Laura May Lemon

Laura May Lemon

• Laura May Lemon was born in September 1873 in Canada.
• Laura May Lemon arrived circa 1887, according to the 1920 census.
• She married Milton F. Hoffman, son of Henry Hoffman and Catharine Carl, circa 1894.
• Milton F. Hoffman and Laura May Lemon appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at North Main Street. Other members of the household included Frank Milton Hoffman. Also in the household were one female servant and three hired men (two farm laborers and a teamster.)
• Milton F. Hoffman and Laura May Lemon appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Whitney Street. Other members of the household included Frank Milton Hoffman, Lawrence S. Hoffman, Karl W. Hoffman and Lloyd E. Hoffman.
• Milton F. Hoffman and Laura May Lemon appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Whitney Avenue. Other members of the household included Lawrence S. Hoffman, Karl W. Hoffman, Lloyd E. Hoffman, Laura Helen Hoffman and Lillian Gladys Hoffman.
• Milton F. Hoffman appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at McKoon Avenue.. Other members of the household included Laura May Lemon, Lawrence S. Hoffman, Karl W. Hoffman, Lloyd E. Hoffman, Laura Helen Hoffman and Lillian Gladys Hoffman.
• The following appeared on 8 December 1933 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Paul R. Stoltz, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. M. P. Hoffman, of McKoon avenue, has returned to her home in Reno, Nev.
• Milton F. Hoffman and Laura May Lemon appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Lewiston Township, Niagara County, New York, at Saunders Settlement Road enumerated next to the household of their daughter Lillian Strong. Other members of the household included Karl W. Hoffman. In 1935 everyone in the household was living in Niagara Falls.
• Laura May Lemon became a widow at the 28 May 1952 death of her husband Milton F. Hoffman.
• She was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 29 May 1952 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Milton F. Hoffman, 83, of Saunders Settlement road, Lewiston, well-known retired farmer and a descendant of one of Niagara county's pioneer families, died late last night in Lockport after a two-year illness.
       The Niagara River Lodge 785, F and AM, of which Mr. Hoffman was one of the oldest members, will conduct memorial services at 7:30 p.m. tomorow at the Gridley Funeral home. Funeral services for Mr. Hoffman will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Saturday with the Rev. David H. Weeks, D. D., rector of the Epiphany Episcopal church officiating.
       Mr. Hoffman was born in the Town of Porter, the son of Herny and Catharine Hoffman, early settlers in that area. During the early days of this city's industrial expansion, Mr. Hoffman worked as an excavating contractor her.
       He was a member of the Niagara Falls Exempt Fireman's association, the Niagara commandery, Ismalia temple and Niagara Falls Lodge 81, IOOF.
       Surviving are his wife, Laura M. Hoffman; two daughters, Mrs. Laura H. Ressle, New Orleans, and Mrs. Lillian G. Strong, this city; three sons, Frank M., Karl W. and Lloyd E. Hoffman, all this city; a sister, Mrs. Lily Rieger, this city; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
       Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery.
• Laura May Lemon died on 8 September 1953 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Crothers Nursing Home.
• She was interred at Lewiston, New York.
• The following appeared on 9 September 1953 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] At Crothers Nursing Home, Lockport, N. Y., Sept 8, 1953, Laura M. Hoffman. Wife of the late Milton F. Hoffman. Mother of Mrs. Laura H. Ressel of New Orleans, Louisiana, Frank M., Karl W., Lloyd E. and Mrs. Lillian G. Strong all of this city. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Gridley Funeral Home, 750 Main St., Thursday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Willard C. Billica officiating. Interment at Riverdale cemetery.
• The following appeared on 8 September 1953 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Funeral services will be held Thursday for Mrs. Laura M. Hoffman, who died today at the Crothers Nursing Home, Lockport, after a long illness. She was 81 years old.
       Mrs. Hoffman was the wife of the late Milton F. Hoffman, a well known farmer in Niagara County. For many years they resided on the family farm in Saunders Settlement road in Lewiston. Mrs. Hoffman was born at Alton, Ont., and has resided in this locality 61 years.
       She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Laura H. Ressel, New Orleans, La; three sons, Frank M. Hoffman, Karl W. Hoffman and Lloyd E. Hoffman; another daughter, Mrs. Lillian G. Strong, all of this city; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
       Funeral services will be held at the Gridley Funeral Home, Thursday at 10:30 a. m. The Rev. Willard C. Billica will officiate. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery.
       Mrs. Hoffman was a member of the Niagara Frontier Chapter OES, No. 582 and Riverdale Rebekah Lodge, No. 195.
• The following appeared on 22 June 1954 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Cora Hageman of Niagara Falls . . . according to a state tax appraisal on file today at Surrogate' Court, Lockport. . . .
       Other appraisals filed included:
       . . . Laura May Hoffman, Town of Lewiston, died Sept. 8, 1953; gross, $20,900; net, $19,305; no state tax; beneficiaries, a grandson, Howard R. Hoffman, and five children, Frank H., Karl E. and Lloyd E. Hoffman, Laura M. Hessel and Lillian G. Strong.

• Last Edited: 30 Jan 2015