Dodge, Alfred Wallace b. 6 Jun 1839 Michigan, USA d. Abt 3 Mar 1919 Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

Dodge, Alfred Wallace

1839 - Abt 1919 (79 years)

Name	Dodge, Alfred Wallace
Birth	6 Jun 1839	Michigan, USA
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery.
Gender	Male
Settled	Abt 1896	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries.
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery.
Occupation	Between 1896 and 1919	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Jay B.- ... the Dodge Clothespin Manufacturing Company which was established here by his father.
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery. ____________ 20201125HAv- Jay B. Dodge Dies in Savannah, GA CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 28 Aug 1941, Thu • Page 1 BYcoxvandyke • 24 Nov 2020 FORMER COUDERSPORT RESIDENT DIES Word has been received here of the death of Jay B. Dodge, which occurred this morning at 1:10 o'clock at his home in Savannah, Ga., after a lingering illness. He was born in Gowen, Mich., July 21, 1872. Mr. Dodge made his home in Coudersport for some years, a member of the Dodge Clothespin Manufacturing Company which was established here by his father. He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory and was an uncle of Mrs. H. J. Hoffman. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 coxvandyke Member Photo CLIPPED BY coxvandyke • 24 Nov 2020 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 28 Aug 1941, Thu • Page 1 BYcoxvandyke • 24 Nov 2020 ___________ 20201230HAv- Lanny Nunn / Coudersport · 02 Dec 2020 I still have a lot of them. Comments Sue Mitchell ???? The next time I fly up to Coudy, I'd like to buy one of your Coudersport clothespins! · Reply · 3w Connie Slocum Kallerson How can you tell if it’s a Coudy clothespin? I found one in our home that’s much longer than the ones today. I would love to have a “home grown” one. · Reply · 3w
		Dodge Clothespin Factory 30_2 FB201201LNCou 20201230HAv- Lanny Nunn / Coudersport · 01 December 2020 Dodge Clothespin Factory Comments
		Dodge Clothespin factory fr E2ndST FB210213LNCou 20210217HAv- Lanny Nunn 4d · Coudersport... East and Ross & Dwight streets Second ST in forground Dodge Clothespin factory - Back Comments Greg P. Gooch Lanny Nunn Do you have a digital of this pic.? · Reply · 4d John C Wetzel This is the digital. Right click, Save As, voila! · Reply · 1m Write a reply… Teresa Linn Wilcox Leah Wilcox ·…
		Dodge, Jay B of ClothespinFam Dies 19410828 news_PottEnt 20201125HAv- Jay B. Dodge Dies in Savannah, GA CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 28 Aug 1941, Thu • Page 1 BYcoxvandyke • 24 Nov 2020 FORMER COUDERSPORT RESIDENT DIES Word has been received here of the death of Jay B. Dodge, which occurred this morning at 1:10 o'clock at his home in Savannah, Ga., after a…
		Dodge, AW Ad w clothspin, founder FB201202LNCou 20201230HAv- Lanny Nunn / Coudersport · 02 Dec 2020 I still have a lot of them. Comments Sue Mitchell ???? The next time I fly up to Coudy, I'd like to buy one of your Coudersport clothespins! · Reply · 3w Connie Slocum Kallerson How can you tell if it’s a Coudy clothespin? I found one in our home that’s much longer than the ones today.…
_EMPLOY	Bef 1919	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1]
	Dodge Clothespin Factory, on the site of the current Orthmer property.
	20210820GHLn- Curt Weinhold August 1, 2021 · FB, Coudersport Dodge Clothespin Factory Located on the site now known as the Othmer House. in Coudersport. Comments ? 20210820GHLn- Curt Weinhold August 2 2021 at 8:20 AM · FB, Coudersport... We can look into the eyes of the employees! Dodge Clothespin Factory, Coudersport or Richwood, WV? Comments Sue Ann Simar In Richwood, WV? · Reply · Share · 2w Paul Lynn Gardner Must be a glass plate negative. · Reply · Share · 2w Richard Neefe at least 8 ladies have clothes pins on their blouses and 3 fellas don't have to sing "If I had a hammer", and 1 peavey. Like the fella who brought his own portable chair. One pair of glasses. · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited Brenda Kenealy Williams Excellent observation. I would have totally missed the clothespins ???? My Dad said my grandmother worked there and I always study these pictures. She’s not in this one. · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited Richard Neefe Brenda Kenealy Williams If you have a photo of your Granny with/without factory please post. Quite some time ago we had a post of your Mom and Dad at a reunion and the resemblance between you and her was spooky. · Reply · Share · 2w Brenda Kenealy Williams Richard Neefe I look more like my mom than ever nowadays Red hair mostly white. Not digging it. Pat may resemble my grandmother a little. This is Grace Clark Kenealy., my grandmother. May be an image of 1 person [Clark Kenealy, Grace crop FB210805BrendaKenealyWmsjpg.jpg] · Reply · Share · 2w Richard Neefe Brenda Kenealy Williams Looking at the original was thinking she had auburn hair. On Mac Photos this came out about four times larger, not here. In the larger photo green eyes can be seen. Usually on these color apps the eyes turn brown most of the time. May be an image of 1 person and text [Clark Kenealy, Grace colorized FB210805RichardNeefe.jpg] · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited Brenda Kenealy Williams I used my heritage free trial to try to colorize the picture above. My memory of her of course she had totally white hair and blue eyes. Now I wonder if they were green. All the photos are black and white or sepia tone. You know she also worked as a bookkeeper at her brother , John M Clark’s (father of Lucille Clark) grocery store on North Main. They have posted pictures of that storefront too and I always study them closely too. · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited ? Dale Ulkins Hey, not a single person has a cell phone out. The reception there must have been bad. · Reply · Share · 2w Danny Keck They are not practicing social distancing or masked up either. ???? · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited John C Wetzel Great photo, so clear! Does anyone know if this is the Coudersport site or the Richwood, WV one? · Reply · Share · _____________________________ More: 20230325GHLn- Curt Weinhold, Admin FB/Coudersport · August 1, 2021 · Dodge Clothespin Company. Photos courtesy of Potter Co Historical Society. Comments Pat Northeimer Reply1y Karla Kenealy Groat Where was this located? Reply1y Ruth Deitrick Karla Kenealy Groat the pictures says it’s on the site known as The Othmer House Reply1yEdited Jeffrey Carts I think Mr. Curran taught us that it was in Coneville just north of the intersection at Oswayo stream and Rt. 44 .? Anyone else remember ? Reply1yEdited Karla Kenealy Groat Jeffrey Carts thank couldn't remember. Had trouble listening to Mr. Curran he was so mean. Reply1y George Finster Karla Kenealy Groat He was a sweet heart. Reply1y Richard Neefe Mr. Jeff you were partly correct, if you'd stopped after Mr. Curran. Reply1y Jeffrey Carts Richard Neefe do you recall where Dick? Reply1y Richard Neefe Jeff Carts as others have posted here it was on the Othmer lot. Some time ago (maybe a year to two) there was much conversation and a lot of posts about the factory. Perhaps an archives can be accessed? Have not seen you in a long time, hope ya'll are doing well. Reply1y Jeffrey Carts Richard Neefe doing ok Dick but I guess my memory is foggy ??????????! Lol ???? Reply1y George Finster As I recall it was across the stream from Mitchell Park and below The Othmer House. Reply1y Dale Ulkins I believe it was at the end of Ross Street, where Othmar's is. Reply1y Richard Neefe Thanks Curt Weinhold I've seen many elevations of the Pin Factory but have not seen this one. Great! Reply1y Brenda Kenealy Williams Yes it was located at the end of Ross Street at Othmers. Plus Mr Curran’s home was the office I believe. Reply1y Jean Olsen were there railroad tracks near Ross??? I was young when I left and can't remember where all the tracks were Reply1y Larry Herbstritt The tram track ran in front of my house (train station) in Sweden Valley, next to the bridge