Elmeron GROSJEAN (1912-1983)
1 Elmeron Louis GROSJEAN1,2,3,4 (1912-1983) [7194]. Born 10 Oct 1912.1,4 Marr Edith Irene MOORE 26 Sep 1936, Corning, NY.3 Died 23 Mar 1983, Pasco Co., FL.4 Buried Hope Cemetery, Corning, NY.5
From the "25 Years Ago" column in the Wellsboro Gazette, April 16, 1970.
"It was learned that Elmeron L. Grosjean was with the first wave of the 5th to land on Iwo Jima. He writes home he is safe, dirty and has lost weight but is lucky to have only lost that. His brother, Robert Grosjean, a barber on the Tuscana somewhere in the Pacific, is expected to leave for a long voyage, the longest trip he has ever taken.".
2 Lewis Dean GROSJEAN1,6 (aft1881-1953) [7193]. Marr Hallie BAILEY btw 0006 and 7 Jun 1906, Galeton, PA.7 Born btw 4 Jul 1881 and 1883.8 Died 5 Mar 1953, Wellsboro, PA.2 Buried Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Lewis and Louis are both used in source documents as well as Grosjean and GrosJean. His year of birth is listed as 1881 in his WWI Registration card, 1883 in his WWII Registratino card and 1882 in his obituary.
4 Sirquest GROSJEAN2 ( - ) [9350].
5 Melissa PLUMLEY2 ( - ) [9351].
3 Hallie BAILEY1,7,9,10 (1885-1977) [7190]. Born 15 May 1885.1,9,11 Died 30 Oct 1977, Wellsboro, PA.12 Buried Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.12
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
"May 12, 1909 - "Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Grosjean were called to Cherryflats Saturday by the death of Mrs. Grosjean's grandfather, Mr. William Bailey and her aunt, Miss Mary V. Bailey."
From the Wellsboro Gazette, Thirty Five Years ago column.
June 19, 1941 - "Lewis Grosjean and Miss Hallie Bailey of Galeton both formerly of Delmar were married at the home of the brides parents in Galeton on June 7. The Groom conducts a barber ship at Galeton."
Grosjean - Bailey Family Bible.
"Hallie M. Bailey of Wellsboro, PA and Lewis D. Grosjean of Wellsboro, PA were married June 6, 1906 by Rev. P.H. Hershey Moss at Galeton, PA."
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
October 27, 1960 - "Mrs. Louis Grosjean entertained her family at her home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmeron Grospean and daughter, Ann Marie of Corning, NY; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Grosjean of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grosjean and son Jerry; and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bailey."
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
May 15, 1975 - "Hallie GrosJean will be ninety today, May 15, 1975. She celebrated Mother's Day at the Penn Wells Hotel where she was treated to dinner by her family.
Those present were her son Rob and wife; granddaughter Sharon Sears, grandson Gerry GrosJean, great-grandchildren Kim and Kerin. Also present was Trudy Sarey, a friend of the family.
Mrs. GrosJean received lovely gifts, a birthday cake and many best wishes from her friends."
November 2, 1977 - "Hallie Bailey Grosjean, age 92, of RD6, Wellsboro, died October 30, 1977 in Wellsboro.
Mrs. Grosjean was born May 15, 1885 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Elmiran and Emma Jane Balfour Bailey. She was a tailor and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro.
She is survived by two sons, Elmiran L. Grosjean of Wellsboro; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen P. McCutchan officiating. Burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.".
6 Elmeron H. BAILEY9,13,14 (1864-1952) [6401]. Born Feb 1864.9,13 Marr Emma BALFOUR 24 Jun 1883.14,15 Died 17 Aug 1952.16 Buried Wellsboro Cemetery.16
From a May, 1933 article in a Tioga Co. newspaper.
"Golden Weddings of Two Couples are Celebrated.
Wellsboro -- A double golden wedding anniversary was celebrated in the Legion Building at Wellsboro Sunday when 175 relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elmeron Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, who live near Wellsboro gathered to offer their felicitations.
The affair was planned by Mrs. Leo Bailey and Mrs. Lewis Grosjean, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Elmeron Bailey, and Mrs. Lee Wilson and miss Nettie Bailey, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey and was a surprise to the guests of honor.
The two aged couples were deluged with letters and cards and were presented with a purse of gold, many gifts and a profusion of flowers."
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
February 16, 1950 - "Elmeron Bailey, who resides with his daughter, Mrs. Helen Bailey on R D 4 celebrated his 87th birthday last Sunday when the following were present to enjoy Sunday dinner with him. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grosjean and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grosjean and two children. Mr. Bailey is in good health and is busily engaged during the winter months in cutting and sewing carpet rags which have been woven into beautiful rugs and runners."
From the Gazette & Bulletin.
August 18, 1952 - "WELLSBORO - Elmeron H. Bailey, 89, of Wellsboro, died Sunday, August 17, 1952.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Hallie) Grosjean and Mrs. Helen Bailey. Wellsboro.; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lena Sparling, Mansfield.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home 139 Main Street. The Rev. C.W. Sheriff will officiate. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery.".
12 William A. BAILEY17 (1825-1909) [6197]. Born 11 Nov 1825, Rutland Twp., PA.17,18 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.19 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.20 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.18 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.18
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
November 13, 1907 - " Enjoyable Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Elmiron Bailey and daughter, Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grosjean, attended a pleasant surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey in Covington, on Monday, given in honor of Mr. Bailey's 82nd birthday. Among the thirty-five relatives and friends who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ford and family, Miss Mary Bailey and Lloyd and Clyde Simerson, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, Stephan Sparling and family.
