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Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; Thursday, Aug 10, 2006, pg 5A
Socorra, NM - David Edward Cady, age 25, of Socorra, NM, a native of Watkins Glen, NY,
died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug 5, 2006.
David was born Nov 20 1980 in Coudersport, PA, to Dennis and Bonnie (Bliss) Cady and was
a graduate of the Watkins Glenn Central School Class of 1999
He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Bonnie Cady of Montour Falls, NY; brother,
John (Amanda) Cady of Beaver Dams, NY; sister, Karen (Alan) Thurston, of Montour Falls,
NY; paternal grandmaother, Leona Cady, and maternal Grandmother, Mildred Bliss, both of
Troupsburg, NY; nieces, Calyssa and Darby Cady; nephew, Aidan Thruston; and many loving
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St.,
Watkins Glen, Thursday 6-9 pm. A celebration of David's life will be held Friday at
11 am at the Burdett Presbyterian Church, Burdett, NY and Rev. richard Evans
officiatinng.
David was to graduate from New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM in May, 2007, with a degree in
Astrophysics. He recently attended the Michelson Summer Workship, an International
seminar for Astrophysics, held at Caltech, Pasadena, CA. He was employed as an Intern for
the Magdelena Ridge Observatory, a joint project between NM tech, Cambridge University and
the US Navy.
from my records:
Ancestors of David Edwin Cady - 31 Aug 2006
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First Generation
1. David Edwin Cady was born on 20 Nov 1980 in Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania.1 He
died on 5 Aug 2006 in Socorra, , Nevada.1 Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; Thursday, Aug
10, 2006, pg 5A
Socorra, NM - David Edward Cady, age 25, of Socorra, NM, a native of Watkins Glen, NY,
died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug 5, 2006.
David was born Nov 20 1980 in Coudersport, PA, to Dennis and Bonnie (Bliss) Cady and was
a graduate of the Watkins Glenn Central School Class of 1999
He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Bonnie Cady of Montour Falls, NY; brother,
John (Amanda) Cady of Beaver Dams, NY; sister, Karen (Alan) Thurston, of Montour Falls,
NY; paternal grandmaother, Leona Cady, and maternal Grandmother, Mildred Bliss, both of
Troupsburg, NY; nieces, Calyssa and Darby Cady; nephew, Aidan Thruston; and many loving
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St.,
Watkins Glen, Thursday 6-9 pm. A celebration of David's life will be held Friday at
11 am at the Burdett Presbyterian Church, Burdett, NY and Rev. Richard Evans
officiatinng.
David was to graduate from New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM in May, 2007, with a degree in
Astrophysics. He recently attended the Michelson Summer Workship, an International
seminar for Astrophysics, held at Caltech, Pasadena, CA. He was employed as an Intern for
the Magdelena Ridge Observatory, a joint project between NM tech, Cambridge University and
the US Navy.
Second Generation
2. Dennis Cady was living on 5 Aug 2006 in Montour Falls, Schuyler, New York.2 He was
born unknown. Dennis Cady and Bonnie Maureen Bliss were married before 20 Nov 1980.
3. Bonnie Maureen Bliss3 was born on 24 Sep 1952 in Hornell, Steuben, New York. She was
living on 5 Aug 2006 in Montour Falls, Schuyler, New York.2 Leon Stile, Stiles Family
Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640 Dennis Cady and Bonnie Maureen Bliss had the following
children:
i. John Cady was living on 5 Aug 2006 in Beaver Dams, Schuyler, New York.4 He was born
unknown.
ii. Karen Cady was living on 5 Aug 2006 in Montour Falls, Schuyler, New York.4 She was
born unknown.
1 iii. David Edwin Cady.
Third Generation
4. {Male} Cady died before 5 Aug 2006.5 He was born unknown. {Male} Cady and Leona (
) Cady were married before 2006.
5. Leona ( ) Cady was living on 5 Aug 2006 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.5 She
was born unknown. {male} Cady and Leona ( ) Cady had the following children:
2 i. Dennis Cady.
6. Melvin Douglas Bliss3 was born on 22 Dec 1906 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. He
died on 20 Oct 1985 in St Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, Chemung, New York. Leon Stile,
Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640 Melvin Douglas Bliss and Mildred Irene
Harrington were married on 18 Dec 1926.
