World War I Veterans Buried in the Town of Bristol Veterans Monument. Evergreen Cemetery Compiled by Preston E. Pierce Ontario County Historian 2018 April 25, 2018 Page 1
Andrews, Maurice Andrews Cemetery Town of Bristol Image from Findagrave.com Andrews is listed on the website of the Town of Bristol as a World War I veteran. No evidence of military service has been found to date. Further research is needed. Area Deaths. Andrews, Maurice W. Sr. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Dec. 4, 1993. p. 4 (2B). Death notice mentions that he died in Lima, NY and was buried in Andrews Cemetery. There is no mention of veteran status. April 25, 2018 Page 2
Baker, Fred Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Baker is listed on the Town of Bristol website as a veteran of World War I. No evidence of military service has been found to date. Further research is needed. A veteran identification sticker has been placed on his head stone. Obituaries. Fred M. Baker. Daily Messenger. Jan. 10, 1973. Obituary indicates that Baker was born in Bristol, had lived in Canandaigua for some time, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Military Service is not mentioned. April 25, 2018 Page 3
Corser, Levi S. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Levi Corser, Town Justice for 50 Years. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Sep. 7 1979. p. 4. [Obituary provides details of his career and service.] Corser, Levi S. AGO fm 724-1 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Corser s service summary indicates that he was born in Bristol Center and was living in East Bloomfield at the time of the war. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Columbus Barracks, OH in Oct. 1916. He attended several aviation schools and served overseas from Sep. 1918-Sep. 1919. Corser, Levi. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Record confirms Corser s service and date of death 1979. April 25, 2018 Page 4
Fletcher, Charles L. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Western New York Deaths. Charles Fletcher. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Jul. 30, 1920. p. 4. [Article mentions Fletcher s service. Died of self-inflicted gun shot said to be result of service.] Fletcher, Charles L. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Fletcher stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Bristol Center and living in Rochester. He was a button worker at Rochester Button Co. Fletcher, Charles L. AGO fm 724-2. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Fletcher s service summary indicates that he was born in Bristol Center and was living in Rochester where he was inducted in Jul. 1918. He served overseas from Aug.-Dec. 1918. He was discharged in Jul. 1919. April 25, 2018 Page 5
Freeman, Herbert S. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Image from Findagrave.com Deaths. Freeman, Herbert Stanley. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Aug. 1, 1975.p. 22 (8C). Death notice states that Freeman died in Rochester and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. There is no mention of veteran status. Freeman, Herbert S. Library Bureau fm 26-1533. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Herbert Stanley Freeman. WWI Navy Cards Fosano - Freeman (Box 18). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Freeman s service summary indicates that he enlisted in the Naval Reserve Force in Chicago in Aug. 1918. His address was listed in the City of Rochester, NY. He enlisted directly as a Chief Machinist s Mate at the age of 32 years, 11 months. He served on active duty from Sep.-Nov. 1918 and was discharged in Jan. 1919. April 25, 2018 Page 6
Himmelsbach, John Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Deaths. Himmelsbach, John. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 25, 1970. p. 38. (8B). Himmelsbach, John Jr. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Himmelsbach stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Rochester, NY where he was living at the time. He was a printer. Himmelsbach, John. AGO fm 724-9. Himmelsbach s service summary indicates that he was born in Rochester where he was living at the time of his induction in Apr. 1918. He served overseas from May 1918-Feb. 1919. He was in the major engagements at Thiaucourt and St. Mihiel and was severely wounded in Sep. 1918. He was discharged in Mar. 1919. April 25, 2018 Page 7
