George Orrin Gannett (1837 - 1916)

Born 20 Jan 1837 in LaFayette, Onondaga County, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ann Jennett (Griffin) Gannett — married 24 Dec 1863 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA

Descendants

Died 20 Oct 1916 at age 79 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States

Biography

George Orrin Gannett was born on 20 Jan 1837 at LaFayette, Onondaga Co., New York, USA.^{[1] [2]} He appeared on the census of 21 Sep. 1850 in the household of his parents, Warren Gannett and Matilda (Brown) Gannett at De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York.^[3]He appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 in the household of his parents at De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York.^[4]

He married Ann Jennett Griffin, daughter of Gaylord Griffin and Marium (Crants) Griffin, on 24 Dec. 1863 at home of Ann's parents, Gaylord and Marium Griffin, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^[1]

He was a farmer when he and Ann Jennett appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York.^[5] He was a farmer when he and Ann Jennett appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at 348 Park St., Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^[6]

Ann Jennett died in 1893.^[2]

He married Sarah Lucina Garfield^[2], daughter of Daniel Garfield and Emaline (Sherman) Garfield, on 31 Dec. 1895 at Cardiff, Onondaga Co., New York.

He was an insurance agent when he and Sarah Lucina appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at 505 Townsend St., Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^[7] He and Sarah Lucina appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at 505 Townsend St., Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.^[8]

George died on 20 Oct. 1916 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA, at age 79.^[2][1]

Obituary

21 Oct. 1916

Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA.

Post Standard

George Gannett Falls Lifeless

Insurance Man and Real Estate Dealer Drops Dead in Eastwood Street

Born at Lafayette in 1837

Grandson of Revolutionary Soldier and member of Pioneer Onondaga Family - Prominent in Many Activities

Funeral services for George Orrin Gannett, 79, insurance agent and real estate dealer, who dropped dead at 10:30 0'clock yesterday morning on Gannett drive, Eastwood, will be conducted at his home, No. 104 Concord place at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Philip Cole of Rome, assisted by Rev. U. G. Warren will officiate.

Mr. Gannett was stricken while looking over some property on the tract of land that was named for him. Coroner Crane, after an investigation, decided death was due to heart disease. Mr. Gannett was apparently in his usual health until the time he was stricken.

He was born at Lafayette, January 20, 1837, and received his early education at the Onondaga Academy. His grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and his father was one of the pioneers of Onondaga county and probably owner of more property here than any man of his time.

In Milk Business

When his father died Mr. Gannett conducted a large dairy farm in Dewitt, and had a large milk route in this city for thirty years. He was superintendent of the old Onondaga County Milk Association. About twenty years ago he organized the G. O. Gannett Fire Insurance Agency, and at the same time became engaged in the real estate business.

He moved into the city about 26 years ago. He often told of how he watched the city grow from a small village to a large city. For many years he was president of the Grange Store in West Genessee street and had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of Central New York.

Mr. Gannett was a member of the consistory of the First Reformed Church in James street for many years. He was a faithful communicant, always being interested in the affairs of the church, and seldom missed a Sunday service. When he resigned from the board last year he said he felt he had earned a rest.

Always a Democrat

In politics he was always a Democrat. At one time he was road commissioner of the town of Dewitt and held other public offices.

Mr. Gannett was married twice. His first wife Mrs. Anganette Griffin Gannett, died September 8, 1893. Four children were born to the couple. They are Dr. G. J. Gannett of this city, Mrs. Willard C. Dubois of the city, Miss Agnes Gannett of Stapleton, Staten Island, and Miss Anna Gannett of Boston, Mass.

His second marriage was to Miss Sina Garfield, who also survives, with two brothers, Louis Gannett of Gannett, Ia., and Willard Gannett of Travers City, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. William Bailey of Cardiff and Mrs. Jane Button of the city.^[2]

Census

21 Sep. 1850

De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Gannett, Warren age 43 b. NY Farmer.
• Matilda age 45 b. NY.
• Horace B. age 21 b. NY.
• Matilda age 19 b. NY.
• Jonothan W. age 17 b. NY.
• Bradish E. age 15 b. NY.
• George O. age 13 b. NY.
• Mary A. age 11 b. NY.
• Joseph C. age 9 b. NY.
• Sarah M. age 8 b. NY.
• Lewis age 6 b. NY.
• Willard 4 b. NY.
• Lucy A. age 1 b. NY^[3]

24 July 1860

De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Gannett, Warren age 51 b. NY Farmer.
• Matilda age 54 b. NY.
• George O. age 23 b. NY.
• Joseph C. age 19 b. NY.
• Sarah W Gavett age 17 b. NY.
• Lewis E. age 16 b. NY.
• Willard age 14 b. NY.
• Lucy A. age 12 b. NY.
• Brooks, Maria A. servant age 17 b. NY.
• Harrison, Laban age 28 b. England.
• Lason, Michael age 20 b. Ireland.^[4]

23 July 1870

De Witt, Onondaga Co., New York, USA.

• Gannett, George O. age 33 b. NY Farmer.
• Anjenetta age 29 b. NY.
• Mary E. age 2 b. NY.^[5]

7 June 1880

348 Park St., Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Gannett, George age 42 b. NY Farmer.
• Ann J. wife age 39 b. NY.
• Eva W. dau age 12 b. NY.
• Aggie dau age 9 b. NY.
• Annie J. dau age 6 b. NY.
• John D. son age 2 b. NY.
• Sebold, Libbie age 22 servant b. NY.^[6]

2 June 1900

505 Townsend St., Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Gannet, George b. Jan 1837 age 63 m 5 yrs b. NY Insurance Agent.
• Lucina wife b. Feb 1850 m 5 yrs 0 chldren.
• Agnes dau b. June 1870 age 30 single b. NY.
• ?mra dau b. Mar 1874 age 26 single b. NY.
• George son b. Oct 1876 age 23 b. NY.
• Cardner, Mystie b. Jan 1880 servant b. NY.^[7]

18 April 1910

Townsend St., Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.

• George O Gannet 73.
• Lucina G Gannet 59, wife.
• Augusta E Evans 64, mo-in-law.
• Mary Sevier 19, servant.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Gannett Descendants of Matthew and Hannah Gannett of Scituate, Massachusetts Author: Michael R. Gannett Publication: Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1976.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} "George Gannett Falls Lifeless." Post Standard 21 Oct. 1916. Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1850; Census Place: De Witt, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M432_570; Page: 341A; Image: 159. 1850 US Census. Warren Gannett .
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Year: 1860; Census Place: De Witt, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M653_829; Page: 318; Image: 237; Family History Library Film: 803829. 1860 US Census. Warren Gannett.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Year: 1870; Census Place: De Witt, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1060; Page: 146B; Image: 297; Family History Library Film: 552559. 1870 US Census. George O Gannett.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 907; Family History Film: 1254907; Page: 34D; Enumeration District: 201; Image: 0070. 1880 US Census. George Gannett.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Year: 1900; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 6, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 1136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241136. 1900 US Census. George Gannet.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Year: 1910; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 6, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T624_1056; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375069. 1910 US Census. George O Gannet.