George Gould, aged 82, of Hancock (Delaware Co., NY), died suddenly at his home, Tuesday evening, Jan. 16. Mr. Gould had been shoveling snow in front of his house and evidently not feeling well, went inside, lay down and died within a few minutes. George Gould was born at Long Eddy (Sullivan Co., NY) and the greater part of his life was spent there. During his working years he was engaged in the lumber business. On his retirement he moved to Hancock. He was a man who was well liked and respected by people in all walks of life. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Hoffman, of Hancock, and a brother, Charles H. Gould, of Walton. The funeral was held at the Henderson Funeral parlors at Hancock, Friday afternoon, Burial will be later at Long Eddy.
Sydney J. Hurley, of Susquehanna [PA], a member of the school board for 38 years, and secretary of that body for most of that time, died Saturday in the Barnes Hospital. Born in Killalue, County Clare, Ireland, on Aug. 9, 1862, Mr. Hurley came to this country in 1885. He resided in New York City two years and spent the rest of his life is Susquehanna. He was employed by the Erie Railroad for 20 years, after which he opened his own grocery business which he conducted until his retirement 10 years ago. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1945, occurred the death of Felix Boyko, at his home on the Guilford-Oxford road. Death brought release from months of ill health. Felix Boyko was born Jan. 11, 1888, 57 years ago in Eukraine, Russia, and always remained a Russian citizen. He has lived in this community for the past 23 years, and has operated a dairy farm as long as his health permitted, his wife always working by his side. Final rites were Saturday, Jan. 20, Colwell Bros. in charge. The body will be placed in the vault, and laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in the spring. Surviving are the widow, Ida Boyko, two daughters, Pfc. Rachel Boyko, U.S. Army, stationed in the State of Washington, and Mrs. Lewis Shampang, and one grandson, of Guilford. Mr. Boyko was a kindly neighbor and respected by all he knew here. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement. A wire was received Friday saying that the daughter, Rachel, would arrive by plane from Washington Saturday morning. This was made possible by prompt contacts made by the Red Cross. She will be a great comfort to her mother at this time. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
Mrs. May Whittemore, a life long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] until she was moved to the W.R.C. Home six months ago, has been greatly missed. As long as her health permitted she was most active in all branches of the work in the Methodist Church, took a deep interest in the woman's Club and the Home Bureau. Her last visit to Guilford was just before Christmas, when she attended the Woman's Club Christmas party and she enjoyed the day so much. She was a kindly neighbor and her entire life centered in her home and community. The sister, Roby McClean of the W.R.C. Home, Oxford, and cousins in Gilbertsville, survive. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18, 1945, occurred the death of Mrs. Carrie Fox, a dearly beloved mother, neighbor and friend. Her kind and friendly disposition won the affection and admiration of all who knew her. She was much interested in church and community affairs. Although in failing health for the past two months her death came as a great shock to the community. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. H.V. Managan, of Newton Square, Pa.; two sons, Reginald R. Fox, of Binghamton and Harvey C. Fox, R.N., of New York City. Funeral was held at Tarbors Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
GREENE: In Cortland, on the 23d ult, of typhoid fever F.E. Greene, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], aged 28 years. A young man just in his prime, thus stricken down. He was thoroughly respected by his large circle of friends, who will deplore his untimely death. He was a member of the Baptist Church, with a firm trust in his Lord. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]
FREER: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th of November, 1873, Cynthia Freer, mother of Wm. Freer, of this town, aged 85 years, 6 months and 29 days. Cynthia Freer, wife of Casper Freer Jr., was born on the Unadilla River, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], near what is now known as the White Store. She was married at the age of 18, and moved to the town of Unadilla, about a mile below the present village. At the time of her birth, the country was very thinly settled, there being no grist mill within fifty miles of her residence--that at Chenango Forks. In 1837 she moved to this town, where she resided with her son until the time of her death. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]
Allen L. Hodge, lifelong resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away Friday at the Bainbridge Hospital, death resulting from a shock. Mr. Hodge was born June 30, 1863, at East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Homer and Fanny Brocket Hodge, and when only a small child his parents moved to this village, where he had since resided. Fro more than 30 years he worked as a machinist at the American Separator Company's plant in this village, retiring in May, 1933, due to poor health. He was a member of the Methodist church and also of Susquehanna lodge, 167, F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife and a son, Homer Hodge of this village, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Llewellyn Rogers of Sidney, and Sterling Hodge, also of this village. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, with Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. [Norwich Sun, Apr. 6, 1936]
Entered into rest at 8 o'clock in the morning, September 3, 1894, at the residence of her son, Alvin R. Converse, Mrs. Caroline Converse, widow of Edward Converse. Mrs. Converse, formerly Miss Caroline Richardson, was born in January 1822 in the town of Jericho, Chittenden county, Vermont. She came to Gilbertsville with her sister, Mrs. Truair, and her brother, John Richardson, J.G.R. Truair and Mrs. Truair being the first preceptor and preceptress of the Gilbertsville Academy. Mr. Richardson was also a teacher in that well known institution. While a pupil in the Academy she became acquainted with and married the late Edward Converse, a resident of the town of Butternuts. There are four children surviving her, Mrs. Julius Halbert, of Butternuts, Mrs. Hobart Benedict, of Elmira, Alvin R. Converse, a resident of the homestead, and Frederick Sumner Converse, at Mt. Upton. After a long and painful illness patiently borne, Mrs. Converse passed away ministered unto by the devoted hands of her loving children, and is mourned by a large circle of friends and neighbors, who appreciated the gentle, lovable qualities of her nature, and her remarkable conscientiousness and the sincerity of her Christian life. [Otsego Journal, Sept. 5, 1894]
