Amelia Loretta Koelle
b. 26 March 1893, d. 28 March 1974
- Father: Johannes Kölle b. 23 January 1855, d. 24 October 1923
- Mother: Mary Theresa Mayer b. November 1854, d. 27 March 1926
- Amelia Loretta Koelle was born on 26 March 1893 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York.
- She was baptized/christened on 9 July 1893 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara County, New York, in Suspension Bridge. sponsored by George R. Koelle.
- Johannes Kölle and Mary Theresa Mayer appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 621 Third Street. Other members of the household included Amelia Loretta Koelle, Maria Koelle, Anna T. Koelle, Carl Koelle, George Koelle, Elizabeth M. Koelle and Catherine H. Koelle.
- Johannes Kölle and Mary Theresa Mayer appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 611 Third Street. Other members of the household included Amelia Loretta Koelle, Frank G. Koelle, Carl Koelle, Anna T. Koelle, George Koelle, Elizabeth M. Koelle, Catherine H. Koelle and Neil J. Ferry.
- She witnessed the marriage of Henry Asma and Elizabeth M. Koelle on 18 June 1913 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York; with priest Felix Scullin officiating.
- She witnessed the marriage of Howard C. Balliett and Catherine H. Koelle on 20 August 1919 in Niagara Falls, New York; by license issued on the 19th, with Catholic priest Rev. Felix J. Scullin officiating.
- She married James J. Hannon, son of Michael Hannon and Anna Downs, on 30 September 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at St. Mary's of the Cataract, with Rev. Cornelius F. Killeen officiating. The marriage was witnessed by Catherine H. Balliett and Howard C. Balliett.
- The following appeared on 3 October 1924 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The marriage of Miss Amelia L. Koelle, daughter of Mrs. John Koelle, to James J. Hannon, was solemnized Tuesday morning in St. Mary's church, the Rev. C. F. Killeen officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Catherine H. Balliett, and the groom by Howard C. Balliett. After a wedding trip to New York and Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. Hannon will be at home at No. 1614 Cleveland avenue.
- Amelia Loretta Koelle became a widow at the 29 July 1964 death of her husband.
- The following appeared on 29 July 1964 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: James J. Hannon, 87, of 1616 Cleveland Ave., died today (July 29, 1964) at Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Susquehanna, Pa., July 7, 1877, the son of Patrick and Mary Downs Hannon. He had lived in Niagara Falls for 48 years. In 1942, he retired from the New York Central Railroad.
Mr. Hannon was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen's Lodge 639 for 66 years and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Corning Council 281.
He is survived by his widow, Amelia Hannon, and one brother, Michael P.l Hannon, Costa Mesa, Calif.
Services will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home and at 9:15 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 8 p.m.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. - Amelia Loretta Koelle died on 28 March 1974 at age 81.
- She was interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
- Last Edited: 21 Oct 2013