Benjamin E. (Bennie) Perrington and Esther E. Salter
Husband Benjamin E. (Bennie) Perrington [61489]
Born: 21 Nov 1893 - Tanners Falls, Wayne County, PA Christened: Died: 4 May 1981 - Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY Buried: - Mount View Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus County, NYMarriage: 23 Feb 1924 - Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA [MRIN:20955]
Wife Esther E. Salter [61488]
Born: 22 Sep 1898 - Saint Marys, Elk County, PA Christened: Died: 6 Apr 1994 - Cuba, Allegany County, NY Buried: - Mount View Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY
Father: Claude Salter Sr [61486] (1872-1945) Mother: Lillian Maude Lunger [61487] (1879-1958)
Children
1 M Robert Salter Perrington [61490]
Born: 15 Nov 1925 - Saint Marys, Elk County, PA Christened: Died: 18 Jul 1997 - Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, CA Buried:Spouse: Laura Jean Wilcox [61491] (1928-2011) Marr: Aug 1946 [MRIN:20956]
2 F Patricia Ann Perrington [61493]
Born: 15 Apr 1934 - Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY Christened: Died: 30 May 2010 - Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY Buried: - Mount View Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus County, NYSpouse: Joseph Francis Lippert [61494] (1922-2006) Marr: [MRIN:20957]Spouse: Donald Leroy Cornelius [61501] (1921-1978) Marr: 14 Dec 1968 - Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, NY [MRIN:20961]
General Notes: Husband - Benjamin E. (Bennie) Perrington
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Birth: Nov. 21, 1893
Tanners Falls
Wayne County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: May 4, 1981
Olean
Cattaraugus County
New York, USA
“Obituaries,” The Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Tuesday, May 5, 1981, page 8, column 1:
BENJAMIN PERRINGTON
Benjamin Perrington of RD 2, Olean-Portville Road, died Monday (May 4, 1981) shortly after arrival at St. Francis Hospital, following a long illness.
Born in Tanner Falls, Pa. on Nov. 21, 1893, he was a son of George and Maude Perrington. On Feb. 23, 1924 in Scranton, Pa., he married the former Esther E. Salter, who survives.
Mr. Perrington had been employed as a foreman for many years at Cubic Aeronautics Corp., San Diego, Calif., and was a retired farmer.
A veteran of World War I, member of Company I, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart award, and was a charter member of the Salamanca American Legion.
Surviving besides his widow are a son, Robert S. Perrington of San Diego; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cornelius of Olean; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral and committal services will be held Thursday (May 7, 1981) at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Douglas Wilson, pastor of the Portville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery, Olean.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
"Personalettes," The Portville Review (Portville, N.Y.), Thursday, February 19, 1914, page 3, column 2:
Bennie Perrington of Olean was a Tuesday caller in town.
"Grand Jury Indictments," The Cattaraugus Times (Cattaraugus, N.Y.), Friday, October 22, 1915, page 1, column 1:
Benjamin Perrington, Olean: wife abandonment pleaded not guilty bail fixed at $500.
“Horse cut by glass when struck by auto,” Olean Evening Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Tuesday Evening, April 25, 1916, page 11, column 2:
A horse owned by Jaekle Brothers and driven by Benjamin Perrington was struck by an automobile at about 10:30 o’clock last night near the corner of Main and Genesee streets. The horse was cut about the head by flying glass from the broken windshield of the car. The car was driven by Ernest Taylor of Hinsdale, who was going north on Main street when he struck the rig coming west on Genesee. The radiator of the car was badly bent by the impact, but none of the occupants were injured.
"To-day's casualty list," The Albany Evening Journal (Albany, N.Y.), Thursday, February 20, 1919, page 6, column 6:
Wounds (Degree Undetermined)
Corporals:
Benjamin Perrington, Olean
“Personals,” Olean Evening Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Saturday evening, March 15, 1919, page 3, column 4:
Benjamin Perrington returned to Camp Merritt today after spending a few days in the city.
"Elkdale Notes," Cattaraugus Republican (Salamanca and Little Valley, N.Y.), April 17, 1919, page 1, column 5:
Mrs. Maude Perrington and son Bennie of Olean visited her other son, Reed, here Saturday.
“Maple Hill,” Olean Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Thursday Evening, April 21, 1921, page 9, column 3:
Mr. and Mrs. Perrington of Olean visited their son, Bennie Perrington and wife, over Sunday.
“Cigaret Causes Explosion,” Daily Sentinel (Rome, N.Y.), Tuesday evening, June 20, 1922, page 3, column 2:
Olean, June 20.—One man is in a hospital suffering from severe burns, three others had a narrow escape and a new house was damaged by fire as a result of an explosion yesterday when Benjamin Perrington, the injured man, lighted a cigaret while holding in the other hand a gallon pail of gasoline. The four men were painters.
“News Briefs Gleaned From Nearby Papers,” The Watkins Express (Watkins Glen, N.Y.), Wednesday, June 28, 1922, page 7, column 3:
Bennie Perrington, old enough to know better, lighted a cigarette while cleaning a floor with gasoline at Olean He is now resting in a hospital and the house damage was $500.
“Late Local News,” The Bolivar Breeze (Bolivar, N.Y.), Thursday, September 29, 1927, page 3, column 3:
Five hundred and ninety-seven certificates of automobile registration and licenses to drive were revoked or suspended by Charles A. Harnett, commissioner of motor vehicles, in the two weeks ended September 15. In New York City and vicinity there were 57 revocations and 274 suspensions and in the rest of the state 107 revocations and 159 suspensions. Among those in the Buffalo district: Benjamin Perrington, Olean, unlicensed operator; Oscar A. Ericson, Wellsville, Harold Scott, Almond, driving car while intoxicated.
"Whig Street, The Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, November 28, 1928, page 3, column 1:
Ben Perrington has moved back onto the Arch Wright farm.
"Whig Street," Cattaraugus Republican (Little Valley, N.Y.), Wednesday, February 13, 1929, page 8, column 4:
Jim Reed recently purchased a horse of Ben Parrington.
"Whig Street," The Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, February 20, 1929, page 3, column 2:
Ben Perrington and family are moving to Olean.
"Five Points," The Little Valley Hub (Little Valley, N.Y.), Thursday, June 18, 1931, page 3, column 5:
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perrington of Olean visited at C.L. Ball and Reid Perrington Tuesday night.
"Five Points," The Little Valley Hub (Little Valley, N.Y.), Thursday, October 1, 1931, page 3, column 4:
Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Perrington and son Bobby, Mrs. Geo. Perrington of Olean called at C.L. Balls' recently.
"Five Points," The Little Valley Hub (Little Valley, N.Y.), Thursday, October 15, 1931, page 3, column 7:
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perrington, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Perrington of Olean, Mr. Reid Perrington of Little Valley spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball.
“Personals,” Olean Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Monday, November 29, 1937, page 8, column 3:
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perrington and family of Cuba, Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Ball of Little Valley, Sterle Van Slyke of Olean, Mrs. Agnes Corey of Albany, Mrs. Kathryn Allen of Olean were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Perrington, Haskell Road, Thanksgiving Day.
"Germantown," The Cuba Patriot and Free Press (Cuba, N.Y.), Friday, June 16, 1938, page 7, column 2:
Ben Perrington of Haskell was a business caller on Ray Swarts Monday.
“Wolf Run,” The Cuba Patriot and Free Press (Cuba, N.Y.), Friday, July 13, 1939, page 3, column 2:
Mr. and Mrs. George La Fever celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary as guests of their new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perrington, it being the first meal in the Perrington new house. The dinner, including ice cream, was enjoyed by the guests. The community extends its hearty congratulations to this venerable couple and wish them much happiness. Mr. Perrington, who purchased the former James Hibner (later the Bert Benham farm), is building a new house on the site of the old house, which was burned many years ago. The large barn on the same farm burned this Spring.
"Five Points," The Little Valley Hub (Little Valley, N.Y.), Thursday, May 4, 1944, page 4, column 2:
Mrs. Maude Perrington of Olean is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C.L. Ball, also her son, Ben Perrington.
