Edith Florence Wilkie

1893 - 1975  (82 years)

• Name	Edith Florence Wilkie
  Birth	7 Jul 1893	Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Baptism	30 Mar 1902	Sumner Place Methodist Episcopal Church, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [2]
  		Certificate of Baptism, Edith Wilkie (Sumner Place ME Church, Buffalo, NY) Certificate of Baptism This certifies that Edith Wilkie, born July 7, 1893 at Syracuse, was consecrated to God in Holy Baptism at Sumner Place M. E. Church, Buffalo, on the 20th day of March, 1902. Father's name: Charles E. Wilkie Mother's name: Mary A. Wilkie
  Census	1915	608 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [3]
  	Role: Wife
  		1915 New York census - Raymond Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co.) 608 Humboldt Pkwy. Voght Raymond, head, white, male, 24, born US, citizen, attorney Voght Edith, wife, white, female, 21, born US, citizen, housewife
  Census	1920	84 Lovering Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [4]
  	Role: Wife
  		1920 U.S. census - Raymond C. Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 84 Lovering Avenue, dwelling 171, household 249 15. Voght Raymond C., head, renter, male, white, 29, married, born New York, parents both born New York, lawyer, own business 16. Voght Edith F., wife, renter, female, white, 26, married, born New York, parents both born New York 17. Voght Raymond C., son, male, white, 4 6/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 18. Voght Gordon F., son, male, white, 2 8/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 19. Voght Nelson R., son, male, white, 1 3/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York
  Census	1925	29 Franklin Street, Springville, Erie, New York, United States   [5]
  	Role: Wife
  		1925 New York census - Raymond C. Voght household (Springville, Erie Co., NY) 27 Franklin Voght Raymond C., head, white, male, 33, born US, citizen, lawyer Voght Edith, wife, white, female, 31, born US, citizen, housework Voght Raymond, son, white, male, 9, born US, citizen, school Voght Gordon, son, white, male, 8, born US, citizen, school Voght Nelson, son, white, male, 6, born US, citizen, school Voght Donald, son, white, male, 4, born US, citizen, infant
  Census	1930	132 Shirley Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [6]
  	Role: Wife
  		1930 U.S. census - Raymond C. Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 132 Shirley Ave. 71. Voght Raymond C., head, owns home valued at $7500, has a radio, male, white, 39, married, 24 at first marraige, born New York, parents both born New York, lawyer 72. Voght Edith, wife, female, white, 36, married, 21 at first marriage, born New York, parents both born New York 73. Voght Raymond, son, male, white, 14, single, born New York, parents both born New York 74. Voght Gordon, son, male, white, 12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 75. Voght Nelson, son, male, white, 11, single, born New York, parents both born New York 76. Voght Donald, son, male, white, 9, single, born New York, parents both born New York
  Census	1940	25 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [7]
  		1940 U.S. census - Edith Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 25 Virgle [sic] Ave., household 75, renting at $38/month 36. Voght Edith, head, female, white, 46, widowed, completed 3 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, social welfare case worker, 52 hours per week, $950 wages 37. Voght Raymond, son, male, white, 24, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant bookkeeper, 52 hours per week, $1000 wages 38. Voght Gordom, son, male, white, 22, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, public school teacher, 42 hours per week, $1160 wages 39. Voght Nelson, son, male, white, 21, single, completed 2 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant cashier, 40 hours per week, $300 wages 40. Voght Donald, son, male, 19, single, completed 1 year college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant soda dispenser, 25 hours per week, $150 wages
  Census	1950	Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [8]
  	Edith's address is not recorded properly on the 1950 census record -- no street name is listed and the house number is written as 525. Her enumeration district covers the blocks surrounded by Richmond Ave, the southeast quadrant of Colonial Circle, Lafayette Ave, Ashland Ave, and Breckenridge St back to Richmond. Based on other available records, she was actually living at 540 Ashland Ave at the time.
