"James J. Van Natta, 89, of 329 Dubois Rd., Ithaca, died at home Wednesday July 17, 1991.
Born in Ithaca on Oct. 28, 1901, he was the son of the late John J. and Kittie Aldrich Van Natta. A 1929 graduate of Cornell University, he was employed by the Finger Lakes State Park Commission for 43 years.  He later owned and operated the former Willow Creek Kennels for several years until his retirement."

Obituary, James J Van Natta, Ithaca Journal, July 18, 1991, 4.