03/06/2026
137 Chemung street Waverly, NY
No longer standing
1853 and 1855 map, in the area of 137 Chemung street, home of “J. H. Hoyt.”
1855 census - John H. Hoyt 37 yo. born in Orange co., here 3 years, carpenter; wife Eleanor Hoyt 37 yo. born in New Jersey, here 3 years; daughter Harriet Hoyt 11 yo. born in Orange co., here 3 years; son William P. Hoyt 9 yo. born in New Jersey, here 3 years; daughter Sarah J. Hoyt 6 yo. Orange co., here 3 years.
Previously, in 1850, the Hoyt’s were living in Wallkill, Orange county, NY. - John H. Hoyt 32 yo.; Eleanor D. Hoyt 31 yo.; Harriet A. Hoyt 6 yo.; Wm. F. Hoyt 4 yo.; Sarah J. Hoyt 2 yo.; Harriet Marion or Marvin 13 yo.
1860 census Barton, Tioga county NY - John Hoyt 42 yo. carpenter, real estate $600 - personal $150; William P. Hoyt 14 yo.; Sarah Hoyt 11 yo.; Charles 4 yo.
1865 census Barton, Tioga county NY - frame house worth $800 - John H. Hoyt 47 yo. born in Orange co. NY, carpenter; wife Mary E. Hoyt 47 yo. Orange co.; son William P. Hoyt 19 yo. Orange co.; daughter Sarah J. Hoyt 16 yo. Orange co.; son Charles Hoyt 9 yo. born in Tioga co. NY.
1869 map - “J. Hoyt” at 137 Chemung street
1870 census - John H. Hoyt 52 yo., carpenter and joiner, real estate $2,000 - personal $500; Mary Hoyt 52 yo.; Charles C. Hoyt 14 yo., attending school
Feb. 13, 1872, Eleanor D. Hoyt buried in Forest Home cemetery, Waverly, NY.
1875 census - framed house worth $1,000 - John Hoyt 58 yo. born in Orange county, NY, carpenter, owner of land; wife M. E. Hoyt 56 yo. Orange co.; daughter Sarah Hoyt 26 yo., dressmaker; son Chester Hoyt 19 yo. Tioga co.
From ancestorsfamilysearch: “When Sarah Jane Hoyt was born in September 1848, in Howells, Goshen, Orange, New York, United States, her father, John H. Hoyt, was 30 and her mother, Mary Elenor, was 30. She married Edwin E. Rogers in 1878, in Barton, Tioga, New York, United States. They were the parents of a least 1 daughter. She lived in Barton, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States in 1880 and Ontario, New York, United States in 1920. She died on 4 May 1931, in Manchester, Ontario, New York, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States.” Newspaper clipping - “Manchester May 5 - Mrs. Sarah Jane Hoyt Rogers, 79, died suddenly last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James E. Schultz, in this village. She was born in Howells Sept. 18, 1851 and was married 52 years ago to Edwin E. Rogers, who died in 1905. Besides the daughter, with whom she had lived for 15 years, she leaves two grandsons and a granddaughter, E. Rogers and Ronald Schultz of Rochester, and Miss Helen Schultz of Manchester, also four great-grandchildren. … Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery, Waverly.”
1880 census - Chemung street, Waverly - Edwin Rogers 29 yo., R. R. clerk; wife Sarah J. Rogers 32 yo.; father of Sarah, John H. Hoyt 62 yo., carpenter; niece Bessie M. Hoyt 2 yo.
Nov. 25, 1881 Waverly Advocate - John H. Hoyt died at his residence on Chemung street on Wednesday evening after an illness of several weeks. He was one of the early citizens of Waverly, and an industrious and much respected man. By strict attention to his own business and letting others severely alone, he won the good-will of everybody. His age was about 68 years.
From ancestry: John H. Hoyt was born Nov. 8, 1817 and died Nov. 22, 1881 at Waverly, N. Y. He married Eleanor D. who was born in 1818 and died March 13, 1859. He married second, Mary E. who died in 1879. His children by his first wife: Harriet A. Hoyt born in 1844, died May 18, 1860; Ellen Gertrude Hoyt born in 1847, died July 21, 1853.
Dec. 8, 1881 Corning Journal - Other Localities. John H. Hoyt, an early citizen of Waverly died recently aged 68 years.
Dec. 19, 1881 New York, U. S. Wills and Probate Records - In the Matter of the Administration of the Goods, Chattels and Credits Of John H. Hoyt, Deceased. The People of the State of New York: To Sara J. Rogers of the town of Barton in the County of Tioga and State of New York … Sara J. Rogers being named in said Will as Executrix thereof; …
1887 directory - at 137 Chemung street (old number 125) Edwin E. Rogers, clerk L. V. R. R. freight office (By 1900, Edwin E. Rogers and his wife, Sarah Jane Hoyt Rogers, were living in Buffalo, NY.)
