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  • Name George Reff  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence Redwood, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    _UID 415E79EBEF294BC7B81FD94054C036268D14 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I1046  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2013 

    Father Ignatius Reff,   b. 30 Jun 1853, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Mar 1922, Redwood, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Emma J. Bidwell,   b. Cal 1855, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 4 Jul 1869  [3, 4
    Children 6 children 
    Family ID F362  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
      IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES

      FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69

      WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE

      Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.

      Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
      Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
      Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
      The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus0838unit#page/n649/mode/1up
      St. Mary parish registers
      St. Mary's parish records, baptisms
      Watertown Daily Times
      Watertown Daily Times


    2. [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
      IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES

      FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69

      WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE

      Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.

      Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
      Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
      Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
      The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      Obituary for Ignatius Reff
      Image source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn84024315/1922-04-03/ed-1/seq-6/
      St. Mary parish registers
      St. Mary's parish records, baptisms
      Watertown Daily Times
      Watertown Daily Times


    3. [S431] Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown, N.Y.), April 1, 1922, pg. ?, col. 6 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jun 2006.
      IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD EXPIRES

      FORMER MOTORMAN IN WATERTOWN DIES, AGED 69

      WAS SITTING IN HIS STORE

      Complains of Dizziness And Wife Reaches His Side Just As He Passes Away.

      Redwood, April 1, - Ignatius Reff, aged 69 years, a former motorman for the Black River Traction company in Watertown, died suddenly in his store in Main street yesterday morning. He had opened his store as usual and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife reached him just as he expired. Death was due to heart failure.
      Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He married Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1860. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until ______ when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as a motorman for the Black River Traction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian northwest, returning to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood.
      Surviving him are his widow and six children, Mrs. John Sears of Canada, Mrs. Dep Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester, George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood.
      The funeral will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Rev. Father T. Owen, officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
      Watertown Daily Times
      Watertown Daily Times


    4. [S1271] The Republican-Journal - Ogdensburg, New York (1916-1932), New York. Ogdensburg., "IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE. Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday," April 3, 1922, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      The Ogdensburg Republican-Journal
      Monday, April 3, 1922
      Page: six
      column: 5

      IGNATIUS REFF OF REDWOOD DIES IN STORE.

      Former Watertown Motorman Stricken Unexpectedly Friday.

      REDWOOD, April 2. - Ignatuis Reff died suddenly at his store in Main street Friday Morning. Mr. Reff was born at Cape Vincent on June 30, 1853, and was the son of Peter and Delia Reff. He was married to Emma J. Bidwell of Wisconsin on July 4, 1869. They worked on farms in the neighborhood of Cape Vincent until 1889 when they moved to Watertown and Mr. Reff worked as motorman for the Black River Tranction Company. In 1906 they moved to the Canadian Northwest, returing to this country in 1920. Last fall Mr. Reff opened a grocery store in Redwood. He had opened his store as usual Friday morning and was sitting at the window when about 8:45 he complained of dizziness. His wife just reached him as he expired. Death was due to heart failure. Surviving him are his wife and six children: Mrs. R. T. Porter of Rochester; Mrs. John Sears of Canada; Mrs. Del Foster and Alfred Reff of Rochester; George Reff and Miss Catherine Reff of Redwood. Funersl will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic church of which Mr. Reff was a member, on Tuesday at 9:30 a. m., the Rev. Father T. Owen officiating. Burial will be made in Redwood cemetery.
      New York Genealogical and Biographical Record
      New York Genealogical and Biographical Record
      New York Genealogical and Biographical Record
      1898
      Volume 29, page 132
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      The Republican Journal, April 3, 1922
      Obituary for Ignatius Reff
      Image source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn84024315/1922-04-03/ed-1/seq-6/