Berne Trenton Newman (1892 - 1960)

Born 4 Jun 1892 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Husband of Celia Eloise (Tubbs) Newman — married 10 Dec 1916 in Danby, Tompkins County, New York

Died 1 Jun 1960 at age 67 in Brooktondale, Tompkins County, New York

Biography

Berne Trenton Newman was born June 4, 1892 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania but it isn’t clear if it was in Dimock Township or Springville Township. ^[1]

He married Celia Eloise Tubbs on December 10, 1916 in Danby, Tompkins County, New York. ^[2]

When he registered for the World War I draft in 1917, they were in Danby, Tompkins County, New York. Berne was described as being medium in height and build with brown eyes and black hair. ^[3]

When he registered for the World War II Draft, they were living in Brooktondale, New York and Berne was working for Arsenault Beaver Brook Farm. Berne was described as 5’ 7” tall and 145 pounds, with gray eyes and black hair. They made a note that his right wrist was stiff and he had a mole over his left eye. ^[4]

He died Wednesday, June 1, 1960 in Brooktondale, NY. He is buried in East Lawn Cemetery. ^{[5] [6]}

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Sources

1. ↑ World War I and World War II Draft Registrations, referenced below.
2. ↑ The Ithaca Journal, Tuesday, December 12, 1916.
3. ↑ U. S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; online database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Provo, UT.
4. ↑ U. S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; online database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Provo, UT.
5. ↑ The Ithaca Journal, Friday, June 3, 1960.
6. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial# 182161809.