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     Mariam Gilmore was born on 1 March 1890.¹ She married Judson Herbert Pond, son of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹
     Her married name was Pond.

     Donald Fish was born on 17 February 1907.¹ He married Adeline May Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish, on 17 February 1937.¹ Donald Fish died on 16 August 1980 at age 73.¹

     Claude Barnum was born on 3 December 1905.¹ He married Lucy Ann Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹ Claude Barnum died in February 1976 at Accord, Ulster Co., NY, at age 70.¹

     Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn was born on 31 August 1903 at Middlefield, Otsego Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Johann Friedrich Plankenhorn and Mary H. Burtch.¹ Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn married Annabell Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish, on 26 September 1924 at Roxbury, Delaware Co., NY.¹ Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn died on 4 June 1974 at Middlefield, Otsego Co., NY, at age 70.¹

     Glen Hayner married Elsie Ophillia Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹

     William Woodworth was born on 12 July 1909.¹ He married Luedora Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹ William Woodworth died in October 1979 at Tannersville, Greene Co., NY, at age 70.¹

     Le Roy Angle was born on 18 January 1910 at Haines Falls, Greene Co., NY.¹ He married Martha Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish, on 14 February 1930.¹ Le Roy Angle died on 22 February 1973 at FL at age 63.¹

     Timothy Gilbert Benjamin was born on 2 January 1906 at East Jewett, Greene Co., NY.¹ He married Marian Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹ Timothy Gilbert Benjamin died on 5 March 1978 at East Jewett, Greene Co., NY, at age 72.¹

     Robert L. Barker was born on 21 March 1917.¹ He married Marjorie Louise Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹ Robert L. Barker died on 23 August 1998 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Jewett, Greene Co., NY.¹

     Leonard D. Miles was born circa 1915.¹ He was the son of Osborn M. Miles and Pearl M. Benjamin.¹ Leonard D. Miles married Dorothea Marguerite Pond, daughter of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish, on 8 June 1940.¹ Leonard D. Miles died in 1969.¹ He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Jewett, Greene Co., NY.¹

     Sylvia Magini was born on 13 October 1919.¹ She married Edward Hutton Pond, son of Eri Minard Pond and Minetta Grace Irish.¹ Sylvia Magini died on 12 April 2005 at Hollywood, Broward Co., FL, at age 85.¹
     Her married name was Pond.

     Edward Le Roy Angle was born on 28 January 1930 at Haines Falls, Greene Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Le Roy Angle and Martha Pond.¹ Edward Le Roy Angle died on 17 January 1987 at FL at age 56.¹

     Richard Francis Angle was born on 26 February 1932 at Haines Falls, Greene Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Le Roy Angle and Martha Pond.¹ Richard Francis Angle married Carol Tieda.¹ Richard Francis Angle died on 14 October 1996 at FL at age 64.¹

     Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn was born on 19 April 1928 at Catskill, Greene Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn and Annabell Pond.¹ Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn married John Andrew Hildenbrand, son of William Hildenbrand and Edna Tice, on 19 November 1946 at Westville, NY.¹ Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn died on 30 September 2003 at Middlefield, Otsego Co., NY, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Middlefield Cemetery, Middlefield, Otsego Co., NY.¹
     As of 19 November 1946,her married name was Hildenbrand. From an obituary: Middlefield - Mrs. Marjorie (Dolly) L. Hildenbrand, 75, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at her home. She was born April 19, 1928, in Catskill, the daughter of Herbert C. and Annabell (Pond) Plankenhorn. On Nov. 19, 1946, she married John Hildenbrand in Westville. He predeceased her Oct. 15, 1992. She moved to Middlefield at the age of 4 in 1932, where she remained a lifelong resident. She worked for many years as a waitress and retail clerk at businesses in the Cooperstown area. She left her trademark over many years by wallpapering numerous residences and commercial buildings throughout the Otsego area. She was elected Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the Town of Middlefield for over 25 years, retiring in January 2001. Even though hours of operation were posted, her doors were always open to serve the public. She received a Public Service Award in 2000 from the League of Women Voters, Cooperstown Area. With her husband, John, they opened the Pick-Up Grocery Store in 1982, closing the last grocery store to be operated in the Township of Middlefield in 1992, at the time of John's death. Dolly was a forming member of the Middlefield VFD Auxiliary in 1955, and a lifelong member of the Middlefield Baptist Church, Middlefield. Survivors include three sons, William and his wife, Brenda of Pollocksville, N.C., Bruce and his wife, Deborah of Milford, and Brian and his wife, Louise of Severn, Md; a daughter, Melinda Christman and her husband, Alan of Westford; a sister, Marguerite Roberts of Saugerties; three aunts; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, Kathleen (Kitty) Bridger and Betty Lowe. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at 3 p.m. in the Middlefield Cemetery, Middlefield.¹

