Andrew P. Merchant, proprietor of the Guilford Iron Works, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died at 8 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, after a week's illness, aged nearly 78 years. Mr. Merchant had been connected with the Guilford Iron Works for about half a century, and its proprietor since 1882. He never held public office, yet exerted a quiet influence on public questions. He was Senior Warden of Christ Episcopal Church. His wife died many years ago, and he is survived by one son, Purley A. Merchant, and two sisters, Miss Jane Merchant and Mrs. May Burt, all of whom lived together with him in the old Merchant homestead. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1909]
Sunday afternoon, about 5:30, the neighbors of Charles Brabason found him dead in front of the stove in his home, about a mile and a half from this village [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]. He had evidently been dead several days. The body was frozen, the coal fire out and water on the stove was frozen solid. the horse had gnawed himself loose and was clamoring for attention. Dr. A.H. Evans was called and Coroner Wilcox, of Norwich, was summoned. The cause of death was supposed to be heart disease. The body was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Wade. The funeral services will be held Wednesday and the body taken to Norwich for interment. Besides Mrs. Wade he is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Odell, of Afton. Mr. Brabason had lived alone since the death of his wife some years ago. He was 73 years of age, and served as a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1909]
Mrs. Ellen Jewell died at her late residence, Tuesday morning, Jan. 5. She had been in poor health for several years and for the past few months her friends observed that she was gradually becoming more feeble. Monday night, she retired feeling as well as she usually felt, but at 3 o'clock, the next morning, she suddenly and peacefully passed away. Mrs. Jewell was a woman highly esteemed and dearly beloved by all who knew her. In early life she became a follower of Jesus, uniting with the First Baptist church of Norwich. Her faith in Christ was always strong and her life was in harmony with her profession, pure, upright, consistent. After moving to this village, nearly 20 years ago, she identified herself with the Baptist church here and was a faithful and devoted worker, taking a lively interest in all the affairs of the church, until, on account of poor health, she was obliged to give up. Mrs. Jewell was born Dec. 29, 1831, and celebrated her 74th birthday two weeks ago, friends and neighbors gathering at her home unexpectedly, bringing brightness and good cheer. The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at her late residence, her pastor, Rev. H.T. Hill, officiating. The burial was at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], where she spent a large part of her life.
The funeral services of Samuel A. Delavan, who died Sunday at 1 a.m. were held at his late residence Wednesday at 2 o'clock, the Rev William Rogers, rector of Christ's church, officiating. The committal service at the grave was in charge of the Oxford Masonic chapter. Mr. Delavan was the son of Nathan and Abigail Delavan and was born in this village, July 14, 1840. He enlisted in the Civil war in August 1862, as a member of the 114th regiment Company A, and passed through the Red River campaign. At one time he served in running recruits from Elmira to Chattanooga. After his discharge from the hospital, he accepted a clerkship at New Orleans, and was also a member of the Board of Registration in Louisiana, under General Longstreet, during the reconstruction period. Mr. Delavan gave many interesting reminiscences of his trips through the Red River country at that time. Just before his departure for the South, he joined the Oxford Masonic chapter and was given three degrees in one night, for which a special dispensation was granted. In point of membership Mr. Delavan was the oldest Mason in this town. In 1878 he was married to Miss Maria Bunnell, who survives him. Under Harrison's administration he received the appointment of postmaster here, and, with the exception of the Cleveland administration, held that position until July 1, 1908, when he was obliged to resign on account of ill health. In the discharge of his duties as postmaster he was ever faithful and efficient. He has suffered from diabetes for several years. Saturday morning he was taken severely ill and the end came in less than 24 hours. He has been a member of Christ's church here [Guilford, Chenango Co.., NY], many years and will be greatly missed in the community. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind neighbor and friend. Beside his wife, he is survived by his son, S.A. Delavan of Ithaca, a daughter, Mrs. Conrad Klee of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Heady of Binghamton and one brother, G.H. Delavan of this town. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 21, 1909]
On Sunday, January 10th, at the home of his son, D.C. Merithew, in Brooklyn, occurred the death of Lyman Merithew, aged 86 years. Mr. Merithew had lived nearly all his life in this vicinity and was honored and respected by all. Mr. and Mrs. Merithew were spending the winter with their son. Besides his wife and son he leaves, to mourn his loss, one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Thompson, of Norwich, and several grandchildren. The body was brought to Norwich and the funeral was held from the home of his daughter on Wednesday. Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., N Y]. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 21, 1909]
