John A. Mayle

John A. Mayle

• Father: John C. Mayle b. October 1834, d. 22 October 1913
• Mother: Magdalena Reichoff b. March 1840, d. 6 July 1916

• John A. Mayle was born in April 1868 in New York.
• Magdalena (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included John A. Mayle, John C. Mayle, Magdalena Reichoff, Katherine C. Mayle and Sophia E. Mayle.
• John C. Mayle and Magdalena Reichoff appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included John A. Mayle, Katherine C. Mayle, Louis F. Mayle and Martin Helmuth Mayle.
• He married Sophia D. (?) circa 1900.
• John A. Mayle and Sophia D. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara, New York.
• He was a blacksmith, according to the 1900 census.
• The following appeared on 11 October 1909 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The marriage of Miss Edith M. Gailer of Lockport to Mr. John a. Mayle of this city will be solemnized Tuesday afternoon, October 12th in Lockport.
• He married Edith M. Gailer, daughter of John Gailer and Jennie (?), on 12 October 1909 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 13 October 1909 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A very pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Gailer, No. 100 High street, Lockport, when their sister, Miss Edith M. Gailer of New York, was united in marriage to Mr. John a. Mayle of this city. To the strains of "Lohengrin," played by a harp orchestra, the bridal couple took their places before a bank of palms where awaited them the Reverend W. A. Babbitt, former pastor of the First Congregational Church of Lockport, and the Reverend Louis Mayle of Rochester, a brother of the groom. The bride and groom were unattended. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Edward R. Gailer.
       The bride wore a charming gown of Paquin Alice blue, with large white hat to match, trimmed with an immense white willow plume and gilt rose. A supper followed the ceremony for 24 guests, all relatives. The table decorations were pink and white and smilax adorned the chandelier, stretching to a huge centerpiece of pink roses. Mr. and Mrs. Mayle left last evening for a bridal trip to Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, Pa., and New York City, and on their return will reside in this city. Among the out-of-town guests were the Revend and Mrs. Louis Mayle and family of Rochester, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mayle, Miss Katherine Mayle and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mayle of this city.
• John A. Mayle and Edith M. Gailer appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York, at Military Road. Other members of the household included John C. Mayle, Magdalena Reichoff and Katherine C. Mayle.
• He was proprietor of a blacksmith shop, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 23 October 1913 in the Buffalo Evening News: (Niagara Falls) The death of John C. Mayle occurred October 22 at his residence in Pletcher's Corners, where he had resided 57 years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ami Pletcher, and three sons, Louis, John and Martin Mayle, and a sister, Miss Sophia Mayle. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon.
• The following appeared on 6 July 1916 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Magdalena Mayle, native of Germany and since 1866 resident of Pletchers Corners, died today at the age of 76 years. She is survived by one daughter and three sons, Mrs. Ami Pletcher, John A. and Martin H. Mayle, and the Rev. Louis F. Mayle, who is at Albany, N. Y. Funeral will be held from the old homestead at Pletchers Corners at three o'clock Friday afternoon, burial in the rural cemetery. The Rev. U. S. Schaul will officiate at the funeral service.
       Mrs. Mayle was the widow of John C. Mayle, one of the best known German settlers in Niagara County. During the half century she lived in the old home she endeared herself to her surrounding neighbors. Besides her children listed above, she is survived by three granddaughters and two grandsons.
• John A. Mayle and Edith M. Gailer appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York, at Lockport Road enumerated next to the household of John's sister Katherine Pletcher. Enumerated for the area was Edith G. Mayle.
• He was employed as manager of a wagon works, according to the 1930 census.
• The following appeared on 20 March 1936 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The Rev. Louis F. Mayle, native and former resident of Niagara Falls, died this morning at his home in Rochester. Although he had not been in good health for some time, his death was unexpected.
       The Rev. Mr. Mayle was a son of the late John C. and Magdalene Mayle of this city. He formerly served as pastor of the West End Presbyterian church in Albany and the Presbyterian church at Groveland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Regina Mayle, and a daughter, Amy K., of Rochester; two sons, Paul J., of Dayton, Ohio, and Carl L., of Charlotte, N. C; two brothers, John A. and Martin H. Mayle, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Pletcher, also of this city.
       Plans for the funeral were being made today.
• John A. Mayle and Edith M. Gailer appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara, New York, at Lockport Road enumerated near the household of John's sister Katherine Pletcher.
• He was Niagara Town Clerk, according to the 1940 census.
• John A. Mayle died on 11 January 1944 at age 75 in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
• Edith M. Gailer became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 12 January 1944 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: John A. Mayle, 75 years old, a lifelong resident and civic and church leader in the town of Niagara, died yesterday at Mt. St. Mary's hospital after an illness of only two days with pneumonia, as noted in the Gazette yeserday.
       Mr. Mayle was born in the Mayle homestead in the Lockport road on April 20, 1868, a son of the late John C. Mayle and Magdalena Reichoff, pioneer settlers of that district. He had resided his entire life in the town of Niagara, where his passing will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.
       At various times he had served the town as assessor, justice of the peace, tax collector and town clerk. He had served as town clerk for 12 years and held that post at the time of his death.
       He was an active worker in the Niagara United Presbyterian church, where he was an elder and superintendent of the Sunday school. By trade Mr. Mayle was a wagon-maker of the old school and, despite transportation changes, had continued in business in the Lockport road, filling a vital need for farmers throughout that part of the county.
       Mr. Mayle is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Mayle, an active leader in women's affairs in the town; one brother, Martin Mayle, and one sister, Mrs. Katharine Pletcher, all of the town of Niagara. Another brother, the Rev. Louis F. Mayle, well known minister, died a few years ago.
       The body will lie in state at the Niagara United Presbyterian church, Lockport and Military roads, on Friday, January 14, from noon until 2 p. m., when funeral services will be held at the church. The Rev. William Harper will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot, Memorial Park cemetery.

• Last Edited: 26 Oct 2015