A bountiful dinner was served. Mr. Bailey is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Covington. He enjoyed the day as well as did his 21 grandchildren and the happy day will be long remembered by his many friends and relatives. Mr. Bailey was presented with a gold watch."
May 12, 1909 - "DOUBLE FUNERAL SUNDAY.
Father and daughter Died of Pneumonia - Burial Sunday.
Mr. William A. Bailey, aged 83, died at this home on Elk Run, about two miles below Cherryflats, at 10 o'clock last Friday morning, of pneumonia, after a week's illness. He caught cold during the recent severe storm and a few days afterward pneumonia developed.
Mr. Bailey was a son of Sylvester Bailey, deceased, one of the pioneers of Rutland township and he was born in Rutland on November 11, 1825.
He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Bailey, a daughter of the late Clark W. Bailey She died about 52 years ago. To them was born one daughter, Mary, who died of pneumonia at her father's home at 12:30 o'clock on Saturday morning last, May 8, after a very short illness, aged 58 years. She was born in Charleston on December 8, 1850. She was a member of the Cherryflats Methodist church and was a woman of many beautiful traits of character.
Mr. Bailey's second wife who was Miss Lydia Hotchkiss, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Of their four children, three are surviving - E.H. Bailey, of Delmar; Mrs. Stephen Sparling, of Richmond, and Mrs. D.H. Ford, of Covington. Their other daughter, Laura, wife of Mr. Lafayette Simmerson of Covington, died about two years ago.
Two sisters and one brother also survive Mr. Bailey - Mrs. Lucy Aylesworth, wife of William Aylesworth, of Blossburg, Mrs Abigail Burnside, of Covington, and Mrs. Constant Bailey, of Wellsboro.
Mr. Bailey was a member of the Cherryflats M E church and of Aurora Grange, No. 874, of Cherryflats. He was one of the substantial and respected citizens of the vicinity in which he resided for so many years and his death is mourned by a host of friends. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 p.m., and services were largely attended. Rev, J.E. Tallant officiating; burial on the Cherryflats cemetery.".
13 Lydia J. HOTCHKISS13 (c. 1836- ) [6398]. Born c. 1836.21
7 Emma BALFOUR9,14 (1864-1947) [7189]. Born 26 Feb 1864, Wellsboro, PA.9,10 Died 23 Feb 1947, Wellsboro, PA.10 Buried Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.10
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
July 1, 1943 - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grosjean gave a dinner last Wednesday at their home on R.D. 6, in honor of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmeron Bailey, of Delmar, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 24. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey were married on June 24, 1883, by the Rev. Mr. Moss.
Mr. Bailey is 81 and Mrs. Bailey is 80. Both are enjoying good health, and are doing all their own work at their farm home on R. D. 7 where they have resided practically all their married life. While Mr. Bailey is working his own garden, while Mrs. Bailey is busy about her housework, doing all her own baking and laundry.
Mrs. Bailey's maiden name was Emma Balfour. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have two daughters, Hallie, wife of Louis Grosjean and Helen, wife of Leo Bailey, two grandsons, Elmeron Grosjean, of Corning and Robert Grosjean, of Wellsboro, also three great-grandchildren, Duane L. and Robert D. Grosjean, of Corning and Sharon E. Grosjean, of Wellsboro."
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
February 26, 1947 - "Mrs. Emma Jane Balfour Bailey, aged 83 years, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Bailey, Wellsboro, R. D. 4.
She was born Feb. 26, 1863, in Wellsboro, daughter of Alec and Mary Ann English Balfour.
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary June 24, 1946.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Louis Grosjean, of Wellsboro; two grandchildren, Elmeron Grosjean, of Corning, and Robert Grosjean, of Wellsboro, five great grandchildren, Duane, Robert, Sheron, Gerald and Anne Marie Grosjean.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home, Rev. C. W. Sheriff, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating; burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.".
14 Alec BALFOUR10 ( - ) [9344].
15 Mary Ann ENGLISH10 ( - ) [9345].
Sources
| 1 | "1920 Tioga Co., Delmar, PA census.". |
| 2 | "Obituary of Lewis Grosjean in the Wellsboro Agitator, March 12, 1953". |
| 3 | "Marriage announcement of Edith Irene Moore and Elmeron L. Grosjean in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 30, 1936". |
| 4 | "Florida Death Index 1877 - 1998". |
| 5 | "Hope Cemetery Records, Corning, NY". |
| 6 | "WWI Selective Service registration card". |
| 7 | "Grosjean marriage announcement from the 35 Years Ago column in the Wellsboro Gazette, June 19, 1941". |
| 8 | "WWI Selective Service registration card for Maurice Elsworth Hotchkiss.". |
| 9 | "1900 Tioga, Delmar census". |
| 10 | "Obituary of Emma Jane Balfour Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, February 26, 1947". |
| 11 | "90th Birthday announcement of Hallie GrosJean in the Wellsboro Gazette, May 15, 1975". |
| 12 | "Obituary of Hallie Bailey Grosjean in the Wellsboro Gazette, November 2, 1977". |
| 13 | "1880 Tioga Co., Covington census.". |
| 14 | "60th Wedding Anniversary announcement of Mr. and Mrs. Elmeron Bailey in the Wellsboro Gazette, July 1, 1943". |
| 15 | ""Golden Weddings" article in a May 1933 Tioga County newspaper.". |
| 16 | "Obituary of Elmeron H. Bailey in the Gazette & Bulletin, August 18, 1952". |
| 17 | "Information provided by Jonathan Milligan". |
| 18 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 19 | "Dartt Settlement, Pioneer Cemetery record.". |
| 20 | "Wedding announcemenrt of William A. Bailey and Lydia J. Hotchkiss in the Tioga County Agitator, May 24, 1860.". |
| 21 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |
