The funeral of Martha T. Priest, who died Wednesday evening, May 1 [1901], at her home in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house, Rev. Mr. Cameron of the Presbyterian church officiating. The burial was in the Masonville cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral of this most esteemed lady, who had been for more than sixty years a resident of Masonville, coming to that town to reside in 1840. Mrs. Priest was nearly 85 years of age, and had by residence, age and her kindly and affectionate interest in those about her, old and young, her ministering hand to everyone in sorrow and distress, become one of the revered personalities of Masonville whose death is felt by all. She was cheerful and youthful by nature, enjoying the society of young people, rejoicing in their success and sympathizing in their reverses. Mrs. Priest was an interesting person to talk with, her memory being often recalled to the events of her early days, among which was her knowledge of the Revolutionary ground, Oriskany Falls, near which she was born and reared, the friendly intercourse with the Indians who 80 years ago were in that region more numerous than the white people. These subjects treated by Mrs. Priest in her animated style were very attractive to her listeners. Mrs. Priest had been a widow since 1876. Her husband, Herman H. Priest, was a skilled wagon-maker and followed that business in Masonville and was noted for his superior workmanship. Since her husband's death, Mrs. Priest had resided at the homestead, visiting her children and friends often with whom she was always a welcome visitor. An event of much pleasure and anticipation to her was the celebration of her birthday, July 9th, of each year, at the home of some one of her children, who strove to make the reunion perfect in happiness to the mother. Her decline to the grave was gradual, the result only of her extreme age, preserving her faculties to the last. Her death was peaceful like the falling of an autumn leaf. Mrs. Priest was the mother of nine children, one of whom died in 1869 aged 27 years. He had been a soldier in the Civil war. the eight who survive her are: Mrs. C.L. Potter and Mrs. T.H. Lewis of Sidney; Mrs. A.G. Burlingame of Findlay, Ohio; Mrs. A.S. Humphrey, and C.M. and A.A. Priest of Bainbridge; O.A. and W.A. Priest of Masonville.
Stephen Pettys, a well known resident of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at the home of his son Edmund W. Pettys, on Maple avenue, Thursday, March 21st, aged 79 years. Mr. Pettys suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he did not recover. the funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Myer officiating, and were largely attended, a delegation from Judd Post, G.A.R., being present. Interment was given in Riverside cemetery. Deceased was born and reared in Chenango county. In early manhood he was a farmer and later entered into the manufacture of lumber, at one time owning and operating a large saw mill. Coming to Windsor in the 70's he re-engaged in farming, which vocation he following until advanced age compelled his retirement from active labor. He was a veteran of the civil war, having twice enlisted in the army service of his country at a time when it was in greatest danger. His wife died several years ago, and besides two brothers he is survived only by the son with whom he has made his home for a number of years past--Windsor Standard.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lane Newman, wife of Arthur Newman, died Saturday night last. Her death was sudden, she passing away without any premonition. Mrs. Newman was in the streets shopping Saturday evening and returned to her home feeling well and in good spirits. She conversed with her husband pleasantly before retiring and showed no indications of the imminent fatality. Sunday morning Mr. Newman awoke and called to his wife but received no response. Upon examination it was discovered she was dead. A physician was summoned who found that death had occurred several hours before and that the cause was heart disease. Mrs. Newman had always been troubled with rheumatism but not considered of an alarming nature. In March last she passed through a severe attack of the grip, which left her weak until about two weeks ago, since which time she had felt like her former self and believed she had fully recovered. The deceased was 41 years old and was the only daughter of Marcus Lane of Afton. Besides her husband she leaves three children, a daughter Ida and two sons, Marcus and Fred Newman. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the residence on North Main street, Rev. Arthur Spaulding officiating. The interment was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. This death removes the sunlight of that home. She was a most devoted wife and mother, ever watchful for some attention and care to give to husband and children. She received the love of her entire family. she was full of kindness, love and charity for everyone who knew her. The deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and married at Nineveh in 1878, and resided with her husband in this village for the last nine years. [Notation: May 4, 1901]
The death of Mrs. Charlotte I. Wilcox, mother of George R. Wilcox of this village, occurred Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie L. Johnson, Binghamton. The illness of Mrs. Wilcox was brief, only of three days' duration, pluero-pneumonia developing and causing the fatal termination. Her age was 76 years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the daughter's home. The floral tributes were many and expressive of the deep affection of her friends. Mrs. Wilcox was a life-long resident of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] with the exception of a few years spent in Bainbridge. she came here at the establishment of the cigar factory in this town by her sons George R. and Fred J. Wilcox, and endeared herself to many in social relations as well as those of the Baptist church of which she was a communicant. Mrs. Wilcox had been a widow for about thirty years but never faltered in the added responsibilities she was obliged to assume at her husband's death. She was devoted to her family, unselfish, and enjoyed life most when conserving to the interest and pleasure of her children, and to them and the many beside, her memory is revered. In Binghamton, she was a member of the First Baptist church and a constant attendant when her health would permit. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by three children: two daughters, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. J.H. Carver, and one son, George R. Wilcox of Bainbridge. [Notation: Oct. 28, 1901]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Harrison R. Caswell, one of our oldest and esteemed residents, passed away suddenly at his home in this village, Monday between nine and ten o'clock. He was a dealer in wool and was at the barn where he was taking in wool, and also had two or three men engaged in sacking for shipment. He was sitting on a wheel-barrow conversing and apparently in usual health, when he without uttering a word, fell over backwards and died instantly. Heart failure was attributed as the cause of his sudden death. His entire life had been passed here and he had been prominently identified with the life of the town, holding from time to time various positions of trust. He was a member of St Ann's Episcopal Church, and one of its chief representatives in support and official character. Of his immediate family, who are called to mourn their sudden loss are Mrs. Caswell and two daughters Mrs. George Jay of this village and Mrs. G.A. Liggeett of Richmond Hill, N.Y. He had left also one brother, G.M. Caswell, and one sister, Mrs. Edgar Garrett, of Afton. [Notation: Oct. 28, 1901]
Mrs. Humphrey, widow of the late Nelson Humphrey of the Eastside, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday at New Hartford, Conn. She had been some time in new Hartford with relatives. Austin Humphrey and William Sands and wife went to New Hartford to attend the funeral. [Notation: Nov. 11, 1901]
At her residence at Hotel Bishop, Mechanic street, this Friday morning, occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop, wife of Adney Wightman, after an illness of about four weeks. Her death was quite sudden and was due to heart failure, for which she was being treated. She had appeared in her usual spirits the evening before, and her husband had spoken with her and assisted her in changing her position, when he arose about 5 o'clock this morning. Three-quarters of an hour later, when the nurse entered her room she had passed away. Mrs. Wightman was the daughter of the late Hawley H. Bishop and was born and had always resided in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. She was a bright and intelligent girl, ad a favorite with all who knew her. As a woman she was highly esteemed and possessed the many noble qualities of her sex. She became a member of Emmanuel church a number of years ago, which relationship continued to the time of her death. For 18 years previous to her marriage to Mr. Wightman, in 1892, she lived in the family of Mrs. C.E. Merritt, where she was held in the highest regard and esteem. Mrs. Wightman leaves her husband, one son, Charles Bishop Wightman, her mother, Mrs. Jane Bishop of Pleasant street, and two brothers, Lyman Bishop of Scranton, and Lewis Bishop of St. Joseph Mo. to mourn her death, together with many friends who had admired and loved her during her entire life, and whose sorrow over her untimely death is deeply felt. Funeral services will be held form the residence of her mother on Pleasant street Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. W.D. Benton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 7, 1901]
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