7. Mildred Irene Harrington3 was born on 17 Jun 1910 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.6
She was living on 27 Oct 2000 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.4 She was living on 5 Aug
2006 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.5 Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan,
NY 14527-9640
Note: She is historian for the town of Troupsburg, NY Melvin Douglas Bliss and Mildred
Irene Harrington had the following children:
i. Larry Dougals Bliss3 was born on 20 Jan 1928 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
ii. Betty Irene Bliss3 was born on 15 Nov 1929 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
iii. Earl Dean Bliss3 was born on 19 Dec 1932 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
iv. Roy Neil Bliss3 was born on 3 Sep 1934 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
v. Audrey Ann Bliss3 was born on 8 Jul 1936 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
vi. Arling Carl Bliss3 was born on 4 Feb 1939 in Hornell, Steuben, New York. He was
living on 24 Apr 1968 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.7 Leon Stile, Stiles Family
Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
vii. William Bliss Sr.3 was born unknown. Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn
Yan, NY 14527-9640
viii. Judy Adell Bliss3 was born on 7 Jun 1943 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
ix. Melvin Dorr Bliss3 was born on 14 May 1945 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon
Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
x. Alan Craig Bliss3 was born on 5 Jun 1947 in Hornell, Steuben, New York. Leon Stile,
Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
3 xi. Bonnie Maureen Bliss.
Fourth Generation
12. Richard Melvin Bliss3 was born on 5 Sep 1863 in Sabinsville, Tioga, Pennsylvania. On
1 Jun 1905 he was Farmer in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 He appeared in the census on
1 Jun 1905 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E.D. Troupsburg,
Steuben Co NY; pg 12, line 45, head, white, male, aged 41yrs; b. US; citz; occ Farmer (OA)
He died on 10 Jul 1941 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Leon Stile, Stiles Family
Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640 Richard Melvin Bliss and Florence Mary Stiles were
married before 1895.
13. Florence Mary Stiles3 was born on 14 Mar 1873 in Warsaw, Wyoming, New York.8 She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.9 On 1 Jun 1905 she was
Housework in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E.D. Troupsburg, Steuben Co NY;
pg 12, line 46, head, white, male, aged 30yrs; b. US; citz; occ housework She died on 12
Oct 1945 in Hornell, Steuben, New York. Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan,
NY 14527-9640
Census: 1880, Troupsburgh, Steuben, NY; family History Library Film 1254934; NA Film No.
T9-0934; pg516A, Florence Stiles, daughter, single, male, white, age 5yrs; born NY; occ
____; father bp NY; mother, bp NY Richard Melvin Bliss and Florence Mary Stiles had the
following children:
i. Delcie Bell <Delsie> Bliss3 was born on 30 May 1895 in Sabinsville, Tioga,
Pennsylvania.8 On 1 Jun 1905 she was At School in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 She
appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun
1905 1st E.D. Troupsburg, Steuben Co NY; pg 12, line 47, daughter, white, female, aged
10yrs; b. US; citz; occ at school (8) Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY
14527-9640
ii. Homer Bliss3 was born on 11 Feb 1897. He died on 17 Feb 1897. Leon Stile, Stiles
Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
iii. Glenn Algernon Bliss3 was born on 10 Mar 1898 in Sabinsville, Tioga,
Pennsylvania.8,10 On 1 Jun 1905 he was At School in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 He
appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun
1905 1st E.D. Troupsburg, Steuben Co NY; pg 12, line 47, son, white, male, aged 7yrs; b.
US; citz; occ at school (8) In 1919 he was Farmer. He died on 18 Jun 1954 in Osceola,
Tioga, Pennsylvania. LI: 05 Nov 1919, Troupsburg, Steuben, NY; Witness: 05 Nov 1919, G.
B. Elwell & Flora Bliss (MR)
Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
Note: Bliss Genealogy says he died at Knoxville, PA
iv. Molly (Mollie) Bliss3 was born on 19 Jul 1900 in Sabinsville, Tioga, Pennsylvania.8
On 1 Jun 1905 she was No Occupation in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 She appeared in
the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E.D.
Troupsburg, Steuben Co NY; pg 12, line 49, daughter, white, female, aged 4yrs; b. US;
citz; occ none In 1919 she was Domestic. She died on 28 Oct 1974 in Rochester, Monroe,
New York. LI: 27 Nov 1919, Bath, Steuben, NY; Witness: 27 Nov 1919, C. E. Baker &
Isabell Baker (MR)
Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
v. Flora Viola Bliss3 was born on 24 Jan 1903 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.10 On 1
Jun 1905 she was No Occupation in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 She appeared in the
census on 1 Jun 1905 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun 1905 1st E.D.
