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Male 1861 - 1942  (~ 80 years)


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  • Name Nicholas H. Reff  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Born Feb 1861  New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1865  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    New York State 
    Census 1875  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Residence 1909  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [15] 
    Census 1920  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [16] 
    _UID DFF95C7072234E5CA4AC45A2BC459536E61B 
    Died 1942  [17] 
    Buried 1942  Rosiere, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [18] 
    Address:
    Route 4
    Rosiere, New York 
    Person ID I922  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2015 

    Father Jean Reff,   b. 6 Oct 1821, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1902, Otter Trail, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Julia Ann Krasbach,   b. 1827, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1909, Frazee, Becker, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married Y  [19, 20] 
    Children 11 children 
    Family ID F300  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Louisa Leininger,   b. 1867,   d. 1892  (Age 25 years) 
    Married Y  [21] 
    Children 
     1. Grace M. Reff,   b. 1886, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2012 
    Family ID F238  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary E. Mason,   b. 1865,   d. 1942  (Age 77 years) 
    Married Y  [22] 
    Children 
     1. Leon J. Reff,   c. 1894, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Frances Reff,   b. 1896, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Aloysius M. Reff,   b. 1898, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Apr 1957  (Age 59 years)
     4. Elsie G. Reff,   b. 3 Jan 1904, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1998  (Age 94 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2012 
    Family ID F240  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Feb 1861 - New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - New York State - 1865 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1875 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1909 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    Route 4
    Rosiere, New York - 1942 - Rosiere, Jefferson, New York    		 Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Sources 
    1. [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Cape Vincent, p. 17, dwelling 117, family 121, line 23, Nicholes Reff; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 1, 2015); citing source p. 17, line 23, household ID 121, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 895,244. (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      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/
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284


    2. [S382] US Census 1870 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), NARA Series M593, Roll 944; Page: 186; Image: 374 (Reliability: 3), 27 Nov 2005.
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    3. [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Cape Vincent, p. 11, family 98, line 17, John Reff; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Nov 13, 2012); citing FHL 895248, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT8L-3WT (Reliability: 3), 13 Nov 2012.
      name: John Reff
      titles & terms: Jr
      event: Census
      event date: 1875
      event place:
      E.D. 2, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United
      States
      gender: Male
      age: 25
      relationship to head of household: Son
      estimated birth year: 1850
      family number: 98
      page: 11
      line number: 17
      film number: 895248
      digital folder number: 004858070
      image number: 00300
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      John Reff M 49
      wife Julia Reff F 47
      son Nichols Reff M 16
      son Joseph Reff M 12
      son George Reff M 9
      daughter Josephine Reff F 6
      son John Reff M 25
      daughter-in-law Emma Reff F 19
      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/
      John Reff and Julia      		 John Reff and Julia
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma


    4. [S663] 1900 US Census, New York, Jefferson, New York, Jefferson, (http://pilot.familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T623, roll FHL 1241041, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 10, sheet B, p. 13, family 288, Nicholas Reff, accessed Nov 12, 2012 (Reliability: 3), 12 Nov 2012.
      name: Nicholas Reff
      titles & terms:
      event: Census
      event date: 1900
      event place:
      ED 10 Cape Vincent Township (excl. Cape
      Vincent), Jefferson, New York, United States
      birth date: Feb 1861
      birthplace: New York
      relationship to head of household: Head
      father's birthplace: Germany
      mother's birthplace: New York
      race or color (standardized): White
      gender: Male
      marital status: Married
      years married: 7
      estimated marriage year: 1893
      mother how many children: 3
      number living children: 3
      immigration year:
      page: 13
      sheet letter: B
      family number: 288
      reference number: 54
      film number: 1241041
      digital folder number: 004114524
      image number: 00330
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      head Nicholas Reff M 39 New York
      wife Mary M Reff F 35 New York
      daughter Grace M Reff F 14 New York
      son Leon J Reff M 6 New York
      daughter Francis Reff F 4 New York
      son Aloisius Reff M 2 New York
      mother-in-law Mary Mason F 61 New York
      servant Joseph Kemmis M 22 New York
      This 1900 census states that Nicholas and Mary had been married for 7 years (1893).
      The oldest child Grace, was born in 1886, so Mary is not her mother. Also states
      mother of 3 children, 3 surviving, not 4. A previous marriage is assumed.
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      Nicholas Reff      		 Nicholas Reff
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff
      Nicholas Reff      		 Nicholas Reff
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    5. [S678] Cape Vincent Eagle, New York. Cape Vincent., "Mrs. E. S. Bourcy Dies at Rosiere," October 29, 1936, p. 1, col. 1; digital images, \i Northern New York Historical Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 12 Nov 2012.
      Cape Vincent Eagle
      Vol. 64, No. 39
      October 29, 1936