April 21, 1905 The Buffalo Commercial, NY - Edwin E. Rogers, formerly freight agent at Scott and Washington streets of the Lehigh Valley, was attacked with pneumonia on Monday and died at his home in Waverly, N. Y., last night, aged 56 years. The funeral will take place at Waverly next Monday at 3 p.m. A wife and daughter - Mrs. James H. Shultz of Buffalo survive Mr. Rogers. On November 1 last Mr. Rogers retired from the service of the Lehigh Valley to devote all his time to the affairs of the National Protective Legion, of which benevolent organization he was president. He entered the service of the Lehigh Valley in 1869, was agent at Waverly from August 1, 1887 to July 1, 1894, and from the latter date to November 1, 1904, was freight agent at Buffalo. He was a member of the Transportation Club of Buffalo and had many warm friends in this city.
1895 directory - Giles F. Viele, conductor LVRR; John Viele, cigar maker, bds.
1897 directory - Joseph Miller, engineer
Circa October 29, 1898 Elmira Morning Telegram - Waverly - Miss Anna E. Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Lewis, of Talmadge Hill, was married to M. Harry Shelly, of Sayre, at the home of the bride, Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. R. Clare, in the presence of about eighty guests. Many handsome presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Shelly left Thursday for a trip to Niagara Falls, Ohio and other western states. They will be at home at No. 137 Chemung street, after November 21. Both are popular young people here.
1903 & 1905 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street - William F. Sullivan, conductor LVRR
March 31, 1906 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Waverly. After a long struggle with tuberculosis William F. Sullivan, a well known Lehigh Valley conductor, died yesterday at his home, 137 Chemung street, at the age of 62 years. Having been a resident of this valley for the past 12 years the deceased was well known among railroad men; his wife, three daughters and a son survive him. The funeral will be held from the house next Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. H. W. Crydenwise conducting the services. Interment will be made in Tioga Point Cemetery.
Sept. 10, 1907 Elmira Star Gazette - Machine Strips Off His Clothes But Workman Escapes Uninjured. Waverly Man Has Close Escape in Sayre Shops … Ralph Morgan of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, caught his sleeve in one of the rapidly revolving machines at the Lehigh locomotive shop in Sayre yesterday and before he could extricate himself, he had been stripped entirely naked, except for his shoes and stockings. Starting with his sleeve, in an instant of time the machinery tore off his shirt and then, gripping the top of his trousers, stripped him bare. Morgan’s only injury was a lacerated thumb. He was given some clothes to wear temporarily, went to his home and procured some of his own and returned to work.
1908 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street - Joseph S. Morgan, mason; F***y M. Morgan, dressmaker; Ralph B. Morgan, machinist; 137 1/2 William B. Nelson, clerk LVRR
1914 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street - Joseph S. Morgan, mason; 137 1/2 Chemung street, Harry B. Parmenter, trainman
1915 census - Joseph Morgan 63 yo.; wife Florence R. Morgan 62 yo.; daughter Fannie M. Morgan 36 yo.
1916 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street, Joseph S. Morgan; 137 1/2 Chemung street, Harry B. Parmenter
1920 census - renting at 137 Chemung street - Joseph Morgan 67 yo., mason; wife Florence R. Morgan 65 yo.; daughter F***y M. Morgan 43 yo. single, dress maker
renting at 137 1/2 Chemung street - Harry B. Parmenter 30 yo., trainman for St. rail road; wife Hazel Parmenter 27 yo.; son Donald Parmenter 9 yo.; roomer Alexander S. Fraser 67 yo.; roomer Elizabeth S. Fraser 64 yo.; roomer Ellis W. Niles 42 yo., clerk for millinery co.; roomer Charles Cunningham; roomer Nathan W. Barber 73 yo. widow, marble cutter at shop; roomer Mary Barber 62 yo., dress maker; Edward M. Skelly 22 yo., ticker clerk for rail road
April 14, 1923 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. Mrs. Fred Nickison who has been visiting her nephew, Mr. Leland Roe of 137 1-2 Chemung street, has returned to Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Roe accompanied her.
June 15, 1923 The Evening Times - Full blood Persian kittens. 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly.
Sept. 1, 1923 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. Prof. Desmond Powell of Ithaca is visiting Leland Roe, 137 1-2 Chemung street.
Dec. 3, 1923 Elmira Star Gazette - Many Hear Evangelist. Large Congregations Attend Services Conducted by Evangelist Jones - Announce Prayer Meetings. Waverly. … Prayer meetings fo the week are announced for 9 o’clock in the morning as follows: … Wednesday - … ; Mrs. James Morgan, 137 Chemung street …
Dec. 15, 1923 The Evening Times - For Rent - Half or double house, furnished, 137 1/2 Chemung St., Waverly.
Sept. 3, 1924 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Doane of Norwich spent Labor Day with Mrs. Doane’s sister, Mrs. Joseph Morgan of Chemung street.
