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George P. Brockways of PA has become a puzzle for me.
George P. that is located in Warren:(1859-1931)
George P. Located in Titusville
Early in my search on the two of the G.P. Brockways I ran across a one sentence newspaper article that read the Geo. P. of Warren was visiting A.W. or A.M. Brockway in Jmstn, NY. I have been unable to find this article again.
Both George P’s visit a Brockway on Hazzard St., Jamestown, NY. George P. in Titusville is a son of Marcus Brockway of Hazzard St., Jamestown, NY and the George that located to Warren, Pa, is possibly a son of A. M. Brockway of Hazzard St., Jamestown, NY.
The three questions that I’ve been attempting to answer in my search are:
Who is A.M. Brockway?
Who is the father of George P. Brockway of Warren Pa?
Who is the father of George P. Brockway of Titusville Pa?
I’ve only been able to answer one in three.
Jamestown Directory 1879-1880 shows:
Brockway A.M., confect’y, 20 Main, h Hazzard
Brockway, Marcus, candy maker, h 23 Hazzard
From the Evening Observer, Dunkirk, NY Feb. 7, 1883; Jamestown Journal: Efforts are being made to form a joint stock company to make some disposition with the patent for extinguishing fires in railroad cars and the patent for an improved air brake, the invention of A.M. Brockway, C.W. Waite and Porter Sheldon of Jamestown.
(I did not find their patent on the U.S. Patent collection site)
At the Jamestown NY library I did learn that Marcus Brockway died in Mar 1907, however, my eyes gave out reading after a couple hours. The library does not have an index for their microfilmed newspapers. The 1907 paper has an index on last day of the year and Marcus Brockway’s death is shown as recorded in the March 1st edition. It was not, nor is it on March 11th, 12th, 13th etc. I thought a digit had been dropped when this index was made up.
The following are articles on GEORGE P. BROCKWAY - confectionary seller in Titusville
I believe this is Wife #1 of George P. Brockway of Titusville
Titusville Herald, 7/7/1883 (Saturday); Death of Mrs. Belle Brockway- From the Crestline O. Advocato; the community could hardly have been more surprised than on Tuesday morning, when a telegram, announcing the unexpected death of Mrs. Belle Brockway, nee Gauweller, wife of Geo. P. Brockway, was received at this place, which sad event occurred at her home in Titusville, Pa. at 3:30 am of Tuesday. Her remains were brought here on the afternoon train Wednesday, and escorted to her mother’s, Mrs. S. R. Graham, where they were viewed by a large circle of warm and sympathizing friends. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church at 4 pm Thursday, and the remains of the estimable young wife, who left a few days ago was in enjoyable health, were tenderly deposited in the cemetery. She had been sick only six days, with inflammation of the bowels. Her indulgent husband has the true sympathy of the community in the loss of one so near and dear to him. Her age was 22 years, 3 months and 2 days. Peace to her ashes.
Titusville Morning (Pa) April 15, 1887; Mrs. M. Brockway, of Jamestown, NY was the guest of her son, Mr. Geo P. Brockway of this city.
Titusville Herald, July 14, 1886; James Hall Camp, S. V., was the guest of Col. George Brockway and wife of Titusville at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Brockway, of Hazard street, on Friday evening. The evening was passed in a social manner. Delicious refreshments were served and numerous musical selections were rendered by the guests. Every one present enjoyed himself most heartily. – Jamestown Journal
Titusville Morning Herald, Fri., April 15, 1887; Mrs. M. Brockway, of Jamestown, NY is the guest of her son, Mr. Geo. P. Brockway of this city.
Titusville Herald, May 20, 1899, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Brockway, former residents of this city, spent yesterday here with friends, returning to their home in Jamestown last night.
Titusville Morning Herald: Thur, November 21, 1889; Mr. George P. Brockway, the well-known confectioner, has taken into partnership, Mr. H. F. Steele, and the business will be enlarged and conducted with a wholesale as well as retail department. The firm of Brockway and Steele will continue to occupy the old stand, and Mr. Brockway has gone to New York to lay in a holiday stock and new and fashionable designs. Mr. Steel is an active sterling young business man, and Mr. Brockway has a long practical experience, and the new combination will not only increase their city trade but be able to serve and accommodate a wide extent of country around us. The public may rest assured that the new firm intend to handle line of goods as the country affords and will be competent to meet all the demands of church, social and family entertainments in town and country.
Titusville Morning Herald, Feb 28, 1890; Dissolution of Partnership. The partnership heretofore existing between Geo. P. Brockway and Henry F. Stele is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due the firm will be paid to Mr. Steele, who will continue this business, and all debts of the firm will be paid by him.