"Napoli," The Little Valley Hub (Little Valley, N.Y.), Thursday, May 2, 1946, page 6, column 3:
Benjamin Perrington and family are moving to their new home, the former Lee Finch farm.
Mrs. Charles R. Newton, “Great Valley News Items,” The Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, October 1, 1947, page 5, column 4:
Arthur Fedick has sold his house to B. Perrington of Thorpe Hollow. Mr. Fedick has purchased Mr. Perrington’s farm in Thorpe Hollow. Both parties have taken possession of their newly acquired property.
“Driver Arrested Following Crash,” Salamanca Republican-Press (Salamanca, N.Y.), Friday, October 24, 1947, page 3, column 3:
Benjamin Perrington, fifty-three, Great Valley, entered a plea of innocent when arraigned in city court today on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Judge A. J. Prey adjourned the case to Wednesday at 9 a. m. so the defendant could secure counsel.
Perrington was arrested after the automobile he was driving collided with a parked car in Wildwood near Prospect shortly before 1 a.m. today.
Stephen Myers, Jr., twenty, 464 Wildwood avenue, reported at police headquarters he had parked the car, owned by his brother, Joseph Myers, and was sitting in the front seat with another young man when the Perrington machine struck it in the rear.
Police reported both cars badly damaged.
“City Court,” Salamanca Republican-Press (Salamanca, N.Y.), Wednesday, October 29, 1947, page 3, column 2:
Benjamin Perrington, fifty -three, Great Valley, was fined $75 by Judge A. J. Prey when he pleaded guilty in city court today to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Arrested after the car he was driving collided with a parked car in Wildwood avenue, Perrington entered a plea of innocent Oct. 24 to a charge of driving while intoxicated. The charge was reduced with the consent of the acting chief and the arresting officer.
“Driver Uninjured As Car Rolls Over,” Salamanca Republican-Press (Salamanca, N.Y.), Saturday, January 17, 1948, page 3, column 6:
A Great Valley motorist escaped injury when his automobile skidded on the Salamanca-Great Valley highway, went off the road, and rolled over several times last night.
He was Benjamin Perrington, who said he was blinded by the lights of an approaching car as he was traveling alone toward Salamanca shortly before 10 p.m., according to the sheriff's department.
The driver related that he applied the brakes, but lost control of his car on the ice-coated highway, the machine going off the left side of the road, investigators said. It rolled over several times, coming to a halt right side up.
The top and fenders of Perrington's car were damaged and a window broken.
Mrs. Charles R. Newton, “Great Valley News Items,” The Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, February 11, 1948, page 5, column 1:
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schultz have purchased Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perrington's home. Mr. and Mrs. Perrington have purchased a home in Little Valley and expect to move this week.
“Partyline,” The Post-Journal (Jamestown, N.Y.), Friday, May 21, 1965, page 13, column 1:
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perrington of Linda Vista, Calif, are visiting his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball and other relatives here.
"Little Valley Social Notes," The Ellicottville Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, May 18, 1966, page 8, column 4:
Mr. and Mrs. George Harson of Arcade were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball. Also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perrington and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Perrington of Linda Vesta, Calif spent Tuesday evening at the Ball home.
“Little Valley Personals,” The Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, July 3, 1968, page 6, column 5:
Callers and dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball last week were Mrs. Pearl Blessing of Allegany, Mr. and Mrs. George Harson of Arcade, Miss Ethel Hayward of Shinglehouse, Mrs. Patty Lippert and sons, Mrs. Margaret Ham and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Perrington of Olean.
"Little Valley Personals," The Ellicottville Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, August 28, 1968, page 4, column 5:
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball last week were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cleaver of Oil City, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perrington and Mrs. Patty Lippert and son of Olean.
