The Trexlers of Jordan, NY

"They past the vast Montezuma swamps,
and the canal ran like a waterproof trough in level land."
Walter D. Edmonds-1929

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Charles L. Trexler

Photo taken in Jordon,NY ~1919

Born: Oct. 8, 1849 in Allentown, PA
Died: Sept. 29, 1938 in Onieda, NY

Carpenter for the
"Four Paws Circus"

Farmer

A Neighborly Visit

On a Sunday morning in the late 1800's, Mr. Trexler, of Jordan, poses next to an old towpath mule. One can easily emagine what is inside those canvas sacks.

A drumlin, which is an extremely common sight in the area, dominates the background.

Erie Canal Trail (east of Jordon,NY)

Photo by: Hendrick Witteveen, of Thorld, Ont.

Effa Blanche Trexler

Effa Trexler was born in Allentown (1888) and was the 3rd daughter of Charles and Emma. She was a seamstress in Weedsport, NY prior to marrying George R. Brooks and moving to Rochester.

American Cement Company

Ex. Operations Manager, Charles L. Trexler, poses in front an old cement factory building that was located on the towpath at what was then called California, NY; once a frequent stop along the canal.