Found old safe in my basement

[PADISFAM]

but you had fun & so did a lot of us............

 

[Imzadi]

OK, so nothing worth ANYTHING in the safe, but You ruined a antique safe to find this out. So, here is a site to find out WHAT the safe is worth, if you hadn't damaged it....www.theantiquesafecollector.com

Wow, talk about Monday morning quarterbacking.

First of all, it doesn't seem like there was a good way to get into the safe to find out what was in it. Who is going to sell an "Intact" safe, that they can't get in to find out what's in it? She could have sold it filled with gold bullion.

As to worth, I'll bet that person on the genealogy page would love a copy of that one piece of paper, as well as any survivors of the Clement & Scott or Clyde Knapp since the paper was written to Knapp by Clement & Scott. Those people would be the descendants to track down - but not for money, but as family history.

 

[sam517]

DISNEYLOVER70 thanks for giving us a bit of excitement here on the CB. It's the most fun I've had here in a long time. Sorry you didn't get rich, but you sure made a lot of disers pay attention!

 

[AuntPatti]

It was fun while it lasted. Thanks for sharing. Sorry there wasn't more, but that letter is still an interesting piece of history and may be worth something to someone.

 

[DISNEYLOVER70]

I guess that is the end of our Safe Watch 2008. I am so glad that all of you were here to share in this. I am sorry that the ending is so disappointing. But at least there was the one letter, gives me something to research into.

Boy do I have a mess to clean up................ Heavy concrete, metal and not to mention the smell to get out of my house.

The safe may have been empty, but look at it this way, at least there was an ending and it wasn't another "neighbor" thread!

Thanks again for making this even more exciting for me!!!!!

And to all who are angry with me for ruining a piece of history "I am sorry" but I just couldn't help myself. Forgive me

 

[moburg]

Ok, I am back............. Whew. Longest ride of my life. I am so tired. Ok, no one cares about me, so here we go with the safe stuff.

Is this too cool or what??!!!

I did a few searches on Ancestry.com.

So far, nothing conclusive on any of the names, except Orin S Bacon.

According to the 1880 Census, Orin S Bacon (born 1837) was living in Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, the same city listed on the document. His wifes name was Harriet E., and he had 5 children living with him at the time (Leillie M - 22, Orin S. - 20, Albert S. - 17, Eliza S. - 12, and Jennie O. - 8). His listed occupation is sheriff.

So Orin (1837) would have been 62 in 1899, and his son, Orin (1860) would have been 39. Not sure which is the one, but definitely one of them.

There is another, Orin S Bacon Jr, born 1890, living in Canandaigua in 1910. Probably not him. Too young in 1899.

And an Orin S Bacon III, born 1908, living in Canandaigua in 1910. This person died in 1992 in Pinelles, Florida.

I did not find any active trees with Orin S Bacon, so noone living to contact.

 

[DISUNC]

Is this too cool or what??!!!

HEY WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!!

MY NAME REAL NAME IS ORIN S BACON III!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
























It was FUN!

 

[Imzadi]

As you can see the safe is empty..........

Awww. That one folded sheet of paper looked like it was accidentally lodged behind the drawers & no one knew it was there to empty it out. Still, a great historical find.

Lots better than when Geraldo opened Capone's safe & found nothing at all!

 

[AuntPatti]

I guess that is the end of our Safe Watch 2008. I am so glad that all of you were here to share in this. I am sorry that the ending is so disappointing. But at least there was the one letter, gives me something to research into.

Boy do I have a mess to clean up................ Heavy concrete, metal and not to mention the smell to get out of my house.

The safe may have been empty, but look at it this way, at least there was an ending and it wasn't another "neighbor" thread!

Thanks again for making this even more exciting for me!!!!!

And to all who are angry with me for ruining a piece of history "I am sorry" but I just couldn't help myself. Forgive me

Thanks for the most exciting Friday and Saturday nights I've had imen a very long time!

 

[famofsix]

http://www.steamboatlandingonline.com/canandaigua_lady_defaultpage.asp

this is the steamboat and it is still in operation today

 

[disneylovinfamily]

THANKS OP---this was so interesting to follow. I would have done the same thing! The letter itself is an interesting piece of history. Good luck cleaning up

 

[DwarfMaster]

I guess that is the end of our Safe Watch 2008. I am so glad that all of you were here to share in this. I am sorry that the ending is so disappointing. But at least there was the one letter, gives me something to research into.

Boy do I have a mess to clean up................ Heavy concrete, metal and not to mention the smell to get out of my house.

The safe may have been empty, but look at it this way, at least there was an ending and it wasn't another "neighbor" thread!

Thanks again for making this even more exciting for me!!!!!

And to all who are angry with me for ruining a piece of history "I am sorry" but I just couldn't help myself. Forgive me

Thank you for giving us a sense of closure.....at least we can all sleep tonight. Sorry you didn't win big, but it's been a great ride

Just wanted to add, I would've done the same thing. Oh, and thank your husband for us.

