Cora Estelle Fletcher 
b. April 4, 1897, d. August 3, 1988
Father | Alfred William Fletcher b. November 6, 1866, d. May 20, 1932 |
Mother | Mary Jeanette Davis b. August 23, 1870, d. December 30, 1957 |
(Child) Birth | Cora Estelle Fletcher was born on April 4, 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at 5:50 PM. |
Diary | She was mentioned in the diary of Irma Darling Newey on September 2, 1904 and with Josephine M. Van Valen, Cora Josephine Davis, Susannah Warner, George H. W. Albright and Oliver A. Davis. ![]() |
1905 NY Census | She, listed as 8 years old, appeared on the 1905 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. ![]() |
1910 US Census | She, listed as 13 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. |
1920 US Census | She was listed as 21 years old and as the daughter of Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher on the 1920 Federal Census at 217 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. |
(Bride) Marriage | At age 25, Cora married Albert Eli Whitney, 34, son of Charles A. Whitney and Susette M. (?), on December 31, 1922 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY.. |
1930 US Census | She, listed as 33 years old, appeared with her husband Albert Eli Whitney, 41 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 1422 East 27th Street, recorded April 8, 1930. Susette M. Whitney, her mother in law, 66, lived with them.. |
1940 US Census | Living at 1422 East 27th Street, Cora was listed on the 1940 Federal Census with her husband Albert Eli Whitney in Brooklyn, NY, recorded on April 9, 1940. Cora was listed as 41 years old and her husband, Albert Eli Whitney as 51 years old. Cora's mother in law, Susette M. (?), listed as 76 years old and widowed, also lived with them.Cora ws listed as a File Clerk at a Publishing House. There is some confusion with this census record as someone named Mary, 50, is actually listed as Albert's wife and Cora Fletcher is listed as a lodger. As best we know Cora was always Albert's wife and is buried with him.. |
(Spouse) Death | On December 1, 1973 her husband, Albert, died at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 85. |
Address | As of 1988, Cora Estelle Whitney lived at 195 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY. |
(Deceased) Death | Cora died on August 3, 1988 at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 91. |
(Interred) Burial | She was buried on August 5, 1988 at Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, Cora is buried with her husband, Albert, and with her father in law and mother in law, Mt. Hebron section, grave 1329. |
Family | Albert Eli Whitney b. September 11, 1888, d. December 1, 1973 |
Last Edited | January 23, 2016 |
Daniel Malcolm Fletcher 
b. August 29, 1938, d. July 5, 2004
Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
(Child) Birth | Daniel Malcolm Fletcher was born on August 29, 1938 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
1940 US Census | He, listed as 1, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher and June Viola Fletcher. |
Milit-Beg | He began military service in 1956 in the US Air Force. |
Milit-End | He ended military service in 1976 at Hill Air Force Base, UT. |
(Deceased) Death | Daniel died on July 5, 2004 at Anchorage, AK, at age 65 of a brain tumor followed by dementia.. |
(Interred) Cremation | He was cremated after July 5, 2004 at Alaska Cremation Center, 3804 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK. |
(Interred) Burial | He was buried after July 5, 2004 at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK, , Section FF, Row 7, Site 62. ![]() |
Last Edited | March 4, 2014 |
Elsie Jeannette Fletcher 
b. March 28, 1925, d. September 2, 2010
Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
(Child) Birth | Elsie Jeannette Fletcher was born on March 28, 1925 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
1930 US Census | She, listed as 5 years old, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Alfred William Fletcher. |
1940 US Census | She, listed as 15 years old, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Alfred William Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher and Daniel Malcolm Fletcher. |
(Groom) Marriage | Elsie married William H. Stricker Jr., son of William H. Stricker and Gladys Guinness.. |
Residence | She and William H. Stricker Jr. lived between 1954 and 2010 at 34 Georgia Drive, Syosset, NY. |
(Spouse) Death | On February 17, 2007 her husband, William, died at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 82. |
(Deceased) Death | Elsie died on September 2, 2010 at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 85. |
Family | William H. Stricker Jr. b. May 21, 1924, d. February 17, 2007 |
Last Edited | March 4, 2014 |
Emily Fletcher 
b. about 1842
Father | Moses Fletcher |
(Child) Birth | Emily Fletcher was born about 1842 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Residence | She and Moses Fletcher lived before December 29, 1863 at Bell St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Japanner. |
(Bride) Marriage | Emily married Henry Washbrook, son of Phoebe Washbrook, on December 29, 1863 at St.John's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Witness: Betsy Ashford & Sarah Lea. |
(Son) Birth | A son, Henry, was born before May 11, 1864 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Ellen, was born in 1867 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Family | Henry Washbrook b. before December 12, 1841 |
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Last Edited | May 8, 2010 |
Harriet Fletcher 
b. before February 2, 1829
Father | William Fletcher b. about 1805, d. before February 2, 1877 |
Mother | Sarah Leek b. September 15, 1808, d. before January 7, 1875 |
Charts | Descendant Chart for Samuel Leek Descendant Chart for William Fletcher |
(Child) Birth | Harriet Fletcher was born before February 2, 1829 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Child) Baptism | She was baptized on February 2, 1829 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Last Edited | September 16, 2010 |
