NameClaude Whitford CAMENGA157
Birth7 Jan 1876, Brookfield, Madison Co., New York
Death19 Dec 1961, Churchville, Oneida Co., New York
FatherJohn Dix CAMENGA (1848-1921)
MotherElmina WHITFORD (1852-1883)
Spouses
Birth12 Dec 1875, Brookfield, Madison Co., New York
Death27 Oct 1950, Durhamville, Oneida Co., New York
FatherCharles Lewis CLARKE (1851-)
MotherMyrtilla Azette MAXSON (1858-1921)
Marriage25 Aug 1898, Brookfield, Madison Co., New York
ChildrenMyrtilla Elmima (1902-2003)
Notes for Claude Whitford CAMENGA
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 172, No 8, p 16, Feb. 19, 1962.
Claude W. Camenga, son of the late John Dix and Mina Whitford Camenga, was born on Brookfield, N. Y., Jan 7, 1876, and died Dec. 19, 1961, at Verona, N. Y.
He spent practically all of his life at Brookfield, coming to Verona only a few years ago to live with his daughter Elmina, and her husband, Stanley Warner.
He had been a lifelong member of the Second Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church where he had held many offices. For many years he had served as a deacon of his church. He was also prominent in civic activities.
On August 25, 1898, he was married to Florence Clarke who preceded him in death in 1950. The marriage was graced by five children, all of whom survive. They are: Carlos C., Syracuse, N. Y.; Harold F., Brookfield, N. Y.; Lawrence D., Mansfield, Pa.; Kenneth A., Beaver Dam, Wis.; and Mrs. Stanley (Elmina) Warner, Verona, N. Y. He is also survived by two sisters, 17 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Farewell services were conducted from the Second Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church, December 22, by Pastor C. Rex Burdick, Verona. Interment was in Brookfield Rural Cemetery. C. R. B.
Notes for Florence Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
Florence Elizabeth (Clarke) Camenga 1875-1950 
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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 149, No 24, p 391, Dec. 25, 1950.
  Florence Camenga, daughter of Charles and Myrtilla Maxson Clarke, was born December 2, 1875, in Brookfield, N. Y.   She died unexpectedly October 27, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Warner, in Durhamville, N. Y.
  When Mrs. Camenga was a child the family moved to North Loup, Neb., and later to Boulder, Colo.   When she was 17 years old they returned to Brookfield.   She taught in the schools of the community until she married Claude Camenga on August 25, 1898.   The marriage was performed by Rev. Clayton Burdick in Brookfield.
  Mrs. Camenga was a member of the Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church and was a much-loved teacher of the children of the church for many years so that now she is held in honored memory by many whom she has helped and guided on life's way.   She was a worker in the community, being a member of the Grange and the W. C. T. U.   Beside these duties in church and community, she for a number of years, conducted a maternity and nursing home.
  She is survived by her husband, four sons: Carlos C. of Syracuse; Harold F. of West Edmeston; Lawrence W. of Buffalo; and Kenneth A. of Beaver Dam, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Warner; 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Ruby Todd, of Milton, Wis.
  Memorial services were held October 30 from the Seventh Day Baptist Church, Rev. Marion C. Van Horn, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Herbert L. Polan.   Burial was in the Brookfield Cemetery.     M. C. V. H.
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