pitt officiating.. Witneses were Irene L. G. Wilson and Helen's brother Gerard Wilson..
  • 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.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1915 census.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara County, New York, while living with his wife Helen in Lockport, employed there farming.
  • 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.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1920 census.
  • 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.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1925 census.
  • 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.
  • He was employed at an aluminum works, according to the 1930 census.
  • 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 employed by an aluminum company, according to teh 1940 census.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining became a widower at the 25 November 1943 death of his wife Helen A. Leete Wilson.
  • 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.
  • Hugh Friedrich Vining died in June 1980 at age 95.
  • He was interred at North Ridge Cemetery, Ransomville, Niagara County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2015

Family: Helen A. Leete Wilson b. 15 January 1880, d. 25 November 1943