Henry Fletcher 
b. August 22, 1835, d. December 21, 1898
Father | William Fletcher b. about 1805, d. before February 2, 1877; Possible Henry born 21 Aug 1834 |
Mother | Sarah Leek b. September 15, 1808, d. before January 7, 1875 |
(Child) Birth | Henry Fletcher was born on August 22, 1835 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Child) Baptism | He was baptized on August 24, 1835 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
1841 UK Census | He lived in the household of William Fletcher and Sarah Leek, and with Sarah Fletcher, Mary Ann Fletcher and John Fletcher in 1841 at Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
1851 UK Census | He lived in the household of William Fletcher and Sarah Leek, and with Sarah Fletcher and Jane Leek on March 30, 1851 at 70 Great Brickkiln St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(First) Marriage | At age 23, Henry's first marriage was to Lucy Selvey, 22, daughter of Joseph Selvey and Eliza Johnson, on July 11, 1859 at St. Mathew's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Witnesses: James & Elizabeth Lea. |
(Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Sarah Jane, was born on June 1, 1860 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
1861 UK Census | He and Lucy lived in 1861 at 10 Graisley St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher. Henry worked as a Tin Smith, Lucy worked as a Tray Finisher. |
(Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Lucy, was born on September 8, 1861 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Louisa, was born on December 5, 1862 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Daughter) Death | Lucy died on March 3, 1863 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 1. |
(Daughter) Death | Louisa died on April 6, 1863 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Son) Birth | A son, William, was born on January 14, 1864 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Residence | He and Lucy lived in 1865 at Darlington st., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher. |
(Son) Death | William died on September 27, 1866 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 2. ![]() |
(Son) Birth | A son, Alfred, was born on November 6, 1866 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Louisa, was born on July 22, 1869 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Immigration | He immigrated in 1870 to New York, NY. It is believed that Henry immigrated before his family, either in March of 1870 on the SS City of Antwerp or earlier in September of 1870 on the SS Italy. |
Residence | He and Lucy lived after September 13, 1870 at Flushing, Queens, NY. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher, Louisa Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher. The Fletchers moved to Flushing after immigrating and until they settled on Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, sometime before 1875. |
Occupation | Henry was listed as a Tinsmith in the city directory of 1873 at 53 Whipple Street, Brooklyn, NY. |
1875 NY Census | On the 1875 New York State Census Henry, listed as 39 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 38 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on Kent Avenue. Their children, Sarah Jane, 15, Alfred, 8, and Louisa Fletcher, 6, were listed as living with them. Also living with them was Wilford Wootton, a Boarder. Both Henry and Wilford were Tin Plate Workers. |
Newspaper Clipping | The following newspaper article appeared in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle on between November 24, 1875 and November 26, 1875: PERSONAL . Fletcher-ANY INFORMATION OF SARAH JANE FLETCHER, 15 years old, who left home on Saturday last, and who was seen in a Boerum st. car today at 10 A. M., near Tillary st, going uptown, will be thankfully received by her parents, 620 Myrtle avenue, she is of short stature, fleshy and with fair complexion, and light hair. HENRY FLETCHER ![]() |
Occupation | Henry was listed as a Tinsmith or as owning a Hardware Store under various headings in the city directorys from 1876 to 1894 at and around 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. |
1880 US Census | Henry, listed as 44 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 43 years old, on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY, on 935 Myrtle Ave, recorded June 3, 1880. Their children, Sarah Jane, 20, Alfred, 14, and Louisa Fletcher, 10, were listed as living with them. While Henry was listed as a Tinsmith, he and his family lived above their hardware store. A 1878 directory lists: tinwares, 929 Myrtle Av. A 1879 directory lists: FLETCHER Henry stoves 935 Myrtle av. A 1897 directory lists: FLETCHER H'y hardware h 935 Myrtle av. A personal account by Henry's granddaughter, Lily Kroboth, mentions that Henry's daughter, Sarah Jane, played a big part building up the business. |
1892 NY Census | On the 1892 New York State Census, recorded as of February 16th, Henry, listed as 56 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 55 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Their children, Sarah Jane, 32, Alfred, 26, and Louisa Fletcher, 22, were listed as living with them. Although married, Sarah Jane is listed as still living here as well as living with her husband. Also living with Henry and Lucy were their nephews, Joseph, 26, and Edward William Lee, 22. Joseph was a Decorator, Henry, Alfred and Edward were Tinsmiths. |
(Witness) Marriage | He witnessed the marriage of Joseph Lee and Louisa Fletcher on May 22, 1892 at NY. |
(Spouse) Death | On September 9, 1893 his wife, Lucy, died at Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, at age 56. |
(Second) Marriage | At age 58, Henry's second marriage was to Maria Downing, daughter of Samuel Tristram and Rebecca Connell, on April 14, 1894 at Brooklyn, NY. Married by Doremus Scudder, clergyman, witnessed by Ruth Scudder. |
