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James Russell Fancher 1866–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1866

Birth Location: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States

Death Date: 14 Dec 1954

Death Location: Summit, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America

Father: William Fancher

Mother: Polly Dibble

Spouse(s): Phoebe Wheeler

Children(s): Hazel Fancher, Ethel Fancher, bernice fancher, arkel fancher, orrin fancher, sanford fancher, Angel Fancher

The story of James Russell Fancher began in 1866 in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States. In 1870, James Russell Fancher resided in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA. In 1875, James Russell Fancher resided in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA. James Russell Fancher married Phoebe Iola Wheeler, and had children including Angel Fancher, Arkel Jones Fancher, Bernice Amelia Fancher, Ethel Iola Fancher, Hazel Leula Fancher, Orrin Waterbury Fancher, Sanford Dewitt Fancher. James Russell Fancher passed away in 1954 in Summit, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Russell Fancher began in 1866 in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States.
  • In 1870, James Russell Fancher resided in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, James Russell Fancher resided in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA.
  • James Russell Fancher married Phoebe Iola Wheeler, and had children including Angel Fancher, Arkel Jones Fancher, Bernice Amelia Fancher, Ethel Iola Fancher, Hazel Leula Fancher, Orrin Waterbury Fancher, Sanford Dewitt Fancher.
  • James Russell Fancher passed away in 1954 in Summit, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Fancher
1824–1914
Birth Location: Berne, Albany, New York, United States
WF
Polly Dibble
1828–1915
Birth Location: Fulton, New York, United States
PD

Spouses(s)

Phoebe Wheeler
1866–1945
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
PW

Children(s)

Hazel Fancher
1894–1974
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
HF
Ethel Fancher
1890–1980
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
EF
bernice fancher
1898–1991
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
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arkel fancher
1900–1973
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
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orrin fancher
1902–1990
Birth Location: Schoharie County, New York
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sanford fancher
1906–2003
Birth Location: West Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
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Angel Fancher
1894–
Birth Location: United States
AF

James Fancher's Ancestors

Self
James Fancher
1866–1954
Birth Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
Parents
William Albro Fancher
1824–1914
Berne, Albany, New York, United States
Polly (Margaret) Dibble
1828–1915
Fulton, New York, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Fancher
1794–1855
Berne,Albany Co.,NY
Nancy (Ann) Potter
1796–1872
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter Fancher
1767–1859
Hannah Waterbury
1768–1853
David Potter
1768–1859
Mary Grenell
1768–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Fancher
1737–1808
Hannah Weed
1737–1823
Daniel (Lieutenant)
1742–1798
Ann Bouton
1738–1837
Matthew Potter
1710–1764
Jane McCreeth
1720–1800

James Fancher's Descendants

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James (Russell) Fancher (14 Aug 1866–14 Dec 1954) m. Phoebe (Iola) Wheeler (19 JUL 1866–10 APR 1945)
  1. 1. Hazel (Leula) Fancher 1894–1974 m. Raymond Myers 1867–1949 m. Edgar VanDerwosken 1892– m. Raymond Myers 1892–
  2. 2. Ethel (Iola) Fancher 1890–1980 m. Timothy (J) Clapper 1881–1965
    1. 1. Alice (Mae) Clapper 1913–2006 m. Milo (Leon Mickel) Jr 1911–1981
      1. 1. Milo (Leon Mickel) III 1933–1933
    2. 2. Leta (Eva) Clapper 1917–2007 m. Richard (E) Beach 1909–2012
    3. 3. Harry Clapper 1920–2012
  3. 3. bernice (amelia) fancher 1898–1991
  4. 4. arkel (jones) fancher 1900–1973
  5. 5. orrin (waterbury) fancher 1902–1990 m. Florence Fancher 1908–
  6. 6. sanford (dewitt) fancher 1906–2003
  7. 7. Angel Fancher 1894–

James Fancher's Timeline

8 Records

1866
14 Aug 1866
Birth of James Russell Fancher in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
1870
1870
Age 4
James Russell Fancher resided here in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 9
James Russell Fancher resided here in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
James Russell Fancher resided here in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 39
James Russell Fancher resided here in Fulton, Schoharie, New York
Fulton, Schoharie, New York
1940
1940
Age 74
James Russell Fancher resided here in Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
1954
14 Dec 1954
Age 88
Death of James Russell Fancher in West Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
West Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
1954
14 Dec 1954
Age 88
Death of James Russell Fancher in town, Fulton, Arkansas, United States
town, Fulton, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1866
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02778; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48-13
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: 931; Family History Film: 1254931; Page: 146D; Enumeration District: 186
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: M593_1091; Page: 157B; Family History Library Film: 552590
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] New York, State Censuses
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: M593_1091; Page: 157B; Family History Library Film: 552590

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: 931; Family History Film: 1254931; Page: 146D; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02778; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fulton, Schoharie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02778; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1954
    Event Place: West Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1954
    Event Place: town, Fulton, Arkansas, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Summit, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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