Funeral services for the late Otis A. Ives were held from the family home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 21, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles G. Cady officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery to await burial at Yaleville in the spring. Mr. Ives died on Monday morning after a week's illness, from leakage of the heart. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mildred, a nephew, Hayward Hutchinson, of this place and a niece, Mrs. Harry White, of Philmont. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 28, 1925]
Word has been received in town of the death of Mrs. Leslie Waldorf at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla., Jan. 9. Her immediate survivors are her husband and two sons, Kenneth of St. Petersburg, and Leon of Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Waldorf will be remembered by many as Grace Brigham, a former student of Bainbridge high school. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 28, 1925]
Funeral services for the late Charles D. Thomas were held from the home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles G. Cady officiating with interment in St. Peter's cemetery. Mr. Thomas, who was 76 years of age, had lived in Bainbridge nearly all his life and for the past 20 years had been a member of the clothing firm of J.E. Hirt and Company. He is survived by his wife, one son, William D. Thomas and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt, also two grandchildren. Mrs. Howard Cornell and Miss Virginia Hirt, all of Bainbridge. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 13, 1925]
The funeral services of Samuel A. Delavan, who died Sunday at 1 a.m. were held at his late residence Wednesday at 2 o'clock, the Rev William Rogers, rector of Christ's church, officiating. The committal service at the grave was in charge of the Oxford Masonic chapter. Mr. Delavan was the son of Nathan and Abigail Delavan and was born in this village, July 14, 1840. He enlisted in the Civil war in August 1862, as a member of the 114th regiment Company A, and passed through the Red River campaign. At one time he served in running recruits from Elmira to Chattanooga. After his discharge from the hospital, he accepted a clerkship at New Orleans, and was also a member of the Board of Registration in Louisiana, under General Longstreet, during the reconstruction period. Mr. Delavan gave many interesting reminiscences of his trips through the Red River country at that time. Just before his departure for the South, he joined the Oxford Masonic chapter and was given three degrees in one night, for which a special dispensation was granted. In point of membership Mr. Delavan was the oldest Mason in this town. In 1878 he was married to Miss Maria Bunnell, who survives him. Under Harrison's administration he received the appointment of postmaster here, and, with the exception of the Cleveland administration, held that position until July 1, 1908, when he was obliged to resign on account of ill health. In the discharge of his duties as postmaster he was ever faithful and efficient. He has suffered from diabetes for several years. Saturday morning he was taken severely ill and the end came in less than 24 hours. He has been a member of Christ's church here [Guilford, Chenango Co.., NY], many years and will be greatly missed in the community. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind neighbor and friend. Beside his wife, he is survived by his son, S.A. Delavan of Ithaca, a daughter, Mrs. Conrad Klee of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Heady of Binghamton and one brother, G.H. Delavan of this town. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 21, 1909]
On Sunday, January 10th, at the home of his son, D.C. Merithew, in Brooklyn, occurred the death of Lyman Merithew, aged 86 years. Mr. Merithew had lived nearly all his life in this vicinity and was honored and respected by all. Mr. and Mrs. Merithew were spending the winter with their son. Besides his wife and son he leaves, to mourn his loss, one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Thompson, of Norwich, and several grandchildren. The body was brought to Norwich and the funeral was held from the home of his daughter on Wednesday. Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., N Y]. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 21, 1909]
Funeral services for the late Otis A. Ives were held from the family home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 21, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles G. Cady officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery to await burial at Yaleville in the spring. Mr. Ives died on Monday morning after a week's illness, from leakage of the heart. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mildred, a nephew, Hayward Hutchinson, of this place and a niece, Mrs. Harry White, of Philmont. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 28, 1925]
Word has been received in town of the death of Mrs. Leslie Waldorf at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla., Jan. 9. Her immediate survivors are her husband and two sons, Kenneth of St. Petersburg, and Leon of Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Waldorf will be remembered by many as Grace Brigham, a former student of Bainbridge high school. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 28, 1925]
Funeral services for the late Charles D. Thomas were held from the home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles G. Cady officiating with interment in St. Peter's cemetery. Mr. Thomas, who was 76 years of age, had lived in Bainbridge nearly all his life and for the past 20 years had been a member of the clothing firm of J.E. Hirt and Company. He is survived by his wife, one son, William D. Thomas and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt, also two grandchildren. Mrs. Howard Cornell and Miss Virginia Hirt, all of Bainbridge. [Norwich Sun, Jan. 13, 1925]
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