Newspaper Clipping | The following newspaper article appeared in The Auburn Argus: Fletcher--Downing--April 12, Mrs. M. Downing of Auburn, to Henry Fletcher of Brooklyn. . |
Residence | He and Maria lived in 1897 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Maria and Henry are listed as in the Hardware business and Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
Residence | He and Maria lived in 1898 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Also living with them was Alfred William Fletcher. Maria and Henry are listed as hardware and Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
(Deceased) Death | Henry died on December 21, 1898 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 63 Intestinal carcinoma & arrhythmia. |
(Interred) Burial | He was buried on December 23, 1898 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, Lot 146, sec 16. Buried in Fletcher plot with first wife. Plot purchased in 1893. ![]() |
Family 1 | Lucy Selvey b. November 20, 1836, d. September 9, 1893 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Maria Tristram b. before October 26, 1836, d. August 8, 1905 |
Last Edited | April 5, 2018 |
Janice May Fletcher 
b. February 18, 1943, d. about 2019
Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
Last Edited | May 30, 2021 |
John Fletcher 
b. before February 24, 1833, d. before January 31, 1847
Father | William Fletcher b. about 1805, d. before February 2, 1877 |
Mother | Sarah Leek b. September 15, 1808, d. before January 7, 1875 |
Charts | Descendant Chart for Samuel Leek Descendant Chart for William Fletcher |
(Child) Birth | John Fletcher was born before February 24, 1833 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Child) Baptism | He was baptized on February 24, 1833 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
1841 UK Census | He lived in the household of William Fletcher and Sarah Leek, and with Sarah Fletcher, Mary Ann Fletcher and Henry Fletcher in 1841 at Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Deceased) Death | John died before January 31, 1847 at Brickiln St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
(Interred) Burial | He was buried on January 31, 1847 at St. George's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Last Edited | February 28, 2010 |
June Viola Fletcher 
b. February 14, 1931, d. August 11, 2013
Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
(Child) Birth | June Viola Fletcher was born on February 14, 1931 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
1940 US Census | She, listed as 9 years old, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher and Daniel Malcolm Fletcher. |
(Bride) Marriage | June married Edwin John Spurgiesz, son of Joseph Spurgiesz and Victoria Ogrodnik.. |
Residence | She and Edwin John Spurgiesz lived at 1355 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT. |
(Deceased) Death | June died on August 11, 2013 at Salt Lake City, UT, at age 82. |
Family | Edwin John Spurgiesz b. May 6, 1926, d. December 12, 2015 |
Last Edited | February 4, 2016 |
Louisa Fletcher 
b. July 22, 1869, d. August 14, 1944
Father | Henry Fletcher b. August 22, 1835, d. December 21, 1898 |
Mother | Lucy Selvey b. November 20, 1836, d. September 9, 1893 |
(Child) Birth | Louisa Fletcher was born on July 22, 1869 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, 1900 census lists July 1870 as birthday, death cert. lists 1869. |
(Child) Baptism | She was baptized on December 26, 1869 at St. John's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Immigration | She immigrated on September 13, 1870 to New York, NY, with her parent, Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher. |
Residence | She lived in the household of Henry Fletcher and Lucy Selvey, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher after September 13, 1870 at Flushing, Queens, NY. |
1875 NY Census | She, listed as 6, appeared on the 1875 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher. |
1880 US Census | She, listed as 10, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY in the household of her parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher. |
1892 NY Census | She, listed as 22, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher, Joseph Lee and Edward William Lee. |
(Bride) Marriage | At age 22, Louisa married Joseph Lee, 26, son of William Lee and Mary Selvey, on May 22, 1892 at NY. Henry Fletcher witnessed the marriage. |
1900 US Census | Recorded on June 15, 1900, Louisa Lee, listed as 30 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census with her husband Joseph Lee, 34 years old, and the head of household. They lived at 286 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Louisa's brother in law, Charlie Lee, listed as 25 years old and widowed, also lived with them. |
1905 NY Census | On the 1905 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Louisa Lee, listed as 35 years old, appeared with her husband Joseph Lee, 39 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 270 Keap Street. |
1910 US Census | She, listed as 40 years old, appeared with her husband Joseph Lee, 44 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 207 Rose Street, recorded April 18, 1910. |
1930 US Census | She, listed as 60 years old, appeared with her husband Joseph Lee, 62 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Queens Village, Queens, NY, on 9741 220 Street, recorded April 11, 1930. |
1940 US Census | Living at 4477 Jamaica Avenue, Louisa was listed on the 1940 Federal Census with her husband Joseph Lee in Queens, NY, recorded on April 9, 1940. Louisa was listed as 69 years old and her husband, Joseph Lee as 74 years old. |
Residence | She lived in August, 1944 at Queens Village, NY. |
(Deceased) Death | Louisa died on August 14, 1944 at Creedmoor State Hospital, Queens, NY, at age 75 She died of a fractured femur & generalized arterial sclerosis.. |
(Interred) Burial | She was buried on August 15, 1944 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, Lot 146, sec 16. ![]() |
Family | Joseph Lee b. August 25, 1865, d. January 1, 1946 |
Last Edited | April 3, 2018 |