Fell asleep Friday, June 16th, at her home in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Kate Winsor-Ireland, aged 38 years. Seemingly only a little time has passed since a happy household of three dwelt in the pleasant neighborhood of Union Valley. The home circle, after a brief interval, was broken by the husband and father, a kind and goodly man, being bidden up higher, and today, the wife and mother, a pure and lovable woman, sleeps beside her companion in the pretty Union Valley cemetery. Little Clayton, doubly bereaved, is the only one remaining of this once happy family. [1893]
Like a flash of lightning out of a clear sky was the sad intelligence which met the members of this community early Saturday morning, for to no one had come a premonition that the grim messenger of Death was so soon to call one of Oxford's most influential citizens from the scene of his earthly labors. Friday morning Dr. Lee attended to his usual duties about the village, although he complained of feeling unwell. In the afternoon his ailment had increased rather than diminished and he remained at his home on Washington Park, turning away some of his patients. In the evening his brother-in-law, Dr. D.A. Gleason visited him and left him about ten o'clock in a comparatively comfortable condition. About 3:00 a.m. he was again summoned and found Dr. Lee suffering intense pain in the chest and about the heart. He succeeded in alleviating his suffering for the time being and remained until about 6:30, when he started to return home. He had scarcely left the house when the paroxysm returned and with immediate fatal result. The cause of his death is given as angina pectoris, a spasmodic neuralgia of the chest and heart. Dr. Lee had been troubled with the affection for some time past, and about five months ago experienced a severe attack, serious doubts of his recovery being entertained at that time. None knew his condition better than he, but medical skill was powerless to prevent it. His large practice and unceasing energy had at many times subjected him to immense strains upon his endurance, and he had of late been wont to remark that if he had a patient who had abused himself as he had he would tell him that he didn't deserve to live. Such was the Doctor's force of expression. Dwight Morgan Lee was born in Georgetown (Madison county) N.Y., January 25th 1843. He was a son of Rev. Hiram W. and Miranda Bacon Lee, and grandson of Capt. Abner Bacon, who was promoted for bravery at the battle of Bunker Hill and also served on Washington's staff in the Revolutionary war. He was educated at the Cincinnatus Academy and at Hamilton College, from which he received the degree of A.B. in 1863. He began to read medicine at Earlville in 1861, under Dr. D.J. Ressegieu, attended two courses of lectures in the medical department of the University of the City of New York, and graduated from the Albany Medical College in 1864. He joined the 22d New York Cavalry as assistant surgeon in 1864 and remained in the service until mustered out in August, '65. He then located in Smithville Flats, this county [Chenango Co.], where he commenced the practice of medicine. In 1866 he married Miss Elizabeth E. Gleason, and in March, 1867, removed to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he has since resided. Dr. Lee attended lectures at the New York Post Graduate School and Hospital in 1888-90, giving special attention to diseases of the eye and ear. He attained high note as an oculist and aurist, and attracted a large patronage from other towns. He has been a contributor of papers to medical societies and journals for the past twenty years. He was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society, Medical Association of Central New York, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. He also held the office of Medical Director of the Chenango Mutual Relief insurance Association. In village affairs he was also prominent. He was health officer from 1870-91, president of the village 1881 to '87, and also in 1892. He was also a member of the pension examining board from 1882-94. In the circle of fraternal societies he was widely known. He was a member of the DKE college fraternity; was made a Mason in Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton, N.Y., as soon as he attained his majority; was a Past Master of Oxford Lodge, No. 175, F.&A.M.; Past High Priest of Oxford Chapter, No. 254, R.A.M.; a member of Norwich Commandery, No. 46, K.T.; Past Commander of Breed Post, No. 169, G.A.R; and a charter member of Kenotah Tribe No. 105, I.O.R.M. In the above societies and on the Board of Education, of which he was a member, he will be greatly missed. He was a progressive and liberal citizen, and active in all projects that pertained to the advancement of the village. The loss of his influence will be felt in many particulars. Besides a wife he leaves three children, Charles D., at present pursuing musical studies in Germany, Zaida B., and Walter C., a student at Yale. The funeral is held at two o'clock this afternoon at the residence. Services at the grave will be conducted by Oxford Lodge, F.&A.M. A delegation of Knights Templar from Norwich will act as an escort. Breed Post, G.A.R., and Kenotah Tribe of Red Men will also attend in a body. The semi-annual meeting of the Chenango County Medical Society was to have been held at Greene today, but has been postponed, and the medical fraternity have been called here to attend the funeral. [Oct. 5, 1895]
Mrs. Carrie Williams aged 72 years, died at her home Sunday. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Archie Livingston, two sons Henry and Levi Williams. The funeral was held from her home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.B. Whitman officiating; interment in the vault at Green Lawn cemetery, Burial at Bennettsville later [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1924]
Gertrude the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elander, died at her home in Main street, Thursday evening March 27, 1924, at 8 o'clock after an illness of several weeks from bulbar paralysis. Little Gertrude was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 29, 1917. She was a very lovable child and will be missed not only in her home, where everything that could be was done for her, but by her playmates, in the school and Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Elander and family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister Blanche and three brothers, Harold Jr., Russell and Kenneth Elander. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 in the Episcopal church.. The Rev. T.J. Collar officiating. The many beautiful floral tributes told their silent story of sympathy and love. After the service her casket was borne by Schoolmates Earl Cook, Stanley Hatton, Roswell Whitman and Edward Partridge, followed by Misses Henriette and Ottilia Nickel, Harriet Walling and Elizabeth Collar flower bearers, and placed in her grave to await the great Resurrection Day. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
The funeral of Mrs. Louise Lyon, aged 93 years, formerly Miss Wilder of Afton, widow of Banks Lyon, was held Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter with whom she resided. The Rev. R.B. Whitman officiated. Burial was at West Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
