Minutes of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association
Organization meeting — February 12, 1868
Cemetery minutes trustees 1868-1921
To the board of trustees of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery with the compliments of your BF Felton Tonawanda
Minutes of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association Organized under a provision of an act authorizing the incorporation of Rural Association Vol 2nd P.P 635 Received Statutes of State Of New York
Meetings of the citizens of Tonawanda Erie Co. in N.Y. and of the Citizens of North Tonawanda Niagara Co N.Y. having met at the council room of the Village of North Tonawanda Niagara co NY want it to notice
Present:
- Hiram Newell
- Jacob Baker
- Edmond T (Ages?)
- George Backer
- David Robinson
- Elias P Brown
- Charles C Harris
- George W Sherman
- Benjamin F Felton
- George (?)
- Franklin Warren
- Whitman Jacobs
- Lewis S Payne
- Garwood L Judd
On motion hon Hiram Newell was appointed president and Garwood Judd Secretary. It was moved and carried that we do now form a corporation under and by virtue of the statute + Known by the name of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association. It was moved + it was moved and carried that six trustees be elected to compose a board of trustees of said cemetery.
The following named gentlemen were by ballot duly elected.
- Franklin Warren
- Benjamin S Felton
- Hiram Newell
- Seldon Johnson
- John Simson
- Garwood L Judd
The president and secretary did then immediately proceed to classify as follows.
First class:
- Horam Newell
- Garwood Judd
Second class:
- John Simson
- Benjamin F Felton
Third class:
- Franklin Warren
- Seldon Johnson
Motion was made and carried that the annual meeting in each year of the board of trustees shall be on the first Tuesday at 2 o’clock in the month of February. On motion the meeting is now adjourned.
Signed:
- Garwood Judd
- Horam Newell
The above meeting was held on the 12th Feb 1868
Meeting of the board of trustees of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association held at the office of GL Judd North Tonawanda Feb 19, 1868
Present:
- John Simson
- Hiram Newell
- Seldon G Johnson
- Benj F Felton
- Garood L Judd
- Franklin Warren
On motion it was resolved that the following named gentlemen be chosen for the next year:
- Seldon Johnson President
- Garwood L Judd Vice “
- Benjamin F Felton Secretary
- Hon Hiram Newell (?)
On motion BF Felton was appointed a committee to inform Mr James Sweeney of the formation of this association and request his presence at the next meeting. On motion Mr F Warren was appointed a committee to inform Mrs C Sweeney of the formation of this association and to obtain such papers as were in her possession voluntarily to this association and present them to the secretary.
GL Judd
John Simson
Meeting of the Board of Trustees for Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association held at the office of Sheldon Johnson Tonawanda July 1, 1868
Present:
- Seldon Johnson
- GL Judd
- BF Felton
- H Newell
- John Simson
Meeting called to order by the president and the following business transacted. The secretary presented a deed of a certain portion of land known as the Col. John Sweeney’s Rural Cemetery grounds which has been given to the association by the heirs of Col John Sweeney. On motion the aforesaid was accepted and and the secretary was instructed to have the same recorded in the Niagara Clerks Office. On motion Hon Hiram Newell was appointed superintendent of the cemetery grounds. On motion GL Judd Esq. was appointed a committee to procure a statement of all monies received or paid out for improvements upon said cemetery grounds previous to the present time. On motion the secretary was appointed a committee to ascertain persons who have possession of certain lots in said cemetery grounds and ascertain the amounts due for said lots have been paid by them. On motion the secretary was (?) to procure such stationary as may be required for the use of this affirmation. On motion it was resolved that no burials will be allowed within the cemetery grounds without the written permission of the superintendent and that the secretary notify persons interested of the said resolution. On motion the office of Seldon Johnson was chosen as the office of this association and decided that all meetings should be held at that place. On motion the board adjourned until July 2nd at 8’Oclock PM.