(Aug. 22, 1921 The Evening Times - Civil War Veteran Dies; Enlisted at 15. John W. Morgan Passes Away - Was Also a Mason 50 Years and Active in G. A. R. John W. Morgan, seventy-four years old, died last night at his home at 42 Lincoln street. Mr. Morgan was a veteran of the Civil War, having left school to enlist as a drummer boy when he was only fifteen years of age. He served three years with Company 1 of the 109th New York Regiment. He later was active in the Walter Hull Post, G. A. R. He was also one of the oldest members of the Waverly Lodge, No. 47, F. and A. M., having been affiliated with it more than 50 years. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gullan of Newburgh, N. Y.; Miss Abigail Morgan and Miss Henrietta Morgan, both of Waverly; one son, Curtis Morgan of Waverly and one brother, Joseph Morgan of Waverly. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the home. Burial will be made in Glenwood cemetery.)
Sept. 4, 1924 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Baxter of 137 1-2 Chemung street announce the birth of a son at the Robert Packer hospital in Sayre at 4:20 o’clock this morning.
Oct. 30, 1924 The Evening Times - Lost - Pocketbook in Waverly, Tuesday. Finder return to E. S. Baxter, 137 1-2 Chemung St.
April 11, 1925 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Doane of Norwich, N. Y., are spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan of Chemung street, having been called here by the sudden death of Emmet Doane.
1925 census - 137 Chemung street - Joseph S. Morgan 73 yo., no occupation; wife Florence R. Morgan 72 yo.; daughter F***y M. Morgan 46 yo., dressmaker; 137 1/2 Chemung street - Harry VanWormer 46 yo., foreman car shop; wife Ada 46 yo.; son William 16 yo.; grandson Edwin Baxter 9 yo.
June 2, 1925 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - The W. C. T. U. will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Joseph Morgan, 137 Chemung street.
Jan. 5, 1926 The Evening Times - Both Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan are confined to their beds at their home on Chemung street by illness. Their daughter, Miss Fannie Morgan is caring for them.
Jan. 14, 1926 The Evening Times - Joseph F. Morgan, aged 73 years died at his home, 137 Chemung street at 7 a.m. today after an extended illness. Mr. Morgan was the youngest of eight sons of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Morgan of Waverly, and is the last surviving member of his family. He has resided in Waverly most of his life and is well known in this vicinity. He was a man of sterling character, a kind and loving husband and father and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends and respected by all who knew him. The decedent leaves his widow and one daughter, Miss F***y Morgan at home; three sons, Horace of Sayre; Charles of Nichols and Ralph of Waverly. … Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.
Aug. 8, 1927 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Mr. and Mrs. William L. Richards, who have just returned from their honeymoon trip to the Thousand Islands, were surprised at their home, No. 137 Chemung Street, Saturday night by 20 of their friends. Five hundred was played, refreshments provided and Mr. and Mrs. Richards presented a gift of handsome china dishes. The party proved a pleasant occasion and came as a complete surprise to the newly married couple.
Dec. 24, 1929 Elmira Star Gazette - Many Valley Folk are Hurt Falling on Snow-hidden Ice. … Those who suffered broken bones were as follows: Mrs. Florence Morgan, 76, of 137 Chemung Street, Waverly, fractured right arm. …
1930 census - renting $18 at 137 Chemung street - William L. Richards 57 yo., Head of stock at rail road shop; wife Fannie M. Richards 53 yo.; mother-in-law Florence R. Morgan 76 yo.; renting $17 at 137 1/2 Chemung street, Raymond Mead 24 yo., substitute carrier at post office; wife Beatrice A. Mead 22 yo.; daughter Dawn Elaine Mead 6 months old
April 25, 1930 Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin - Waverly. William L. Richards, 57, of 137 Chemung street, is in a critical condition in the Robert Packer hospital, Sayre, from a bullet wound in his head, reported to have been self-inflicted at his home this morning. Little hope is held for his recovery.
April 25, 1930 The Evening Times - W. L. Richards Despondent, Ends Life With Gun. Well Known Lehigh Employe, Believed Temporarily Deranged, Sends Bullet Through HIs Head and Dies Five Hours Later. William L. Richards shot himself through the left temple at his home, 137 Chemung street, Waverly, about seven o’clock this morning and he was rushed to the Robert Packer hospital in Sayre where he died at 1:20 this afternoon. Mr. Richards was discovered by his wife lying on the floor at the side of the bed when she went to the room to investigate a loud noise which came to her ears as she was sweeping in a rear room on the second floor. Dr. F. H. Spencer was summoned and ordered Mr. Richards moved to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Richards had entertained company in their home last evening and during this time and while he was retiring Mr. Richards seemed to appear in his usual good spirits. He has been an employe of the Lehigh at Sayre for many years being a foreman at the storehouse. It is thought that the act must have been committed while he was temporarily deranged as he had shown signs of melancholia recently. Mr. Richards, who was 57 years of age, formerly resided at East Athens where he conducted a grocery store. Later he was employed in the Teed grocery store in Sayre and still later was employed in a Waverly store before going to work for the Lehigh. His first wife died several years ago and in 1927 he married Miss F***y Morgan of Waverly who survives him. The only other immediate survivors are his mother, Mrs. Martha Richards of East Athens, and a sister, Mrs. W. W. Merrill of East Athens. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Jan. 14, 1931 The Evening Times - For Sale - Baby carriage and combination walker and stroller. 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly.
