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French, Vesta Cordelia |
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THE THOMPSON FAMILY
Miss Vesta Cordelia French came from Amity, N. Y., and
lived with her brother, Dr. Amos French, while she attended the
academy in 1843-44. She married Chauncey V. Dvke and had Monta, who died young, and Eva, born March 3, 1853. After a
divorce from her husband, she worked as compositor in the Potter Journal printing office.
In 1867 she and William W. Thompson bought the business
and worked in partnership until Jan. 1871, when Mr. Thompson
went to Kansas after which she continued the business alone for a few years. She was a very industrious woman and most successful in business. She died on June 21, 1878.
Mr. Thompson returned to Coudersport in 1874 and in May
of that vear became one of the publishers and the first editor
of the Potter Enterprise. On Oct. 4, 1882, he was married to
Miss Eva Dyke. Their only child, Vesta Ella, was born on Oct.
10, 1886, On Sept. 16, 1914, she married DeGrover VanDeBoe,
born Aug. 23, 1&85, son of Carmi D. and Ida (Grover) VanDeBoe. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a Boy Scout executive from 1919 until his retirement in 1948, due to ill health. Children: Mrs. Gretchen Fesus, Mrs. Evelyn Dyke Mann, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Irvine.
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| Birth |
1826 |
| Gender |
Female |
| Residence |
Bef 1843 |
Amity Twp, Allegany, New York, USA  |
| Miss Vesta Cordelia French came from Amity, N. Y., and lived with her brother, Dr. Amos French, while she attended the academy in 1843-44. |
- THE THOMPSON FAMILY
Miss Vesta Cordelia French came from Amity, N. Y., and
lived with her brother, Dr. Amos French, while she attended the
academy in 1843-44. She married Chauncey V. Dvke and had Monta, who died young, and Eva, born March 3, 1853. After a
divorce from her husband, she worked as compositor in the Potter Journal printing office.
In 1867 she and William W. Thompson bought the business
and worked in partnership until Jan. 1871, when Mr. Thompson
went to Kansas after which she continued the business alone for a few years. She was a very industrious woman and most successful in business. She died on June 21, 1878.
Mr. Thompson returned to Coudersport in 1874 and in May
of that vear became one of the publishers and the first editor
of the Potter Enterprise. On Oct. 4, 1882, he was married to
Miss Eva Dyke. Their only child, Vesta Ella, was born on Oct.
10, 1886, On Sept. 16, 1914, she married DeGrover VanDeBoe,
born Aug. 23, 1&85, son of Carmi D. and Ida (Grover) VanDeBoe. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a Boy Scout executive from 1919 until his retirement in 1948, due to ill health. Children: Mrs. Gretchen Fesus, Mrs. Evelyn Dyke Mann, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Irvine.
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| Settled |
Abt 1843 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| a sister of Dr. Amos French and came to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago |
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MRS. VESTA C. DYKE died at her residence in this boro, on Friday evening last, June 21st, age 52 yrs.
She was a sister of Dr. Amos French and came to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago.
About 20 years ago she entered the office of the Potter Journal and continued as an employee until about 1867, when in company with the present publisher of this paper (Wm. Thompson, Enterprise) she purchased the Journal. The partnership continued over three years, then Mrs. Dyke purchased the interest of the retiring partner, assumed entire control and management, continuing about two yrs. By her ability, untiring energy she made it a financial success. She sold the office to its present proprietor. She entered the Enterprise office as a compositor when the paper was first started and continued until last Jan. when failing health compelled her to give up steady work. She possessed more than ordinary ability, which coupled with great industry and frugality enabled her to acquire a fine property, which she left to her sadly bereaved daughter, Eva D.
In her death our community has lost an excellent neighbor and citizen. In sickness Mrs. Dyke was always ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. She always sympathized with those in distress, and so far as she was able, ministered freely to their wants. The deceased was a great sufferer for several weeks and not with standing the care of friends and neighbors and all that medical skill could do, received but little relief until death came. Her death causes great sorrow in our community, and she will be long and sincerely mourned.
(She died June 21, 1878)
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| Name |
Vesta C. French [1] |
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MRS. VESTA C. DYKE died at her residence in this boro, on Friday evening last, June 21st, age 52 yrs.
She was a sister of Dr. Amos French and came to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago.
About 20 years ago she entered the office of the Potter Journal and continued as an employee until about 1867, when in company with the present publisher of this paper (Wm. Thompson, Enterprise) she purchased the Journal. The partnership continued over three years, then Mrs. Dyke purchased the interest of the retiring partner, assumed entire control and management, continuing about two yrs. By her ability, untiring energy she made it a financial success. She sold the office to its present proprietor. She entered the Enterprise office as a compositor when the paper was first started and continued until last Jan. when failing health compelled her to give up steady work. She possessed more than ordinary ability, which coupled with great industry and frugality enabled her to acquire a fine property, which she left to her sadly bereaved daughter, Eva D.
In her death our community has lost an excellent neighbor and citizen. In sickness Mrs. Dyke was always ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. She always sympathized with those in distress, and so far as she was able, ministered freely to their wants. The deceased was a great sufferer for several weeks and not with standing the care of friends and neighbors and all that medical skill could do, received but little relief until death came. Her death causes great sorrow in our community, and she will be long and sincerely mourned.
(She died June 21, 1878)
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| Occupation |
Publisher |
| Occupation |
1867 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| W.W. Thompson purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. |
- http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html:
WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents.
Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fire of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death.
In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him.
Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket.
In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
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| Occupation |
Abt 1871 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Vesta became the sole proprietor of the Potter County Journal. (Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. ) |
- http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html:
WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents.
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In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him.
Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket.
In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
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| Death |
21 Jun 1878 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
- 20180324 Chesterfield- re-pasted from front Source Details-
MRS. VESTA C. DYKE died at her residence in this boro, on Friday evening last, June 21st, age 52 yrs.
She was a sister of Dr. Amos French and came to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago.
About 20 years ago she entered the office of the Potter Journal and continued as an employee until about 1867, when in company with the present publisher of this paper (Wm. Thompson, Enterprise) she purchased the Journal. The partnership continued over three years, then Mrs. Dyke purchased the interest of the retiring partner, assumed entire control and management, continuing about two yrs. By her ability, untiring energy she made it a financial success. She sold the office to its present proprietor. She entered the Enterprise office as a compositor when the paper was first started and continued until last Jan. when failing health compelled her to give up steady work. She possessed more than ordinary ability, which coupled with great industry and frugality enabled her to acquire a fine property, which she left to her sadly bereaved daughter, Eva D.
In her death our community has lost an excellent neighbor and citizen. In sickness Mrs. Dyke was always ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. She always sympathized with those in distress, and so far as she was able, ministered freely to their wants. The deceased was a great sufferer for several weeks and not with standing the care of friends and neighbors and all that medical skill could do, received but little relief until death came. Her death causes great sorrow in our community, and she will be long and sincerely mourned.
(She died June 21, 1878)
- age 52; at her residence, Friday evening. "... a great sufferer for several weeks..."
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| Person ID |
I53093 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
1826 - 1878 (52 years)
