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Dr Homer Albert Genung

Person ID

208447

About

White Male born in 1857

Dr. Homer Genung grew up in Besemer and Etna. In 1884 he graduated from medical college and moved to Freeville to start his practice. In February 1886, the Dryden Herald reported on Dr. Genung taking a carriage ride to Ithaca with a friend. It may be that they were referring to the carriage on display in The History Center’s exhibit hall, possibly called a physician’s phaeton. While other carriages of that make were not fully encapsulated like this one, we can imagine Dr. Genung appreciating some respite from the elements on his way to visit a patient on a blustery winter night.

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Census Records

Year	Name	Relation to Head	Address	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
1860	Genung, Homer			2	White	New York		None
1870	Genung, Homer			12	White	New York		None
1880	Genung, Homer	Son		22	White	New York	Single	Farm Laborer
1900	Genung, Homer	Head		42	White	New York	Married	Doctor
1910	Genung, Homer	Head	Main St	52	White	New York	2nd or Subsequent Marriage	Medical Doc
1920	Genung, Homer	Head	Main St	62	White	New York	Married	Physician And Surgeon
1930	Genung, Homer	Head		72	White	New York	Married	Physician

Relatives in 1860 US Census

Name	Age	Race	POB	Occupation
Genung, Benj	38	White	New York	Farmer
Genung, Fidelia	28	White	New York	None
Genung, Clair	5	White	New York	None
Boice, Isaac	17	White	New York	Farm Laborer
Dennis, Nancy	20	White	New York	Domestic
Krum, William	22	White	New York	Farm Laborer

Relatives in 1870 US Census

Name	Age	Race	POB	Occupation
Genung, Benj	48	White	New York	Farmer
Genung, Amelia	22	White	New York	House Keeping
Genung, Clair	15	White	New York	None
Genung, Bennie	2	White	New York	None

Relatives in 1880 US Census

Name	Relation to Head	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
Genung, Benjamin	Head	57	White	New York	Married	Farmer
Genung, Adda L	Wife	32	White	New York	Married	Keeping House
Genung, Clair	Son	25	White	New York	Single	Farm Laborer
Genung, Benney W	Son	12	White	New York	Married	At Home
Genung, Corra E	Daughter	6	White	New York	Single	At Home
Genung, Philo	Father	86	White	New Jersey	Single	Boarder

Relatives in 1900 US Census

Name	Relation to Head	Address	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
Genung, Lena	Wife		29	White	New York	Married	None
Genung, Albert	Son		9	White	New York	Single	None

Relatives in 1910 US Census

Name	Relation to Head	Address	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
Genung, Lena	Wife	Main St	40	White	Canada	1st Marriage	Nurse
Stryker, Theresa	Servant	Main St	20	White	New York	Single	Housework

Relatives in 1920 US Census

Name	Relation to Head	Address	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
Genung, Lena A	Wife	Main St	44	White	Canada	Married	Trained Nurse
Wilkinson, Geraldine	Boarder	Main St	12	White	New York	Single	None

Relatives in 1930 US Census

Name	Relation to Head	Address	Age	Race	POB	Marriage	Occupation
Genung, Cora	Wife		63	White	New York	Married	None

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“Homer Genung is the new doctor who has recently located at Freeville, and has already commenced to try his skill in alleviating the ills that flesh is heir to.”

“Personal Mention, Dryden Herald, May 28, 1884, 1

May 28, 1884

“Dr. Genung and Mr. Charles Ennis, of Freeville, enjoyed a carriage ride to Ithaca on Monday of this week.”

“Personal Mention,” Dryden Herald, February 24, 1886, 5.

February 24, 1886

“Friends to the number of two hundred gathered at Lyceum Hall, last Friday evening, with baskets and dishes filled with all kinds of goodies, ice cream, water melons, etc., with the Peruville brass band stationed on the stage. In readiness to await the return of Dr. H. Genung, who, as it happened, was out driving with one of our young ladies, until all had arrived at the hall, when he was informed that he was wanted and was escorted to the hall, where Rev. Mr. Andrews introduced the Doctor, after which the band played one of their favorite pieces, followed by a general hand-shaking all around; after which Mr. Andrews, with some very appropriate remarks, presented to the Doctor an office chair and lamp valued at $20. Then those edibles were freely passed by young gentlemen, and after a social visit, those who chose joined in the merry dance, after music furnished by Shaver & Guler. This was a surprise, truly, and a very successful one all around. The Doctor’s parents, accompanied by relatives, were there, and we judge that the Doctor has hardly been able to tell just how it happened yet. It was intended to meet at the Doctor’s new house, but it was decided that his friends numbered too many for the size and the strength of the house, but when one more Stone is added, we may meet then and there safely.”

“Freeville,” Dryden Herald, August 4, 1886, 8.

August 4, 1886

“Miss Lena Stone and Dr. H. Genung were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stone, Thursday, Dec. 27th. A large crowd of relatives and friends were in attendance to witness the happy event, and many valuable presents were bestowed upon them. The happy partners left on the 3 o’clock train, for a short wedding trip.”

“Freeville,” The Journal (Groton, NY), January 3, 1889, n.p.

January 3, 1889

“Dr. H. Genung and family returned Sunday night from a carriage trip through Brookton, White Church and vicinity.”

“Freeville,” Ithaca Daily Journal, August 24, 1904, 7.

August 24, 1904

“Dr. H. Genung has his new auto, which he recently purchased in Syracuse.”

“Freeville News Items,” Dryden Herald, June 15, 1910, 5.

June 15, 1910

Dr Homer Albert Genung, 1857-1934
Son of Benjamin Genung and Nancy Fidelia Krum Genung
Born in Besemer in the Town of Caroline, NY
Died in Freeville in the Town of Dryden, NY

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