Dec. 1, 1931 The Evening Times - The Western Chapter of the Ladies League of the Waverly Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Rose Morgan, 137 Chemung street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
March 31, 1933 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Baptist Schedule. … The Western Chapter will meet at the home of Mrs. Rose Morgan, 137 Chemung Street, Friday at 2:30 p.m.
April 28, 1934 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Miss Dorothy Morgan of Nichols has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Rose Morgan, and her aunt, Mrs. F***y Richards, of 137 Chemung Street.
July 23, 1934 The Evening Times - Joseph Morgan of Nichols is the guest for a few days of Mrs. Fannie Richards of Chemung street.
Oct. 3, 1934 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. … Mrs. Rose Morgan is ill at her home, 137 Chemung street.
Feb. 23, 1935 The Evening Times - First Baptist. … Friday, 2:30 p.m., Western chapter meeting at the home of Mrs. Rose Morgan, 137 Chemung street.
Jan. 15, 1936 The Evening Times - (pic) Loop Is Injured Slightly As Car Rams Residence. Vehicle Careens Across Church Lawn, Cadwell Avenue and Smashes Dining Room Window at Richards Home. Edwin Loop of Sayre escaped serious injury when his automobile went on a wild dash and crashed into a house at the corner of Chemung street and Cadwell avenue at about 3:40 o’clock this morning. Mr. Loop was driving east on Chemung street when he lost control of his coupe. The vehicle crossed the sidewalk and lawn in front of the Gospel tabernacle, ran across Cadwell avenue and crashed into the dining room bay window on the west side of the home of Mrs. Fannie Richards on the north east corner of the intersection. Officers Lee Starr and Milo Boyle found Loop slumped in the seat of the automobile. He was dazed. They took him to the Tioga County General hospital where examination revealed that he was not seriously injured. His right ear was badly lacerated.
Jan.16, 1936 Elmira Star Gazette - Car Bounds Into Waverly Home After Trip Across Church Lawn. The Home of Mrs. Fannie Richards, Chemung Street and Cadwell Avenue, Waverly, after it had been struck by a car driven by Edmund Loop of Sayre, Wednesday. The Loop car careened across the lawn of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, sheared off a stop sign and a small tree and stopped against a bay window in the Richards home. Mrs. Richards is shown looking over the damage.
Nov. 28, 1936 The Evening Times - Mrs. Alice Richardson of Clinton avenue, who has been residing recently with Mrs. Fannie Richards of 137 Chemung street, suffered a fractured shoulder when she fell on ice while enroute down town Tuesday night. The break was not discovered until X-rays were taken at the hospital.
Sept. 28, 1937 The Evening Times - Rent. Three room bungalow in South Waverly. Inquire 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly.
Oct. 31, 1939 The Evening Times - Elwin Spencer, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. Spencer of 137 1-2 Chemung street, is confined to his home suffering from a probable concussion which he received in a fall Sunday. The boy was at the home of a playmate when he fell on a concrete step.
1940 Waverly directory - renting at 137 Chemung street, Mrs. Fannie Richards; renting at 137 1/2 Chemung street, Benjamin P. Spencer (Lillian) crane operator LV
Feb. 20, 1940 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. … Mrs. F***y Richards of 137 Chemung street has been confined to her home by illness for several days.
April 9, 1940 The Evening Times - Joseph Morgan of Nichols visited his grandmother, Mrs. Florence Morgan of Chemung street, Monday.
1940 census - renting $16, 137 Chemung street, F***y Richards 63 yo., dress maker; mother Florence Morgan 86 yo.
renting $16, at 137 1/2 Chemung street, Benjamin Spencer 32 yo., crane operator for steam railroad; wife Lillian Spencer 32 yo.; son Benjamin Spencer 11 yo.; son Edwin Spencer 9 yo.; mother-in-law Clara Jenkins 63 yo.
June 7, 1940 The Evening Times - Waverly Personals. … Mrs. F***y Richards and Mrs. Florence Morgan of 137 Chemung street are in Norwich today attending funeral services for the late Roscoe Merrill.
Oct. 25, 1940 The Evening Times - Benjamin P. Spencer of 137 1-2 Chemung street is the only Waverlyite reported to have missed the draft registration by reason of his 36th birthday coming last Wednesday. When he appeared at the district No. 1 polling place, members of the election board told him that he was leaving the 21-35 age group on that day and so his registration was not required.