over Mill Creek. A giant saw mill sat where Gary's Putt Putt Golf now sits. The lumber train ran across the road (route 44) parallel to Mill Creek, and continued past the Ice Mine, westward past where Fezz's Diner now sits, along the hill side through Ladona, and along the lower hillside next to the clothespin factory. The tram track is still on the hillside above the current "Othmer House". The clothespin factory was later owned by Hugh Howard Steele, who built the house locally known as "The Lincoln House" currently the home of Eric and Jenna Gurney. Old clothespins were found in their house during renovations. Reply1y Brenda Kenealy Williams We on Ross Street used to hike on those old tracks many a summer day???? Reply1y Larry Herbstritt We used to hike on a stretch that ran along the hillside above the pond at Gary's miniature golf. The old tram track took us to the Coudersport Golf Club, near one of the tee offs on the side of the hill. It was the tee off where they had an ice cooler filled with beer. Some of the boys I was with (not me!) slipped out from the cover of the pines and came back with a bottle they consumed in the shadows of the pines. ???? Reply1y Brenda Kenealy Williams We ended near the swimming pool. Funny how we spent endless hours in those woods. Nice there were refreshments on yours???? Reply1y William Shear Wouldn't it be great if someday the old railroad grade could be converted into a rails-to-trails? Reply1y Richard Neefe William Shear Often fantasied if the track from Coudy to Ulysses remained with a scenic Railroad, beauty and the right length. The ride to Ulysses in the evening is one of our favorites, made better with the clickity-clack. Reply1y Curt Weinhold Author Admin William Shear it's become rails to ATV's. Reply1y William Shear Curt Weinhold I haven't walked/run the little section from the swimming pool to the county home in a few years. It would be a lovely stroll if it were graded, drainage installed, and given a good surface (crushed stone perhaps). I never knew where to pick it up again after the crossing of 872 so never walked that section. Years ago with Mom I think we walked a short piece in North Coudersport. Reply1y William Shear I should add that we here in Farmville VA are smack in the middle of a 32-mile state park operated rails to trails called the High Bridge Trail--it runs right through the downtown plaza and hosts up to 300,000 visits per year! Wouldn't that be nice for Coudy? Pine Creek Trail also seems to be thriving. Reply1yEdited Anne Acker William Shear just got back from a 12 mile ride on Pine Creek rail trail. I love it. Reply1y Judy Randy Dolpp Can anyone tell me who the people are in the photo Reply1w
Death	Abt 3 Mar 1919	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery. Monday afternoon at his home.He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected
Obituary	5 Mar 1919	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	The Potter County Jornal: A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away.
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery.
Burial	Abt 6 Mar 1919	Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml Alfred Wallace Dodge Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919 A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected. He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories - at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and - at Richwood, West Virginia. He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall. He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children, - Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan; - Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here; - J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and - Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan. Three children had preceded the father to the other shore, - Herbert, ten years ago; - Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and - Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery. burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery
Person ID	I64510	WETZEL-SPRING

