George Washington Vandewalker, all his life a farmer of this vicinity, passed away at the home of his son, Francis Vandewalker, on the Bennettsville-Afton road [Chenango Co., NY], at 2 o'clock last Monday morning, at the age of 81. Death was caused by a stroke. Mr. Vandewalker had had two strokes previous to the one which caused his death. He was born February 10, 1852, at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the son of John and Katherine Crisman Vandewalker. All his life had been spent on farms in this section. He married Mina Crisman, who died some time ago, and to them eleven children were born, seven of whom are now living, and constitute the only survivors. They are Mrs. Frank Hogoboom, of Guilford; Mrs. Harold Seely of Oneonta; Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bainbridge; Mrs. George Hoyt, of Afton; Mrs. Charles Files, of Syracuse; Paul Vandewalker, of Oneonta, and Francis Vandewalker, of Bainbridge. The funeral was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon from the Colwell funeral parlors, in Bainbridge, with Rev. Orvis officiating. Burial was in Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933]
A wave of sorrow spread through this community Wednesday afternoon, July 26, when word came that Mary Elizabeth Rounds, beloved and highly esteemed wife of the late Reuben Rounds, died at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Death was caused by a stroke. Mrs. Rounds had been in failing health for more than three years. Mrs. Rounds was the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Gordon Carhart, born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], November 25, 1854. She was married to Reuben Rounds December 18, 1873, and lived on their farm near Brackett Lake until December, 1931, when they came to Bainbridge to live. Mrs. Rounds had a kind and friendly disposition, which made her many friends. She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone, and was a lady of refinement and beautiful character, always ready to do for others, before doing for herself. Her many kind acts and deeds will long remain as a tribute to her memory. She possessed absolute unselfishness, and those who knew her regarded her as an example of splendid womanhood, and will deem the absence of her influence to be a great loss to them. Mrs. Rounds was a member of the Baptist Church at West Bainbridge, where she attended as long as she was able. She is survived by one son, Arthur Rounds, of Bainbridge, one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lyon, of Oneonta, four grandsons, Erford and Howard Lyon, of Coventryville, Homer and Kenneth Lyon, of Oneonta, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Dan Krothie and Mary Lyon of Oneonta; also one great granddaughter, Gwendolyn Krothie, of Oneonta; one brother, Oscar Carhart, of Oxford; one niece, Elizabeth Carhart, of Oxford; one nephew, Everett Carhart, of Binghamton; and several cousins. The services were conducted by Rev. Snyder, of Bainbridge, at her late home Saturday morning at 10:30. Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery beside her husband who died five weeks ago. The pall bearers were her four grandsons, Erford, Howard, Homer and Kenneth Lyon. A profusion of beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the sympathy of a host of friends. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1933]
Mrs. Ella Wilson (nee Williams) died very suddenly at the age of 83 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.N. Williams, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday morning at about 11 o'clock. Death was caused by arteriosclerosis. Mrs. Wilson had been in apparently good health until Saturday morning when she was suddenly stricken while at work in the Williams home and in spite of the efforts of a physician she died very shortly. She was born in Downsville, Delaware county, the daughter of Louis R. and Sally Tanner Williams. Her early life was spent at home and in attendance at the Downsville School. Completing her studies at Downsville School she taught for a short time and about 1866 she married Edwin Wilson, of Downsville. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had four children, two of whom died in infancy, and two who are now living. After moving several times they finally settled in Hopedale, Mass., where they resided until the time of Mr. Wilson's death there about nineteen years ago. After the death of her husband Mrs. Wilson went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Williams who at that time also lived in Hopedale. When Mr. and Mrs. Williams moved to Bainbridge about ten years ago, Mrs. Wilson came with them and has since that time spent the Summers here with them and the Winters in Kingston with her other daughter, Mrs. Ed. Oldham. She was a member of the Congregational Church at Sidney, N.Y., where she was active in church affairs. She was a diligent worker, and even to the time of her death insisted upon being allowed to do light tasks about the home She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bret Williams, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Ed Oldham, of Kingston; three granddaughters, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, of Jewett, Mrs. Carl Herlov and Miss Mildred Williams, both of Bainbridge, and one grandson, Howard Williams of this village. The funeral was held Monday morning from Colwell's Funeral Chapel at 10:00 o'clock, with Rev. Orvis officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Aug. 3, 1933]
Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]: A sad Christmas came to the home of Mr. Wade, who lives next neighbor to V.H. Andrews. His wife died on that day leaving his family of seven young children motherless. The funeral occurred on Wednesday the 27th, and the remains were taken to Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] for burial. Friends from Norwich, Sidney and Nineveh were present at the funeral. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 6, 1894]
Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Dotha Landers, the oldest person then living in the town of Coventry, died at her home in Wilkins Settlement on Saturday, January 16th, 1892, at the advanced age of 98 years and some months. The funeral was attended at her late residence, the home of Melvin Lyon, on Monday the 18th. Mrs. Landers was one of those droll characters, seldom found, but when once seen always remembered. She was a good well-meaning woman, but her hobbies were numerous and the earnestness with which she denounced all secret societies and harmless amusements gave rise to much good natured hilarity among the young people and "Aunt Dotha" as she was familiarly called, was well known far and near. She preserved her physical strength to a remarkable degree and was able to walk about and visit her neighbors until the very last years of her life. She told many stories of the far past, which were received with pleasure. One of her sisters was a district school teacher of considerable note, in the good old time and Mrs. Landers frequently mentioned with considerable pride the fact that Henry Ward Beecher, when a boy, used to attend her sister's school. Thus, one by one, the very few links left that connect us with the past century, are passing away.[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 23, 1892]
A private letter from the seat of war in Virginia, to Mr. Wm. Balsom, of this place, (says the Oxford Democrat) brings the sad intelligence of the death of Lieut. John S. Hicks, of Co. E, 61st N.Y.V., who was killed in battle during the engagement of Sunday, May 8th. Mr. Hicks was formerly employed in the store of Mr. Balcom, and his circle of warm and admiring friends was very extensive. As a citizen, he was much respected; as a friend and companion, much beloved; as a soldier, ever faithful in the discharge of his duties. He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run and for a long time confined in the Libby Prison at Richmond. He has also suffered much from the diseases incident to a soldier's life, and been confined considerable of the time in the government hospitals. He had just been promoted to Second lieutenant, by Gov. Seymour, through the influence of his friends here--his commission having hardly had time to reach him, ere the fatal shot was fired which put an end to his career, and sent mourning and desolation to his now grief-stricken parents and friends at home. We had not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Mr. Hicks, but those who knew him best here, bear ample testimony as to his noble qualities as a citizen, a companion, a friend. Upright, honorable, genial and warm-hearted, he lived beloved and respected, and dies mourned and regretted. Lieut, Hicks was son of Gurdon Hicks, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who in his bereavement has the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community. [Chenango Union, May 25, 1864]
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