Wife #2 on George P. Brockway of Titusville
BROCKWAY, Pearl ((10 FEB 1882 – 7 JUN 1978) Titusville Herald, Titusville, Pa, Fri, June 9, 1978; Mrs. Pearl Brockway, 96, of Titusville, RD2 (White Oak), died at 8:54 pm Wed. in the Titusville Hospital. She had been a patient there for the past five days. She was born in Greenwood Twp., Crawford County, Feb. 10, 1882, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Collins Wescoat. She was formerly married to Ezra Smith of Brown Hill. He preceded her in death. She was later married to George Brockway, who also preceded her in death. She was employed as a housekeeper at Chautauqua Institution during the summer months, and also for various Titusville area families. While residing in Titusville, she was a member of the Church of Christ and was active in the Progressive Class of the church. In recent years while residing at White Oak, she was a member of the white Oak United Methodist Church. She is survived by two nieces, Miss Myrna Wescoat and Miss Twila Wescoat, both of Titusville, RD 2: two nephews, Dillon Wescoat, Titusville, RD 2, and Melvin Wescoat, of Titusville, RD I. A son, Arvin, was killed during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. One brother and one sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and attend the funeral service there at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Herbert E. Boyd, pastor of the White Oak United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in the Union Cemetery.
Marcus Brockway:
Book: Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900; A Biographical Dictionary, by Mary Sayre Haverstock, Jeannette
P. 118
Brockway, Marcus, Photographer, born in Massachusetts about 1834 and working in Fremont Sandusky) in 1870. He later moved to Jamesown, NY and started a confectionary business; he died in Jamestown in 1907
From Census info:
Marcus and Addie lives in Jmstn NY
Marcus born in Connecticut
Home in 1900: Jamestown Ward 3, New York
Name Age
Marcus Brockway 65 DOB July 1835 Marcus is Candy Maker
1. Addie M Brockway 62 DOB Apr 1838
Articles on George P. Brockway that lived mainly in Warren, Warren Co., Pa
BROCKWAY/SMART Marriage 1886:
Titusville Herald, Friday, July 9, 1886; Mr. Geo. P. Brockway & Miss Minnie L. Smart, both of this city, were very quietly united in marriage in the parlors of the Baptist parsonage, Rev. LD Lamkin officiating, yesterday afternoon. The happy couple left on the next train for Jamestown, NY the former home of Mr. Brockway, and a after a short honeymoon there will return here, immediately beginning housekeeping at the pleasant home which they have furnished on E. Walnut St. Mr. Brockway is one of our well known and active young businessmen, and the bride has been one of the successful and much loved teachers in our public schools for some time past. The hearty congratulations of many friends are extended to them.
Evening Democrat, Warren, Pa; July 7, 1895; Mrs. George P. Brockway came up from Oil City this morning to visit her husband, who is with the Seneca Oil works.
The Evening Democrat, Warren, Pa July 19, 1895; George P. Brockway, of Oil City has assumed management of the Seneca Oil Works, of this city, and will bring his family here in a short time. Mr. Brockway was formerly with the Mutual Oil Co. at Reno. (Venango Co., Pa.)
Evening Democrat, Warren, Pa Aug 20, 1895; Mrs. George P. Brockway and children of Warren, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. Brockway of Hazzard St. – Jamestown NY.
BROCKWAY/CHAPMAN marriage 1912(George P. and Minnie’s son)
Titusville Herald, Thurs., Sep. 12, 1912; Married at Russell, Miss Helen Chapman of Russell and George Glenn Brockway, son of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Brockway, were married at the home of the bride’s parents on Monday evening. The wedding was a notable one in the village and was largely attended. Miss Louise Chapman, a sister of the bride, and Glenn W. Schofield of Warren were the attendants. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Westgate of this city were among the guests present.
BROCKWAY/BAIRSTOW marriage 1916
(George P. and Minnie’s Daughter)
Warren Evening Times, Warren Pa July 22, 1916; Dr. William R. Bairstow and Miss Lillian Brockway were united in marriage this morning at eight o’clock at the home of the birde’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Brockway, 110 Market street, in the presence of the two immediate families. The Rev. A. R. Taylor, of York, Pa. performed the wedding ceremony. It wan an unusually pretty wedding, the ladies present all being attired in white. The bride was attended by Miss May Belle Bairstow, a sister of the groom. Little Georgiana Brockway acted as flower girl. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. Mr. & Mrs. Bairstow left immediately by automobile and will be at home after Sept. 1st at 108 Market St.
MARY LOUSE BAIRSTOW
(George P. and Minnie’s Granddaughter)
Warren Evening Times; February 24, 1919; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Brockway shortly after noon today received a telegram announcing the death of Mary Louise, four-days-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Bairstow, of this city, in a Philadelphia hospital. The ailment that caused the infant's death is unknown, and the Brockwavs are at loss to understand what the trouble was, the grandfather just arrived this morning from the hospital in the east and reported the mother and child getting along nicely. General sympathy is extended to the parents and grandparents, whose new-found happiness was so short-lived. No announcement has been made as to the funeral.