BF Felton Secretary
Meeting of the board of Col. John Sweeney Rural cemetery association held at the office of Seldon Johnson Tonawanda July 2nd, 1868
Present:
- Seldon Johnson
- GL Judd
- BF Felton
- Hiram Newell
- John Simson esq
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion Mr John Simson was appointed a committee to procure a suitable set of stairs to be placed in the south west corner of the cemetery grounds for the purpose of entering the cemetery. On motion the secretary was requested to report a form of Rules + Deeds + submit the same at the next meeting On a motion the meeting was adjourned to Thursday July 9th 1868 at 8 o’clock PM
BF Felton Secretary
Meeting of the board of trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery ? held at the office of Seldon Johnson Tonawanda July 9th 1868
Present:
- Seldon Johnson president
- Hiram Newell
- Garwood Judd
- Franklin Warren
Minutes of the last not present therefore not read. GL Judd reported that he had received a written statement of HP Smith + the NY Erie Bank which was received to be acted upon by the board when called of. On motion the superintendent was instructed to employ Franklin Warren and other men to clean the walks and avenues in the cemetery and the amount of labor expended for such purpose shall not exceed the amount of one hundred dollars. On motion it was resolved the the president and ? be requested to executed deeds of lots to all parties who will pay for their lots and collect the money for the same until the next meeting of the board. On motion the meeting was adjourned until July 23rd at 8 O’clock PM
GL Judd
Meeting of the board of Trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural cemetery Association held at the office of S Johnson Tonawanda July 23, 1868
Present:
- Seldon Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secretary
- Hiram Newell Mas
- Franklin Warren
Meeting called to order by the president and the minutes of the meeting of July 23 and July 9th were read and approved. The committee read rules and deeds reported and on motion the form henceforth which were then used and adopted. The committee treasurer upon the lots reported persons who had not paid + those who had paid for their lots as far as could be ascertained. In pursuance of motion authorizing the president + treasurer to issue a deeds to Cap Chas Kelly Lot #2 Section E for the sun of $215.00 The supt of the cemetery reported an expense of 38 days labor to the amount of $60. Said report not including the services of F Morrison?
Also another expense to the amount of $9.00 for stake + lettering.
On motion the president was appointed a committee to collect monies due for lots to tell the next meeting. On motion it was resolved that the sum of $10 be collected upon such lots ? …………added to the present price ? were issued by JD Vandervoort attorney. Monies due on all lots for the amount of funds for stamps to which accrue from the issuance of the new deeds. On motion the president and vice president were authorized to sell + receive moneys for the payment of the lots and issue the proper deeds therefor. On motion the president be authorized ti issue a deed to Elder Joshua Vincent to lot no 2 Section A for the amount of $15. On motion the meeting was then adjourned.
BF Felton
Secretary
Meeting of the board of trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association held at the offices of S Johnson Tonawanda October 8, 1868
Present:
- Seldon Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secretary
- Hiram Newell Treasurer
- Franklin Warren esq
The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the last meeting of July 23rd read and approved.
The treasurer made report as follows Receipts since organization $206. Disbursements $83 Details for the receipts and disbursements will be found in cash book with the respective dates.
On motion and order was directed to be drawn on the ? of Hiram Newell treasurer for the amount of $84 for bill rendered. On motion an order was directed to be drawn on by the treasurer in the amount of $27 for labor as per bill rendered. On motion an order was directed to be drawn in favor of John Simson for the amount of $14 as payment for building steps + for lumber for the same as per bill rendered. On motion the superintendent was directed to have the gate removed from it’s present location to the proper place as designated upon the cemetery map. On motion the superintendent was authorized to open and clean such avenues as be may deemed ? at the present time On motion the secretary was directed to notify the individuals who occupy lots unpaid for that they must pay for the same of remove the bodies deposited upon the lots.
The persons to whom the secretary was requested to give said notice were:
- John Chadwick
- Mrs N Nugent
- A McGregory
- Marshal Fales
- David Robinson
- Mrs H Stanley
- Chas Calkins
- Thomas Ronley
- Mrs. James Ensley
- Mrs Moore
- ?
