Obituaries (April 18)

Mrs. Allie M. Tyler, 67, widow of the late George Tyler, passed away in her home at Godfrey's Corners, Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, March 23.  Death was due to a complication of diseases, preceded by years of failing health.  Mrs. Tyler was born Oct. 11, 1870, the daughter of the late Harriett (Van Dusen) and Chas. Godfrey.  She was born, married and lived her entire life in the house where she passed away.  Mrs. Tyler had the honor of holding the "Gold Spoon" passed on to her from her grandmother, Charlotte Godfrey, who was the daughter of a Revolutionary soldier.  She was an earnest church worker, greatly loved by all who knew her.  Those nearest to mourn her passing are Mr. and Mrs. James Carney and little son.  Mr. Carney came to work at the Tyler home when a small boy, and has lived there ever since.  He was like a son to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler.  Several cousins are the only remaining relatives.  Final rites were held Saturday afternoon at the home.  The Rev. J.W. Bump, a close friend, officiated.  Burial was in Godfrey's Corners' Cemetery [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, March 31, 1038]

 

Mrs. Florence Fleming, 82, widow of the late Bishop Fleming, passed away on Thursday, March 31, after years of failing health.  She was born in Colesville [Broome Co., NY] but for the last 65 years she lived in the community of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a devout church member as long as her health permitted.  She is survived by one son, Frederick Fleming of Barrignton, Ill.; by four grandchildren, Mrs. Donald Chapman of Watertown, Harold Winsor of Guilford, Zana and Fredrick Fleming of Barrington, Ill., and by five great grandchildren.  The funeral was held form her home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. G.E. Scull of the Christ Church officiated.  Burial was made in Sunset hIll cemetery [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 7, 1938]

 

Crushed when a tree he was cutting down at his Summer camp at Oquaga fell before he had expected, Daniel J. Sullivan, 49, foreman of the cutting and stitching rooms at the Endicott-Johnson Corporation's boys' and youths' factory at Johnson City, was instantly killed Sunday.  Operating the saw with his brother, Leo, Mr. Sullivan had just relieved Earl Haskell, a helper, on one end of the tool when the tree, later found to be rotted inside, crashed down upon the victim.  Mr. Sullivan had intended to use the stump of the tree to support a flower box and the men were sawing it at a point approximately four feet from the ground when the trunk crumbled inside, above the cut.  Mr. Sullivan had been a member of the Endicott Johnson organization for more than 30 years.  Born in Windsor [Broome Co., NY], the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sullivan, he went to Johnson City to accept the position in the Pioneer Factory.  He resided recently at 30 Endicott avenue there.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 14, 1938]

 

Mrs. Mary Thompson, who has boarded at Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY] with Mr. and Mrs. James Templeton for the past few months, passed away Tuesday, April 5.  Her nearest surviving relative is Mrs. Luella Smith of Hubbardsville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 14, 1938]

 

Mrs. Louisa DeForest, 87, died April 5 at her home in Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY].  She was a charter member and an elder of the Friends' Church  She is survived by Mr. and Mrs. Galen DeForest and grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday in the Friends' Church with the Rev. H.M. Vore officiating.  Roscoe Wright sang two hymns, "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus."  Interment was made in the Rogers Hollow Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 14, 1938]

 

The funeral of John S. Hayes, an old and respected citizen of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], took place at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Evander Smith, December 3, 1901.  Rev. F.H. Gates of Horseheads, officiated, assisted by the pastor of the Baptist church, Mrs. Bertha Newland.  There was a large attendance at the funeral for so cold a day, showing the marked esteem in which the deceased was held.  There were many friends from out of town.  Mr. Hayes was born in Taylor, Cortland county, in 1814.  He finished his education at the Pitcher Springs academy in 1832, then one of the leading educational institutions of that section, and entered at once upon the profession of teaching.  He taught 41 terms in that vicinity, and included among those who at different periods came under his instruction, three generations of pupils.  He held at various times the position of town or county school superintendent, and was regarded as a leading authority upon public school matters.  His first wife was Julia A. Short, and there were born to them eleven children, eight of whom are still living.  He married for his second wife, Mrs. Electa Preston of South Otselic, in 1884, and until her death in 1894 he made his home at that place.  Since her death he has resided with his daughter, Mrs Smith, at Cincinnatus.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]

Residents of our town were very much shocked on Sunday morning last to learn of the death of Henry Dickson, who resides on Moss street in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Dickson arose in the morning as usual and was apparently well.  Soon, however he began to complain that he was not feeling well, and had a pain in his lung.  His wife began to prepare some medicine for him which necessitated her going into another room.  When she returned she found her husband dead in his chair.  A doctor was called at once and announced the cause of his death due to heart failure.  Mr. Dickson was about 68 years of age and has resided in this village for many years.  He was often seen on our streets and his always cheerful and bright face will be missed by all his acquaintances.  Deceased was an earnest worker and faithful member of the Presbyterian church of this place, where he will be greatly missed.  He leaves two sons, both of whom reside at Oneida, and a wife.  He was loved and respected by all who knew him.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]