      Mrs. E. S. Bourcy Dies at Rosiere

      Mrs. Elizabeth Reff Bourcy, 79, wife of Eugene S. Bourcy, died at her home in Rosiere Saturday evening at 9:30, after suffering a heart attack at 5 p.m. She had been at work about the house during the day and death came suddenly.
      Mrs. Bourcy was born January 13, 1857, at Rosiere, the daughter of John and Julia Krasbach Reff, natives of Germany. She was married twice. Her first husband, Peter Zimmerman, died about 32 years ago. She was married to Mr. Bourcy on November 14, 1905, by the Rev. Damase Guilbault, pastor of the St. Vincent de Paul's church. She and her husband resided on a farm until eight years ago when they retired and moved to their present home at Rosiere. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul church, Rosiere, and belonged to the Altar and Rosary society of the church.
      She is survived by her husband, Eugene S. Bourcy; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Stumph, of Rosiere; a step-daughter, Mrs. Edith Mussot, of Rosiere; three brothers, Nicholas H. Reff, of Cape Vincent, George and William Reff, of Frazee, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Alfred King of Frazee, Minn.; five grandchildren, Bertha, Garna Stumph, Marie, Frances and Reta Mussot, Rosiere, and several nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services were held from the home at 9:30 Tuesday morning and from St. Vincent de Paul's church, Rosiere, at 10. Rev. Michael J. Kelly, pastor of the church, officiated. Burial was made in St. Vincent de Paul's cemetery, Rosiere.
      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/
      Elizabeth Reff Bourcy      		 Elizabeth Reff Bourcy
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY


    6. [S765] 1920 Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), T625, roll 1116, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 14, sheet 7B, dwelling 171, family 172, Nicholas H. Reff, accessed 19 Jul 2014 (Reliability: 3), 19 Jul 2014.
      Name:
      Citing this Record:
      "United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MJL2-MM1 : accessed 20 Jul 2014), Nicholas H Reff, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing sheet 7B, family 172, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1821116.
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      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
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up


    7. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,NICHOLAS H. 1861-1942 SVPROSIERE
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    8. [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Cape Vincent, p. 17, dwelling 117, family 121, line 23, Nicholes Reff; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 1, 2015); citing source p. 17, line 23, household ID 121, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 895,244. (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      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
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284


    9. [S382] US Census 1870 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), NARA Series M593, Roll 944; Page: 186; Image: 374 (Reliability: 3), 27 Nov 2005.
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      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
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY


    10. [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Cape Vincent, p. 11, family 98, line 17, John Reff; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Nov 13, 2012); citing FHL 895248, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT8L-3WT (Reliability: 3), 13 Nov 2012.
      name: John Reff
      titles & terms: Jr
      event: Census
      event date: 1875
      event place:
      E.D. 2, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United
      States
      gender: Male
      age: 25
      relationship to head of household: Son
      estimated birth year: 1850
      family number: 98
      page: 11
      line number: 17
      film number: 895248
      digital folder number: 004858070
      image number: 00300
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      John Reff M 49
      wife Julia Reff F 47
      son Nichols Reff M 16
      son Joseph Reff M 12
      son George Reff M 9
      daughter Josephine Reff F 6
      son John Reff M 25
      daughter-in-law Emma Reff F 19
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    11. [S663] 1900 US Census, New York, Jefferson, New York, Jefferson, (http://pilot.familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T623, roll FHL 1241041, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 10, sheet B, p. 13, family 288, Nicholas Reff, accessed Nov 12, 2012 (Reliability: 3), 12 Nov 2012.
      name: Nicholas Reff
      titles & terms:
      event: Census
      event date: 1900
      event place:
      ED 10 Cape Vincent Township (excl. Cape
      Vincent), Jefferson, New York, United States
      birth date: Feb 1861
      birthplace: New York
      relationship to head of household: Head
      father's birthplace: Germany
      mother's birthplace: New York
      race or color (standardized): White
      gender: Male
      marital status: Married
      years married: 7
      estimated marriage year: 1893
      mother how many children: 3
      number living children: 3
      immigration year:
      page: 13
      sheet letter: B
      family number: 288
      reference number: 54
      film number: 1241041
      digital folder number: 004114524
      image number: 00330
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      head Nicholas Reff M 39 New York
      wife Mary M Reff F 35 New York
      daughter Grace M Reff F 14 New York
      son Leon J Reff M 6 New York
      daughter Francis Reff F 4 New York
      son Aloisius Reff M 2 New York
      mother-in-law Mary Mason F 61 New York
      servant Joseph Kemmis M 22 New York
      This 1900 census states that Nicholas and Mary had been married for 7 years (1893).
      The oldest child Grace, was born in 1886, so Mary is not her mother. Also states
      mother of 3 children, 3 surviving, not 4. A previous marriage is assumed.
      Nicholas Reff      		 Nicholas Reff
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284
      Nicholas Reff      		 Nicholas Reff
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    12. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,NICHOLAS H. 1861-1942 SVPROSIERE
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    13. [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Cape Vincent, p. 17, dwelling 117, family 121, line 23, Nicholes Reff; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 1, 2015); citing source p. 17, line 23, household ID 121, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 895,244. (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      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/
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284


    14. [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Cape Vincent, p. 11, family 98, line 17, John Reff; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Nov 13, 2012); citing FHL 895248, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT8L-3WT (Reliability: 3), 13 Nov 2012.
      name: John Reff
      titles & terms: Jr
      event: Census
      event date: 1875
      event place:
      E.D. 2, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United
      States
      gender: Male
      age: 25
      relationship to head of household: Son
      estimated birth year: 1850
      family number: 98
      page: 11
      line number: 17
      film number: 895248
      digital folder number: 004858070
      image number: 00300
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      John Reff M 49
      wife Julia Reff F 47
      son Nichols Reff M 16
      son Joseph Reff M 12
      son George Reff M 9
      daughter Josephine Reff F 6
      son John Reff M 25
      daughter-in-law Emma Reff F 19
      Watertown Daily Times, May 1, 1891      		 Watertown Daily Times, May 1, 1891
      Watertown Daily Times, May 1, 1891
      Image source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn84035540/1891-05-01/ed-1/seq-8/
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma


    15. [S678] Cape Vincent Eagle, New York. Cape Vincent., "Joseph Reff. Former Cape Vincent Resident Dies in Minnesota.," Thursday, July 22, 1909, p. 2, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 31 Jan 2015.
      Cape Vincent Eagle
      Thursday, July 22, 1909
      page 2
      column: 5

      Joseph Reff.

      Former Cape Vincent Resident Dies in Minnesota.