  		1950 U.S. census - Edith W. Voght (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) Although the census page lists Edith's address as 525 Ashland, this is an error and she actually lived at 540. 7. Voght Edith W., head, white, female, 56, widowed, born NY, working 35 hours per week, county welfare social worker
  Name	Florence Edith Wilkie
  Occupation	CA 1940–1950  [9, 10]
  	social welfare case worker
  Death	23 Oct 1975	Amherst, Erie, New York, United States   [11]
  Cremation	25 Oct 1975  [12]
  Burial	1 Nov 1975	Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [13]
  	Address: Section 10-1/2, Lot 41, West part
  		Headstone of Raymond C. and Edith W. Voght, Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo, NY) RAYMOND C. VOGHT 1890 - 1932 EDITH W. VOGHT 1893 - 1975 Plot: Section 10-1/2, Lot 41, West part
  Person ID	I88	Main Tree
  Last Modified	28 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Charles E. Wilkie,   b. 14 Jan 1869   d. 16 Sep 1952, 156 University Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Mary Alenna Wright,   b. Abt 1871   d. 2 Jan 1922, 156 University Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States (Age 51 years)
  Family ID	F36	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Raymond Clarence Voght, Sr,   b. Dec 1890, , , New York, United States d. 25 Dec 1932, 40 Dunlop Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States (Age 42 years)
  Marriage	28 Dec 1914	156 University Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [14, 15]
  		Marriage certificate of Raymond C. Voght and F. Edith Wilkie
  		Wedding announcement of Raymond C. Voght and F. Edith Wilkie (Buffalo Morning Express, 30 Dec 1914) Voght-Wilkie. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkie in University avenue on Monday evening the marriage of Miss F. Edith Wilkie to Raymond C. Voght was solemnized by the Rev. E. Bayley of the Central Park Methodist Episcopal church. The bride wore ivory crepe meteor with silk net, shadow lace and pearl trimming. Her veil was fastened with lilies of the valley and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Frances Wilkie, as her sister's maid of honor, wore champagne crepe de chine with sapphire blue velvet and corsage bouquet of safrano roses. Frederick W. Winkler was best man and the bride's niece, Miss Frances E. Wilkie, was flower girl, carrying primroses and rosebuds. Miss Ethel G. Voght played the wedding music. The ceremony took place before the fireplace, which was banked with palms and poinsettia. Mr. and Mrs. Voght have left for an eastern trip and after February 1st will be at home at No. 608 Humboldt parkway.
  		Wedding photo of Raymond C. Voght Sr. and Edith Wilkie
  		Guestbook from the Voght/Wilkie wedding, Dec 1914, page 1
  		Guestbook from the Voght/Wilkie wedding, Dec 1914, page 2
  Children	1. Raymond Clarence Voght, Jr.,   b. 1915, , , New York, United States d. 1990 (Age 75 years)   2. Rev. Gordon Frank Voght,   b. 1917, , , New York, United States d. 2006 (Age 89 years)   3. Nelson Robert Voght,   b. 1918   d. 29 Apr 1944 (Age 26 years)   4. Donald Wilkie Voght,   b. 1920   d. 2005 (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F32	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	3 Jul 2022

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 7 Jul 1893 - Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States Baptism - 30 Mar 1902 - Sumner Place Methodist Episcopal Church, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Marriage - 28 Dec 1914 - 156 University Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1915 - 608 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1920 - 84 Lovering Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1925 - 29 Franklin Street, Springville, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1930 - 132 Shirley Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1940 - 25 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1950 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Death - 23 Oct 1975 - Amherst, Erie, New York, United States Burial - Address: Section 10-1/2, Lot 41, West part - 1 Nov 1975 - Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources

  [S49] Baptisms -- Sumner Place ME Church (Buffalo NY), Edith Wilkie (1902); 30 March 1902 (Reliability: 2). Certificate of Baptism, Edith Wilkie (Sumner Place ME Church, Buffalo, NY) Certificate of Baptism This certifies that Edith Wilkie, born July 7, 1893 at Syracuse, was consecrated to God in Holy Baptism at Sumner Place M. E. Church, Buffalo, on the 20th day of March, 1902. Father's name: Charles E. Wilkie Mother's name: Mary A. Wilkie [S49] Baptisms -- Sumner Place ME Church (Buffalo NY), Edith Wilkie (1902); 30 March 1902 (Reliability: 3). Certificate of Baptism, Edith Wilkie (Sumner Place ME Church, Buffalo, NY) Certificate of Baptism This certifies that Edith Wilkie, born July 7, 1893 at Syracuse, was consecrated to God in Holy Baptism at Sumner Place M. E. Church, Buffalo, on the 20th day of March, 1902. Father's name: Charles E. Wilkie Mother's name: Mary A. Wilkie [S93] 1915 New York State Census, Erie County, population schedule; Ward 18 Buffalo, ED 2, Block 10-11; page 31; 608 Humboldt Pkwy; Raymond Voght; downloaded 23 June 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1915 New York census - Raymond Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co.) 608 Humboldt Pkwy. Voght Raymond, head, white, male, 24, born US, citizen, attorney Voght Edith, wife, white, female, 21, born US, citizen, housewife [S95] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 20 Buffalo, ED 168; Sheet 11A; dwelling 171, household 249; Raymond C. Voght; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). 1920 U.S. census - Raymond C. Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 84 Lovering Avenue, dwelling 171, household 249 15. Voght Raymond C., head, renter, male, white, 29, married, born New York, parents both born New York, lawyer, own business 16. Voght Edith F., wife, renter, female, white, 26, married, born New York, parents both born New York 17. Voght Raymond C., son, male, white, 4 6/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 18. Voght Gordon F., son, male, white, 2 8/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 19. Voght Nelson R., son, male, white, 1 3/12, single, born New York, parents both born New York [S94] 1925 New York State Census, Erie County, population schedule; Springville, ED 1; page 3; 27 Franklin; Raymond C. Voght; downloaded 24 June 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1925 New York census - Raymond C. Voght household (Springville, Erie Co., NY) 27 Franklin Voght Raymond C., head, white, male, 33, born US, citizen, lawyer Voght Edith, wife, white, female, 31, born US, citizen, housework Voght Raymond, son, white, male, 9, born US, citizen, school Voght Gordon, son, white, male, 8, born US, citizen, school Voght Nelson, son, white, male, 6, born US, citizen, school Voght Donald, son, white, male, 4, born US, citizen, infant [S96] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 18 Buffalo, ED 15-223; sheet 7B; dwelling 113, household 145; Raymond C. Voght; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). 1930 U.S. census - Raymond C. Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 132 Shirley Ave. 71. Voght Raymond C., head, owns home valued at $7500, has a radio, male, white, 39, married, 24 at first marraige, born New York, parents both born New York, lawyer 72. Voght Edith, wife, female, white, 36, married, 21 at first marriage, born New York, parents both born New York 73. Voght Raymond, son, male, white, 14, single, born New York, parents both born New York 74. Voght Gordon, son, male, white, 12, single, born New York, parents both born New York 75. Voght Nelson, son, male, white, 11, single, born New York, parents both born New York 76. Voght Donald, son, male, white, 9, single, born New York, parents both born New York [S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 19 Buffalo, ED 64-413; Sheet 3A; household 75; Edith Voght; downloaded 27 June 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1940 U.S. census - Edith Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 25 Virgle [sic] Ave., household 75, renting at $38/month 36. Voght Edith, head, female, white, 46, widowed, completed 3 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, social welfare case worker, 52 hours per week, $950 wages 37. Voght Raymond, son, male, white, 24, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant bookkeeper, 52 hours per week, $1000 wages 38. Voght Gordom, son, male, white, 22, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, public school teacher, 42 hours per week, $1160 wages 39. Voght Nelson, son, male, white, 21, single, completed 2 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant cashier, 40 hours per week, $300 wages 40. Voght Donald, son, male, 19, single, completed 1 year college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant soda dispenser, 25 hours per week, $150 wages [S117] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, ED 65-749; Sheet 80; household 289; Edith W. Voght; downloaded 28 June 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1950 U.S. census - Edith W. Voght (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) Although the census page lists Edith's address as 525 Ashland, this is an error and she actually lived at 540. 