Family Drake, Elizabeth Ann, b. Oct 1841, Michigan, USA d. 23 Jul 1922 (Age 80 years)

Marriage 31 Mar 1860

https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml
Alfred Wallace Dodge
Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919

A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away.

The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected.
He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen,
located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories
- at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and
- at Richwood, West Virginia.
He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall.

He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children,
- Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan;
- Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here;
- J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and
- Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan.
Three children had preceded the father to the other shore,
- Herbert, ten years ago;
- Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and
- Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery.
He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children,

Children

	1. Dodge, Ida Jane, b. 12 Dec 1864, Saginaw, Michigan, USA d. 17 Jan 1952, Colon, St Joseph, Michigan, USA (Age 87 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	2. Dodge, Carrie Ella, b. 21 May 1869, Gowen, Montcalm, Michigan, USA d. 30 Jun 1923, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 54 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	3. Dodge, Jay B., b. 21 Jul 1872, Gowen, Montcalm, Michigan, USA d. 28 Aug 1941, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA (Age 69 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	4. Dodge, Lula Belle, b. Apr 1875, Michigan, USA [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	5. Dodge, Walter 'Herbert', b. 15 Jan 1861, Michigan, USA d. 14 Dec 1908 (Age 47 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	6. Dodge, Hattie, b. 2 Feb 1867, Gowen, Montcalm, Michigan, USA d. 8 Dec 1913, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 46 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	7. Dodge, Lettie d. Sep 1918 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F45482 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Birth - 6 Jun 1839 - Michigan, USA
	Settled - having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen, located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. - Abt 1896 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Occupation - Jay B.- ... the Dodge Clothespin Manufacturing Company which was established here by his father. - Between 1896 and 1919 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	_EMPLOY - Dodge Clothespin Factory, on the site of the current Orthmer property. - Bef 1919 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Death - Abt 3 Mar 1919 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Obituary - The Potter County Jornal: A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. - 5 Mar 1919 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Burial - Abt 6 Mar 1919 - Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA

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Photos » Slide Show		Dodge, AW Ad w clothspin, founder FB201202LNCou 20201230HAv- Lanny Nunn / Coudersport · 02 Dec 2020 I still have a lot of them. Comments Sue Mitchell ???? The next time I fly up to Coudy, I'd like to buy one of your Coudersport clothespins! · Reply · 3w Connie Slocum Kallerson How can you tell if it’s a Coudy clothespin? I found one in our home that’s much longer than the ones today.…
		Dodge, Jay B of ClothespinFam Dies 19410828 news_PottEnt 20201125HAv- Jay B. Dodge Dies in Savannah, GA CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 28 Aug 1941, Thu • Page 1 BYcoxvandyke • 24 Nov 2020 FORMER COUDERSPORT RESIDENT DIES Word has been received here of the death of Jay B. Dodge, which occurred this morning at 1:10 o'clock at his home in Savannah, Ga., after a…
		Dodge Clothespin Factory 30_2 FB201201LNCou 20201230HAv- Lanny Nunn / Coudersport · 01 December 2020 Dodge Clothespin Factory Comments
		Dodge Clothespin factory fr E2ndST FB210213LNCou 20210217HAv- Lanny Nunn 4d · Coudersport... East and Ross & Dwight streets Second ST in forground Dodge Clothespin factory - Back Comments Greg P. Gooch Lanny Nunn Do you have a digital of this pic.? · Reply · 4d John C Wetzel This is the digital. Right click, Save As, voila! · Reply · 1m Write a reply… Teresa Linn Wilcox Leah Wilcox ·…
		Dodge Clothespin factory workers vclear FB210802CurtWeinhold 20210820GHLn- Curt Weinhold August 1, 2021 · FB, Coudersport Dodge Clothespin Factory Located on the site now known as the Othmer House. in Coudersport. Comments ? 20210820GHLn- Curt Weinhold August 2 2021 at 8:20 AM · FB, Coudersport... We can look into the eyes of the employees! Dodge Clothespin Factory, Coudersport or Richwood,…
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https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml

Alfred Wallace Dodge
Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919
50th Anniversary of Alfred Wallace Dodge and Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
Obituary for Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge wife of Alfred
Cemetery Stones for part of this family

