Ames, Helena

Known as Aunt Lena. Lena said that the New York-Pennsylvania border ran through her house. The town hall supposedly was burned down and Lena said that her original birth certificate was destroyed in the fire.

Helena did not marry Fred and bore Harold F. then married Wm Bennett in 1911.
Lena, the name was used in 1880 PA Census Record under father Obed Ames.

Grandson Richard Ames wrote that Helena was raped while employed at the American Hotel in Elmira, NY. This information was given to him by Ruth. (resource on the hotel name:
https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2014/08/08/elmira-hotels-history/13793533/)

Helena died at 10:20 12/25/73.

Helena''s Social Security Number - 267-45-2017 FL Issued; (035-10-6373 D) Mr. William Bennett''s SSN as claim number for Helena.

Researched was made that State Line Junction, NY is in Chemung County, Southport Township, 3 miles south of Elmira and 1 1/2 miles south southwest of Southport, on the Pennsylvania RR line, with no population. Source: Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide (1961 vintage) and 1857 Lippencott''s Gazetteer.

Lena used to live on 505 Lakehurst St., Lakeland, FL

U.S. 1920 Census, Chemung County, NY, Elmira town, Second District, Sheet No. 218 B, enumerated on 7th January 1920 by H. J. Kuffe, Home No. 913, Dwelling No. 195, Families No. 204;
Bennett, William H., Head, Owner, Free of Mortgage, Male, White, Age 44, Married, 1882 immigration year, Naturalized, Able to read and write, Born in England, Father''s birth England, Mother''s birth England, Able to speak English, Commercial Traveler for Tools & Machining, Wages.

_______, Helena, Wife, Female, White, Age 41, Married, Able to read and write, Born in New York, Father''s birth Pennsylvania, Mother''s birth Pennsylvania, Able to speak English
Ames, Harold F., Nephew, Male, White, Age 19, Single, Did not attend school since Sept. 1, 1919, Able to read and write, Born New York, Father''s birth New York, Mother''s birth New York, Able to speak English, Clerk at Fire Engine Co., Wages.

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1910 United States Federal Census about Lena Ames
Name: Lena Ames
Age in 1910: 32 [62]
Birth Year: abt 1848 [1878]
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Elmira Ward 7, Chemung, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Parent''s Name: Mary Ames
Father''s Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother''s Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Ames 66
Lena Ames 32
[62]
Frank Ames 26
Harold Huchinson 9
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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Helena Bennett
Name: Helena Bennett
SSN: 267-45-2017
Last Residence: 33803 Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
Born: 24 Mar 1878
Died: Dec 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1973)
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Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 about Helena May Bennett
Name: Helena May Bennett
Death Date: 25 Dec 1973
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 95
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1878
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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99723202
Birth: Mar. 24, 1878
Death: Dec. 25, 1973
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA
Created by: RobMinteer57, Record added: Oct 28, 2012, Find A Grave Memorial# 99723202
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Elmira Star-Gazette - August 16, 1911
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Elmira Star - Gazette - December 20, 1929
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Elmira Star-Gazette, January 7, 1937, Page Five
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"Meet Monday West Elmira group of Harmony Chapter, OES. will meet Monday night with Mrs. Jennie Ayers, 807 Winsor Avenue. Mrs. Ida Swift and Mrs. Helena Bennett will assist the hostess at a picnic dinner."
Elmira Star-Gazette, February 8, 1934, Page Four
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"WHITE SHRINE CARD PARTY A home number attended the card party given Tuesday afternoon in the Trinity Club House by Mt. Sinai White Shrine Patrol, Mrs. Harold Erickson and Mrs. Harry Schornstheimer were joint chairmen . Bridge and "500 " were enjoyed during the afternoon. Bridge favors were awarded Mrs. J. A. Norwood , Mrs. Cora Erickson, Mrs. Agnes Manning and Mrs. Mar y Leishear. Favors in "500 were won by Mrs. Charlotte Jones, Mrs. Helena Bennett, Mrs. Sarah Marshall and Mrs. Reta Hutchison."
Elmira Star-Gazette, Wednesday, January 12, 1927, Page Nineteen
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Leader of HARMONY CHAPTER , O.E.S. (Order of the Eastern Star)
West Elmira, Chemung, NY from 1924 to 1937 (may be more before and after up to 1952).
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For the evidence connecting to partner Paul O Whitaker, at least 10 DNA Matches cousins are connected to Don Ames'' DNA results.