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  (b. 6 May 1920 Greene, New York, USA   d. 4 December 2003 New Hartford, New York, USA )  

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Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER was born 6 May 1920 in Greene, New York, USA

Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER was the child of William DRACHLER   and   Edith Marie BOURGARDE and the grandchild of: (paternal)  Franz Josef DRACHLER and Anna Marie ROCKL (ROEHL) (maternal)  Francis Joseph BOURGARDE and Marie Wilhelmina BLESSING

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Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde  married  Lloyd Lewis LEARNED 27 May 1950 in Greene, New York, USA .  The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Lloyd Lewis LEARNED  was born 8 May 1923 in Malone, New York, USA.  Lloyd Lewis died 8 January 2003 in Utica, New York, USA.  Lloyd Lewis was the child of Lloyd Lewis LEARNED and Alma Bengta CLAUSSON.

Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER died 4 December 2003 in New Hartford, New York, USA.





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Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER married Grave has been locatedAncestor is complete!World War II Soldier flag photo of Lloyd Lewis LEARNED  Lloyd Lewis LEARNED-- Date: 27 May 1950 Place: Greene, New York, USA
Lloyd Lewis LEARNED was the child of Lloyd Lewis LEARNED and Alma Bengta CLAUSSON


Richfield Springs Mercury
Richfield Springs, New York
Thursday, June 1, 1950


DRACHLER-LEARNED

Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler of Greene, New York announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Bourgarde, to Lloyd Lewis Learned, Jr., of Utica, son of Mr. and Mrs. Learned of Massena, New York.

Miss Drachler is a graduate of Ithaca College and is Vocal Music director in the Richfield Springs Central School.

The wedding will take place in Zion Episcopal Church in Greene, on Saturday, May 27th.

The Otsego Farmer
Cooperstown, New York
Friday, April 14, 1950


Miss Drachler Married Saturday To Lloyd Learned Jr. in Greene

In the Zion Episcopal Church in Greene, N. Y., on Saturday, May 27, at 2 pm. Misa Elizabeth Bourgarde Drachler was married to Lloyd Lewis Learned, Jr. of Utic with the Rev. Albert S. Hoag, rector, officiating in the double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler of Greene and Mr. Learned's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Learned, Sr. of Massena. Mr. Drachler pave his daughter in marriage. Miss Laura M. Woloctt, organist, played the traditional wedding marches and Mrs. John Fry of New York City, soprano soloist sang "The Lord's Prayer",
"This Day is Mine" and during the ceremony, "O Perfect Love".

The bride wore a gown of white rayon dotted swiss over taffeta, fashioned with a scalloped neckline, Ions: sleeves pointed over the
wrist. Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a headdress of dotted Swiss and she carried a white prayer book with a white orchid and lily of the valley streamers.

Miss Grace Helene Drachler of Greene was maid of honor for her sister. She was attired in lilac rayon swiss over lavender taffeta fashioned similar to that of the bride's. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow rosea and grape hyacinths.

William R. Yando of Scotia was best man. The ushers were Donald R. Vosburgh of Utica, Edward J. Ralbovsky of Johnstown and Peter C. English of Greene, brother-in-law of the bride. William C. Drachler, brother of the bride, served at the altar. White French lilacs decorated the altar and baskets of purple lilac were placed in the chancel.

The mother of the bride wore a grey print dress and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Learned, mother of the groom, wore navy blue and also a corsage of red roses.

A reception for 75 guests was held at the Parish House following the ceremony. The bride's table was centered with a bride's cake set in a wreath of fern and lily of the valley. Mrs. Peter C. English, sister of the bride, cut the cake and Mrs. Fred A. Newbold, sister of the groom, presided at the punch bowl. Assisting in the serving were Mrs. Charles Drachler, aunt of the bride, with Miss Vivian Weeden, Mrs. Andrew Currie, Mrs. John Fry and Mrs. Donald Vosburgh. Miss Effie Learned, sister of the groom, passed the guest book.

Mrs. Learned was graduated from Greene High School and from Ithaca College and is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music fraternity. She is director of vocal music at the Richfield Springs Central School. Mr. Learned graduated from Massena High School and is a senior at Utica College of Syracuse University majoring in accounting. He served three years in the armed forces with the 9th Air Force in the ETO.

Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Learned left for a wedding trip to Ottawa, Canada. For traveling the bride wore a
black accessories. They are residing in the Hosford Apartments, 28 E. Main St., Richfield Springs.

Massena Observer, Massena, New York, 1950, exact date unknown

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Birth
Name: Elizabeth B Drachler
Birth Date: 6 May 1920
Birth Place: Greene, New York, USA
Certificate Number: 106247

New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942


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Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER - Marie Blessing Bourgarde, Edith Bourgarde Drachler, Betty and Grace Drachler, 12-9-1922
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News1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1930 Greene, Chenango, New York
name: Elizabeth B Drachler
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Greene, Chenango, New York
gender: Female
age: 9
marital status: Single
race: White
birthplace: New York
estimated birth year: 1921
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Daughter
father's birthplace: New York
mother's birthplace: New York
enumeration district number: 8
family number: 46
sheet number and letter: 2A
line number: 31
nara publication: T626, roll 1416
film number: 2341151
digital folder number: 4661086
image number: 00009
Household Gender Age
parent William Drachler M 39
parent Edith B Drachler F 32
Elizabeth B Drachler F 9
Grace H Drachler F 8
Katherine A Drachler F 5
Ann M Drachler F 2

1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1939
Mrs. Thomas Foss and Mrs. William Drachler spent Monday in Ithaca with Grace and Elizabath Drachler, who are students at Ithaca college.

THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1939
1940 Greene, Chenango, New York
Name: Elizabeth Drachler
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Greene, Chenango, New York
Street: South Canal Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Greene, Chenango, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5A
Household Members:
Name Age
William Drachler 49
Edith Drachler 42
Elizabeth Drachler 19
Grace Drachler 18
Katherine Drachler 15
Ann Drachler 12
William Drachler 1
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940
Ithaca College

ITHACA — Three Bingthamton area students have been listed on the Ithaca College honor roll for the first semester. Only 35 of the total 630 enrolled were honored.

The three stellar scholars are Miss Edith M. Lundquist, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Lundquist of 20 Lincoln avenue, Endlcott, a sophomore in the department of drama, who ranked seventh, and Miss Elizabeth Dracher and Miss Grace Drachler, who ranked twentieth and twenty-third, respectively. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler of Greene.

Binghamton Press
Binghamton, New York
March 23, 1940
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1943
ACCEPTS POSITION
Miss Elizabeth Drachler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler of Canal Street, Greene, has accepted a position as teacher of music In the Richfield Sprlnps High School. Miss Drachler graduated from Ithaca College at Ithaca in December.

THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, 1943


Springs Teachers Help Supply Man Power

Miss Elizabeth Drachler, music teacher in the Central school at Richfield Springs, is doing her utmost during her vacation to help alleviate the manoower shortage.

The teacher and her sister, both college graduates, are serving as apprentices in the business of their father, William Drachler, in Greene, Chenango county.

Mr. Drachler is a bricklayer and stone mason.

The Otsego Farmer
COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK, JULY 16, 1943
1944
Plans are shaping up favorably for the Kayaderosseras camping season. Two counselors have been obtained, Miss Elizabeth Drachler of Greene, N. Y., and Miss Grace Drachler, Goshen, N. Y., sisters. The former teaches in public school in Richfield Springs. She has been leader of a Girl Scout troop there during the last winter season and is partial to outdoor cooking, dramatics, folk dancing and singing. The latter sister teaches music at Goshen and has had training as a Scout leader at Middletown, N. Y. She excels in swimming, outdoor cooking and crafts, such as painting, sketching and making sundry articles. The Drachler sisters will be in charge of the two units of camp, uphill and downhill.

THE SARATOGIAN, THURSDAY. JUNE 15, 1944


Brownies Discover Camp Adventures

The Brownie Scout camp at Camp Kayaderosseras has opened with a round of exciting activities for the eight and nine-year-old Girl Scouts.

The Sunset Hill Unit, newly named last night at a campfire, learned how ...Read MORE...