Aside from the fact that this family has Dodge ancestry that we have not yet been able to find, there is another mystery regarding their child, Lula B. Dodge. On this page we have a cemetery stone for a David Ingram who is the husband of Lula B. Dodge, by whom she had 4 children, one of which was named after her father, Alfred Winslow Dodge, but in the obituaries, it states that the daughter of Alfred and Ann, Lulu Palmer, attended the funerals. This reference to Lulu Palmer as a daughter is a MYSTERY!! There IS a Lula C. Palmer in the Michigan census who was born a couple years apart from Lula B. Dodge, and married a Leroy Palmer. They had 2 children.There is no way, however, that these two Lulas' can be the same person...so...WHO was the Lulu (or Lula) that married Leroy Palmer?
Nearly Eighty

https://www.dodgefamily.org/Obituaries/AlfredWallaceDodge.shtml
Alfred Wallace Dodge
Potter County Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 1919

A. W. Dodge, Successful Manufacturer and Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away.

The death of Alfred Wallace Dodge at his home in this boro, Monday afternoon closes the career of a remarkable man and a useful citizen. He had been in failing health for several years, due to the infirmities of age, and his passing away was not unexpected.
He was born in Michigan, June 6, 1839 and having won success by tireless energy and keen business acumen,
located in Coudersport about 23 years ago, erecting a clothespin factory here, which for several years was one of our best industries. His company, composed of his own family, also established factories
- at Lincoln, New Hampshire, and
- at Richwood, West Virginia.
He retired from active direction of the business some years ago and had since devoted his time and means to doing good, one magnificent gift being this part of the Dodge-Stone Memorial Hall.

He was married March 31, 1860 to Elisabeth Ann Drake, who survives him, with four children,
- Mrs. Ida Lucas, of Coldwater, Michigan;
- Mrs. Carrie Tracy, who has of late lived with her parents here;
- J. B. Dodge of Richwood; and
- Mrs. Lulu Palmer, of Hart, Michigan.
Three children had preceded the father to the other shore,
- Herbert, ten years ago;
- Mrs. Hattie Beadle, five years ago; and
- Mrs. Lettie Mitchell last September.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, with burial in charge of his brother Masons in Eulalia cemetery.

Alfred Wallace Dodge - Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
50th Wedding Anniversary from the Coudersport, Pennsylvania, newspaper, April 6, 1910
Article sent by Marcia Hoffman
Obituaries for Alfred Wallace Dodge and Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
Cemetery Stones for part of this family

Aside from the fact that this family has Dodge ancestry that we have not yet been able to find, there is another mystery regarding their child, Lula B. Dodge. On this page we have a cemetery stone for a David Ingram who is the husband of Lula B. Dodge, by whom she had 4 children, one of which was named after her father, Alfred Winslow Dodge, but in the obituaries, it states that the daughter of Alfred and Ann, Lulu Palmer, attended the funerals. This reference to Lulu Palmer as a daughter is a MYSTERY!! There IS a Lula C. Palmer in the Michigan census who was born a couple years apart from Lula B. Dodge, and married a Leroy Palmer. They had 2 children.There is no way, however, that these two Lulas' can be the same person...so...WHO was the Lulu (or Lula) that married Leroy Palmer?
Two Couples Married Half a Century Ago, celebrate Anniversary Together

Rarely indeed do two sisters celebrate together their golden wedding anniversary, but the write was privileged to attend such a rare occurrence last Thursday afternoon, when Mr. And Mrs. A. W. Dodge and Mr. And Mrs. George F. Knapp in the presence of a hundred friends rejoiced in the completion of a half-century of wedded bliss. Mrs. Knapp is a sister of Mrs. Dodge and was married at the same time at three o'clock, March 31, 1860

The spacious rooms of the pleasant Dodge home on Ross Street were filled with invited guests who met to do honor to our esteemed townsman and his worthy helpmate and for five hours that home rang with merriment and echoed to fine sentiment, as hearty and as jolly as one could wish or imagine. The celebration was unique and original, planned and executed by their son and daughters, who thus gave to the indulgent father and mother the happiest moments of their lives and afforded keen enjoyment to their many friends. The rooms were richly decorated with festoons of golden hue, flowers, golden figures "`860-`9`0" and brilliantly lighted after nightfall. Sweet music was rendered by Mrs. Josephine Pire at the ...(sentence missing)..lfollowing the introductions.

