Emma Frances Schriver

Emma Frances Schriver

• Father: Seymour Schriver b. circa 1834, d. between 1900 and 1910
• Mother: Emma (?) b. December 1839

• Emma Frances Schriver was born on 9 August 1862 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• She married Harry M. Hummel circa 1888.
• Harry M. Hummel and Emma Frances Schriver appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 8 Eagle. Other members of the household included Harry Schriver Hummel.
• Harry M. Hummel and Emma Frances Schriver appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, New York, at 8 Eagle. Other members of the household included Harry Schriver Hummel.
• Emma Frances Schriver became a widow at the between 1910 and 1920 death of her husband Harry M. Hummel.
• Emma Frances Schriver appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, New York, at 8 Eagle.
• The following appeared on 14 August 1926 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: George Rushton, 58 years old, of No. 642 Sherwood avenue, and Mrs. Emma Frances Hummel, 63 years old, of No. 2220 Ontario avenue, yesterday afternoon secured a marriage license at the city clerk's office, declaring their purpose to be wed by the Rev. Mr. Raps, who is in charge of the affairs of St. Peter's Episcopal church during the absence of the rector, the Rev. Dr. Philip W. Mosher. Both of the applicants said they had previous marriages but their former mates had died.
• She married George Rushton, son of Francis Rushton and Johanna Brassel, in August 1926.
• The following appeared on 24 August 1927 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. George Rushton, Elmwood avenue, are this week entertaining Mrs. Rushton's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schriver, Boston, Mass; Miss Virginia Davis, a popular young actress; and Mrs. P. C. Tracey and Mr. Frank Hoffman, all of New York. On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Rushton and their guests were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Mary Stratton, Main street.
• The following appeared on 24 August 1927 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. George Rushton, Elmwood avenue, are this week entertaining Mrs. Rushton's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schriver, Boston, Mass; Miss Virginia Davis, a popular young actress; and Mrs. P. C. Tracey and Mr. Frank Hoffman, all of New York. On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Rushton and their guests were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Mary Stratton, Main street.
• Emma Frances Schriver arrived in the Port of Quebec, Quebec, on 14 August 1928, aboard the SS Montroyal, having departed Cherbourg, France on the 7th, apparently traveling without her husband.
• George Rushton and Emma Frances Schriver appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 642 Glenwood Avenue.
• The following appeared on 27 July 1932 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hummel and daughter, Irene, of Ontario avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. George Rushton, of Elmwood avenue, have returned from a two-weeks motor trip to Boston, Mass.
• The following appeared on 1 August 1933 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. George Rushton and granddaughter, Irene Hummell, of Linwood avenue, have returned home after two weeks visit in Midland, Ont. Mrs. Thomas Herron, of Midland, returned with them and will be their guest for the next two weeks.
• The following appeared on 29 August 1933 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hummel and daughter Irene, of Ontario avenue, and Mrs. George Rushton, of Elmwood avenue, left by motor for Boston, Mass., to visit Mrs. Rushton's brother, Arthur Shriber.
• The following appeared on 31 August 1935 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hummel, of Ontario avenue, and Mrs. George Rushton, of Elmwood avenue, have returned from a week's visit in Boston, Mass.
• The following appeared on 1 February 1945 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Harry S. Hummel, 53, of 2220 Ontario avenue, died unexpectedly at his home this morning, victim of a heart ailment. He was a native of Buffalo, had resided here 32 years and was employed as a pressman by the American Sales Book plant. He was a member of the Niagara River Lodge, No. 785 F. and A.M.
       Surviving Mr. Hummel are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Irene Hummel; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Weaver and Mrs. Donald Wagner, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Holley, of Waverly, N.Y; his mother, Mrs. George Rushton, of this city, and three grandchildren.
       Funeral services were being completed this afternoon.
• The following appeared on 22 January 1947 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: At the recent meeting of the Isabelle Alexander Auxiliary 11, United Spanish War Veterans, the new officers for the year were in charge. Two unexpected gifts to the auxiliary were reported. The first was a white leather-bound Bible given by Mrs. Emma Rushton in memory of her son, Harry Hummel. . . .
• Emma Frances Schriver became a widow at the 27 February 1948 death of her husband George Rushton.
• The following appeared on 28 February 1948 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In this city, Feb 27, 1948, George Rushton, 642 Elmwood Ave, age 80; husband of Emma; father of George A. and Charles H; brother of Mrs. Peter M. Wilson, all of this city. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral at Gridley Funeral Home, 750 Main St., Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. D. H. Weeks officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery, Niagara Frontier Lodge No. 132, F. & A.M. will conduct services Sunday evening at 7:30. Military rites at the cemetery by the M. B. Butler Post, Spanish-American War Veterans.
• Emma Frances Schriver died on 24 March 1953 at age 90 in Buffalo, New York.
• She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 25 March 1953 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Emma S. Rushton, 90, of 719 Hopkins street, Buffalo, a resident of Niagara Falls until three years ago, died late yesterday at Mercy hospital, Buffalo, after a short illness.
       Mrs. Rushton, whose husband George Rushton, died February 27, 1948, lived for many years at 642 Elmwood avenue and also in Ashland avenue. She was a member of the Dames of Malta, Flagler Chapter 582, Order of the Eastern Star; Amaranth Court 30, Messiah White Shrine 18, Riverdale Rebekah Lodge 195 and the Spanish War Veterans auxiliary. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Jane Quigley, Buffalo; a brother, Arthur Schriver, Bellwood, Pa; two stepsons, Charles and George Rushton, this city, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
       Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gridley funeral home, with the Rev. John C. Wickenden, Epiphany Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
• A single grave marker identifies the graves of George Rushton and Emma Frances Schriver.
  

  George and Emma F Schriver Rushton, Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls

• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2012