Jan. 9, 1942 The Evening Times - Mrs. Lillian Spencer of 137 1-2 Chemung street was hostess at a Victory dinner Thursday evening. Decorations were in red, white and blue. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. Marzella Woods and Mrs. Florence Guiles. Others attending were Mrs. Laura Lewis, Mrs. Harriet Harding, Mrs. Della Bennett, Mrs. Harriet Woodworth and Mrs. Elizabeth Roney.
May 2, 1945 The Evening Times - Majestic coal stove, hot water front. Copper plumbing. Heatrola. 137 1-2 Chemung, Waverly.
July 25, 1945 The Evening Times - George Reeves who recently underwent an appendix operation at the Tioga County General hospital has returned to his home 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly, where he is resting comfortably according to a report made this morning.
May 21, 1946 Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin - Norwich - Estate of the late Florence L. Merrill who died here May 1 will amount to more than $10,000, according to petition for probate of the will, made by Arch Macafee of Sayre, Pa., executor. Will bequeaths $1,000 to Alice Adams of 87 South Broad Street, Norwich, and $1,000 to Fannie Richards of Waverly. Residue of the estate is to be divided equally among Clare Macafee and Claudia Merrill, sisters of the late Mr. Merrill, and Roscoe Merrill and Arch Macafee. Representing the petitioner was Miss Minnie L. Seeley, local attorney.
June 12, 1946 The Evening Times - Mrs. Florence R. Morgan, 93, a resident of Waverly for 65 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F***y Richards, 137 Chemung street last evening after an extended illness. She was one of the oldest members of the Waverly First Baptist church and also a member of the WCTU and the P. O. of A. lodge. Besides her one daughter with whom she resided, she is survived by three sons, Ralph of Waverly, Horace of Sayre and Charlie of Prattsburg, N. Y.; six grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. … Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery. Please omit flowers.
July 2, 1946 The Evening Times - Born, a daughter, to George and Katherine Scalzo Reeves of 137 1/2 Chemung street, Waverly, June 30, in the Tioga County General hospital.
Oct. 8, 1946 Elmira Star Gazette - Tractor Driver Hurt. Waverly - George Reeves of 137 1/2 Chemung St., is in Tioga County General Hospital with a possible leg fracture received Monday at 10:30 p.m. when his leg was pinned between a barn door and a tractor he was operating.
June 21, 1947 The Evening Times - Happy Thought coal range and gas stove, suitable for apartment. Phone 285-W. 137 Chemung, Waverly.
June 24, 1948 The Evening Times - Henry G. Morgan, 72, formerly of Waverly and nephew of the later George D. Genung, one-time owner of the Waverly Sun, died Tuesday in Charleston, S. C. Mr. Morgan died after a brief illness. He spent his early life here, graduating from Waverly high school in 1896 and became assistant postmaster in the Waverly post office. He resigned and moved to Ithaca in 1910, where he entered the insurance business. He was a member of the Waverly Masonic lodge 407, F. & A. M. and served as master in 1907. Mr. Morgan is survived by one son, Harry, Jr., of Yonkers, N. Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert F. Brand of Charleston, with whom he resided; four grandchildren; and several cousins, Miss Abigail and Miss Henrietta Morgan, Mrs. Fannie Richards, Curtis Morgan, Ralph Morgan, Eldon H. Genung, Bert Genung, Mrs. George Atwood, all of Waverly and Horace Morgan of Sayre. … burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery, Athens. …
July 8, 1948 The Evening Times - Mrs. Fannie Richards came home from a vacation “up state,” and said there was an epidemic of making piece quilts among the ladies there. All sorts of gay and fancy patterns which the ladies cut accurately by making their cutting pattern of sand paper. Never a slip.
Aug. 17, 1948 The Evening Times - Waverly - Mrs. Fannie Richards has returned to her home at 137 Chemung street after spending a vacation in Baldwinsville, N. Y.
April 30, 1949 The Evening Times - Funeral services for Ralph Morgan of 7 Ball street, Waverly, who died suddenly Friday at noon at the Tioga County General hospital, will be held from the Geer Funeral home, 462 Fulton street, Waverly, Monday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Egbert Fountain, pastor of the Waverly Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be in the Forest Home cemetery. Besides his wife, Harriet, at home, and his son, Richard of Madison, N. J., Mr. Morgan was survived by two brothers, Horace of Sayre, and Charles of Nichols, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Richards of Waverly.
July 21, 1949 The Evening Times - Mrs. Laura Isabel Morgan, 65, wife of Charles Morgan of Owego, died Tuesday afternoon in Owego. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. N. J. Wisiewski of Hornell, N. Y., and Mrs. Lloyd Stillson of Owego; one son Joseph Morgan, address unknown, and a brother, Sanford Decker of Nichols. … burial will be in Nichols cemetery.