      The following concerning the death of Joseph Reff, a former resident of Cape Vincent, who died at his home at Luce, Minn., is taken from the paper published in that village:
      Joseph Reff, one of the best known and most popular farmers of Gorman township, passed away Saturday morning, June 26, at his home near the village of Luce. His death was due to a complication of disesaes from which he had been suffering for about two years. He consulted the ablest medical specialists in the state but their treatment afforded little relief and he gradually failed until death ended his sufferings. For several months he realized that there was no hope, but he faced the end bravely, with always a kind, cheerful word for those around him, and passed away consoled by the last rites of the Catholic Church, of which be had
      always been a faithful member.
      Joseph Reff was born at Cape Vincent, N.Y. 46 years ago. He came to Minnesota 29 years ago and soon afterwards settled on the farm in Gorman town which has since been his home. In 1886 he was married to Miss Minnie Fischer, who with three sons and one daughter are left to mourn the death of a devoted husband and father. Tho daughter is now traveling in California for the benefit of her health and was unable to be present at the funeral.
      Deceased was an honest, upright man who took an active part in every movement that tended to the advancement and betterment of the community in which he lived. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the Luce creamery. He assisted in incorporating the village
      of Luce and acted as its village president for several years. He was town clerk of Gorman town for many years, holding the office at the time of his death. Prior to that he was supervisor several terms, being chairman of the board most of the time. In every sphere of life he acted well his part and his untimely death is deeply deplored by all who knew him.
      Deceased is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Christopher,
      George and William Reff, of Frazee, Minn.; Nicholas Reff, of Cape Vincent; Mrs. Michael Smithling, of Luce; Mrs Alfred King, of Verago, Minn.; Mrs. Eugene Bourcy, of Rosiere, and Mac Giles Kilborn, of Cape Vincent.
      Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909      		 Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909
      Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909
      Obituary for Joseph Reff
      Image source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn94057709/1909-07-22/ed-1/seq-2.pdf
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    16. [S765] 1920 Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), T625, roll 1116, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 14, sheet 7B, dwelling 171, family 172, Nicholas H. Reff, accessed 19 Jul 2014 (Reliability: 3), 19 Jul 2014.
      Name:
      Citing this Record:
      "United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MJL2-MM1 : accessed 20 Jul 2014), Nicholas H Reff, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing sheet 7B, family 172, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1821116.
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      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
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up


    17. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,NICHOLAS H. 1861-1942 SVPROSIERE
      Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909      		 Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909
      Cape Vincent Eagle, July 22, 1909
      Obituary for Joseph Reff
      Image source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn94057709/1909-07-22/ed-1/seq-2.pdf
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    18. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,NICHOLAS H. 1861-1942 SVPROSIERE
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up
      Nicholas H. Reff and family      		 Nicholas H. Reff and family
      Nicholas H. Reff and family, 1920 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Image Source(s):
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n324/mode/1up
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n325/mode/1up
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    19. [S255] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, New York - Roll 514, National Archives and Records Administration, (The National Archives, The National Archives And Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington: 1963), M432, Roll 514. (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2005.
      Name: John Reff
      Age: 28
      Sex: male
      Occupation: farmer
      Value of property: 1250
      Place of birth: France

      Name: Julia (Ann?) Reff
      Age: 23
      Sex: female
      Place of birth: Germany

      Name: Peter Reff
      Age: 2
      Sex: male
      Place of birth: US

      Name: John Reff
      Age: 3/12 (3 months)
      Sex: male
      Place of birth: US

      Name: Mary Reenogla
      Age: 14
      Sex: female
      Place of birth: US
      Peter Reff      		 Julia Ann Reff (?)
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York


    20. [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Cape Vincent, p. 11, family 98, line 17, John Reff; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Nov 13, 2012); citing FHL 895248, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT8L-3WT (Reliability: 3), 13 Nov 2012.
      name: John Reff
      titles & terms: Jr
      event: Census
      event date: 1875
      event place:
      E.D. 2, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York, United
      States
      gender: Male
      age: 25
      relationship to head of household: Son
      estimated birth year: 1850
      family number: 98
      page: 11
      line number: 17
      film number: 895248
      digital folder number: 004858070
      image number: 00300
      Household Gender Age Birthplace
      John Reff M 49
      wife Julia Reff F 47
      son Nichols Reff M 16
      son Joseph Reff M 12
      son George Reff M 9
      daughter Josephine Reff F 6
      son John Reff M 25
      daughter-in-law Emma Reff F 19
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma


    21. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,LOUISA (LEININGER)1st.WF.NICHOLAS H.1867-1892 SVPROSIERE
      Berton E. Biggers and Edith L. Rogers, marriage record, Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, Sep. 19, 1915      		 Berton E. Biggers and Edith L. Rogers, marriage record, Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, Sep. 19, 1915
      Berton E. Biggers and Edith L. Rogers, marriage record, Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, Sep. 19, 1915
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12658-36554-61?cc=1618491


    22. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,MARY E. (MASON)2nd.WF.NICHOLAS H.1865-1942 SVPROSIERE
      1930 Census, Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY      		 1930 Census, Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY