Raymond Eugene Hooter

1898 - 1977  (78 years)

• Name	Raymond Eugene Hooter
  Nickname	Ray
  Birth	16 Aug 1898	Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1930	Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States   [3]
  	Address: West Street
  		1930 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Street (houses unnumbered) 8. Hooter Ray, head, owns home valued at $7000, has a radio, male, white, 31, married, 23 at first marriage, born New York, parents both born New York, furnaceman at carbite plant 9. Hooter Ethel, wife, female, white, 29, married, 21 at first marriage, born New York, both parents born New York 10. Hooter Lawrence, son, male, white, 5, single, born New York, both parents born New York 11. Hooter Alvin son, male, white, 4 5/12, single, born New York, both parents born New York
  Occupation	1930  [4]
  	furnace operator at a carbite factory
  Census	1940	Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States   [5]
  	Address: West Street
  		1940 U.S. census - Ray E. Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Ave., household 317, owns house valued at $4500 11. Hooter Ray E., head, male, white, 41, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, worked 54 hours week of March 24-30, railroad watchman, 51 weeks worked in 1939, $1,020 wages 12. Hooter Ruth, wife, female, white, 36, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, engaged in housework 13. Hooter Lawrence R., son, male, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 8 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 14. Hooter Alvin T., son, male, white, 14, single, attended school within the year, completed 5 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 15. Corbin Marjorie, step-daughter, female, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 6 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935
  Occupation	1940  [6, 7]
  	railroad watchman
  Census	1950	Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States   [8]
  	Address: West Street
  		1950 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) 41 West St., household 16 20. Hooter Ray, head, white, male, 51, widowed, born NY, working 45 hours per week, railroad crossing flagman 21. Hooter Lawrence, son, white, male, 25, never married, born NY, working 40 hours per week, emery wheel molder at an abraisve factory 22. Hooter Alvin, son, white, male, 24, never married, born NY, did not work last week but looking for work, railroad freight checker
  Name	Ray Eugean Hooter
  Find-A-Grave ID	110090183
  Burial	Abt 1977	North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, Niagara, New York, United States   [9]
  		Headstone of Raymond Eugene Hooter, North Ridge Cemetery (Cambria, NY) RAYMOND E. HOOTER 1898 - 1977
  Death	Jan 1977  [9, 10]
  Person ID	I501	Main Tree
  Last Modified	5 May 2026

  
  

  Family 1	Ethel A. Miller,   b. 1900   d. 28 Jun 1930, Lockport City Hospital, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 30 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1922  [4]
  Children	> 1. Lawrence R. Hooter,   b. 12 May 1924, Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States d. 4 Dec 2003, Mount Saint Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 79 years)   2. Alvin T. Hooter,   b. 31 Oct 1925, , , New York, United States d. 10 Feb 1999 (Age 73 years)
  Family ID	F184	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Ruth E. Vogt,   b. 14 Feb 1903, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States d. 24 Jun 1948, Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 45 years)
  Marriage	17 Oct 1931	Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States   [11, 12]
  		Marriage notice of Ray Hooter and Ruth Corbin (Niagara Falls Gazette, 20 Oct 1931, page 14) Ray Hooter of West street, Sanborn, and Mrs. Ruth Corbin of Lockport, were married at Niagara Falls on Saturday afternoon, October 17, and are at home on West street.
  		Marriage certificate of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. Corbin W. Judson Pasko, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 17th day of October in the year AD 1931 at Niag. Falls in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Raymond Eugene Hooter of Sanborn in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Ruth E. Corbin of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York.
  		Marriage license application of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. (Vogt) Corbin, October 1931 License application date: 17 October 1931, Niagara County NY Groom: Raymond Eugene Hooter, white, Sanborn NY, age 33 (Aug 16, 1898), works as Electrician, born in Sanborn, NY, father (illeg) Hooter (born USA), mother (illeg) Wiseman (born USA), 2nd marriage; former wife dead Bride: Ruth E. Corbin, white, 28 Walnut St, Lockport NY, age 28 (Feb. 14, 1903), works in a factory, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Vogt (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 2nd marriage, former husband is living, divorced, Leslie D. Corbin, granted Buffalo NY Nov 17, 1930.
  Family ID	F179	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 16 Aug 1898 - Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States Census - Address: West Street - 1930 - Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States Marriage - 17 Oct 1931 - Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Census - Address: West Street - 1940 - Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States Census - Address: West Street - 1950 - Sanborn, Niagara, New York, United States Burial - Abt 1977 - North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, Niagara, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Notes

  Lawrence Hooter's obituary mentions step-mother Alice Hooter, presumably Raymond's third wife.

  
  

• Sources

  [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage License of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. Corbin; October 1931. License application date: 17 October 1931 Groom: Raymond Eugene Hooter, white, Sanborn NY, age 33 (Aug 16, 1898), works as Electrician, born in Sanborn, NY, father (illeg) Hooter (born USA), mother (illeg) Wiseman (born USA), 2nd marriage; former wife dead Bride: Ruth E. Corbin, white, 28 Walnut St, Lockport NY, age 28 (Feb. 14, 1903), works in a factory, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Vogt (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 2nd marriage, former husband is living, divorced, Leslie D. Corbin, granted Buffalo NY Nov 17, 1930. Marriage license application of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. (Vogt) Corbin, October 1931 License application date: 17 October 1931, Niagara County NY Groom: Raymond Eugene Hooter, white, Sanborn NY, age 33 (Aug 16, 1898), works as Electrician, born in Sanborn, NY, father (illeg) Hooter (born USA), mother (illeg) Wiseman (born USA), 2nd marriage; former wife dead Bride: Ruth E. Corbin, white, 28 Walnut St, Lockport NY, age 28 (Feb. 14, 1903), works in a factory, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Vogt (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 2nd marriage, former husband is living, divorced, Leslie D. Corbin, granted Buffalo NY Nov 17, 1930. [S168] Military -- World War II Young Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 5 May 2026; Ray Eugean Hooter; Newfane NY Board 586, Serial Number 466 (Reliability: 2). World War II draft card - Raymond Eugean [sic] Hooter Serial Number 466 / Order Number 11593 1. Name: Ray Eugean Hooter 2. Place of residence: West St, Sanborn, Niagara, N.Y. 3. Mailing address: Box 96, Sanborn, N.Y. 4. Telephone: No 5. Age in years: 43 / Date of birth: Aug 16, 1898 6. Place of birth: Sanborn, Niagara Co. 7. Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Ruth E. Hooter, Sanborn, N.Y. 8. Employer's name and address: New York Central R.R., Rochester Div., Lockport, N.Y. Description of registrant: white, 5'10", 225 lb, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion stiff fingers on left hand [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Sanborn, ED 32-9; sheet 13A; 286; Ray Hooter; downloaded 19 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). 1930 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Street (houses unnumbered) 8. Hooter Ray, head, owns home valued at $7000, has a radio, male, white, 31, married, 23 at first marriage, born New York, parents both born New York, furnaceman at carbite plant 9. Hooter Ethel, wife, female, white, 29, married, 21 at first marriage, born New York, both parents born New York 10. Hooter Lawrence, son, male, white, 5, single, born New York, both parents born New York 11. Hooter Alvin son, male, white, 4 5/12, single, born New York, both parents born New York [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Sanborn, ED 32-9; sheet 13A; 286; Ray Hooter; downloaded 19 October 2019 (Reliability: 2). 1930 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Street (houses unnumbered) 8. Hooter Ray, head, owns home valued at $7000, has a radio, male, white, 31, married, 23 at first marriage, born New York, parents both born New York, furnaceman at carbite plant 9. Hooter Ethel, wife, female, white, 29, married, 21 at first marriage, born New York, both parents born New York 10. Hooter Lawrence, son, male, white, 5, single, born New York, both parents born New York 11. Hooter Alvin son, male, white, 4 5/12, single, born New York, both parents born New York [S154] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Lewiston, ED 32-12; sheet 16A; Ray E. Hooter; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 3). 1940 U.S. census - Ray E. Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Ave., household 317, owns house valued at $4500 11. Hooter Ray E., head, male, white, 41, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, worked 54 hours week of March 24-30, railroad watchman, 51 weeks worked in 1939, $1,020 wages 12. Hooter Ruth, wife, female, white, 36, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, engaged in housework 13. Hooter Lawrence R., son, male, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 8 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 14. Hooter Alvin T., son, male, white, 14, single, attended school within the year, completed 5 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 15. Corbin Marjorie, step-daughter, female, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 6 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 [S154] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Lewiston, ED 32-12; sheet 16A; Ray E. Hooter; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 2). 1940 U.S. census - Ray E. Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) West Ave., household 317, owns house valued at $4500 11. Hooter Ray E., head, male, white, 41, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, worked 54 hours week of March 24-30, railroad watchman, 51 weeks worked in 1939, $1,020 wages 12. Hooter Ruth, wife, female, white, 36, married, completed 7 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935, engaged in housework 13. Hooter Lawrence R., son, male, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 8 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 14. Hooter Alvin T., son, male, white, 14, single, attended school within the year, completed 5 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 15. Corbin Marjorie, step-daughter, female, white, 15, single, attended school within the year, completed 6 years of schooling, born New York, lived in same house April 1935 [S119] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Sanborn, ED 32-13; sheet 72; household 16; Ray Hooter; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 2). 1950 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) 41 West St., household 16 20. Hooter Ray, head, white, male, 51, widowed, born NY, working 45 hours per week, railroad crossing flagman 21. Hooter Lawrence, son, white, male, 25, never married, born NY, working 40 hours per week, emery wheel molder at an abraisve factory 22. Hooter Alvin, son, white, male, 24, never married, born NY, did not work last week but looking for work, railroad freight checker [S119] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Sanborn, ED 32-13; sheet 72; household 16; Ray Hooter; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 3). 1950 U.S. census - Ray Hooter household (Sanborn, Niagara Co., NY) 41 West St., household 16 20. Hooter Ray, head, white, male, 51, widowed, born NY, working 45 hours per week, railroad crossing flagman 21. Hooter Lawrence, son, white, male, 25, never married, born NY, working 40 hours per week, emery wheel molder at an abraisve factory 22. Hooter Alvin, son, white, male, 24, never married, born NY, did not work last week but looking for work, railroad freight checker [S146] Cemetery -- North Ridge Cemetery (Cambria, NY), Headstone of Raymond E. Hooter; 1898 - 1977 (Reliability: 2). Headstone of Raymond Eugene Hooter, North Ridge Cemetery (Cambria, NY) RAYMOND E. HOOTER 1898 - 1977 [S175] Social Security Death Index, accessed; 5 May 2026; Ray Hooter; 713-07-7118; before 1951 (Reliability: 2). Birth date: 16 Aug 1898 Issue year: Before 1951 Issue state: Railroad Board Last residence: 14132 (Sanborn, Niagara, NY) Death date: Jan 1977 [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage certificate of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. Corbin; 17 October 1931; 3406 (Reliability: 3). W. Judson Pasko, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 17th day of October in the year AD 1931 at Niag. Falls in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Raymond Eugene Hooter of Sanborn in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Ruth E. Corbin of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York. Marriage certificate of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. Corbin W. Judson Pasko, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 17th day of October in the year AD 1931 at Niag. Falls in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Raymond Eugene Hooter of Sanborn in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Ruth E. Corbin of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York. [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage License of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. Corbin; October 1931 (Reliability: 2). License application date: 17 October 1931 Groom: Raymond Eugene Hooter, white, Sanborn NY, age 33 (Aug 16, 1898), works as Electrician, born in Sanborn, NY, father (illeg) Hooter (born USA), mother (illeg) Wiseman (born USA), 2nd marriage; former wife dead Bride: Ruth E. Corbin, white, 28 Walnut St, Lockport NY, age 28 (Feb. 14, 1903), works in a factory, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Vogt (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 2nd marriage, former husband is living, divorced, Leslie D. Corbin, granted Buffalo NY Nov 17, 1930. Marriage license application of Raymond Eugene Hooter and Ruth E. (Vogt) Corbin, October 1931 License application date: 17 October 1931, Niagara County NY Groom: Raymond Eugene Hooter, white, Sanborn NY, age 33 (Aug 16, 1898), works as Electrician, born in Sanborn, NY, father (illeg) Hooter (born USA), mother (illeg) Wiseman (born USA), 2nd marriage; former wife dead Bride: Ruth E. Corbin, white, 28 Walnut St, Lockport NY, age 28 (Feb. 14, 1903), works in a factory, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Vogt (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 2nd marriage, former husband is living, divorced, Leslie D. Corbin, granted Buffalo NY Nov 17, 1930.