BROCKWAY, GEORGE P. obituary
Derrick, Oil City, PA Friday, Oct 23, 1931; Much sorrow is expressed in Warren over news of the death during the night at a hospital in Albuquerque, NM of George P. Brockway, former well known citizen of Warren, after an illness of about a year. Mr. Brockway had been a patient in Mr. Sinai hospital in Cleveland, & recently had shown such improvement that it was decided to move him to his home in CA, & he was being taken west in company with his wife & a trained nurse when it was necessary to remove him at Albuquerque because of an unexpected change in his condition. Mr. Brockway was born May 3, 1859. He came to Warren from Oil City where he was associated with S.Y. Ramage & engaged in the oil refining business at Reno. He became mgr & treasurer of the Seneca Refining company of which the O.F. Hoffman was president, July 1,1895. after the death of Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Brockway became president, held that position until 1928 when the business was sold to the Swan-Finch Refining company. He was a member of the Nat’l Petroleum Assoc. & interested in the Am. Petroleum institute. Upon retiring Mr.Brockway took up his permanent residence at San Diego, CA. When a resident of Warren he was active in Trinity Memorial Episcopal church, & also in civic affairs being for a number of years a member of the borough council. The body will be brought to Warren accompanied by the nurse, & services will be held Sunday afternoon at Trinity Memorial Epsicopal church. Mrs. Brockway was too ill to make the trip east & she has been removed to her home at San Diego.
(This George often visited with the Rice family in Titusville) ie: Titusville Herald, Sept. 19, 1907: “Mr. and Mrs. George Brockway and son of Warren arrived Monday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rice.
(Wife #2 of George P. of Warren, PA)
Titusville Herald Crawford Co. Pa Jan. 11, 1933; Word has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. George P. Brockway which occurred Sunday afternoon at her home in San Diego, Ca. Mr. Brockway died in October 1931. Both Mr. & Mrs. Brockway were known to a number of Titusville people, having resided here for a few years a generation or more ago, and later in Warren for many years. Mrs. Brockway is survived by a son and three daughters and two stepchildren. A. R. Smart of Beverly Hills Ca., formerly of Oil City, is a brother.
George P. & Minnie’s Granddaughter:
Warren Times Mirror, Sat., Dec. 21, 1940; Guests arrive for Bairstow Wedding of Miss Martha Bairstow, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. W.R. Bairstow. Ceremony to take place this afternoon at First Meth. Ch.. with Dr. Thomas E. Colley, pastor, assisted by bridegroom’s father, Dr. Moore. Included among the visitors are Dr. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Homer L. Shook and Mrs. George Shook of Youngstown; Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brockway, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. David Denton, Punxsutawney; Mrs. John Yang of Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
G. Glen Brockway’s obit (this is not verbatim this is from notes taken at Warren Co., Library.)
Warren Times Mirror; Aug. 30, 1963; Glen Brockway, 73, of Vero Beach Fl died August 29, 1963. He was a son of George P. and Minnie Brockway. He was born August 2, 1890. Survivors: his wife, Helen Chapman Brockway, a daughter Georgianna, three grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren and a sister Mrs. William R. (Lillian) Bairstown. Burial will be in Vero Beach, Florida.
Mrs. G. Glen Brockway obit
Warren Times Observer, (Warren Co., Pa) Mon., March 11, 1974; Mrs. G. Glen Brockway, born Helen Chapman, Vero Beach, Fl., died Sunday morning March 10, 1974, after a brief illness. Mrs. Brockway was born on July 13, 1891, in Franklin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis T. Chapman. She attended St. Margaret’s School in Waterbury, Conn. On Sept. 10, 1912 she married G. Glen Brockway, a prominent businessman of Warren. Upon his retirement in 1954 they moved to Vero Beach. He preceded her in death in 1964.(?) Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Georgianna) Joy, Vero Beach; three grandchildren, David B. Denton, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Larry (Susan) Bowles, Vero Beach, and Mrs. Victor (Margot) Rodriquez, Lynchburg, Va., and eight great-grandchildren; a brother, W. Gilger Chapman, Sarasota, Fla. And a sister Mrs. J. W. A. Luce, Warren. Funeral services will be held in Vero Beach on Tuesday, March 12.
Headstones in Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Warren, Pa:
Large Headstone with just the name Brockway on it: The following smaller stones are on this lot:
George P. 1859-1931
Minnie Louise 1860-1924
Mary Louise – Infant of - W.R.& L.B. Bairstow 1919
Lillian B. Bairstown 1888 – 1980
William R. Bairstow 1889-1963
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