1950 census - renting at 137 Chemung street, F***y M. Richards 73 yo. widow, dress maker for private homes; renting at 137 1/2 Chemung street, George W. Reeves 38 yo., truck driver coal yard; wife Katherine 27 yo., machine operator for knitting mill; daughter Lorraine K. Reeves 3 yo.
June 28, 1950 The Evening Times - Charles Frederick Morgan, 67, of Owego, died in Ideal hospital Sunday morning at 7 o’clock. The son of Frederick and Rose Hubbard Morgan, he was born in Lyons, N. Y. Surviving are a son Joseph of Zelienople, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Wisiewski of Hornell and Mrs. Lloyd Stillson of Owego; a brother Horace Morgan of Sayre and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Richards of Waverly. Funeral services were held at the Segar funeral home, Nichols, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Charles Morrison officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery, Lounsberry.
1951 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street, Mrs. Fannie Richards, widow of William L. Richards, home and doing business, dressmaker; 137 1/2 Chemung street, George Reeves (Catherine) emp. C. W. Canoll & Son.
July 5, 1951 The Evening Times - Lorraine Kay Reeves was honored Saturday on her fifth birthday at a party given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves of 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly. Attending the party were: Jo Anne Montgomery, Jan Montgomery, John Murphy, Sheila Murphy, Jeanne Collins, Donald Letz, Christine Generas, Isabel Cooke, Ruth Ann Reeves, Connie Reeves, Cerald and Barbara Reeves, and Donna and Sharon Reeves.
Aug. 6, 1951 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reeves of 139 Chemung street and Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves and daughter Rainey, of 137 1-2 Chemung street were in New York yesterday attending the Yankee St. Louis Browns game in Yankee stadium.
March 31, 1952 The Evening Times - Born to George and Katherine Scalzo Reeves of 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly, a son Sunday at Tioga County General hospital.
May 27, 1953 The Evening Times - Mrs. Fannie M. Richards of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, a lifelong Valley resident, died at 1:15 o’clock this morning at St. Joseph’s hospital, Syracuse, following an extended illness. Seventy-six years of age, she was the widow of William L. Richards and was well-known in Waverly where she was self-employed many years as a dressmaker. She was a member of the Waverly Baptist church and of the Berea Juniors of that church. Survivors include one brother, Horace, of Wellsville, N. Y., and three nieces and three nephews. … Burial will be later in Glenwood cemetery. The family asked that flowers be omitted.
June 11, 1953 The Evening Times - Fannie Morgan Richards Memorial sewing prize planned to be awarded annually at Waverly Senior high school Commencement to the outstanding girl graduate in sewing is far short of the goal of $200 necessary to establish a permanent, perpetual award. If the award is to be made this year, the $200 goal must be reached by tomorrow night, friends of the late Mrs. Richards, who are in charge of establishing the fund, announced today. Those wishing to contribute may do so at the Citizens National Bank where the fund is being maintained. The late Mrs. Richards was self-employed as a dressmaker and sewer and had resided in Waverly all her life.
June 11, 1953 The Evening Times - Gary Stilson, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stilson, 137 Chemung street, Waverly, was slightly injured when a car struck him at the intersection of Chemung street and Cadwell avenue about 11:30 this morning. According to Police Officer Steve Jenkins, the boy rode his bicycle off the sidewalk into the intersection where he was hit by a car driven by Charles Costello of Tenaneck, N. J. The boy was taken to the Tioga County General Hospital where he was treated for contusion of the right hand and a bruise on his skull.
Sept. 2, 1953 The Evening Times - John Dunlap of Waverly RD 1 was arrested for speeding on Route 17 and is to appear before Justice Pierce Saturday. Lloyd Stilson of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, is to appear before Justice John Kilpatrick of Chemung on Friday on the same charge.
Dec. 21, 1953 The Evening Times - Waverly. Gary Stilson of 137 Chemung street underwent a tonsillectomy today at the Tioga County General hospital.
March 23, 1954 The Evening Times - Baby girl Stilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stilson of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, died Sunday at the Tioga County General hospital. Besides her parents, survivors include a brother, Gary; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stilson of Candor; and several aunts and uncles. The body was removed to the Geer Funeral home, 462 Fulton street, Waverly. Private committal services will be held at Ellistown cemetery with Rev. Arthur H. Salin, pastor of the Waverly Methodist church, officiating.
June 24, 1954 The Evening Times - … The board was also advised by Attorney Friedlander that a notice of a claim for damages was filed with him by Mrs. Lloyd Stilson of 137 Chemung street, Waverly. This claim was referred to the insurance company. Mrs. Stilson’s claim shows that she fell on the sidewalk in front of the Atlantic and Pacific store on Broad street in early spring and that the fall precipitated premature birth of her child, who died.