 

[sunlver]

Thanks for sharing this journey with all of us. I know for one, I would of done the same exact thing you did...to get inside of it and see what was there, or wasnt there. I think the majority of us would of done the same thing as you did. I know my husband would of been down there with every powertool he owned to get it opened.

Once again thank you for sharing this interesting journey with us...

 

[betsywdw]

Thanks for a great weekend of excitement!

I would have done the same thing too

 

[moburg]

According to this genweb post...
http://ontario.nygenweb.net/ontariocountyjournalmarriagedeath26.htm

A James McKechnie died on September 20th, 1889
(DIED - In Canandaigua, Sept. 13, James McKechnie, in the 74th year of his age.)

According to this Canandaigua history website
http://www.townofcanandaigua.org/history.htm

The Steamboat Era on Canandaigua Lake

The steamboat era in New York State started in 1807 when Robert Fulton ran his steam-powered "Clairmont" on the Hudson River. The first steamboat in the Finger Lakes region was the "Enterprise" which was launched in 1825. Canandaigua Lake's steamboat era ran from 1827 with the launching of the "Lady of the Lake" and ended in 1935 when the "Idler" discontinued passenger service. There were fourteen major boats that provided commercial service on Canandaigua Lake.
...
Canandaigua launched in 1865. Built by Bejamin Springstead for the Warner Brothers of Canandaigua. It was 110' long and 18' wide. For years it was owned by J. & A. McKechnie, well know brewers in Canandaigua. The "Canandaigua" was powered by soft coal, had a side-wheel and operated on the lake for 24 years, captained by Marshall W. Cooper. It was dismantled in 1889 and its engine was used in the new "Ogarita."


The Bacons as mentioned in the letter...
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/Newsitems/treetrunk/trunkforman.htm

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES Wednesday April 15, 1925

ORIN S. BACON

Orin Stebbins Bacon, formerly a prominent businessman of Canandaigua, died at his home in East Street, this city, Sunday morning, after a long and painful illness. He was sixty five years of age, having been born at Victor, April 1, 1860.

Mr. Bacon was the oldest son of the late Orin S. and Eliza Simonds Bacon, of Victor, his father having been a former Sheriff of the County and served for a number of years as manager of the McKechnie bank here being actively interested also in local political affairs.

Orin S. Bacon Jr. was associated in business with his father and later became interested in various business enterprises and engaged extensively in farming. He acted as manager of the McKechnie brewery and as proprietor of the Canandaigua Hotel, the sale of which he affected to Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson.

The funeral service was held at the home yesterday morning with his brother Rev. Albert S. Bacon of Niagara Falls officiating. Interment at Woodlawn.

Mr. Bacon is survived by his wife, Minnie Gallup Bacon, two sons, and four daughters, Orin S. Bacon, Jr., Harold G. Bacon, Misses Jane and Charlotte Bacon, and Mrs. Carl Shiebler, all of Canandaigua, and Mrs. Thomas Scoon, of Geneva, also by a sister and brother, Mrs. Edward W. Simmons, Canandaigua, and Rev. Albert S. Bacon of Niagara Falls.

His body was interred 1925 Canandaigua, New York, Woodlawn Cemetery.

At 38 years of age Orin became the father of Lillian M. Bacon Canandaigua, New York, December 01, 1898.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL December 2, 1898

BORN - BACON - At Canandaigua, December 1, 1898, to Mr. and Mrs. Orin S. Bacon, a daughter.

Further news about the McKechnies...
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/Ontbusiness.htm
The banking firm of McKechnie & Co. was founded and established by James and Alexander McKECHNIE in October, 1882, and although a private bank was nevertheless capitalized at $100,000. At the same time Alfred DENBOW was made one of the banking firm and placed in charge as cashier, and so continued until 1890, the year of his death. He was at once succeeded by Mack S. SMITH, who still fills the position. Alexander McKECHNIE died in January, 1883, and his interest passed to his widow and heirs. James McKECHNIE died in September, 1889, and a similar disposition was made of his interest. The active persons in connection with the bank at the present time are the heirs and legatees of James and Alexander McKECHNIE; Orin S. BACON as executor; Mark S. SMITH, cashier; and Frank E. HOWE and Fred A. McKECHNIE, assistant cashiers.

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I'll look around some more, but it looks like this safe might contain some papers from a person important to local history.
agnes!

Great find!!

 

[MinnieMe87]

OP, sorry you didn't find anything but at least you had a great time with this thread and opening the safe! I would have done the same thing you did. I wouldn't have been able to sell it without knowing if there was anything inside or not!

 

[OceanAnnie]

HEY WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!!

MY NAME REAL NAME IS ORIN S BACON III!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JR6ooo4]

Classic thread for sure.
thanks!
and special thanks to your hubby. that was a bit of work, I'm sure.
Mikeeee

 

[OceanAnnie]

DISNEYLOVER70 thanks for giving us a bit of excitement here on the CB. It's the most fun I've had here in a long time. Sorry you didn't get rich, but you sure made a lot of disers pay attention!

Well said. It was fun. The letters may be worth something. You never know! Thanks for sharing the fun!

 

[tevagirl]

Thanks for sharing with us!