Edmund Shipston

Edmund Shipston

• Father: Thomas Shipston b. August 1843, d. 31 July 1922
• Mother: Hannah Eliza Clark b. February 1845, d. 1 February 1930

• Edmund Shipston was born on 19 February 1876 in England.
• Hannah Eliza Clark and Thomas Shipston arrived between 1878 and 1880, accompanied by Edmund Shipston, Judith Shipston, Jane Shipston, Albert Shipston and Fred Shipston according to various censuses.
• Thomas Shipston and Hannah Eliza Clark appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Edmund Shipston, Judith Shipston, Jane Shipston, Albert Shipston and Fred Shipston.
• Thomas Shipston and Hannah Eliza Clark appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 717 Linnwood Avenue. Other members of the household included Edmund Shipston, Jane Shipston, Fred Shipston, Clark Shipston, Stewart Shipston and George Shipston. The family name is spelled "Shipton." Son Albert is not enumerated in the household.
• He was a butcher, according to the 1900 census.
• He married Eva Maria Wagner, daughter of Adam Wagner and Magdalena Heitz, circa 1901.
• The following appeared on 12 May 1903 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Ellen [sic] Louise Shipston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Shipston of No. 1601 Eighth Street, corner Linwood Avenue, died this morning at 1 o'clock. The child was 3 months and 21 days old.
       The funeral will be observed tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home. The Rev. Dr. James Roy, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, will officiate and the interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.
• Edmund Shipston and Eva Maria Wagner appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 713 Spruce Avenue. Other members of the household included Howard Thomas Shipston and Grace Shipston.
• He was employed as a dairy man, according to the 1910 census.
• Edmund Shipston registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara County, New York, while living with his wife Eva at 936 Cleveland Avenue in Niagara Falls, and employed there as manager of Cliff Carting Company at 2117 Whirlpool.
• Edmund Shipston and Eva Maria Wagner appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 936 Cleveland Avenue. Other members of the household included Howard Thomas Shipston and Grace Shipston.
• He was employed as a teamster by a silver plating company, according to the 1920 census.
• The following appeared on 1 August 1922 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Thomas Shipston, 80 years old, of 1319 Whitney avenue, father of Clark Shipston, prominent coal dealer, died at his home, No. 1319 Whitney avenue, yesterday. He is survived by his wife, Hannah, two daughters and six sons, Mrs. Judy Murtha and Miss Jane Shipston of this city, Albert Shipston of Rochester, Edmund Shipston of Youngtown, Clark Shipston of this city, Stewart Shipston of San Francisco and George Shipston, of La Salle. There is also one sister, Mrs. Sarah Martin of Nottingham, England, and eighteen grandchildren surviving.
       The funeral will be privately held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock. Rev. David H. Weeks will officiate.
• The following appeared on 11 December 1923 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In McGill, Nevada, Dec. 5, 1923, Stewart Shipston, aged 41 years, son of Mrs. Hannah Shipston and the late Thomas Shipston, brother of Mrs. Judith Murtha and Miss Jane, Fred and Clark of this city, Albert of Rochester, N. Y., Edmund of Youngstown, N. Y. and George of La Salle, N. Y. Funeral services at the family home, 1319 Whitney avenue, Wednesday, Dec. 12th at 2:30 p.m. Rev. D. H. Weeks will officiate. Burial Riverdale cemetery.
• The following appeared on 1 February 1930 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Hannah Shipston, 85 years old, resident of Niagara Falls for many years, died at her home, 4002 Carrol avenue, early today, following a brief illness. The funeral will be held from the family home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. David Henry Weeks officiating. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery.
       Mrs. Shipston was born in Morley, Yorkshire, England, and came to this country when she was young. She had won for herself a host of friends during her long residence in Niagara Falls. Her husband, the late Thomas Shipston, died a number of years ago. Mrs. Shipston was a member of the Church of the Epiphany and was held in high esteem throughout the community. She was injured recently when she tripped over a carpet and fell in her home.
       She is survived by one daughter, Miss Jane Shipston, this city, and five sons, Fred, Clark and George Shipston, of this city; Edmund Shipston, of Youngstown, and Albert Shipston, of New York City.
• The following appeared on 11 April 1944 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The funeral of Miss Jane Shipston, 72, of 4002 Carroll avenue, who died in Memorial hospital yesterday, will be held from the Dykstra funeral home at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow with services at Epiphany Episcopal church at 2 p.m., the Rev. David Henry Weeks officiating. Interment will be made in Riverdale cemetery.
       Miss Shipston was born in England and had resided here 64 years. She was a longtime member of Epiphany church and president of the King's Daughters of the church.
       She is survived by five brothers, Clark and Fred Shipston, of Youngstown, George Shipston of New York and Albert Shipston, of Rochester.
• Edmund Shipston became a widower at the 28 October 1944 death of his wife Eva Maria Shipston.
• The following appeared on 30 October 1944 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Youngstown) Mrs. Eva M. Shipston, 66, wife of Edmund Shipston, died late Saturday at the family home, Chestnut street, after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. David Henry Weeks will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery, Niagara Falls.