- SS McMerrick
On motion the meeting was adjured subsequent to ? Call.
BF Felton
Secretary
Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Col. John Sweeney Cemetery Association held in the office of Seldon Johnson Nov 20, 1868
Present:
- S Johnson Pres
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secre.
- H Newell Treas.
- F Warren
- J Simson
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The secretary reported notices to the persons occupying lots that were unpaid for . The treasurer reported the recept of $40 from the nugent , $25 from Mrs HP Stanley, $10 from GL Judd, and $25 from Wm Simson. Your treasurer also reported the following distribuments To BF Betts surveying $100 “ Sunday Persons $40 days labor $61.10 “ M Simson “ “ “ $2.00 D Bellinger for team $1.00 For stamps $2.00 On motion the order was drawn on the treasurer as follows in favor of H Newell paid for labor $66.60 Wm Simson $45.00
The subject matter of persons rendering services unpaid for upon the cemetery grounds was presented and the following bills were duly presented. Bill for services of Mr E Brown amounting to $62.12 upon which was ordered the sum of $57. Balances due Mr Brown $12.12
And on motion an order was drawn for the amount for the same. Also like bill presented from John Simson for the amount of $75. And on motion an order was drawn up for that amount. Also like Bill was presented from AG Kent for the amount of $25 and on motion and order was drawn up in that amount. Also like Bill presented from HP Smith for excess of payments over receipts of $21.87. The secretary was was directed to notify HP Smith that an over was directed to be drawn in his favor for the amount of $21.87 and upon paying to the treasurer the amount of $58.13 deeds for lots no. sec. Would be given to him.
On motion the president was directed to enforce compliance with resolution ? served upon persons occupying unpaid for. On motion the meeting was adjured.
BF Felton.
Secretary
Meeting of the board of Trustees for Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association held at the office of S Johnson Feb 7th 1869
Present:
- S Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secretary
- Hiram Newell Treasurer
Meeting was called to order and the minutes from the last meeting were read + Approved. The treasurer reported he had received from Summer Newman $20 from GL Judd 50/100 from WM Hancock $12. From SP Hastings $10
Also reported the following disbursements.
Paid LS Payne for recording in Niagara County Clerks Office the articles of the association and the deed of the grounds in the sum of $3. + for stamps $5. On motion Saturday the 2nd day of Feb 1869 at 2 O’clock was designated as the time for the elections of office in place of GL Judd + Hiram Newell whose term of office expired at that date. On motion the meeting was adjured til the 25th of Feb 1869 at 2 oclock pm.
BF Felton
Secy
Meeting of the board of Trustees for Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association held Tonawanda Feb 24 1869
Present:
- SG Johnson Pres
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secry
- H Newell Treasurer
Meeting called to order and the minutes of the last meeting read The stated day for the election of the trustees having arrived- On motion the lot owners conceded to the election.
Upon Canvas of the votes, the following gentlemen were elected for the trustees:
- GL Judd
- Hiram Newell
On motion the meeting was duly adjourned.
Meeting of the board of trustees for Col.John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association of the office if SG Johnson Tonawanda on May 14, 1869
Present:
- SG Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- BF Felton Secry
- Hiram Newell Treasurer
- F Warren esq
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion the board proceeded to elect superintendent for the ensuing year and James Carney was duly elected. On motion the meeting was adjourned for one month.
BF Felton
Secry
Regular meeting of the board of trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association held at the offices of SG Johnson Tonawanda May 21, 1869
Present:
- SG Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- H Newell Treasurer
- BF Felton Secry
- Franklin Warren
The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. On motion the Supt Mr Carney, was directed to expend a sum of money not to exceed one hundred dollars in improvements to the grounds. On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting of the board of trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association. Held Tonawanda March 5, 1870
Present:
- S Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- H Newell Treasurer
- F Warren
Meeting called to order by the president and on motion G Judd was appointed secretary in term.
