Nelson Arthur Maybee

1900 - 1961  (61 years)

• Name	Nelson Arthur Maybee
  Birth	26 Aug 1900	Edwards, St Lawrence County, New York   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Census	Apr 1910	Second Street, Edwards, St Lawrence County, New York   [4]
  	John H Maybee, Head, M, W, 50, M1, 14, New York, New York, New York, Manager, Lumber Mill, owns home Clara B. Maybee, Wife, F, W, 49, M1, 5 children born, 5 living, New York, New York, New York, none Laura Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 23, S, New York, New York, New York, Salesman, General Store Mildred Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 18, S, New York, New York, New York, in school Nelson Maybee, Son, M, W, 9, S, New York, New York, New York, in school Beatrice Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 5, S, New York, New York, New York, in school
  Anecdote	12 Sep 1918	St Lawrence County, New York   [5]
  	Nelson Maybee of 10 Bush Street, Canton, NY, born Aug 26 1900, registered for the draft on Sept 12, 1918 at Saint Lawrence County, New York. He was a student. His nearest living relative was J. H. Maybee of Canton. He was white, of medium height, slender build, with gray eyes and brown hair.
  Census	Jan 1920	10 Bush Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [6]
  	John H Maybee, Head, M, W, 60, M, New York, New York, New York, Lumberman, Woods Clara Maybee, Wife, F, W, 58, M, New York, New York, New York, none Nelson Maybee, Son, M, W, 19, S, New York, New York, New York, in school Beatrice Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 15, S, New York, New York, New York, in school
  Census	Apr 1930	Gouverneur Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [7]
  	Nelson Maybee, Head, owns house worth $5000, M, W, 29, M, age at first marriage 26, New York, New York, New York, Dealer, Coal and Lumber Margaret Maybee, Wife, F, W, 21, M, age at first marriage 18, New York, New York, New York Helen Maybee, Daughter, 2 10/12, S, New York, New York, New York Richard McKinnie, Nephew, M, W, 11, S, New York, New York, New York John Maybee, Son, M, W, 1 2/12, S, New York, New York, New York
  Anecdote	9 Jul 1935  [8]
  	The Fourth of July last week was a memorable day for Mr. and Mrs. John H. Maybee. for to them it was not only the anniversary of the Magna Charter of this country, but also their Golden Wedding day. It was in Edwards, where last week Thursday several thousand people were holding forth in a mighty old-fashioned Fourth frolic, that Clara Wood was married to John Maybee fifty years ago. She was the daughter of Silas and Laura Wood, he the son of Nelson and Eliza Poole Maybee. And last week John and Clara looked back with fond memories to those Edwards and other days, he at the age of 75 years, and she at 74. Mr. and Mrs. Maybee resided in Edwards all the years of their early life. It was in 1910 that they came to Canton to live. Mr. Maybee purchased the Hodskin House, now the Hotel Harrington, in 1911. This he later sold. A quiet man. he nevertheless has a great liking for forging ahead. It was he who built the garage now owned by Percy Dawley. Shortly after the death of the late Wilfred Woodhead. he purchased the lumber and coal business of Robinson & Woodhead, which he has since conducted in partnership with his son. Nelson. During the day of July Fourth Mr. and Mrs. Maybee attended a picnic held in their honor at the Russell picnic grounds. Many relatives, including their four children and several grandchildren were present. During the day many friends and neighbors called to offer congratulations. Gifts of money, a nice floor lamp, and baskets of beautiful flowers were received by the couple. Among the guests attending the picnic were: Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Maybee and family. Mrs. Ralph Gardiner and daughter. Shirley, of Bergen, Mrs. Mildred McKenney, Miss Jean McKenney, Richard McKenney. Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore and son Harold, of Dekalb. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, Mr. and Mrs. George Maybee and son, of Oswegatchie. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Maybee, Miss Inez Maybee. Mr. Web. Maybee, of Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson and Miss Ruth Brockway. of Carthage. Miss Jennie Brown, Miss Fredonia Brown, of Dekalb, Mrs. Nan Maybee. of Hermon, Mrs. Delia Maybee. of Edwards.
  Census	15 Apr 1940	43 Gouverneur Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [9]
  	Nelson Maybee, owns home worth $4000, Head, M, W, 39, M, completed 4 years college, born in New York, Proprietor, Coal and Lumber Business Margaret Maybee, Wife, F, W, 31, M, completed 2 years college, born in New York Helen Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 12, S, attended school, completed 7 years school, born in New York Jack Maybee, Son, M, W, 11, S, attended school, completed 5 years school, born in New York Barbara Maybee, Daughter, F, W, 9, S, attended school, completed 3 years school, born in New York
  WW2 Draft	16 Feb 1942	35 Gouverneur Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [2]
  	Nelson A Maybee, 35 Gouverneur, Canton, St.Law, N.Y. , born 26 Aug 1900 in Edwards, N Y, registered for the draft. He was self-employed. The person who would always know his address was his wife, Mrs Margerit Maybee, at the same address. He was White, 5' 10½", 160 pounds, had gray eyes, gray-brown hair, and a dark complexion.
  Witness-Obituary	26 Mar 1942  [10]