7. Voght Edith W., head, white, female, 56, widowed, born NY, working 35 hours per week, county welfare social worker [S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 19 Buffalo, ED 64-413; Sheet 3A; household 75; Edith Voght; downloaded 27 June 2022 (Reliability: 2). 1940 U.S. census - Edith Voght household (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) 25 Virgle [sic] Ave., household 75, renting at $38/month 36. Voght Edith, head, female, white, 46, widowed, completed 3 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, social welfare case worker, 52 hours per week, $950 wages 37. Voght Raymond, son, male, white, 24, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant bookkeeper, 52 hours per week, $1000 wages 38. Voght Gordom, son, male, white, 22, single, completed 4 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, public school teacher, 42 hours per week, $1160 wages 39. Voght Nelson, son, male, white, 21, single, completed 2 years college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant cashier, 40 hours per week, $300 wages 40. Voght Donald, son, male, 19, single, completed 1 year college, born New York, lived in same place April 1935, restaurant soda dispenser, 25 hours per week, $150 wages [S117] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, ED 65-749; Sheet 80; household 289; Edith W. Voght; downloaded 28 June 2022 (Reliability: 2). 1950 U.S. census - Edith W. Voght (Buffalo, Erie Co., NY) Although the census page lists Edith's address as 525 Ashland, this is an error and she actually lived at 540. 7. Voght Edith W., head, white, female, 56, widowed, born NY, working 35 hours per week, county welfare social worker [S46] Cemetery -- Forest Lawn Group (Buffalo, NY) Burial Records, accessed; 24 December 2020; Florence Edith Voght - cremation permit (Reliability: 2). Record of Cremation No. C-1049; Dist. No. 1451; Permit No. 312 Name of Decased: Florence Edith Wilkie Address: Amherst, N.Y. Place of death: same Age: 82 years Date of cremation: 10-15-1975 Urn material: Box [S46] Cemetery -- Forest Lawn Group (Buffalo, NY) Burial Records, accessed; 24 December 2020; Florence Edith Voght - cremation permit (Reliability: 3). Record of Cremation No. C-1049; Dist. No. 1451; Permit No. 312 Name of Decased: Florence Edith Wilkie Address: Amherst, N.Y. Place of death: same Age: 82 years Date of cremation: 10-15-1975 Urn material: Box [S46] Cemetery -- Forest Lawn Group (Buffalo, NY) Burial Records, accessed; 24 December 2020; Florence Edith Voght - burial record (Reliability: 3). Record No. 122466 Deceased: VOGHT, FLORENCE EDITH Death Date: Oct 23, 1975 Interment Location: W. Pt., Lot 41, Section 10-1/2 Age: 82 Sex: F Lot Owner: Charles E. Wilkie Relationship of Deceased: Daughter Interment Date: Sat. 11/1/1975 Burial case: Cremains [S51] Book -- Voght/Wilkie wedding book, page 2 (Reliability: 3). MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This Certifies that - Raymond C. Voght of Buffalo and F. Edith Wilkie of Buffalo Were united in Marriage according to the laws of God and the State of New York on this 28th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen at Buffalo N.Y. By me, Henry E. Bayley, Minister of the Gospel Witnesses: Fannie Wilkie and Frederick W. Winkler Jr. Marriage certificate of Raymond C. Voght and F. Edith Wilkie [S44] Newspaper -- Buffalo Morning Express, Voght-Wilkie; marriage announcement; 30 December 1914; unknown page (Reliability: 2). Wedding announcement of Raymond C. Voght and F. Edith Wilkie (Buffalo Morning Express, 30 Dec 1914) Voght-Wilkie. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkie in University avenue on Monday evening the marriage of Miss F. Edith Wilkie to Raymond C. Voght was solemnized by the Rev. E. Bayley of the Central Park Methodist Episcopal church. The bride wore ivory crepe meteor with silk net, shadow lace and pearl trimming. Her veil was fastened with lilies of the valley and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Frances Wilkie, as her sister's maid of honor, wore champagne crepe de chine with sapphire blue velvet and corsage bouquet of safrano roses. Frederick W. Winkler was best man and the bride's niece, Miss Frances E. Wilkie, was flower girl, carrying primroses and rosebuds. Miss Ethel G. Voght played the wedding music. The ceremony took place before the fireplace, which was banked with palms and poinsettia. Mr. and Mrs. Voght have left for an eastern trip and after February 1st will be at home at No. 608 Humboldt parkway.