       Mrs. Shipston was born at Wendelville, N. Y., a daughter of the late Jacob and Lena Wagner. With her family she moved to this village from Niagara Falls 23 years ago and had resided here ever since. She was an active member of St. John's Episcopal church, the guild and other church organizations. She was a past noble grand of Youngstown Rebekah Lodge No. 459.
       Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Howard T. Shipston, of this village; two daughters, Mrs. George Donohue, of Youngstown, and Mrs. Douglas Crow, of Niagara Falls, and three sisters, Mrs. Nathan Culter, of Gettsville, N. Y; Mrs. Emanuel Bush, of Pendleton, N. Y., and Mrs. John W. Bush, of North Tonawanda.
• He married Emma E. Wagner, daughter of Adam Wagner and Magdalena Heitz, on 12 February 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. Emma was a sister of Edmund's deceased wife Eva..
• The following appeared on 13 February 1947 in The News: Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Bush announce the marriage of Mrs. Emma E. Bush to Mr. Edmund Shipston of Youngstown, N. Y. The wedding took place yesterday at 5 p. m. in the Bush home, 189 Lincoln avenue. The Rev. G. L. Burghard, pastor of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ, officiated in the presence of the bride's son and daughter-in-law, who were attendants.
       Mr. Shipston is engaged in business in Youngstown where he is president of the Shipston Sales Company. Mr. and Mrs. Shipston will make their home in Youngstown.
• The following appeared on 25 April 1958 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon in Rochester for Albert Shipston, 84, a former Niagara Falls resident for more than a half century who died Wednesday (April 23, 1958).
       Mr. Shipston, born in England, moved to Rochester approximately 20 years ago.
       Mr. Shipston, an operating engineer, helped in construction of the main post office here.
       A veteran of the Spanish American War, Mr. Shipston had served aboard a battleship in the Battle of Santiago.
       Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Shipston; two sons, Edward and Chester Shipston, and a daughter, Mrs. Philip Landon, all of Rochester.
       Also surviving are four brothers, Fred Shipston, this city; Clark Shipston, Youngstown; Edmund Shipston, Tonawanda, and George Shipston, Sommerville, N. J.
       Burial will be in Rochester.
• The following appeared on 8 November 1961 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Clark Shipston, a former City Councilman and coal dealer, died today (Nov. 8, 1961) in his home, Lake Road, Youngstown, after a long illness.
       Born in Niagara Falls, he lived in this city until seven years ago when he moved to Youngstown. He was married to the former Esther Donaby in 1903.
       A coal dealer for about 50 years at Whirlpool Street, Mr. Shipston was president of the Tiger Supply Co., which he started about 1925. For about 30 years he was interested in farming and had a cattle farm at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
       Mr. Shipstoln was a member of the old Ongiara Club. He served as a city councilman from 1924 to 1928.
       He was a member of Niagara River Lodge 132, F&AM.
       Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edith Whaley and Miss Esther Anne Shipston, both of Youngstown, and Mrs. Ruth Hulst of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, George W. Shipston of this city and Thomas D. Shipston of Snyder; three brothers, Fred Shipston of this city, Edmund Shipston of North Tonowanda and George Shipston of Somerville, N.J., and six grandchildren.
       Funeral services will be at the Cornell and Daggett Chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. with Rev. John E. Wickenden of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany officiating. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery.
       The funeral home will be open after 2 p.m. Thursday.
• The SSDI lists New York as the last residence of record of Edmund Shipston.
• Edmund Shipston died on 6 March 1965 at age 89 in North Tonawanda, New York.
• Emma E. Wagner became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 7 March 1965 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (North Tonawanda) Edmund Shipston, 89, of 195 Lincoln St., who operated a general store in Youngstown for more than 50 years, died unexpectedly Saturday (March 6, 1965) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital.
       A resident here for the last 18 years, he had continued active as a merchant until recent years, when his son, Howard, assumed the operation.
       Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Shipston; a son, Howard T. Shipston, Youngstown; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Crow, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Eva Mae Dansberry, Ft. George Meade, Md; two brothers, Fred Shipton, Niagara Falls, and George Shipston, Somerville, N.J; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
       Friends may call at the Wattengel Funeral home here, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. M. F. Daningburg officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
• The following appeared on 8 March 1965 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] Edmund Shipston, age 89, of 195 Lincoln St., N. Tonawanda, N.Y., Saturday, March 6th, 1965, in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Emma; son, Howard T. of Youngstown, N.Y; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Crow of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Mrs. Eva Mae Dansberry of Ft. George Meade, Md; two brothers, Fred of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and George Of Sumerville, N.Y. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchilren. Friends may call at the Waltengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., N. TOnawanda, N.Y. where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. M. F. Daningburg officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Shipston was a member of the I.O.O.F. and Youngstown Exempt Fireman.
• A single grave marker identifies the graves of Edmund Shipston and Eva Maria Wagner.

• Last Edited: 20 Dec 2013