     John Andrew Hildenbrand was born on 18 July 1925 at Yorktown, Westchester Co., NY.¹ He was the son of William Hildenbrand and Edna Tice.¹ John Andrew Hildenbrand married Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn, daughter of Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn and Annabell Pond, on 19 November 1946 at Westville, NY.¹ John Andrew Hildenbrand died on 15 October 1992 at Middlefield, Otsego Co., NY, at age 67.¹

     William Hildenbrand is the son of John Andrew Hildenbrand and Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn.¹

     Bruce Allen Hildenbrand was born on 10 December 1948 at Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY.¹ He was the son of John Andrew Hildenbrand and Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn.¹ Bruce Allen Hildenbrand died on 14 December 2006 at Milford, Otsego Co., NY, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Hartwick Seminary, Otsego Co., NY; Hartwick Seminary Cemetery.¹
     From an obituary in "The Daily Star": Bruce A. Hildenbrand, 58, died Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2006, at his home in the town of Milford after a short illness. Born on Dec. 10, 1948, in Cooperstown, Bruce was the son of John A. and Marjorie. (Plankenhorn) Hildenbrand of the Town of Middlefield. He graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in the class of 1967. After graduation from high school, Bruce entered the United States Marine Corps, and after serving his country in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969, he chose to make the Marines his career, retiring as a gunnery sergeant. He retired from active service in 1991 and returned in 1995 to make the Cooperstown area his home. On July 6, 1972, Bruce married Debra Beers in the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. Together they had and raised two wonderful daughters. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and in particular with his grandson, Camryn. Bruce loved to talk with people; his friends often said that he had never met anyone with whom he couldn't have a conversation. Bruce was a skilled carpenter, and he enjoyed remodeling and working on the family's home. He was a member of the Milford Veterans Club and the Milford American Legion where he was serving as chaplain. When his daughters were younger, he was always involved and active in their Scouting and sports activities.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Debra; his daughter, Crystal Hildenbrand of Greenville, N.C; his daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Jeremy Insetta of Mount Vision; his grandson, Camryn Insetta; his brother and sister-in-law, William and Brenda Hildenbrand of New Bern, N.C; his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Louise Hildenbrand of Severin, Md; and by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Burial will fbe in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery, Hartwick Seminary.¹

     Brian Hildenbrand is the son of John Andrew Hildenbrand and Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn.¹

     Melinda Hildenbrand is the daughter of John Andrew Hildenbrand and Marjorie Louise Plankenhorn.¹

     Marguerite Ruth Plankenhorn was born on 15 April 1923 at Windham, Greene Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Cecil Plankenhorn and Annabell Pond.¹ Marguerite Ruth Plankenhorn married Marshall Earl Roberts, son of Vernon Roberts and Carrie Gardner, on 25 September 1943.¹ Marguerite Ruth Plankenhorn died on 4 January 2004 at Catskill, Greene Co., NY, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Catskill Rural Cemetery, Catskill, Greene Co., NY.¹
     As of 25 September 1943,her married name was Roberts. From an obituary in the "Daily Mail" (Catskill NY): Catskill - Marguerite Ruth Roberts, 80, of Buttermilk Falls Road died Wednesday Jan., 4, 2004 on route to Columbia Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Roberts was born on April 15, 1923 in Windham to the late Herbert and Anna Pond Plankenhorn. She married Marshall Roberts on Sept. 25, 1943 and worked at St. Joseph's Villa as a nurse's aide for 39 years until her retirement in 1998. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her children, Marshall Roberts of Ulster Park, Priscilla O'Kesson of California, Ronald Roberts of Castleton, Anna Bell Heath and Phyllis Tozier, both of Catskill, 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Marshall Roberts in 1979, sons Edward Roberts on Jan. 13, 1974 and Donald Roberts on Oct. 7, 2000 and sisters Kathleen Elizabeth and Marjorie. Private cremation was conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at the Catskill Rural Cemetery.¹