On motion it was resolved whereas in consequence of the day for the annual election of the board of trustees having passed and that said election did not take place it was resolved that GL JUdd be hereby authorized to transmit to the lot owners a written notification that a special election would take place at the office of S Johnson on the 11th day of March 1870 for the election of two trustees in place of BF Felton and John Simson. On motion the board adjourned to meet at the office of S Johnson March 11, 1870.
GL Judd
Secty
Meeting of the board of Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association held at the offices of S Johnson Tonawanda March 11, 1870
Present:
- S Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- H Newell Treasurer
- BF Felton
- Franklin Warren
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The supt of the cemetery grounds made his report and presented his account the details of Which may be found in the book of the treasurer. The total amount of distributions during the year by him was $100.78 and on motion he was allowed and orders were directed to be drawn on the treasurer for the amount. Hon. Hiram Newell (Treasurer) furnished his financial report as follows The receipts for the season were William Clark $6.75 James S Se????lefield $1 EB Jacobs $1 Conrad Backer $25. Total receipts $27.75 And on hand March 14, 1869 $151.99 Total $2103.24 Total disbursements $100.78 Now on hand March 11, 1870 $102.96
On motion it was resolved that SL Johnson and GL JUdd be directed to take such legal actions as may be necessary to compel persons occupying lots which are unpaid for either to pay for the same or remove the remains of the dead contained within. The time having arrived for the election of two trustees in place of BL Felton and John Simson the election was proceeded with and J Freeman Vincent and Dr Conrad Backer were duly elected as trustees for the term of three years from Feb 1st 1870.
The board then proceeded to organize their respected officers for the ensuing years which resulted in the electing:
- Sheldon Johnson President
- Garwood Judd Vice “
- Hon Hiram Newell Treasurer
- J Freeman Vincent Secretary
- James Craney Superintendent
On motion it was resolved that a vote of thanks was tendered to BF Felton for his services as secretary of the board since it’s organization and also for the contribution of the necessary books for the use of this association. On motion the board was then appointed.
BF Felton
Tonawanda October 27, 1870
Meeting of the Trustees of Col. John Sweeney Rural cemetery at the office of president S Johnson. Present
- S Johnson President
- J. Vincent Secty
- Hiram Newell Treasurer
- James Craney Superintendant
- Dr Leonard Backer
Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer made the following report which was accepted.
Deed from Marshall Fales $40 Daniel Robinson $25 Mrs Frank Chasselette $15 J Burns $40 George Cummings $25 $143
The super Mr Carney rendered the following bill paid for labor $7 grass seed holder $11.38. $18.38
Which was accepted and on motion an order was drawn on the treasurer in the amount. Mr S Johnson asked permission to change his lot for one in section B to be hereafter selected by a motion made and carried the president + sect. Were authorized to take ref? the old deed of the lot now held by Mr Johnson and give him the lot he may select he paying the difference if any. On motion Mess. Vincent and Backer were appointed a committee to confer with + settle the ? with James Sweeney. A motion was made and carried that the superintendent be notified not to allow anyone to bury their dead upon any of the lots unless such lots be paid for and that the secretary furnish the super with a copy of the resolution. On motion the board adjourned until two weeks from tonight
J F Vincent Secry
Tonawanda Feb 7 1871 — Regular meeting of the Col. John Sweeney cemetery association held at the office of SG Johnson
Present:
- S Johnson President
- GL Judd Vice “
- H Newell Treasurer
- JF Vincent Secty
- H Backer
- F Warren
Meeting called to order, minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Committee on settlement with James Sweeney + report progress.
On motion we proceed to ballot for trustees in place of Mess Johnson + Warren. The following officers were elected for the coming year:
- Dr Backer President
- GL Judd Vice “
- H Newell Treasurer
- J Vincent Secty
The treasurer made his report which was accepted the details of which can be found upon his books The following bills were presented and upon motion ordered to be drawn on treasurer for amt.
James Craney bill labor $27.80 BF Felton bill Family deeds for $16.40 and 27.80
Meeting was adjourned ?
