Gertrude M. Whitmeyer (1903 - 1924)

Born 1903 in Canastota, Madison, New York

Ancestors

Died Aug 1924 at about age 21 in Lenox, Madison, New York

Biography

Obituary: Gertrude Whitmeyer Stokes, the wife of Elmer Stokes, of Roberts street , died at her home Saturday morning. Mrs Stokes had been in a critical condition following the birth of a daughter, March 24. The child died Tuesday and the remains of the mother and child were buried in the same grave. The deceased was the daughter of Charles Whitmeyer and had lived all her life in Canastota She was 21 years of age. There are surviving two brothers, Charles and Clarence, of this village, and three sisters.Mrs. William Hurd. Mrs. Fred Moore and Mrs. William Snyder.

Madison County Times August 31, 1924 Mrs. Gertrude W. Stokes-

Gertrude Whitmeyer Stokes, the wife of Elmer Stokes, of Roberts street, died at her home Saturday morning. Mrs. Stokes had been in a critical condition following the birth of a daughter, March 24. The child died Tuesday and the remains of the mother and child were buried in the same grave. The deceased was the daughter of Charles Whitmeyer and had lived all her life in Canastota.

On Same Page

Madison County Times

Word was received here that Mrs. Elmer Stokes and infant of Canastota. Mr. Stokes was formerly of Whitelaw and much sympathy Is felt for him.

Sources

• 1. United States Census, 1903, Lenox, Madison, New York
• 2. United StatesCensus, 1910, Lenox, Madison, New York
• 3. United States Census, 1925, Lenox, Madison, New York
• 4.Obituary, Unknown paper or date
• 5. Headstone=https://old.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63876116
• 6. Madison County Times August 31, 1924