Bert Harper Whatford

Bert Harper Whatford

• Bert Harper Whatford was born on 22 October 1873 in Charlotte Center, Chautauqua County, New York.
• He married Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of Thomas/Charles Taylor and Mary Gordon, circa 1896.
• Bert Harper Whatford and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Falconer, Chautauqua County, New York.
• He was employed by a mantle factory, according to the 1900 census.
• Bert Harper Whatford and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Forestville, Chautauqua County, New York, at Center Street. Other members of the household included Veronica Gertrude Whatford.
• He was self-employed as a liveryman, according to the 1910 census.
• Bert Harper Whatford registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Chautauqua County, New York, while living with his wife Elizabeth at 1010 Jefferson Street in Jamestown, and employed in Buffalo by Russell Motor Company.
• Bert Harper Whatford and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at 1010 Jefferson Street. Other members of the household included Veronica Gertrude Whatford.
• He was employed as a steel worker by a steel factory, according to the 1920 census.
• Bert Harper Whatford and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at 653 East Sixth Street.
• He was self-employed as a real estate broker, according to the 1930 census.
• Bert Harper Whatford died on 12 June 1932 at age 58 in Jamestown, New York, at 653 East Sixth Street at his residence.
• Sarah Elizabeth Taylor became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York.
• The following appeared on 13 June 1932 in the Jamestown Evening Journal: Bert H. Whatford, well known real estate dealer, was found dead in bed at his home, 653 East Sixth street, Sunday morning. Mr. Whatford, who was 57 years of age, was subject to heart attacks and it is believed that a sudden attack caused death.
       He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Whatford; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Devine of Toledo, O; three brothers, Frank and Robert Whatford of Rochester and Charles Whatford in California; an uncle, Henry Harper of Charlotte Center; and two grandchildren, James and Madeline Devine of Toledo, O.
       Mr. Whatford was born at Charlotte Center but removed to Lakewood with his parents while he was yet a boy. His father, the late John Whatford, was for several years superintendent of the Chautauqua Lake Stock farm.
       For some time previous to the fire which destroyed the Gokey building, Mr. Whatford was an elevator operator in that building. He entered the real estate business shortly after the fire and had been engaged in that business ever since.
       He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic church, the Holy Name society and Jamestown council, Knights of Columbus. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the church. Flowers are gratefully declined. The remains are at the Boyd funeral home.
• The following appeared on 14 June 1932 in the Jamestown Evening Journal: Funeral services for Bert H. Whatford were held this morning at SS. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic church. Rev. Michael W. Moynihan officiated. Music was furnished by Miss Mate Collins, Hugh Rodgers and Leland Fox. The bearers, all members of the Knights of Columbus, were George Paul, Frank J. McCormick, Allan H. Thayer, Oscar Baker, Frank Murphy and John Fox. A delegation was present from the Knights of Columbus. The interment was in the Holy Cross cemetery. present from away were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devine, James and Madelyn Devine of Toledo, O; Frank Whatford of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor, Jack Taylor of Hampton, Va; Miss Frances Ingham of Niagara Falls, N. Y; Mr. and Mrs. James Ross of forestville; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Harper and family of Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. henry Harper and family of Charlotte Center.
• The following appeared on 1 April 1946 in the Jamestown Post-Journal: Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Whatford, 82, widow of Bert H. Whatford, died on Saturday at Helmuth, N. Y. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Devine of Jamestown; a brother, Charles Taylor of Hampton, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Ingham of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and Mrs. Albert H. Harrison of Jamestown, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Whatford died June 12, 1932. Born in England, she had resided here for over 50 years and was a member of SS. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. The remains are at the Boyd Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at the church on Tuesday at 9 A. M. with Rev. Patrick F. Tobin officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2016