In behalf of neighbors, social and business associates of the town, M. J. Colcord Esq., tendered felicitations to the bride and groom, expressing for those present the admiration of this community for the sterling qualities exhibited by Mr. And Mrs. Dodge during their residence here and for the establishment of a home from which have come such worthy children . Quoting Pope:

Grave authors say and poets sing
That honest wedlock is a glorious thing.
And Milton:
Hail wedded love! Mysterious law,
True source of human offspring.

W. C. Wilbor D.D., followed with a happy congratulatory speech, reviewing briefly the changes wrought in all departments of human progress during the half-century of Mr. And Mrs. Dodge's wedded life.

Mr. F. H. Mills, manager of the New York office of the Dodge Clothespin Company, was next called before the assembled guests and in a happy vein, with ready wit and yet with deep emotion, spoke of the sweet friendship that had ripened from the business relations with Mr. Dodge. He gave Mrs. Dodge much of the credit for her husband's successful career. He was cheered to the echo.

Mrs. Beadle, a daughter, then read a poem written by herself which told in happy rhythm the story of her parents. It is published herewith at the request of many who heard it.

A short poem written by the traveling..........(rest of sentence is missing)

(first part of sentence is missing...) after which the venerable maker of clothespins himself was called forth and made the best speech of all. He radiated the happiness he felt and gave the guests a most hearty welcome. He acknowledged that a hasty marriage was wrong but said (and we all believed him) that it was the only wrong thing he ever did that he never repented of..

A dozen telegrams from absent friends were read, extending kind and hearty good wishes. Refreshments were served in bounteous variety, the bridal table standing under a huge gilt ring and supporting a huge bride's cake, around which burned 50 candles. For two hours the guests stowed away the good things on the menu and enjoyed the prolonged social gaiety.

The presents sent and brought, in spite of suggestion to the contrary on the invitations, were many and magnificent.

Each bride and each bridegroom got a gold handled umbrella. Among the presents were an inlaid gold water set, hand painted china gold-framed thermometer, crayon work, hand-painted brochure; while gold and solid silver spoons, forks, ladles, etc., were there in large numbers. A beautiful gift from Coudersport Consistory was a bowl of 50 yellow roses. From the Port Allegany greenhouses was a handsome bouquet of carnations, and from Mr. And Mrs. C. F. Snyder, of D=San Diego, Cal., came a beautiful bouquet of wild flowers, all testifying to the warm friendship and high esteem of many friends from coast to coast.

The out of town guests who came long distances to enjoy this occasion and add to the pleasure of those here were: Mr. And Mrs. George F. Knapp, Onoway, Mich., sister of Mrs. Dodge; Mr. And Mrs. J. Dodge, Detroit, Mich., brother of Mr. Dodge, Mr. And Mrs. A Lucas.............(rest of article is missing.)

Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
Potter County Journal - Wednesday July 26, 1922
50th Anniversary of Alfred Wallace Dodge and Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
Obituary for Alfred Wallace Dodge hysband of Ann Elizabeth Drake Dodge
Cemetery Stones for part of this family

Aside from the fact that this family has Dodge ancestry that we have not yet been able to find, there is another mystery regarding their child, Lula B. Dodge. On this page we have a cemetery stone for a David Ingram who is the husband of Lula B. Dodge, by whom she had 4 children, one of which was named after her father, Alfred Winslow Dodge, but in the obituaries, it states that the daughter of Alfred and Ann, Lulu Palmer, attended the funerals. This reference to Lulu Palmer as a daughter is a MYSTERY!! There IS a Lula C. Palmer in the Michigan census who was born a couple years apart from Lula B. Dodge, and married a Leroy Palmer. They had 2 children.There is no way, however, that these two Lulas' can be the same person...so...WHO was the Lulu (or Lula) that married Leroy Palmer?
A good Woman gone

The death of Mrs. A. W. Dodge which occurred at her home on Ross Street, Tuesday morning closes the life of a Christian woman of many admirable qualities and one who will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Mrs. Dodge who has been gradually failing in health for the past two years and for the last few weeks had been confined to her bed with her children summoned to her home for the final farewell.