Tonawanda July 25, 1871 — At a meeting of the board of Col John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association the following gentlemen are present:
Dr Backer President N Newell Treasurer Mr S Johnson + GL Judd
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. The following bills were submitted for labor done on the cemetery grounds + on motion orders were drawn on treasurer for amnts:
EP Brown $3.00 James Carney $5.25 $8.25
On motion the secretary was directed to notice all persons that have their deeds on lots unpurchased to remove the same between the date and the first day of November next or the same be removed by the board. On motion Dr C Backer was allowed to exchange lot 14 by giving difference in price of the lots. Board Adjourned.
GL Judd Sectry
Tonawanda October 9th, 1871 — At a meeting for the board of Col John Sweeney Rural cemetery association. Held at the office of S Johnson the following gentlemen were present:
Dr C Backer President N Newell Treasurer JF Vincent Secretary And Mr Johnson + Judd Trustees The minutes of the last meeting not being on hand on motion the reading was dispensed with. Mr James Carney presented his resignation which on motion was accepted and Mr Simon Bellinger was appointed in his place. Motion made and carried that GL Judd be allowed to exchange his deed for lot 1 and have his deeds in Lots 1 and 2 of Section “J” by paying difference in price. On motion the Supt. was authorized to use lots _____ in section F (NE corner of the cemetery) To bury the bodies in that are now in the streets + on lots unpaid for. And the treasurer was also authorized to pay bills for for removing such bodies as soon as such bills be presented and audit said bills at the next meeting for the board. Meeting adjourned Live Die
JF Vincent secretary
Tonawanda Nov 20 1871
Special meeting of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association.
Present
- Backer
- Judd
- Newell
- Vincent
- Johnson
Mr Newell treasurer brought in ills for removing bodies of $93.16 which was authorized to be paid at the meeting.
Mr, Newell resigned and Mr S Johnson elected his stead balance of money in the treasury of $370.48.
On motion the supt was authorized to notify Mr SS McMerrick + Mr ? Hawley to remove their dead or secure deeds from the association. The supt was also authorized to grub out oak trees at as little expense as possible
JF Vincent Sectry
At the annual meeting of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association
Present: are Dr Backer presiding, SG Jhnson + GL Judd trustees. The treasurer report was read and accepted. The amount received from former treasurer Mr Hiram Newell was the sum of $307.88 and was received since he came into the office (SG Johnson) $142.25 in all $514.13 and paid out $5 for straps? Leaving in his hands $509.13.
It was moved and carried that Lerenzo? Ponney? Have a deed of his lost for the money he has paid to George Wing as per ? of James Sweeney. It was moved that the treasurer report be received as read. On motion the association proceeded to ballot for trustee in place of GL Judd was declared duly elected as trustee in place of SL ? and Simon Bellinger was declared duly elected in place of Hiram Newell. On motion this meeting does now adjourned. Sine and Bie (Live and Die?)
February 1872 — At a meeting of the board of trustees of the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery held at the office of SG Johnson president trustees:
Backer, SG Johnson, GL Judd, , F Warren, and Simon Bellinger. It was moved that Dr Backer be our president for the ensuing year. F Warren, vice president. SG Johnson Treasurer, and GL Judd Secretary. It was moved and carried that SG Johnson receive $50 each deed drawn up by ? his entering his bill. He presented his bill for drawing said deeds which was accepted at $30. On motion a bill of GL Judd for ? deeds be allowed at $13.75 and on motion a bill alm of George M Warren of $1. For ? deeds was allowed on motion. The do now adjourn on the call of the president
GL Judd
1873 — Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery association Feb 5th, 1873
At an annual meeting of the stock holders of the office of secretary on the 5th day of February 1873. Gentlemen present: C Backer, Vincent, Simon Bellinger, GL Judd, + SG Johnson trustees. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. SG Johnson read his report Which read from the treasurers book and found in his hands $740.98.