Sydney J. Hurley, of Susquehanna [PA], a member of the school board for 38 years, and secretary of that body for most of that time, died Saturday in the Barnes Hospital. Born in Killalue, County Clare, Ireland, on Aug. 9, 1862, Mr. Hurley came to this country in 1885. He resided in New York City two years and spent the rest of his life is Susquehanna. He was employed by the Erie Railroad for 20 years, after which he opened his own grocery business which he conducted until his retirement 10 years ago. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1945, occurred the death of Felix Boyko, at his home on the Guilford-Oxford road. Death brought release from months of ill health. Felix Boyko was born Jan. 11, 1888, 57 years ago in Eukraine, Russia, and always remained a Russian citizen. He has lived in this community for the past 23 years, and has operated a dairy farm as long as his health permitted, his wife always working by his side. Final rites were Saturday, Jan. 20, Colwell Bros. in charge. The body will be placed in the vault, and laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in the spring. Surviving are the widow, Ida Boyko, two daughters, Pfc. Rachel Boyko, U.S. Army, stationed in the State of Washington, and Mrs. Lewis Shampang, and one grandson, of Guilford. Mr. Boyko was a kindly neighbor and respected by all he knew here. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement. A wire was received Friday saying that the daughter, Rachel, would arrive by plane from Washington Saturday morning. This was made possible by prompt contacts made by the Red Cross. She will be a great comfort to her mother at this time. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
Mrs. May Whittemore, a life long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] until she was moved to the W.R.C. Home six months ago, has been greatly missed. As long as her health permitted she was most active in all branches of the work in the Methodist Church, took a deep interest in the woman's Club and the Home Bureau. Her last visit to Guilford was just before Christmas, when she attended the Woman's Club Christmas party and she enjoyed the day so much. She was a kindly neighbor and her entire life centered in her home and community. The sister, Roby McClean of the W.R.C. Home, Oxford, and cousins in Gilbertsville, survive. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18, 1945, occurred the death of Mrs. Carrie Fox, a dearly beloved mother, neighbor and friend. Her kind and friendly disposition won the affection and admiration of all who knew her. She was much interested in church and community affairs. Although in failing health for the past two months her death came as a great shock to the community. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. H.V. Managan, of Newton Square, Pa.; two sons, Reginald R. Fox, of Binghamton and Harvey C. Fox, R.N., of New York City. Funeral was held at Tarbors Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 25, 1945]
GREENE: In Cortland, on the 23d ult, of typhoid fever F.E. Greene, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], aged 28 years. A young man just in his prime, thus stricken down. He was thoroughly respected by his large circle of friends, who will deplore his untimely death. He was a member of the Baptist Church, with a firm trust in his Lord. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]
FREER: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th of November, 1873, Cynthia Freer, mother of Wm. Freer, of this town, aged 85 years, 6 months and 29 days. Cynthia Freer, wife of Casper Freer Jr., was born on the Unadilla River, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], near what is now known as the White Store. She was married at the age of 18, and moved to the town of Unadilla, about a mile below the present village. At the time of her birth, the country was very thinly settled, there being no grist mill within fifty miles of her residence--that at Chenango Forks. In 1837 she moved to this town, where she resided with her son until the time of her death. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]
Allen L. Hodge, lifelong resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away Friday at the Bainbridge Hospital, death resulting from a shock. Mr. Hodge was born June 30, 1863, at East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Homer and Fanny Brocket Hodge, and when only a small child his parents moved to this village, where he had since resided. Fro more than 30 years he worked as a machinist at the American Separator Company's plant in this village, retiring in May, 1933, due to poor health. He was a member of the Methodist church and also of Susquehanna lodge, 167, F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife and a son, Homer Hodge of this village, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Llewellyn Rogers of Sidney, and Sterling Hodge, also of this village. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, with Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. [Norwich Sun, Apr. 6, 1936]
Entered into rest at 8 o'clock in the morning, September 3, 1894, at the residence of her son, Alvin R. Converse, Mrs. Caroline Converse, widow of Edward Converse. Mrs. Converse, formerly Miss Caroline Richardson, was born in January 1822 in the town of Jericho, Chittenden county, Vermont. She came to Gilbertsville with her sister, Mrs. Truair, and her brother, John Richardson, J.G.R. Truair and Mrs. Truair being the first preceptor and preceptress of the Gilbertsville Academy. Mr. Richardson was also a teacher in that well known institution. While a pupil in the Academy she became acquainted with and married the late Edward Converse, a resident of the town of Butternuts. There are four children surviving her, Mrs. Julius Halbert, of Butternuts, Mrs. Hobart Benedict, of Elmira, Alvin R. Converse, a resident of the homestead, and Frederick Sumner Converse, at Mt. Upton. After a long and painful illness patiently borne, Mrs. Converse passed away ministered unto by the devoted hands of her loving children, and is mourned by a large circle of friends and neighbors, who appreciated the gentle, lovable qualities of her nature, and her remarkable conscientiousness and the sincerity of her Christian life. [Otsego Journal, Sept. 5, 1894]
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