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Family HistoryFamily History - Milo B. Fenton


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Milo B. Fenton and three of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Milo B. Fenton,1 born 16 June 1828 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, the son of Stephen Fenton and Lucinda Shumway;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 17 October 1911 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.7, 8 Milo married, first, 28 December 1859, Mary A. Clark2, 7 (born 11 July 1835 in Plainfield, Otsego County, New York, parents not determined;1, 2, 3, 4, 9 Mary died 24 November 1886 in East Hamilton, Madison County, New York9). Milo married, second, ca. 1894, Mary E. Metcalf (née Gould) 6 (born 1 March 1844 in Lyons, Wayne County, New York, parents not determined;5, 6, 10 Mary died 23 February 1935 in Utica, Oneida County, New York10). Milo is buried in West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.8 Mary is buried in West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.11

Milo’s obituary provides brief biographical details:7

MILO B. FENTON

DIED THIS MORNING

Aged and Respected Residence Passed Away After An Illness of Three Weeks.

In the death of Milo B. Fenton, which occurred this morning at his home, No. 1 Union Avenue, Utica loses one of its oldest and most esteemed residents. His friends, and especially the children whom he knew and loved in the neighborhood, will miss him sorely for his kindly ways and gentle disposition had endeared him to their hearts.

Mr. Fenton was born in the town of Columbus, June 16, 1828. His early life was spent there, but later he made his home in Richfield.

About forty years ago he came to Utica and for many years conducted a grocery business at the corner of Court street and West avenue. December 28, 1859, he was married to Mary Clark of Winfield, who died in November, 1886. Several years afterward he was married to Mary E. Metcalf of this city. He leaves besides his widow a daughter, Mrs. William A. Lloyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; two step-sons, Herbert F. and Nelson W. Metcalf, and four grandchildren, also three brothers, Joel C. of Richfield, George of East Winfield, and Miles Fenton of Leonardsville.

Mr. Fenton was converted at the age of 16 and throughout all the years followed closely the Christian teaching. As a member of Dryer Memorial M. E. Church he proved faithful and earnest and the last Sunday he attended church, about a month ago, enjoyed the service.

To the very last his mind was keen and active and although he retired from business many years ago, he never lost his interest in public affairs, and kept in touch with current events, manifesting a wonderful strength in mind and body at his advanced age.

Mr. Felton was taken ill about three weeks ago and since then had failed rapidly. During his illness he suffered patiently and at last entered into rest with the same quiet trust and hope that had blest him for so many years.

Mary’s obituary provides brief details of her life and character:9


OBITUARY.

MRS. MARY A. FENTON.

Died, Nov. 24, 1886, at the residence of Dr. George B. Palmer, East Hamilton, Mary A. Fenton, of Utica, N. Y., aged 51 years. Mrs. Fenton was the youngest daughter of Isaiah Clark. She was born in Plainfield, Otsego county. Was married to Milo B. Fenton about 25 years ago, and for the last 17 years had resided in Utica. The last ten years of her life have been of considerable physical suffering from sickness, she having been in poor health for the greater portion of that time. In all this affliction and suffering she developed a character which endeared her to all who knew her intimately. Her entire forgetfulness of self and untiring devotion to the interests of others, her remarkable patience and uncomplaining endurance of severe pain, touched all who knew her. Modest and quiet in her religious professions, she showed in her daily life her faith by her works, and it needed not mere verbal profession to satisfy those who knew her that she was indeed a Christian. She was buried Nov. 27, at West Winfield, N. Y., by the side of her sister, and we laid her to rest in the confident hope of a glorious resurrection. In her last days she was cared for by her sister, and the tender hands and warm hearts of some neighbors who knew and prized her, assisted to render her last days as comfortable as possible. But she is gone, and will be most sorely missed by her loving husband and lonely daughter, as well as brother and sisters who remain, and all those near and dear friends to whom her presence always brought sunshine and joy.


Child of Milo B. Fenton and Mary A. Clark:

+2i. Matilda Button ‘Mattie’ Fenton, born 27 June 1863 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 9 May 1955 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Married William Alva Lloyd.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Milo B. Fenton (32, NY, farmer); Mary A. Fenton (25, NY); Joel C. Fenton (28, NY, farmer); Gilbert Fenton (25, NY). [They are living next door to their father Stephen Fenton and his family.]
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Page 21, family of Milo B. Fenton (41, New York, grocer retail); Mary A. Fenton (35, New York); Martha Fenton (7, New York).
  3. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, West Election District, Ninth Ward, Page 27, family of Mallow [sic, Milo] B. Fenton (47, Brookfield, groceria store, Utica); wife Marey A. Fenton (40, Plainfield); daughter Hattie [sic, Mattie] Fenton (11, Norwitch).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 139, Page No. 12D; family of Milo B. Fenton (52, New York, retail grocer); wife Mary Fenton (45, New York); daughter Mattie Fenton (16, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Oneida County, Utica Town, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 17A; family of Milo B. Fenton (71, New York, June 1828); wife of 36 years [sic, undoubtedly includes her previous marriage] Mary Fenton (36, New York, Mar. 1844, 5 children, 2 living); border Samuel Call (67, New York, July 1837, clergyman).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Oneida County, Utica City, Enumeration District 121, Sheet No. 6A; family of Milo B. Fenton (81, New York, 3rd marriage); wife of 16 years Mary E. Fenton (66, New York, 2nd marriage, 5 children, 2 living).
  7. Obituary, Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com. 17 October 1911, Milo B. Fenton, died 17 October 1911. The article provides a brief biography and names his survivors, including his wife, daughter, two step-sons, and three brothers.
  8. Find a Grave (website). West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Milo B. Fenton, born: 1828; died 1911; spouse: Mary A. Fenton (1835-1885 [sic, she died in 1886]. [from record].
  9. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 2 December 1886; Fenton: In East Hamilton, Nov. 24, Mary A., wife of Milo B. Fenton, aged 51 years, 4 months and 13 days [calculated birth date: 11 July 1835].
  10. Obituary, Utica Daily Press, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 25 February 1935, Mrs. Mary E. Gould Fenton, died 23 February 1935, widow of Milo Fenton. The article indicates her date of birth, names of her parents and two sons, and that she was married three times.
  11. Find a Grave (website). West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Mary A. Fenton, born: 1835; died: 1885 [sic, she died in 1886]; wife of Milo B. Fenton (1828-1911) [from record].
Second and Third Generations
2. Matilda Button ‘Mattie’ Fenton2 (Milo1), born 27 June 1863 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 9 May 1955 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.1, 2 Mattie married, ca. 1885, William Alva Lloyd6, 7 (born 25 April 1860 in Illinois, the son of Morgan Lloyd and Malinda Wright;6, 7, 8, 9, 12 William died 28 January 1936 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois12, 13). Mattie and William are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 2, 12

Children of Matilda Button ‘Mattie’ Fenton and William Alva Lloyd:

 3i. Harold M. Lloyd, born December 1886 in New York.6
 4ii. Charles H. Lloyd, born 22 March 1899 in Nebraska;6, 7, 14 died 22 June 1995 in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.14 Charles is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.14

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Matilda B. Lloyd: Matilda B. Lloyd / June 27, 1863 - May 9, 1955 [from grave marker]. The record indicates she died in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.
  2. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994, Matilda Button Lloyd, died: 9 May 1955 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina; born: 27 June 1862 in Utica, New York; buried: 10 May 1955 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota; widowed.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Page 21, family of Milo B. Fenton (41, New York, grocer retail); Mary A. Fenton (35, New York); Martha Fenton (7, New York).
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, West Election District, Ninth Ward, Page 27, family of Mallow [sic, Milo] B. Fenton (47, Brookfield, groceria store, Utica); wife Marey A. Fenton (40, Plainfield); daughter Hattie [sic, Mattie] Fenton (11, Norwitch).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 139, Page No. 12D; family of Milo B. Fenton (52, New York, retail grocer); wife Mary Fenton (45, New York); daughter Mattie Fenton (16, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Missouri, Buchanan County, Washington Township, Enumeration District 62, Sheet No. 9A, family of William A. Lloyd (40, Illinois, Apr 1860, secy. y.m.c.a); wife of 15 years Matilda B. Lloyd (36, New York, June 1863, 2 children, 2 living); son Harold M. Lloyd (13, New York, Dec 1886); son Chas H. Lloyd (1, Nebraska, Apr 1899).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville City, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 21B, family of William A. Lloyd (50, Illinois, secretary, Y.M.C. Association); wife of 24 years Mathilda Lloyd (46, New York, 2 children, 2 living); son Childs H. Lloyd (11, Missouri).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville, Enumeration District 41, Sheet No. 5B, family of J. E. Matthews (27, Georgia, lawyer); wife Alice S. Matthews (29, South Carolina); border Wm. A. Lloyd (59, Illinois, gen. secy. Y.M.C.A.); border Matilda B. Lloyd (56, New York).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Evanston, Enumeration District 16-2114, Sheet No. 28A, family of William A. Lloyd (69, Illinois, manager, bank vault); wife Matilda B. Lloyd (66, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville, Enumeration District 68-6, Sheet No. 14A, family of Helen Martin (74, Ohio, widow); daughter Rosella Liddell (48, Florida, widow, organist, Sunshine Funeral Home); lodger Matilda B. Lloyd (76, New York, widow).
  11. Utica Morning Herald, Utica, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 3 July 1879, article about the annual exercises of the Advanced School of the Utica Free Academy. Listed among the graduates of the class of ’79 is Mattie Button Fenton, who is believed to be the daughter of Milo and Mary Fenton.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, William Alvah Lloyd: William A. Lloyd / April 25, 1860 - Jan. 28, 1936 [from grave marker]. The record indicates he dies in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
  13. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, William Alva Lloyd, died: 28 January 1936 in Evanston, Cook [County], Illinois; age 75; father: Morgan Lloyd; mother: Malinda Wright; spouse: Matilda B.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Charles Henry Lloyd: Charles H. Lloyd / 22 Mar. 1899 - Jun. 22, 1995 [from grave marker]. The record indicates he died in Black Mountain, Buncombe, North Carolina.