Death came gently Friday morning, Feb. 25th, to Mrs. Mariett VanCott, as esteemed resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who resided with her son, Herman H. VanCott on Pearl street. For more than thirty-five years Mrs. VanCott had been in poor health but for two years past had been gradually failing, and about three weeks ago she was taken considerably worse. Pneumonia soon developed and was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. VanCott was the daughter of Horace and Nancy Morse, pioneer residents of Guilford, N.Y [Chenango Co.]. She was the youngest of seven children and the last to be called home. She was born Nov. 2nd, 1841, and was united in marriage to Harrison H . VanCott June 4th, 1863, at which time she went to Guilford Centre to live, where she spent the first seventeen years of her married life and where her only child, Herman H. VanCott was born Nov. 20, 1864. In March, 1881, the family moved to Bainbridge where the deceased lived until the time of her death. In her young womanhood she united with the Congregational Church at Guilford Centre and after her removal to Bainbridge was received by letter into the First Presbyterian Church here of which she was a faithful member until the time of her death. She is survived by her one son, Herman H. VanCott of Bainbridge; one grandson, Harrison H. VanCott, of Schenectady; a step-daughter, Mrs. W.H. Ives, of Unadilla; and a step-granddaughter, Mrs. P.O. Wheeler, of Sidney, both of whom she loved and who had shown her every kindness; two nephews, H.J. Anderson, of Johnson City, and L.B. Anderson, of Sidney; besides other nephews living in different parts of the West. She was a loving and devoted mother ever mindful of the welfare of those who were nearest and dearest to her, and notwithstanding her years of suffering, she always had a pleasant greeting for everyone. Her life of patience and resignation had an influence which will abide and will be an inspiration to those who were constantly with her in their home. The funeral service was held at her residence Monday, Feb. 28th, at 2 P.M. and was conducted by her pastor Rev. H.D. Smith, with prayer by Rev. S.R. Bigger. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ives very sweetly sang her favorite hymns, Rock of Ages" and "It is well with my soul" accompanied by Miss Margaret Armstrong. The flowers were many and beautiful. The bearers were: L.B. Anderson and P.O. Wheeler, of Sidney; W.H. Ives, of Unadilla, and George A. Ives, of Bainbridge. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]...[Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 2, 1916]
Mrs. Carrie Leena Proutey, wife of Charles Proutey, who died Saturday Feb. 10, at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of less than four weeks, was the daughter of Chauncey and Mary Cobb. She was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] but had been a resident of Norwich for a number of years before her marriage. She was 41 years of age. Naturally of a quiet and retiring disposition, Mrs. Proutey, nevertheless made many friends, who mourn her untimely demise. She is survived by her husband and mother; by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ernest Marble of Bainbridge; by two brother, William and Arthur Cobb, of Plymouth; by two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Bennett of Plymouth and Mrs. Lyman Hugoboom, of Wood's Corners, besides a number of nephews and neces. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 2, 1916]
Leman T. Garnsey, well known to Bainbridge people died at Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 13, '16. Mr. Garnsey was born at Randolf, Pa., in 1844. He was well known there, also at Great Bend, Susquehanna and Binghamton. He started out in life as a fireman on the New York & Erie R.R. but the duties of a fireman did not appeal to him. During the Civil War, being too young to enlist in active service, he served in the Commissary Department. After the war he removed to and settled at Omaha, Neb., engaging in fruit business. Later he returned to Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], where he conducted a large wholesale fruit business. He was considered one of Binghamton's most honored business men. In 1886 he left Binghamton for Los Angeles, Cal. At the time he located there Los Angeles was beginning to boom and being a man of sound judgment he foresaw the business possibilities of the future city. Mr. Garnsey invested in real estate and was one of nine men who started the town of Rodonda, a place about fifteen miles from Los Angeles. He was interested in the building of railroads, street car lines and other local industries. He was President of the Rondonda R.R. holding interest with Henry Huntington and other officials. He served in this capacity for many years also serving at the same time as Pres. of six other companies. On account of ill health he resigned and retired from active business life, only looking after his own interests in Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona and other places in the West. Mr. Garnsey was very kind hearted and charitable not only to relatives and friends but even the poor beggar on the street whom he never passed by without giving aid. His funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lea of Los Angeles. His son, Leigh Garnsey, expected to accompany the remains to Binghamton, but on account of illness in his own family he could not. Then accompanied by his executors, Mr. Scarburough of Los Angeles and Mr. Larned of Chicago, further services were held in Binghamton at the home of his sister, Mrs. W.E. Tupper of 124 Leroy street. The services were conducted by Rev. Tredinnick of the Tabernacle M.E. Church. The bearers were Walter H. Morse, Frederick H. Haskins, Edward Mason, Frank B. Newell, Edward Rich and Arthur Bean. Friends from out of town who attended the funeral were James Scarburough of Los Angeles, William E. Larned of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans and their son Leigh of Bainbridge. Mr. Garnsey is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lea and one son, Leigh Garnsey and a half brother Morris Albee of Los Angeles, and two half sisters, Mrs. W.E. Tupper of Binghamton and Mrs. W.D. Evans of Bainbridge. The remains were placed in the receiving vault of Floral Cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 2, 1916]
Miss Myrtle Hoyt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoyt, died at her home on Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday from measles, aged 12 years. The funeral was held this afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Frank James officiating and burial in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, une 8. 1916]
Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]; The funeral services of James Palmer were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Scott on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Palmer met with an accident about a week ago, when his horse became frightened and ran away, throwing him out of the wagon in front of Mr. Scott's house and injuring him internally. He was carried to Mr. Scott's house where he remained till Friday morning when he passed quietly away. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter [Bainbridge Republican, July 6, 1916]
Richard R. Murphy, a section boss on the D.&H. railroad, met his death Wednesday evening of last week by falling through a creek bridge a short distance north of Afton station. The train he was riding on at the time was held up by a block signal and his car stopped on the bridge. Mr. Murphy stepped off the car and fell through the bridge to the creek below, some 25 feet, striking his head on the rocks, killing him instantly. He leaves a family in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1916]
Guilford [Chenango Co., nY]: Mrs. Sarah McPherson Williams of Godfrey's Corners died on Sunday night. Funeral services conducted by Rev. E.C. Hoskins of Christ Church Guilford, were held from the home on Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock and burial was made in the Godfrey Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was nearly 60 years of age and is survived by her husband, Lewis Williams; two daughters, Mrs. Percy Moore and Mrs. McCray of Norwich, who were with her at the last; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. George Williams of Guilford, and one brother, Wm. McPherson of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1916]
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