Oct. 16, 1954 The Evening Times - (pic) Toll of Toppled Trees Is Heavy as Hurricane Hazel Hits the Valley. … Damage from fallen trees was considerable in last night’s storm. … uprooted tree on the George Reeves home, 137 Chemung street, Waverly. …
Nov. 10, 1954 The Evening Times - Pay Boost Voted For Patrolman by Waverly Board. Trustees Notified of Third Damage Suit For Sidewalk Fall. … Claims against the village to recover alleged losses for sidewalk falls climbed to three with Kenneth Dynes of 426 Clark street filing a claim in the amount of $15,000 for his wife following her fall in front of 424 Clark street last July 31. The claim asks … This claim along with two others of unspecified amounts have been referred to the village insurance companies. The others are being brought through Attorney Donald Frederick by James Birney of Chemung to recover for losses following a sidewalk fall on Providence street in August and by Mrs. Lloyd Stilson of 137 Chemung street, who also alleges loss following a sidewalk fall. All charge the village with negligence. To preclude the chance to other claims, the village trustees voted to pass into the local ordinances a local law that would make it necessary to file a written notice within a “reasonable” time of a sidewalk or street defect before anyone falling at such a location could make a claim against the village. Attorney Alan J. Friedlander advised trustees that many villages throughout the state are adopting this local law and in so doing, they have agreed to jointly support the costs of carrying it to the highest court to win any court test case of the law. The public hearing on this will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 8 o’clock at night. …
Jan. 4, 1955 The Evening Times - Waverly - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stilson have moved from 137 Chemung street to RD 2, Waverly.
Feb. 28, 1955 The Evening Times - Mrs. Arthur L. Ayers Jr., of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, left Elmira by plane Saturday for Honolulu, Hawaii, where she will join her husband, Cpl. Ayres, who is stationed there with a Marine unit. Mrs. Ayres, the former Miss Jacqueline Barringer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer of 56 Erie street, Waverly, is a graduate of Waverly High School in 1953. Her husband, who has been in the Marine Corps since July 1953, is a WHS ’52 graduate. He expects to be stationed in Honolulu for the next six months, and the couple have rented a home there.
May 2, 1955 The Evening Times - Born to George and Katherine Scalzo Reeves of 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly, a daughter Sunday at the Tioga County General hospital.
Nov. 14, 1955 The Evening Times - George F. Reeves, 46, of 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly, cut two fingers of his right hand while working with glass at Max Cohen’s auto yard.
July 12, 1956 The Evening Times - The engagement of Miss Michalene Ann Deubler to Cpl. William H. Ayers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ayers, Sr. of 137 Chemung street Waverly has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Deubler of 400 Cayuta avenue, Waverly. Miss Deubler is a 1956 graduate of Waverly Senior High school. Her fiance, also a graduate of Waverly High school, is serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. He has been stationed in Hawaii since December 1955. Wedding plans are incomplete.
Sept. 4, 1956 The Evening Times - Born to Arthur and Jacqueline Barringer Ayers of 137 1-2 Chemung street, Waverly, a daughter, Sunday, in the Tioga County General hospital.
June 10, 1957 The Evening Times - William H. Ayres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Ayres Sr. of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, has been promoted to sergeant in the Marine Corps. He has been in the Marines since December 1954 and has been stationed in Hawaii since December 1955. Sergeant Ayres is attached to the disbursing office in the payroll and record division.
Jan. 9, 1960 The Evening Times - Church Of The Nazarene … Young Adult Class meeting at the home of Mrs. Barbara Parker, 137 1-2 Chemung street, Wilbur Goble, teacher.
June 17, 1960 The Evening Times - Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collie of Durham, N. C. have returned to their home after spending a week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Yale, 137 Chemung street, Waverly. Mrs. Collie is the former Barbara Greene, the daughter of Mrs. Yale.
Aug. 16, 1960 The Evening Times - Jeff Parker of 137 Chemung street, Waverly, was struck on the nose while playing at the Sayre playground.
Dec. 15, 1960 The Evening Times - Mrs. Walter S. Yale of 137 Chemung Street has returned home after being a surgical patient at the Tioga County General Hospital.
May 13, 1961 The Evening Times - Church Of The Nazarene … Junior Girls class meeting will be held at the home of Louise Parker, 137 1-2 Chemung St. 6 p.m. Saturday, monthly church school board meeting in the church.
March 27, 1963 The Evening Times - Born to Charles and Margaret Merrill Wasielewski of 137 1-2 Chemung St., Waverly, a daughter this morning at the Tioga General Hospital.
March 28, 1963 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly. Tioga General Hospital - A daughter, Wednesday, March 27, 1963, to Charles and Margaret Merrill Wasielewski of 137 Chemung St., Waverly.
Nov. 18, 1963 Elmira Star Gazette - St. Joseph’s Hospital. A son, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1963, to Richard and Clara Whitson Carey of 137 Chemung St., Waverly.