Jones, Joel W. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Obituaries. Joel W. Jones. Daily Messenger. Sep. 19, 1977. p. 2. [Obituary mentions his service and membership in the American Legion.] Jones, Joel W. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Jones stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Bristol Center. He was a farmer. Jones, Joel W. AGO fm 724-1. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Jones service summary indicates that he was born in Bristol Center where he was living at the time of the war. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Aug. 1918. He served in the Coast Artillery at Ft. Hamilton, NY and Fortress Monroe, VA aand did not go overseas. He was discharged in Jan. 1919. April 25, 2018 Page 8
Millard, William T. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Obituaries. William T. Millard. Daily Messenger. Oct. 15, 1964. p. 3. Obituary states that he died in Troy, NY after a long illness and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. It does not mention veteran status. Millard, William Thomas. AGO fm 724-1. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for William Thomas Millard. WWI Army Cards Mielenazak - Miller, A (Box 412). Thomas service summary indicates that he was born in the Town of Phelps and was living in Geneva at the time he entered service. He was drafted in Oct. 1918 and did not serve overseas. He was discharged in Dec. 1918. April 25, 2018 Page 9
Perrin, Earl E. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Area Deaths. Perrin, Earl E. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Mar. 10 1979. p. 12. (4B). [Brief death notice does not mention military service.] Perrin, Earl Edward. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Perrin stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was a laborer. Perrin, Earl Edward. [AGO form number obscured.] New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Perrin s service April 25, 2018 Page 10
summary indicates that he was born in Wilkes-Barre PA and was living in the Town of Gates (Monroe Co.) at the time of the war. He was inducted at Rochester in Apr. 1918. He served overseas from May 1918-Apr. 1919 and was slightly wounded in Sep. 1918. April 25, 2018 Page 11
Reed, Harry L. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol Vet World War 2 on stone. No service summary for World War I has yet been found, but his birthdate indicates that he was 43 years old when the US entered World War II. More research is needed. All Around the Towns. Brother of Rochesterian Dies in Canandaigua. (Rochester) Democrat & Chronicle. Dec. 19, 1952. p. 14. (16). [Brief report does not mention military service.] Deaths. Henry L. Reed. Daily Messenger. Dec. 20, 1952. p. 3. [Obituary does not mention military service. It does confirm that Reed s real given name was Henry.] Reed, Harry Lawton. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Reed stated that he was living in the Town of Canandaigua and was a farmer. April 25, 2018 Page 12
Simmons, Harry Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol 1888-1951 Grave stone not yet found. Vicinity Deaths. Harry Simmons. Daily Messenger. Sep 15, 1951. p. 3. Obituary mentions that Simmons was a veteran of World War I who served overseas. He died at his home in Bristol. Simmons, Harry. AGO fm 724-9. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Harry M Simmons. WWI Army Cards Simmermacher, G - Simovitz, S (Box 560). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Simmons service summary indicates that he was born in the Town of Bristol, but was living in the City of Canandaigua at the time he was drafted in Sep. 1917. He served overseas from Mar. 1918-Jan. 1919 and was discharged in Feb. 1919. He was slightly wounded in Jul. 1918. April 25, 2018 Page 13
Simmons, Maurice Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol AGO Fm 724-1. Simmons Maurice. NY Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. [He lived in West Bloomfield and was inducted in Canandaigua in 1917. He served overseas from May 1918-Jul. 1919. Simmons, Maurice. OQMG Fm 623. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963. Available from Ancestry.comon the Internet. April 25, 2018 Page 14
Sloan, James H. Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol No actual publically available service records have yet been found. However, his headstone is a government issued veterans marker. Area Deaths. Sloan, James H. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Mar. 26 1984. p. 16. (4C). [Death notice mentions his service in World War I and says that he died at the Batavia VA Hospital.] Sloan, James Harold. DSS fm 1. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his World War II registration card, Sloan stated that he was born in Marshalltown, IA and was living in Rochester. Sloan, James. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. This record confirms Sloan s date of death and says that his last residence was in Canandaigua. April 25, 2018 Page 15