On motion the board do now proceed to ballot for trustee in place os Secretary Backer and F Vincent which was duly done by ballot and both Backer and F Vincent were duly elected. SG Johnson tendered his resignation as trustee which was duly accepted. Simon Bellinger of ____ $14.25 only presented and allowed and bill ? on bill. BH Neff was duly elected trustee in place of SG Johnson resignation. Now board Adjourns
1873
Present Mr’s Bellinger, Vincent, Backer, + Judd. On motion of GL Judd named C Backer were duly elected president for the ensuing year. F Vincent elected vice president for and BH Neff was duly elected treasurer, and GL Judd was duly elected Secretary for the ensuing year. It was moved and carried that the treasurer BH Neff give the reposite Bail for the safety of the money of the cooperation. S Haymond presented bill for printing of $3.00 which was allowed + bill placed on file. On motion Simon Bellinger was duly elected superintendent of the cemetery for the ensuing year. Simon Bellinger presented bill for services on superintendent of $25. Which was accepted and bill placed on file. On motion the board do now adjourn by the call of the president
GL Judd Secretary
Janurary 7, 1873
Cemetery board meet at the store of BH Neff Present:
- Backer
- Warren
- Simson
- Bellinger
- BH Neff
- GL Judd
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. It was moved that F Warren + Backer be appointed a committee to see James Sweeney and the Vandervoort estate in relation to the purchase of land for additional cemetery grounds. Supt Bellinger presented a bill for cutting down cemetery fence of $30.00 which was duly allowed + check drawn + bill on bill. On motion the board do now adjourn by call of the president.
GL Judd Secretary
Sept 5 1873
Board meet presidents store, present:
- President Backer
- JL Vincent
- BH Neff
- S Bellinger
- GL JUdd trustee
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. The following bills were presented for payment and allowed:
AG Carey Rings + Staples $4.50 SP Hastings 2 Urns $4.50 OH Gorton Hardware paint $98.57 Wm (Nellis?) Hellis labor on fence $6.25 Walrath + Boroner? For lumber $29.46 G W Sterns plaining lumber $20.74 S Bellinger Supt. $102.50
On the above bills on file. It is now moved + Carried that the treasurer copy from the old map onto the new one the names of the lot owners. It was moved and ? that the supt reset all of the stakes in the cemetery + new ones if necessary. On motion the board is now adjourned.
Annual meeting Feb 3rd, 1874 —
Present:
- Conrad Backer prescient
- BH Neff Treasurer
- Simson
- Bellinger
- trustees
- GL Judd Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read an approved
The treasurer BF Neff presented his report. Which shows he had received from SG Johnson former treasurer $191.50 making the total amount of $932,48 and paid out since last report $353.52 leaving in the treasurer's hand $578.96. Report accepted and recorded on file.
The following bills were presented + duly accepted
Henry Backer copying records $25.00 BF Felton for record book $15.00 GL Judd drawing deed $7.50 S. Bellinger Supt. $25.00 _______ $72.50
The following named persons were balloted and elected as trustees in favor of making Franklin Warren and Benj H Neff whose terms as trustees expired abd BH Neff and Benj Felton duly elected.
The board then adjourned Sine a die. And the new board on the same day convened. Present:
- C. Backer
- S Bellinger
- BH Neff
- GL Judd
On motion C Backer was duly elected President for the ensuing year. BH Neff Treasurer and GL Judd Secretary and Simon Bellinger superintendent. On motion the board do now adjourn by the call of the president.
February 18, 1875 — Pursuant to the call for the annual meeting of the Col. John Sweeney Cemetery Association lot owners for the purpose of electing the trustees in place of GL Judd and S Bellinger whose term of office expires.
The meeting was called to order and Conrad Backer was made chairman and Robert Harrington Secretary.
Present:
- C Backer
- BH Neff
- S Bellinger
- R Harrington
- SA Van Brocklin
On motion the meeting was adjourned until Feb 25th, 1875 at 2 O'clock PM at the office of S Bellinger in Tonawanda.
Feb. 25th, 1875 3 O’clock Pm — Meeting called to order by Secretary BF Felton Chairman, S Bellinger secretary.