July 26, 1964 Elmira Star Gazette - Real Estate Transfers - Ann Riggs Teeter, executrix of Prudence Hyatt Harbaugh, late of 1419 College Ave., to Richard F. and Clara Carey of 137 Chemung St., Waverly, property on College Ave.
June 30, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Undercover Act. These five youngsters, sheltered by two umbrellas, watch the installation of a telephone pole in front of their home at Cadwell Ave. and Chemung St., Waverly, during the rain Thursday. They are: Deborah, 10, Clayton, 8, Patricia, 7, Darlene, 6, and Carolyn, 18 months, children of Mrs. Charlene Green of 137 Chemung St. (Looking across the street at pole near 136 Chemung street)
July 21, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - State Police Name Gowan Zone Aide. Waverly - Sgt. Alton L. Gowan, commanding officer of the Waverly State police substation, had been promoted to zone sergeant effective today, … And Zone Sgt. J. Raymond Ayers Jr., also a resident of Waverly, will be assigned to the Ithaca substation of Troop C. Ayers is now assigned to zone headquarters at Vestal. … Ayers, 41, is a native of Middletown, N. Y., and graduated from Middletown High School. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1946 as a corporal. Ayers enlisted in the state police in Troop C in 1847. He was promoted to corporal in 1954 and sergeant in 1962. He achieved his present rank in 1963. Ayers resides at 137 Chemung St., Waverly, with his wife, the former Patricia Siis, and their three children.
Feb. 17, 1968 The Evening Times - Four Valleyites Treated at RPH. … Charles Wislewski, Sr., 28, of 137 1-2 Chemung St., Waverly, injured his right ankle while playing basketball at the Waverly Presbyterian Church.
Nov. 1, 1968 The Evening Times - Sgt. Charles E. Lattimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Lattimer of 137 1-2 Chemung St., Waverly, recently returned home after a year’s tour of duty in Vietnam. On his arrival stateside, he was discharged from active duty with the U. S. Air Force. He attended Waverly Central training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and was stationed at the Suffolk County Air Force Base for two-and-a-half years prior to his duty in Vietnam.
Nov. 29, 1968 The Evening Times - Sandra Welch of 137 Chemung St., Waverly was entertained at her home last Saturday in honor of her 10th birthday. The honored celebrant received many gifts and the afternoon was spent in games and refreshments. Mrs. Doris Welch and Miss Nancy Lattimer were hostesses. Those attending were Shirl and Bonnie Dragoo, Becky, Butch and Heidi Holdridge; Suzanee Shaver, LouAnn Johnson, Martha Baker, Susan Berry, Terri Henson, Glenda, Randy and Brian Welch.
Aug. 15, 1969 The Evening Times - Miss Nancy L. Lattimer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Lattimer of 137 1-2 Chemung St., Waverly, became the bride of Timothy E. Haggerty of 410 Clark St., Waverly Saturday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Sayre. … Mrs. Doris Welch of Waverly, was he sister’s only attendant. … Charles E. Lattimer of Waverly, brother of the bride, was best man. … The reception was held in the Albertson Building in Waverly. Mrs. Haggerty attended Waverly Schools. Her husband graduated from Sayre High School and served two years with the U. S. Army. The couple will reside at 410 Clark St., Waverly.
1974 Waverly directory - 137 Chemung street, Mrs. Linda Burlew; 137 1/2 Glenn Lattimer
Aug. 24, 1974 The Evening Times - Rummage sale Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 137 Chemung Street, Waverly, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clothes, furniture, odds and ends.
Feb. 26, 1975 The Evening Times - Tioga General - Born to Marc and Patricia Baker Seeley of 137 Chemung St., Waverly, a son Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1975.
June 1, 1976 The Evening Times - Tioga General. Born to Marc and Patricia Baker Seeley of 137 Chemung St., Waverly, a son May 31, 1976.
Nov. 29, 1976 The Evening Times - A Waverly man was arrested by Village police on Saturday following an accident on Nov. 16 at the intersection of Broad St. and Cayuta Ave., Waverly. Paul R. Baker, 23, of 137 1-2 Chemung St., was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, and will appear later before Village Justice H. Bradley Smith. Police reported that on Tuesday of last week, Baker, northbound on Cayuta Ave., stopped at the stop sign, then turned left to enter Broad St., struck another car and continued on without stopping.
June 1, 1977 The Evening Times - Robert Packer. … Born to Kevin and Martha Baker Bostwick of 137 Chemung St., Waverly, a daughter May 31, 1977.
March 22, 1978 Elmira Star Gazette - Packer Hospital, Sayre - A daughter, Saturday, March 18, 1978, to Marc and Patricia Baker Seeley of 137 Chemung St., Waverly.
In 1979 - tore house down at 137 Chemung street, opposite corner from Christian Missionary Alliance Church, for a parking lot for the church