Ann Elizabeth (Drake) Dodge was born October 10, 1841 in Cambridge, Leeawee County, Michigan, and was the thired of a family of either children. She was married in 1860 to Alfred W. Dodge of Woodstock, Michigan, where they made their home until coming to Coudersport about 27 years ago, where Mr. Dodge erected a clothespin factory, which was one of the great industries here for several years. Were born seven children, four of whom survive: Mrs. Carrie Tracy, of this place, Mrs. Ida Lucas and Mrs. Lula Plamer, both of Coldwater, Michigan, J. B. Dodge of Manninton, W. Va.

Mrs. Dodge has been a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was veery generous in contributing to the church and its various benevolences, as well as an active and consisten member. Mr. Dodge died about three years ago, March, 3, 1919, at the age of 80 years.

The Funeral will be held Thursday at the home at 2:00, Rev. H. H. Witham of Olean officiating, with burial in the Eulalia cemetery.

The people from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mr. And Mrs. Alec Lucas, daughter Reva and son Lester, and Mrs. Lulu Palmer of Coldwater, Michigan, Mr. And Mrs. J. B. Dodge of Mannington, W. Va., and Mrs. J. H. Gilliland, of Cumstock Park, Michigan.

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Dodge Clothespin Factory
Located on the site now known as the Othmer House. in Coudersport.

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We can look into the eyes of the employees!

Dodge Clothespin Factory,
Coudersport or Richwood, WV?

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Sue Ann Simar
In Richwood, WV?
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Paul Lynn Gardner
Must be a glass plate negative.
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Richard Neefe
at least 8 ladies have clothes pins on their blouses and 3 fellas don't have to sing "If I had a hammer", and 1 peavey. Like the fella who brought his own portable chair. One pair of glasses.
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
Excellent observation. I would have totally missed the clothespins ???? My Dad said my grandmother worked there and I always study these pictures. She’s not in this one.
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Richard Neefe
Brenda Kenealy Williams If you have a photo of your Granny with/without factory please post. Quite some time ago we had a post of your Mom and Dad at a reunion and the resemblance between you and her was spooky.
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
Richard Neefe I look more like my mom than ever nowadays Red hair mostly white. Not digging it. Pat may resemble my grandmother a little. This is Grace Clark Kenealy., my grandmother.
May be an image of 1 person
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Richard Neefe
Brenda Kenealy Williams Looking at the original was thinking she had auburn hair. On Mac Photos this came out about four times larger, not here. In the larger photo green eyes can be seen. Usually on these color apps the eyes turn brown most of the time.
May be an image of 1 person and text
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
I used my heritage free trial to try to colorize the picture above. My memory of her of course she had totally white hair and blue eyes. Now I wonder if they were green. All the photos are black and white or sepia tone. You know she also worked as a bookkeeper at her brother , John M Clark’s (father of Lucille Clark) grocery store on North Main. They have posted pictures of that storefront too and I always study them closely too. · Reply · Share · 2w · Edited
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Dale Ulkins
Hey, not a single person has a cell phone out. The reception there must have been bad.
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Danny Keck
They are not practicing social distancing or masked up either. ????
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John C Wetzel
Great photo, so clear! Does anyone know if this is the Coudersport site or the Richwood, WV one?
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Dodge Clothespin Company.
Photos courtesy of Potter Co Historical Society.