Fred Barton aged 52 years, died at his home on Pruyn Hill Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr. Barton's ever cheerful manner had attained a wide circle of friends throughout the village. He had been a valued employee of the Casein Company for more than twenty years. He is survived by his widow Evva S., two daughters, Misses Louella and Louise of this village and one son Emerson of Brisbin, a brother Mott Barton and three nieces Florence, Helen and Bertha of Binghamton. A Masonic funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. M.V. Williams officiating. The remains were placed in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
At the family home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday March 29th occurred the death from endocarditis of the heart of Fred Barton. Mr. Barton was born in Spencer, N.Y., August 20, 1872, and was the son of Horace LaMott and Emma Barton. His early life was spent in Spencer, and Ithaca. Later he was united in marriage with Evalena Shaver. For many years he was a faithful employee of the Casein Manufacturing company, where he served as a mechanic, giving his time and labor ungrudgingly in the fulfillment of duty. Mr. Barton was a member of Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, and of the Binghamton Consistory. The funeral was held from his late residence Tuesday April first. Rev. M.V. Williams officiating. The burial service was conducted by members of the local order of F.&A.M. He is survived by his wife, one son Emerson, of Brisben, N.Y. and two daughters, Louella and Louise of this village, and a brother LaMott of Binghamton. Mr. Barton will be greatly missed in his family where he was a devoted husband, and a wonderful pal to his children, among his co-workers where his genial disposition made him many warm friends. Though death called him in the fullness of his prime, his personality will long be remembered; though brief his life, he played a noble part and stepped peacefully across the border-land which divides this world we know from that other world whose ways are hidden from our sight. He has vanished from our midst, yet he left as a precious heritage, the fragrance of his memory, a light which can not be dimmed in the passing of years. The many friends of this bereaved family desire to express their deepest sympathy for them in this their great affliction. Dr. Tuckley once said when speaking of sorrow: "It will cease; for every winter ends; the darkness of night gives way to dawn of day; the clouds scatter and the sun beams through." [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 10, 1924]
Mrs. Carrie Williams aged 72 years, died at her home Sunday. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Archie Livingston, two sons Henry and Levi Williams. The funeral was held from her home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.B. Whitman officiating; interment in the vault at Green Lawn cemetery, Burial at Bennettsville later [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1924]
Gertrude the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elander, died at her home in Main street, Thursday evening March 27, 1924, at 8 o'clock after an illness of several weeks from bulbar paralysis. Little Gertrude was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 29, 1917. She was a very lovable child and will be missed not only in her home, where everything that could be was done for her, but by her playmates, in the school and Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Elander and family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister Blanche and three brothers, Harold Jr., Russell and Kenneth Elander. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 in the Episcopal church.. The Rev. T.J. Collar officiating. The many beautiful floral tributes told their silent story of sympathy and love. After the service her casket was borne by Schoolmates Earl Cook, Stanley Hatton, Roswell Whitman and Edward Partridge, followed by Misses Henriette and Ottilia Nickel, Harriet Walling and Elizabeth Collar flower bearers, and placed in her grave to await the great Resurrection Day. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
The funeral of Mrs. Louise Lyon, aged 93 years, formerly Miss Wilder of Afton, widow of Banks Lyon, was held Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter with whom she resided. The Rev. R.B. Whitman officiated. Burial was at West Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
Fred Barton aged 52 years, died at his home on Pruyn Hill Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr. Barton's ever cheerful manner had attained a wide circle of friends throughout the village. He had been a valued employee of the Casein Company for more than twenty years. He is survived by his widow Evva S., two daughters, Misses Louella and Louise of this village and one son Emerson of Brisbin, a brother Mott Barton and three nieces Florence, Helen and Bertha of Binghamton. A Masonic funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. M.V. Williams officiating. The remains were placed in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 3, 1924]
At the family home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday March 29th occurred the death from endocarditis of the heart of Fred Barton. Mr. Barton was born in Spencer, N.Y., August 20, 1872, and was the son of Horace LaMott and Emma Barton. His early life was spent in Spencer, and Ithaca. Later he was united in marriage with Evalena Shaver. For many years he was a faithful employee of the Casein Manufacturing company, where he served as a mechanic, giving his time and labor ungrudgingly in the fulfillment of duty. Mr. Barton was a member of Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, and of the Binghamton Consistory. The funeral was held from his late residence Tuesday April first. Rev. M.V. Williams officiating. The burial service was conducted by members of the local order of F.&A.M. He is survived by his wife, one son Emerson, of Brisben, N.Y. and two daughters, Louella and Louise of this village, and a brother LaMott of Binghamton. Mr. Barton will be greatly missed in his family where he was a devoted husband, and a wonderful pal to his children, among his co-workers where his genial disposition made him many warm friends. Though death called him in the fullness of his prime, his personality will long be remembered; though brief his life, he played a noble part and stepped peacefully across the border-land which divides this world we know from that other world whose ways are hidden from our sight. He has vanished from our midst, yet he left as a precious heritage, the fragrance of his memory, a light which can not be dimmed in the passing of years. The many friends of this bereaved family desire to express their deepest sympathy for them in this their great affliction. Dr. Tuckley once said when speaking of sorrow: "It will cease; for every winter ends; the darkness of night gives way to dawn of day; the clouds scatter and the sun beams through." [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 10, 1924]
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