  	Canton- John Henry Maybee, 82, retired Adirondack lumberman and former Canton hotel proprietor, died at his home at 45 Gouverneur street, this village, at 8:39 a.m. today after an illness of several months. Until he retired from active business some years ago, Mr. Maybee was a well known St.Lawrence county lumber operator. For several years he owned the Hodskin House, now known as the Hotel Harrington. He was the owner of the Maybee Cost company which has been managed by his son, Nelson A. Maybee. Mr. Maybee was born in the town of Hermon on Sept. 30, 1859, a son of Nelson and Eliza Poole Maybee. He spent his early life in Edwards and Fine where he was engaged in the lumber business. He married Miss Clara Wood, daughter of Silas and Laura Austin Wood of Edwards, in 1885. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary next July. He has been a member of St. Lawrence lodge, No. 111, F. A. M., for many years and was also a member of the Edwards Odd Fellows lodge. He became propietor of the Hodskin House here in 1911 and operated the hotel for several years before selling it to Thomas H. Burke. During that period he also owned the Miner Inn, formerly located on the site now occupied by Atwood's filling station. He built the Harrington garage in 1912. In September of 1927, he purchased the Robinson and Woodhead. Coal and Lumber business. Mr. Maybee is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. John (Laura) Gilmore of Dekalb Junction, Mrs. Ralph (Beatrice) Gardner of Alexander, and Mrs. Mildred McKeaney, Canton; a son, Nelson A. Maybee of Canton; two brothers, Burton and Webster Maybee of Russell; a sister Mrs. Charles Harris of Oswegatchie; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the home at 45 Gouverneur street Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Hugh S. Tigner, pastor of the Canton Universalist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery Retired Adirondack Lumberman Long Ill Former Canton Hotel Owner Mr. Maybee Was Proprietor of the Hodskin House, Now Known as the Hotel Harrington. Funeral From Home on Saturday.
  Occupation	1945	Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [11]
  	J.H. Maybee and Sons, a coal and lumber business
  Census	11 Apr 1950	45 Gouverneur Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [12]
  	Nelson Maybee, Head, White, Male, 49, Married, born in New York, Deliver's Coal, Coal Company Margaret Maybee, Wife, White, Female, 41, Married, born in New York, parents born in New York, started 2nd year of college-did not complete John Albert Maybee, Son, White, Male, 21, never married, born in New York
  Info	John and Mary Maybee, #58; Barbara Jean Maybee Gaines,#122;Sharon A. Gaines, #186; Helen Maybee Randi, #108
  Witness-Obituary	22 Dec 1950	Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York   [13]
  	Mrs. Clara Wood Maybee, 89, widow of John H. Maybee, died yesterday at her home at 45 Gouverneur St. She had been in failing health for the past two years. She was born in Edwards, March 6, 1861, daughter of Silas and Laura Austin Wood. Mr. Maybee died in March 1942. Mrs. Maybee was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Edwards and the Universalist Church of Canton. Surviving are one son Nelson A. Maybee of Canto; three daughters, Mrs. John Gilmore of Dekalb, Mrs. Mildred McKenney of Canton, and Mrs. Ralph Gardner of Alexandria: 12 grandchildren and 30 great grand children. Funeral Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from the late home with the Rev. Edna P. Bruner officiating Burial will be in Evergreen.
  Reference Number	6777
  Death	30 Dec 1961	Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [14]
  Burial	Evergreen Cemetery, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York   [15]
  Person ID	I6739	Maybee Society
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	John Henry Maybee,   b. 30 Sep 1859, Edwards, St Lawrence County, New York d. 26 Mar 1942, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York (Age 82 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Clara Belle Wood,   b. 6 Mar 1861, Edwards, St Lawrence County, New York d. 21 Dec 1950, 45 Gouverneur Street, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York (Age 89 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	4 Jul 1885	Edwards, St Lawrence County, New York   [16, 17]
  	John H. Maybee, age 26, born in Hermon, NY, son of Nelson Maybee and L. Poole, married Clara Woods, age 25, born in So. Edwards, daughter of Edward S. Woods and L. Austin
  Family ID	F1739	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Cornelia Buffham,   b. 13 Jul 1908, Potsdam, New York d. 19 Oct 2005, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York (Age 97 years)
  Marriage	3 Sep 1926	Norwood, St Lawrence County, New York   [18]
  Children	+ 1. Helen Clara Maybee,   b. 3 Jul 1927, Potsdam, New York d. 23 Mar 2016, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York (Age 88 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 2. John Albert Maybee,   b. 19 Dec 1928, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York d. 12 Dec 2007, Mease Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, Florida (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 3. Barbara Jean Maybee,   b. 19 Jun 1930, Ogdensburg, St Lawrence County, New York d. 17 Jan 2022, Canton, St Lawrence County, New York (Age 91 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F1765	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024

  
  

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