Mrs. William Stark, “Little Valley News,” The Ellicottville Post (Ellicottville, N.Y.), Wednesday, December 4, 1968, page 3, column 3:
Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball were Mr. and Mrs. Benny Perrington and Mrs. Patty Leonard and sons of Olean. Their son Sterl Van Slyke and wife were their house guests Wednesday to Sunday and Mr. & Mrs. George Harmon of Arcade were breakfast guests Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Horton and nephew Kenny Smith were also at the Ball home one night last week.
"Tickets issued after accidents," Wellsville Daily Reporter (Wellsville, N.Y.), Monday afternoon, June 12, 1972, page 4, column 7:
At 1:20 p.m. Saturday a truck operated by Harry W. Burton, 53, Little Meadows, Pa., struck a parked car on County Road 18 near the Pennsylvania state line in the Town of Bolivar. Police said the truck driver said he fell asleep, causing his vehicle to hit the car owned by Benjamin Perrington, St. Mary's, Pa. Mr. Burton was issued a summons for an improper turn. No injury was reported in the mishap.
"Hospital notes," Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Saturday, December 20, 1975 page 14, column 4:
Olean General Higgins Memorial Admitted: Benjamin Perrington, RD 2.
“Reports To Police,” Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Monday, August 16, 1976, page 3, column 3:
Benjamin Perrington, St.Mary's, Pa., car damaged by hit-run vehicle in Super Duper parking lot.
"Hospital notes," Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Thursday, August 24, 1978, page 12, column 3:
Olean General Higgins Memorial Admitted: Benjamin Perrington, RD 2.
"Hospital notes," Times-Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Wednesday, August 30, 1978, page 8, column 4:
Olean General Higgins Memorial Discharged: Benjamin Perrington, RD 2.
Family links:
Parents:
George Washington Perrington (1868 - 1938)
Jane Maude Cory Perrington (1872 - 1946)
Spouses:
Helen Julia Hutchinson Perrington (1895 - 1922)*
Elizabeth Irene Williamson Fox (1891 - 1973)*
Esther E. Salter Perrington (1898 - 1994)*
Children:
Infant Son Perrington (1912 - 1912)*
Helen Jane Perrington/Williams Eich (1915 - 1947)*
Infant Son Perrington (1921 - 1921)*
Robert Salter Perrington (1925 - 1997)*
Patricia Ann Perrington Cornelius (1934 - 2010)*
Siblings:
Anna Susie Perrington Ball (1890 - 1976)*
Reid Washington Perrington (1891 - 1949)*
Benjamin E. Perrington (1893 - 1981)
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Mount View Cemetery
Olean
Cattaraugus County
New York, USA
Plot: Section C-82
Created by: Steve Barnhoorn
Record added: Jun 13, 2002
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General Notes: Wife - Esther E. Salter
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Birth: Sep. 22, 1898
Saint Marys
Elk County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Apr. 6, 1994
Cuba
Allegany County
New York, USA
"Esther E. Perrington, longtime Olean resident," Times Herald (Olean, N.Y.), Wednesday, April 6, 1994, Section A, page 6, columns 3-4:
OLEAN – Esther E. Perrington of 410 Queen St. died today (Wednesday, April 6, 1994) in Cuba Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born Sept. 22, 1898, in St. Mary's Pa., she was a daughter of Claude and Maude Salter. On Feb. 23, 1924, in Scranton, Pa., she married Benjamin Perrington, who died May 4, 1981.
Mrs. Perrington had lived in Olean most of her life and was a member of the Portville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Robert S. Perrington of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cornelius of Olean; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; a sister, Mrs. Norissa (Sis) Lentz of St. Mary's; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Raymond Salter, Sonny Salter and Val Salter; and a sister, Dorothy Eric.
Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in Thursday's Times Herald.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Family links:
Parents:
Claude Salter (1872 - 1945)
Lillian Maude Lunger Salter (1879 - 1958)
Spouse:
Benjamin E. Perrington (1893 - 1981)
Children:
Robert Salter Perrington (1925 - 1997)*
Patricia Ann Perrington Cornelius (1934 - 2010)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Mount View Cemetery
Olean
Cattaraugus County
New York, USA
Created by: Steve Barnhoorn
Record added: Jan 09, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 32789402
Notes: Marriage
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