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1945
A number of Girl Scouts with their leader, Miss Elizabeth Drachler, and
her sister, Miss Ann Drachler enjoyed a series of hikes last week which terminated at Three-Mile, Point, to which they, drove, on Thursday where they slept in the open that night. Breakfast the following morning was cooked outdoors and luncheon was eaten at 'Miller's.' Those comprising the party were the Misses Georgene Howe, Rosebelle Smith, Evelyn Dobson, Alma Starr, Margery Smithy Sue Leslie, Mary Edna Monahan, Jayne Smith, and Joan Boutellier.

The Otsego Farmer
Cooperstown, New York
Friday, August 3, 1945
1945
Miss Elizabeth Drachler was in Ithaca on Saturday, June 2nd attending the commencement at Ithaca College from which her sister, Miss Katharine Drachler was graduated.

The Otsego Farmer
Cooperstown,N. Y. Friday, June 8, 1945
1946
Miss Elizabeth Drachler of the Central school faculty and her sister, Miss Grace Drachler of the Goshen High school will leave Thursday of this week for Miami to spend the Christmas vacation with their parents.

The Otsego Farmer
Cooperstown, N. .Y. Friday, December 20, 1946
1946
—Mr. and Mrs. Peter English of Greene, N. Y., came for the school musical festival last Friday night and spent the weekend with Mrs. English's sister, Miss Elizabeth Drachler. Mrs. English remained here until Wednesday while Mr. English joined the deer hunters in the Adirondacks.

Richfield Springs Mercury
Richfield Springs, New York
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1946
1947
Miss Grace Drachler and Miss Elizabeth Drachler spent the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler, at Ojus, Fl.

THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, Binghamton, New York, January 3, 1947
1949
Miss Elizabeth Drachler, who teaches music in the Richfield Springs School, spent last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Drachler. The school being closed because of an epidemic of measles.

Binghamton Press
Binghamton, New York
Tues., Feb 15, 1949
marriage1950 Marriage / Partner
Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER and Lloyd Lewis LEARNED 27 May 1950, Greene, New York, USA

She was 30 years old.
1950 - Richfield Springs, Otsego, New York, USA
Name: Elizabeth B Drachler
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1921
Gender: Female
Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Richfield Springs, Otsego, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 53
Household Members Age Relationship
Elizabeth B Drachler 29 Head
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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SHOWERS FOR MISS DRACHLER
Two showers were given here last week for Miss Elizabeth Drachler, vocal music teacher at the school, who will be married to Floyd Lewis Leonard, Jr., of Utica, on May 27th. She will continue as a faculty member here next school year.

Mrs. Leslie Gorney, Mrs. Andrew R. Currle and Mrs. Lewis I. Whipple entertained at a variety shower at the home of Mrs. Whipple. The invitation list included Miss Elsie Vosburg and Miss Drachler's sister, Miss Grace Drachler, both of Utica, and Mrs. Willard C. Palmer, Mrs. Almond C. Brockway, Mrs. Roscoe C. Hatch, Mrs. John W. Carter, Mrs. Everett M. Lane, Mrs. Richard S. Darrohn, Miss Dorothy Davis, Miss Dellephene Ferguson, Miss Nellie Lyons, Mrs Floyd N. Curtis, Miss Frederica Llaemerzahl, Mrs. James McKee Jr., and Mrs. Perrin M. Masters.

Mrs. Willard C. Palmer and Mrs. Almond C. Brockway entertained at a kitchen shower at Mrs. Brockway's home. Among the guests were Miss Drachler's sister, Miss Grace Drachler of Utica, and Mrs. Lewis I. Whipple, ...Read MORE...


Elizabeth "Betty" Bourgarde DRACHLER - Richfield Springs Mercury Richfield Springs, New York Thursday, June 1, 1950
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Death Notice
Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) - December 6, 2003

Deceased Name: Learned, Elizabeth D.

Learned, Elizabeth D., 83, of New Hartford-Utica, died Dec. 4, 2003. Arrangements by Friedel, Williams, Coriale & Edmunds Funeral Home, New Hartford

Elizabeth is buried at: Crown Hill Memorial Park Clinton Oneida County New York, USA
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