Obituaries (Pratt)

 

Eli B. Pratt, only son of Samuel and Catherine Pratt, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], was born July 22, 1844, and with the exception of about three and one-half years spent in Madison and Oneida Counties, has lived his whole life in the town of Colesville.  On Nov. 7, 1864, he was united in marriage to Mary J. Wakeman, also a life-long resident of this town.  He was one of the charter members of the R.M. Church of Belden, and as long as his health permitted was very active in church work.  He has been a great sufferer for several years from heart trouble and for the past year other diseases and complications have aggravated this trouble and caused him intense suffering, but through all he was patient and uncomplaining and always had a pleasant word and smile for every one.  He was ready and "only waiting" for the call which came Tuesday, Apr. 4, when he went to dwell with the God he has loved and served so many years.  He is survived by his wife and three children:  Harry E. Pratt of Middletown, Milo D. Pratt of St. Catharines, Ont., and Mrs. Della Fairchild of Harpursville.  The funeral services were held at the Belden R.M. Church Friday, Apr. 7th, conducted by Rev. Grant L. Munson of Tracey Creek.  Burial in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, widow of Eugene Pratt (a former Afton [Chenango Co., NY] boy, step-brother of Mrs. Ina Russ Searles of Binghamton and half brother of Leon Russ) died in Oneonta last week.  She is survived by three brothers and a sister, also several nieces and nephews.  Mr. William Merrill, a cousin of Mr. Pratt's, and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Russ and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warren of Afton attended the funeral Friday.  [MHD notation"  Mar. 22, 1942]

 

Harry Greek has received word of the sudden death of his cousin, Mrs. Harold Pratt, formerly Pearl Vandewalker, of Schenectady (Schenectady County, NY).  The funeral was Tuesday.  She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, one daughter, Beverly, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Vandewalker, four sisters, Mrs. Luther Bombay, of Vestal; Mrs. Ray Gould, of Binghamton; Miss Reva Vandewalker, of Norwich, and Miss Arlene Vandewalker, who resided with her; also an aunt, Mrs. Estella Ray, of this village, and several cousins.  Before her marriage she resided with Mr. and Mrs. Greek and was a student at the Bainbridge Central School.  [MHD notation:  July 1, 1940]

William H. Pratt died at his home, about one mile northwest of town on the Belden road, on Thursday night, aged 75 years.  About four weeks ago Mr. Pratt was seriously injured by a pile driver, and his death was the result of the accident.  The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence.  Rev. O.D. Moore of Masonville officiating.  The interment was in the Pratt cemetery nearby [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife; three sons, Wm. of Rockdale, Miles of Lestershire, and Walter, who lives at home, and one daughter, Mrs. E. Gilmore, of Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. 1908]