Obituaries (November 13)

The following notice of the death of Emanuel Coryell, will be of interest to the older inhabitants of Bainbridge, recalling his marriage with Miss Matilda Thayer, daughter of David Thayer of this village, which occurred 67 years ago.  The Thayer family were prominent people in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and resided on South Main street in the home now occupied by ex-Supervisor Lyon.  Only two of the family are now living, Mrs. Sarah Forman of Barton and William Thayer of Nichols:  "Emanuel Coryell, who died on Friday, Aug. 6th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas Turner, at Nichols, was born at Bath, Steuben county, N.Y., in 1821.  He was the son of Vincent M. Coryell of Nichols, and Jane Cameron, daughter of Dugald Cameron, of Bath.  He was also the grandson of Judge Emanuel Coryell, who came to this section of the country, from New Jersey in 1790.  In 1842, Mr. Coryell married Matilda Thayer of Bainbridge, N.Y., who died in 1894.  they lived at Nichols a few years, then removed to Hooper's Valley, where Mr. Coryell was postmaster for several administrations.  He reared a large family, of whom there are now living six sons and one daughter.  He had resided at Nichols for the past 18 years. .... [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1909]

 

Rev. Luman B. Yale of Yale Settlement, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away, early on Wednesday morning, Sept. 8th, at the ripe old age of 82 years.  Though memory had been failing for a number of years, and mind was mostly gone for several months, yet he had been in fair physical health until about a month before his death.  But his vitality was so great that he did not take to his bed until five days before the end.  There was no disease, but merely the breaking down from old age.  The funeral services were held at the house on Friday afternoon, the 10th, and were conducted by Rev. H.T. Hill of Bainbridge.  Mr. Hill spoke at length from the old question of Job, "If a man die, shall he live again?" giving various illustrations and interesting arguments to prove the immortality of the soul, and laying special emphasis upon the Christian's hope.  He spoke also of the pleasure which the deceased had taken in preaching the gospel.  The day was one of the most unpleasant of the season, the rain falling almost constantly from morning till night.  Yet friends and neighbors came in the pouring rain to show their respect and sympathy.  There was a profusion of flowers, some being sent by those who could not come in the storm, which kept many away.  The interment was in the Yaleville cemetery.  The bearers were Messrs. Isaac, Melvin, Bert and Frank Yale. Mr. Yale was born at the old Yale homestead on the hill, in 1827.  In 1850, he married Hannah E. Waters of Coventryville.  She still survives him, and though past 83 years of age is in fair health and able to work some.  The first child, Francis Marion, was born in 1851, but died at the age of six years, four and one-half months.  The next, Harriet E. was born in '55, and is now living with her mother.  The next, Arthur E., was born in '58 and now resides at Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Lavern W., born in '62 died eight years ago, at the age of 39.  Homer F., was born in '64 and now resides at East Durham, N.Y., Merwin was born in '68 and is now living with his mother and sister.  Mr. Yale is also survived by a half sister, Mrs. Frank Cooper of Bainbridge.  Rev. Luman Yale was ordained to the Baptist ministry in the old Baptist church of Yale Settlement on Sept. 18, 1857.  He preached there until '65 when he moved to Bainbridge, where he worked for over three years, in the store of A.J. and I.D. Yale.  He returned to Yale Settlement in '69, and after a year or two, resumed preaching in the Yaleville church, and continued preaching there until '75.  In the meantime he had purchased, in '71 the farm where he resided the remainder of his life.  For a time he supplied the Baptist church at Otego.  Mr. Yale was a man of great native talent, but did not have the benefit of an extended education.  He was called upon by neighbors to prepare their legal documents and render advice.  One of his chief interests, aside from the hard working life of a farmer, was in the study of medicine, and he had considerable practice as a veterinarian.  He was called upon to hold political office, and was urged to take still further honors of that kind, which he declined.  He was a man of decided convictions in both religion and politics and will be long remembered in the community where he spent nearly all his life. It is a satisfaction to recall that his later years and final demise were practically free from severe suffering.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 16, 1909]

 

Marcia Winsor Nash, wife of Wm. O. Nash, died at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, September 16, after an illness of many months.  The funeral services, which were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wm. B. Rogers, rector of Christ's church officiating, were attended by many friends and relatives.  The bearers were Civil War veterans and comrades of Mr. Nash:  D.S. Gibbs, Lewis Woodruff, Eddy Wade, Alanson Ferris, R.C. Smith and James Alcott.  Mrs. Nash was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eppenetus Winsor, and was born at Jordan, N.Y., August 1846.  December 26, 1866, she was married to Wm. O. Nash and has been nearly a life-long resident of this town.  She was one of the charter members of the Old Folk's Concert company organized about 40 years ago, a member of the Lafayette Chapter of the Eastern Star's, Oxford, N.Y., and since her early years has been an active member of Christ's church.  She leaves a large circle of friends in this and other towns.  Beside her husband she is survived by a son, Wm. W. Nash of Guilford, a sister, Mrs. Hobart L. Nash of Oxford, and two brothers, E.P. Winsor of Greene, and Eppenetus Winsor of Norwich....The interment took place in the Guilford cemetery.  The many beautiful floral offerings testified to the love and affection in which Mrs. Nash was held.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 23, 1909]

 

The remains of Ella M. Hildreth, who died at Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 13, were brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, and burial was in Green Law cemetery.  The deceased was a daughter of Charles Hildreth, of Binghamton, who died one year ago and was buried in Green Lawn cemetery, this village.  The deceased had relatives at West Bainbridge,  her mother being the daughter of Jacob Ireland.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 23, 1909]

 

Mrs. James Mulwane nee Miss Amy Van Volkenburg, died at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Monday, Oct. 11th, the funeral being held at the Methodist church in this village, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. S.J. Austin officiating.  Mrs. Mulwane was the daughter of I.A. Van Volkenburg of this township [Harpursville, Broome Co., NY], her marriage taking place last December.  The deceased is survived by her parents and several friends was large.  Mrs. Mulwane died Monday night from acute Bright's disease.  She resided on Kirby Street in the Jewel house, at which place a prayer service was held Wednesday at 12:30.  The deceased was 29 years old.  The remains were taken to Harpursville for burial on the 1:36 train.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 14, 1909]

George B. Whitmore of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], 74 years old, one of the most prominent residents of Chenango County, died suddenly at his home, about 9 o'clock, Monday morning.  He arose at the usual early hour and had been down town.  He then returned to his home on State street, entered the house, still apparently in the best of health, sat down in his favorite chair--and expired.  In 1885 Mr. Whitmore represented Chenango County in the Assembly.  He was a Republican.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 21, 1909]