Pearl Eleanor HOFF (HAFF)

This is Pearl (Granny Bigelow) and me on the lawn in Dannemora in front of the old Homestead. ca 1945.

Pearl Eleanor HOFF (HAFF) born 22 Oct 1885 Ellenburgh Center the daughter of Orson and Addie (HALL) HAFF; She died 30 June 1969 Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. I was lucky to know her well during her long life. In fact, I remember when I was in grade school in Dannemora, when I used to show up at her front door to see what she had for lunch. Pancakes and French Toast were my favorites, and she had them often. She also stayed at Uncle Ben HOBBS' camp during the summer with me and my great aunt and uncle. We went to all the fairs in NY and VT because they were originally from farms and Uncle Ben was fair director in Plattsburgh for many years, plus we all loved them. We also used to go over to Valcour Island in his boat to watch the sunset. She also traveled quite a bit with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bud WARREN. They had an Airstream and traveled all over the country. I have a home movie of my grandmother Pearl visiting Grand Canyon, and giving this oh-my-gosh expression as she approached the rim. It is priceless, just like all the memories I have of her. I don't have any memories of John Helmer, except the description I was given of his death. It must have been a wrenching moment for everyone, as he appears to have died from an embullism. He was just returning from milking the cows and collapsed in the kitchen before anybody else was up in the morning. My grandmother awoke and saw him on the floor with blood and milk mixing together. Quite a picture!! My father was only 13 yrs old and had to quit school to help support the family. I heard that part many times. There are pictures of him with the kids below, with the homestead on Smith Street in the background. The house still stands but in horrible disrepair. She married 13 Nov 1904 John Helmer ¹⁰ BIGELOW, son of John ⁹, ( John ⁸, Jared ⁷, Ezra ⁶, Ezra ⁵, David ⁴, Lt. John ³, Joshua ², John ¹) BIGELOW and Susie T. KENT, born 1886 Ellenburgh Center, Clinton, NY; died 1930 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; They were married in Ellenburgh Center, Clinton, NY.

Wedding announcement: copy from Arlene Reynolds of Brainardsville:"A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at the residence of the bride's father Orson Haff, at Ellenburgh Center, the contracting parties being Mr. John Bigelow and Miss Pearl Haff, both of Ellenburgh Center.Bridesmaid, Miss Flossie Haff, sister of bride. Wm. Baker was best man, ushers Bennie Hobbs and Millard Delong. Bride's father in poor health, bride given away by uncle M.L. Reed. Double ring ceremony performed by Rev. C.W.S.Becker . Presents were costly and beautiful, $130. Cash, silver, and Japanese ware,bed spreads and linens. Mr.&Mrs. Bigelow went to different parts of the East on their wedding trip."??( That's the way it was written, which implied they went their separate ways)

Children of John Helmer and Pearl Eleanor (HOFF) BIGELOW:

16314.13521.1 Claude Alton BIGELOW; born 27 Jul 1910 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; m (1) White ;m(2) 30 Dec 1947 Ardith Louise "Lee" BAILEY; she born 10 Jul 1927; 2 children: Claudia Lee and John Claude.

16314.13521.2 John Arthur, born Apr 1912 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; died 1986 Saranac,Clinton,NY, ; married to Loretta (___)CHURCHILL; 2 children: John Arthur (Sonny), born 11 1940; died 12 Jan 1996; and Joan who still lives in Plattsburg (1997).

16314.13521.3 Ruth Florence, born 22 Aug 1915 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; married Arthur C. Bud WARREN at unknown date; Bud died of cancer 22 Aug 1966 Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.; m (2) Del BANKS ??; No children. Ruth still lives in California (1997)

16314.13521.4 Roger Lynn ¹¹ BIGELOW, born 2 Jul 1917 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; Married 27 Apr 1942 Dannemora, Clinton,NY to Ruth Loretta MCGEE, born 21 Feb 1922 Keeseville, Clinton,NY (actually born after midnight on 22 Feb 1922, "all 2's"); parents: Ernest MCGEE and Marie Beatrice (GAGY) LESPERANCE ; 4 children including me: Roger Jon (Rod), Sherry Lynn (Sheri), Candace Marie (Kandi), Kelly Jean (Kelli) My parents and 3 sisters now live in CT (1997).

16314.13521.5 Russell Everett BIGELOW, born 5 Feb 1917 Dannemora,Clinton,NY. Married Helen DONAHUE unknown date; she died in the 70's; 4 Children : Brenda, Russell Everett (Rusty), Darlene, and Debbie

SOURCES:
Family records
Latter Day Saints microfiche records
Census records;
Cemetery inscriptions

Rod Bigelow (Roger Jon ¹² BIGELOW)

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