Funeral services for the late Samuel S. Stafford who died at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday night of last week, were held in the Episcopal church in that place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Charles D. Broughton officiated. Many members of the bar attended the services. The news of Mr. Stafford's death has created a feeling of deep regret in Norwich as well as throughout the county, for Mr. Stafford had a wide acquaintance and a close personal friendship with a large number of persons. He was 67 years of age and his death was due largely to blood poisoning resulting from a wound received at Port Hudson on June 11, 1868. Mr. Stafford was one of the best known lawyers in Chenango county, and while making no pretentions of ability in the prosecution of criminal cases, he enjoyed a large general practice. His services in the drawing of legal documents, the settling of estates and other similar matters, were widely and extensively sought after, his time being largely employed in the successful prosecution of these matters. Mr. Stafford visited the county seat frequently in that capacity. Mr. Stafford was first lieutenant in Company A, 114th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteers, which was recruited in Norwich, and had held the position of secretary of the Regiment association for a number of years. He represented Chenango county in the State Assembly, together with George W. Sumner in the session of 1865. Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife and two brothers, Richard Stafford, and Elmer Stafford, and one sister, Mrs. Lyman Van Tassell, all of Oxford--Norwich Sun. [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]
Mary Frances Smith, wife of Albro Bliss, died at noon Tuesday, May 10, at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from valvular affection of the heart with which she had been afflicted for the past six years. Her condition took a critical turn two months ago and since she has been confined to the bed enduring great suffering. She was forty years of age, born in Deposit and was one of nine children, of whom only six are living. Her father is Isaac Smith of Deposit. She was married at Unadilla in 1883 and has lived in Bainbridge for the past twenty years. The deceased was a bright, cheerful woman, companionable, kind and charitable. She with her husband joined the Methodist church soon after coming to Bainbridge and ever since had been staunch in her support. She was energetic, ambitious, and a great worker. She was a member of the Epworth League and the Ladies' Aid Society, and was most active in giving aid to the building of the new Methodist church. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Rev. H.B. Cook of Binghamton, assisted by Rev. J.S. Crompton, officiated. Mr. Cook was the pastor of the local church when Mrs. Bliss Joined. Music was furnished by Messrs. Daniel Banner and Eben Gilbert, Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Mrs. Jesse Anderson. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The bearers were George Lyon, Frank Davis, John Toby, Uriah Toby, Erwin Gifford and E.D. Truman. There were many beautiful flowers contributed in loving memory to the deceased. [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]
H.L. Tower, a prominent business man of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday evening at his home. The funeral will be held Friday at 12 a.m. from his residence. Interment in Coventry, Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating assisted by the Masonic fraternity of which he was a member. [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]
Henry G. Toby died Sunday evening from angina pectoris at his home on the East side in his eighty-second year. He had been in feeble health for a number of years but death came suddenly as he was passing from one room to another. A fall was heard by a member of the family and upon investigation his lifeless body was found. His wife survives. There are no children. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. C.D. Reed officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]
The funeral of Robert Foote, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], was held Monday, Nov. 7, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Judson Burton. The services were conducted by Rev. A. McIntyre. Interment in the cemetery there. Mr. Foote was married to Miss Susan Royce, who died nearly forty years ago. Two children, Cornelia Laman, of Pennsylvania and Chas. Foote, survive. The deceased had been spending several months with his daughter in Pennsylvania, and only two or three weeks ago had come to his granddaughter's where his son Charles was also residing. He had seemed quite active for a man of his age, but had a stroke of apoplexy, from the effects of which he quietly passed away in a few days. Mr. Foote was born in Connecticut, coming to this state at the age of 14 years, and had since resided in the same section from which he was buried. His father, Squire Foote, used to conduct the Cheshire postoffice and tavern in the house now occupied by Fred Brackett, which was on the line of the old stage route from this place, up Cheshire street, to Oxford, but which was abandoned nearly a half-century ago. Mr. Foote was aged 87 years. Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]
Ambrose Groves, a farmer living about five miles east of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was instantly killed Friday, October 28, by being thrown from a load of grain. Groves was driving to the village and when near the Hiram Curtis farm saw a broken limb handing over the roadway. He stopped his team under the limb and standing upon the load was engaged in cutting off the limb when the horses started up and Grover was thrown backward to the ground. He struck on his head and shoulder breaking his neck. The deceased is survived by a wife and two children. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]
Henry G. Toby died Sunday evening from angina pectoris at his home on the East side in his eighty-second year. He had been in feeble health for a number of years but death came suddenly as he was passing from one room to another. A fall was heard by a member of the family and upon investigation his lifeless body was found. His wife survives. There are no children. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. C.D. Reed officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]
The funeral of Robert Foote, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], was held Monday, Nov. 7, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Judson Burton. The services were conducted by Rev. A. McIntyre. Interment in the cemetery there. Mr. Foote was married to Miss Susan Royce, who died nearly forty years ago. Two children, Cornelia Laman, of Pennsylvania and Chas. Foote, survive. The deceased had been spending several months with his daughter in Pennsylvania, and only two or three weeks ago had come to his granddaughter's where his son Charles was also residing. He had seemed quite active for a man of his age, but had a stroke of apoplexy, from the effects of which he quietly passed away in a few days. Mr. Foote was born in Connecticut, coming to this state at the age of 14 years, and had since resided in the same section from which he was buried. His father, Squire Foote, used to conduct the Cheshire postoffice and tavern in the house now occupied by Fred Brackett, which was on the line of the old stage route from this place, up Cheshire street, to Oxford, but which was abandoned nearly a half-century ago. Mr. Foote was aged 87 years. Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]
Ambrose Groves, a farmer living about five miles east of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was instantly killed Friday, October 28, by being thrown from a load of grain. Groves was driving to the village and when near the Hiram Curtis farm saw a broken limb handing over the roadway. He stopped his team under the limb and standing upon the load was engaged in cutting off the limb when the horses started up and Grover was thrown backward to the ground. He struck on his head and shoulder breaking his neck. The deceased is survived by a wife and two children. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]
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