Tones, Earl Evergreen Cemetery Town of Bristol April 25, 2018 Page 16
Earl Tomes Kills Self. Daily Messenger. Aug. 2, 1922. p. 1. [Article does not mention military service.] Mortuary Record. Earl Tones. Daily Messenger. Aug. 3, 1922. P. 3. [Brief report of funeral.] AGO Fm 724-1. Tones, Earl. NY. Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. [Abstract indicates that Tones was born in Bristol Center and inducted at Canandaigua in Jul. 1918 and discharged in Dec. 1918. His entire service was in the Field Artillery Replacement Draft at Camp Taylor, Ky.] April 25, 2018 Page 17
Wilder, Myron Vincent/Codding Cemetery Town of Bristol Image by Paul Sutton Kamalsky on Findagrave.com Obituary. Rev. M. E. Wilder. Daily Messenger. Apr. 14, 1976. p. 3. Obituary mentions that Wilder was born in Bristol. It does not identify his burial site nor does it mention veteran status. Minister Remembered. Daily Messenger. Apr. 26, 1976. p. 4. Letter to the editor by noted Canandaigua City Historian, Herbert Ellis, states that Wilder died in South Newbury, VT and and served in the cavalry during World War I. Wilder, Myron E. New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948 for Myron E Wilder. Wells, Ray B. - Zimmerman, William. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. State Guard service summary indicates that Wilder enlisted in the 2 nd Ambulance Co. in Rochester in 1913 at age 25. Wilder, Myron E. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, 1916-1917 for Myron E Wilder. 1st-4th Field Hospital,1st-4th Ambulance Companies. State service summary for 1916-1917 indicates that Wilder served with the NY National Guard on the Mexican Border. Wilder, Myron Edward. AGO fm 84d-3New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Myron Edw?? Wilder. WWI Officer Cards Whitney, A - Wishart, W (Box 726). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Service summary indicates that Wilder was commissioned a 2 nd Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps from the Training Camp at Plattsburg, NY in Aug. 1917 but was discharged in Jun. 1918 when he subsequently re-enlisted. April 25, 2018 Page 18
Wilder, Myron E. AGO fm 724-1. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Myron E Wilder. WWI Officer Cards Whitney, A - Wishart, W (Box 726). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Wilder s service summary indicates that he was born in Luther, MI and served in the NY Guard from 1913-1917. He was living in White Plains, NY and was drafted in Westchester Co., NY in Aug. 1918. He served as an officer in the Quartermaster Corps (Army) from Aug. 1917-Jun. 1918. He was appointed Sergeant in Sep. 1918. He was discharged in Feb. 1919. Wilder, Myron E. Myron Wilder in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Electronic record confirms Wilder s dates of birth and death. April 25, 2018 Page 19
Wilder, William Cemetery undetermined William Wilder is listed on the Town of Bristol website as a veteran of World War I. No publically available evidence of military service has been found to date. Further research is needed. April 25, 2018 Page 20
Corenza (or Carenza), Sebastano An Error Corrected When the State of New York published its role of honor, listing the dead from this state by county, in 1922, a soldier by the name of Sebastino Corenza was listed. His residence was given as Monroe St. Bristol, NY This soldier was erroneously credited to the Town of Bristol in Ontario County. In fact, research has shown that Sebastino Corenza [variant spelling] was actually a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, although he is credited with entering service from New York. He was a recent immigrant from Italy. He is buried in the St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France. See the website of the American Battle Monuments Commission: https://www.abmc.gov/node/320472#.wucqsbmwzcs. Kincaid, Leslie J. Roll of Honor. Citizens of The State of New York Who Died While in The Service of the United States During the World War. Albany, NY. J. B. Lyon Co. 1922. p. 118. Corenza, Sabastano. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 for Sebastano Carenza. Connecticut Hartford County 2 Draft Card C. Available on the Internet from April 25, 2018 Page 21
Ancestry.com. Note that Corenza s draft card states his residence as Bristol, Bristol Co., Connecticut. See below: April 25, 2018 Page 22