Treasurer made his report which was accepted and placed on file. A motion was made that was now proceeded for new trustees. A ballot was had for trustees S Bellinger was duly ha for trustee and W Jacobs was duly elected as trustee to serve for 3 years from this meeting.
BF Felton Chairman
S Bellinger Secretary
Feb 25th, 1875 — Board of trustee meeting convenes. Trustees present: BF Felton, F Vincent, BH Neff, Whit Jacobs, and S Bellinger on motion BF Felton was elected president for the present year and S Bellinger was elected Secretary. On motion BH Neff was elected treasurer and S Bellinger as superintendent.
On motion and order was drawn on the treasurer in favor of SP Howard for printing notice of $1.50 and on motion and order be drawn on the treasurer in favor of S Bellinger for $25. For services as superintendent for the last year carried. The above orders were drawn as above the report from the treasurer for the last year were received and placed on file. Which account of the treasurer is as follows:
Feb Cash on hand $578.96 Amounts received in 1874 $120.00 Total amounts $698.96 Amounts paid out $118.94 Total amount on hand $580.02
On motion the board adjourned until the next call of the president.
S Bellinger Secretary
Feb 1st 1876
At the regular annual meeting of the cemetery association pursuant to the notice published in the Lu? ? ? met at the office of S Bellinger for the purpose of electing new trustees in place of Dr Backer and Freeman Vincent whose term of office expires on the first day of Feb 1876. Present:
- BF Felton President
- S Bellinger Secretary
- Dr Backer
- Vincent trustees
On motion Freeman Vincent be balloted for trustees Vincent was duly declared unanimously elected trustee and on motion of Backer George H Smith be elected trustee. George H Smith was duly declared elected trustee for three years in place of Br Backer whose term of office was expired accordingly Freeman Vincent and George H Smith are elected trustees for three years . On motion the meeting adjourned until Feb 8th, 1876 at 7 O’clock PM
S Bellinger Secretary
Tonawanda Feb 8, 1876
A annual meeting of the trustees of Col. John Sweeney Cemetery association the meeting was called to order, George Smith called to the ? ? ? the trustee made his report and then on motion the treasurer report was recorded and placed on file. On motion the treasurer be allowed to delegate all deeds to the persons purchased on their paying the amount called for in the deed. On motion BF felton was elected president and S Bellinger Secretary and BH Neff as treasurer. And S Bellinger superintendent of the cemetery. On motion made in favor of CH Hayward for $1.50 for publishing notice of annual meeting, Carried on motion on the fee of $25 in favor of S Bellinger for services as superintendent of the cemetery. On motion of F Vincent that the treasurer pay .75 cents to the set fee for every deed that has not been paid up by the purchase of the lot and purchase of lots that be required to pay more than the price of the deed call for carry S Bellinger Secretary
A special meeting called by the president Nov 14th, 1876
Present:
- Geo Smith
- W Jacobs
- BH Neff
- S Bellinger
On motion Geo Smith BH Neff was appointed. President Mr Geo Smith presented old notes, papers and money accounts with James Sweeney to have them examined and after looking them over the papers the present member could not do any thing about the matter. On motion BH Neff and S Bellinger be a committee to see SG Johnson + Others to find out what agreement had been made with the Sweneys in agreement of him giving the deed to the cemetery.
Adjourned until Thursday evening Nev. 16th at 7 O’clock
S Bellinger Secretery
At an adjourned meeting of the trustees of Col. John Sweeney Cemetery Nov 16, 1876
Present:
- BF Felton president
- F Vincent
- Geo Smith
- Whit Jacobs
- BH Neff
- S Bellinger. The meeting was called to order by the president
BH Neff made a motion that James Sweeney Claim be allowed amount $55.46. Motion was lost. Motion made of Geo Smith that McMerrick be notified to pay for his lot or vacate his lot immediately carried. Motion made that treasurer notify all persons that have deeds to pay up.
S Bellinger Secretary