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Pat Northeimer
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Karla Kenealy Groat
Where was this located?
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Ruth Deitrick
Karla Kenealy Groat the pictures says it’s on the site known as The Othmer House
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Jeffrey Carts
I think Mr. Curran taught us that it was in Coneville just north of the intersection at Oswayo stream and Rt. 44 .? Anyone else remember ?
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Karla Kenealy Groat
Jeffrey Carts thank couldn't remember. Had trouble listening to Mr. Curran he was so mean.
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George Finster
Karla Kenealy Groat He was a sweet heart.
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Richard Neefe
Mr. Jeff you were partly correct, if you'd stopped after Mr. Curran.
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Jeffrey Carts
Richard Neefe do you recall where Dick?
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Richard Neefe
Jeff Carts as others have posted here it was on the Othmer lot. Some time ago (maybe a year to two) there was much conversation and a lot of posts about the factory. Perhaps an archives can be accessed? Have not seen you in a long time, hope ya'll are doing well.
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Jeffrey Carts
Richard Neefe doing ok Dick but I guess my memory is foggy ??????????! Lol ????
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George Finster
As I recall it was across the stream from Mitchell Park and below The Othmer House.
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Dale Ulkins
I believe it was at the end of Ross Street, where Othmar's is.
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Richard Neefe
Thanks Curt Weinhold I've seen many elevations of the Pin Factory but have not seen this one. Great!
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
Yes it was located at the end of Ross Street at Othmers. Plus Mr Curran’s home was the office I believe.
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Jean Olsen
were there railroad tracks near Ross??? I was young when I left and can't remember where all the tracks were
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Larry Herbstritt
The tram track ran in front of my house (train station) in Sweden Valley, next to the bridge over Mill Creek. A giant saw mill sat where Gary's Putt Putt Golf now sits. The lumber train ran across the road (route 44) parallel to Mill Creek, and continued past the Ice Mine, westward past where Fezz's Diner now sits, along the hill side through Ladona, and along the lower hillside next to the clothespin factory. The tram track is still on the hillside above the current "Othmer House". The clothespin factory was later owned by Hugh Howard Steele, who built the house locally known as "The Lincoln House" currently the home of Eric and Jenna Gurney. Old clothespins were found in their house during renovations.
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
We on Ross Street used to hike on those old tracks many a summer day????
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Larry Herbstritt
We used to hike on a stretch that ran along the hillside above the pond at Gary's miniature golf. The old tram track took us to the Coudersport Golf Club, near one of the tee offs on the side of the hill. It was the tee off where they had an ice cooler filled with beer. Some of the boys I was with (not me!) slipped out from the cover of the pines and came back with a bottle they consumed in the shadows of the pines. ????
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Brenda Kenealy Williams
We ended near the swimming pool. Funny how we spent endless hours in those woods. Nice there were refreshments on yours????
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William Shear
Wouldn't it be great if someday the old railroad grade could be converted into a rails-to-trails?
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Richard Neefe
William Shear Often fantasied if the track from Coudy to Ulysses remained with a scenic Railroad, beauty and the right length. The ride to Ulysses in the evening is one of our favorites, made better with the clickity-clack.
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Curt Weinhold
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William Shear it's become rails to ATV's.
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William Shear
Curt Weinhold I haven't walked/run the little section from the swimming pool to the county home in a few years. It would be a lovely stroll if it were graded, drainage installed, and given a good surface (crushed stone perhaps). I never knew where to pick it up again after the crossing of 872 so never walked that section. Years ago with Mom I think we walked a short piece in North Coudersport.
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William Shear
I should add that we here in Farmville VA are smack in the middle of a 32-mile state park operated rails to trails called the High Bridge Trail--it runs right through the downtown plaza and hosts up to 300,000 visits per year! Wouldn't that be nice for Coudy? Pine Creek Trail also seems to be thriving.
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Anne Acker
William Shear just got back from a 12 mile ride on Pine Creek rail trail. I love it.
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Judy Randy Dolpp
Can anyone tell me who the people are in the photo
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