Silas MASON (1843-1919) & Anna Eliza VANDERWALKER (1845-1911)
Son of George Mason & Sarah Maria BOYD
CENSUS DATA
Nov. 3, 1919
7 Jul 1870 Wilton PO, Westport, Wilton, Fairfield Co., CT page 252
Silas Mason age 27 farmer NY
Anna age 25 keeping house NY
Cora age 1 NY
16 June 1880, Deerfield, Oneida Co., NY page 183
Sanders Mason age 34 Farmer NY MASS NY
Anna Mason age 32 wife NY NY CONN
Grace Mason age 3 daughter NY NY NY
Collen, George age 46 servant IRE IRE IRE
Gusse Mason age 3 dtr CONN NY NY
5 Jun 1900 Rome, Oneida Co., NY page 256
S Mason head b. Aug 1843 age 56 m. 34 years NY NY NY carpenter
Hannah b. Aug 1845 age 54 m. 34 years had 3 children, all living NY NY NY
Gusie dtr b. Jan 1877 age 23 single knitter in knitting mill
Sary M mother b. Mar 1812 age 88 widow had 1 child, still living NY NY NY
OBITUARY
Rome Sentinel Obituary
Silas W. Mason
Veteran of the Civil War Dies at Floyd Corners.
At his home at Floyd Corners at noon on Saturday occurred the death of Silas W. Mason, aged 77, a veteran of the Civil War and a former resident of this city.
He had been in failing health for the past six months, but had been able to be up and about the house. On friday he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He was born in Western and wa smarried there to Miss Anna Vandewalker, who died eight years ago. shortly after their marriage they came to Rome and Mr. Mason resided here until about one year ago when he went to Floyd Corners.
During the Civil war he enlisted in Company C, Fifth Regiment, Light Artillery, and served three years. He was a member of Skillin Post. No. 47. G.A.R he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grace Mead and MRs Lee Moulton of Floyd Corners, and one son, George A Mason, Rome RFD 3. River road. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternnnon at 1 oÕclock and interment will be madfe in Rome Cemetery.
Rome Sentinel Obituary
11 Sep 1911
Mrs. Silas Mason
Much esteemed woman who had lived in Rome Nearly 30 years
Mrs. Anna E. Mason, 602 Elm street, aged 67 years and 27 days, wife of Silas Mason, died at 2:45 p.m. today from a complication of diseases. She had been ill about six weeks and for the past three weeks had been confined to her bed.
Mrs. Mason was born in the town of Western, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Vandewaker and was married to Mr. Mason 45 years ago next month. They at once moved to Holland Patent, where they resided until 30 years ago, when they came to this city to live.
Mrs. Mason is survived by her husband, one son, George A. Mason of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moulton of Floyd, and Mrs. Grace Meade of Lacona. There are also 12 grandchildren. One brother, A. H. Vandewalker of Holland Patent also survives.
Mrs. Mason was a conscientious member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and was highly respected by all who knew her. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family.
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