Fellows family papers, 1845-1897

Summary

Abstract:
This collection consists of records from four members of the Fellows family of Lyons, New York: George F. Fellows, John E. Fellows, Frank Fellows and Edward Fellows. The records date from 1845 to 1897. They consist mainly of bills and receipts, along with letters, trade cards and ephemera.
Extent:
.02 Cubic Feet One legal folder. and .02 Cubic Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Fellows Family Papers. [Box 1, Folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents that activities of four members of the Fellows family of Lyons, Wayne County, New York: George F. Fellows, John E. Fellows, Frank Fellows and Edward Fellows. The materials date between 1845 and 1897. John E. Fellows was the father of George F. and Frank. Edward may have been the brother of John E. George F. was a notable merchant in Lyons for many years. The records consist mainly of consist mainly of bills and receipts, along with letters, trade cards and ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

This collection documents the activities of members of two generations of the Fellows family of Lyons, New York. John E. Fellows was born in 1822. A successful farmer, he lived with his wife Laura until her passing in 1897. John E. lived on until September 10, 1910. John E. and Laura had three sons together - Charles, George F. and Frank. George F. was born in 1859, and married Grace H. Brundage in 1892. They had five children: daughters Leah, Mariam, and Harriett; and sons Edward and George, Jr. George F. ran a farm along with a commission merchant business. He lived in Lyons until 1920, when he moved to the city of Rochester. He passed away in Rochester in 1940 at the age of 81.

Frank Fellows was born of John E. and Laura on August 2, 1861. He married Anna Vandercook of Rose, New York on January 1, 1889. They had four children together who survived to adulthood: Ethel, Helen, Laura and Howard. Together, they operated a farm near Lyons until roughly 1929. Frank was also involved in local politics, the Humanity Lodge of Masons and the local Methodist Church. Upon retirement, Frank and Anna moved into the village of Lyons. Anna passed away in Pasadena, California on November 14, 1942, while staying with Ethel. Frank lived on until he passed away in Lyons' Cherry Street Nursing Home on March 24, 1949.

Edward Fellows was born about 1824. Very little is known about him. He may have been the brother of John E. Fellows, and definitely operated a farm near Lyons, as the D. G. Beers Atlas of Wayne Co., New York of 1874 shows their forms across the road from one another. Otherwise, little is recorded of him. He appears to have died sometime in the 1890s.

Acquisition information:
Found in Document Case 11, 2019. Each person's papers referenced individually in manuscript collections card catalog, but donor and date of donation not recorded.
Arrangement:

This collection consists of 4 folders in a single series.

Physical description:
Generally good, with normal fading and wear from age.
Dimensions:
14.5 x 9 x .5
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

Fellows Family Papers. [Box 1, Folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
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