Troupsburg, Steuben Co NY; pg 12, line 50, daughter, white, female, aged 2yrs; b. US;
citz; occ none In 1927 she was Telephone Operator. LI: 27 Oct 1927, Troupsburg,
Steuben, NY (MR); Witness: 27 Oct 1927, Dorr & Ninah Scott, Troupsburg, NY
6 vi. Melvin Douglas Bliss.
vii. Gladys Mary Bliss3 was born on 9 May 1911 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. She
was living on 18 Feb 1965 in Knoxville, Tioga, Pennsylvania.11 Leon Stile, Stiles Family
Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
viii. Donald Bliss3 was born on 11 Nov 1913 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York. Before
1972 he was Carpenter & Auto Mechanic.6 Note: he was a carpenter & auto mechanic.
He built several houses, then sold them. (attend his funeral, Leon Stiles), No children by
1st wife. He died on 5 Apr 1973 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Leon Stile, Stiles
Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640
14. William D. Harrington3 was born on 9 Mar 1881 in , Steuben, New York. He died in
1957. Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640 William D.
Harrington and Fannie L. Cady were married on 24 Nov 1907 in West Union, Steuben, New
York.10 William D. Harrington, age __, married 24 Nov 1907, West Union, Steuben, NY;
father ______ Harrington, mother unknown; spouse Cady
15. Fannie L. Cady3 was born on 19 Nov 1890 in , , Pennsylvania.6 On 1 Jun 1905 she was
At School in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.6 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York.8 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 1st E.D. Town of Troupsburg, Steuben
Co NY; pg 1, line 5, cousin, living with James & Niamoi Cady, white, female, aged
12yrs; b. US; citz; occ at school (8) She died on 4 Mar 1974. Note: Fannie died in a
fire which destroyed her home. Thomas Yoemans has her death date as 04 Mar 1978, AE 87
Leon Stile, Stiles Family Historian, Penn Yan, NY 14527-9640 William D. Harrington and
Fannie L. Cady had the following children:
7 i. Mildred Irene Harrington.
ii. Rev. Dorr E. Harrington3 was born on 12 Oct 1912 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New
York.1,6 He died on 27 Oct 2000 in Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility, Warsaw,
Wyoming, New York.1 Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 30 Oct 2000, pg 2C, col 4, Rev. Dorr
E. Harrington
Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 31 Oct 2000, pg 2C, col 4 & 5, Rev. Dorr E.
Harrington
LI: formerly of 2728 Cty Rte 117, Troupsburg, Steuben, NY
Note: s/o William D. & Fannie Cady Harrington
Note: 1931 graduate of Troupsburg High Schooll
Occ: beginning his career as a diry farmer & milk hauler in the town of
Troupsburg
Note: graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College & Alfred University School of
Theology. An ordained United Methodist Minister, he served churches in Niles Valley, PA,
Little Marsh, PA & Keeneyville, PA. Also, in Stafford, South Byron, Silver Springs,
East Avenue Hornell, Big Creek, Troupsburg & South Canisteo, NY & the
Whitneyville, PA larger parish.
Note: member of the Wester New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, the
Troupsburg United Methodist Church, Troupsburg Grange & a emmber & Past Master of
Robinson Lodge 649 F & AM & the Coudersport PA Consistory.
Note: he married Adah Dunham on 23 Jun 1935. She preceded him in death 06 Sep 1996.
Surv: his daughter & son-in-law, C. Marie & Douglas Gay of Warsaw, NY; a
granddaughter, Lenee Gay of North Chili, NY;a grandson, Lorne Gay of Buffalo, NY; a
sister, Mildred Bliss of Troupsburg, NY; 11-nieces, nephews & several cousins.
Predeceased by: his grandson, Milo Gay; 2-brothers, Roy & Craig Harrington.
Note: memorial service held at Troupsburg United Methodist Church; Rev Mark Wade,
officiating; arrangements are by H. P. Smith & Son Inc Funeral Home, 1607 Main St,
Woodhull, NY
iii. Roy D. Harrington3 was born in Feb 1915 in , , New York.6 He died before 27 Oct
2000.4 Note: he never married
iv. Craig W. Harrington3 was born in Oct 1916 in , , New York.6 He died before 27 Oct
2000.4
Prepared by:
Jean Kay Morse-Jackson
diamondl1938(a)yahoo.com
Sources
1. Death Notice.
2. Son's Obituary.
3. GEDCOM file. Created on 20 FEB 2003. Imported on 20 Feb 2003.
4. Brother's Obituary.
5. Grandson's Obituary.
6. Leon Stile, Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York 14527-9640.
7. Daughter's Birth Notice.
8. Steuben County Census Records, Bath, New York.
9. 1880 Census, Family History Library, Mormon Church.
10. Steuben County Marriage Records, Bath, Steuben, NY.
11. Elkland, PA,.