Another daughter of Abraham is gone to share the divine inheritance to which she was "heir according to the promise." Mrs. Nancy Aylesworth, wife of Mr. Dexter Aylesworth, died of Pulmonary consumption, in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th January, 1846, aged 36 years. She had enjoyed union with the M.E. Church, and with the great Head of the M.E. Church, and with the great Head of the Church, doubtless, ever since the 14th year of her life. She did not find it necessary when single, to backslide because she was young, nor when married, because of domestic cares, or when moved in her place of residence, because she was parted from her old society. Now the reason that she stood where many fall, or triumphed where many are vanquished, may be in part, she was a careful and habitual Bible reader, and was seldom without the Advocate. By one she would keep her devotional feeling alive, and by the other her social sympathy chimed with the Church in weal and woe. Her piety and intelligence gave proof of a good mind, industriously employed in the science of salvation, in the use of efficient means. When her health began to decline, she seemed to have a presentiment of her end; but without fitful excitement, her heart grew warm with desire to be above, which continued to keep the prospect bright and comforting, till she fell asleep in the Lord. Gratefully yours, George Evans, Greene, Jan. 27, 1846.[Northern Christian Advocate, 1846]
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13th, Mr. Consider Brown, aged 69 years, leaving a wife and only daughter to mourn their irreparable loss. Mr. Brown was a man universally respected, and beloved by all who knew him in the intimate relations of father, husband, brother and friend. Faithfully and tenderly he cared for his own household, until he was disabled by disease, and his every act and thought was for the good of those around him. He leaves to those he loved the best legacy, a name unstained, and the assurance "that for him to die was gain." [Chenango Telegraph, Oct. 20, 1864]
In the Hospital at Winchester, Va., on the night of the 3d of Oct., Lieut. O.J. Aylesworth, of Co. H, 114th Reg., from the effects of a wound in the head, received in the battle of Sept. 19th. The hopes which buoyed up the soldier when he wrote home to his wife, "that he should be in the field again in a few days," were delusive, and he [is at] last rest. He had like Lieut. Breed, given his life to his country, and to the last he was watched with more than brotherly tenderness and devotion by Serg't Hemingway, whose valor in the deadly contest, is only equaled by his care for the wounded and suffering. Lieut. A leaves a bright record as a soldier, and we are confident, that his widow and fatherless children will receive the earnest sympathy they deserve in this hour of affliction and sorrow. [Chenango Telegraph, Oct. 20, 1864]
Last Wednesday occurred the death of Chas. D. Aylsworth, after an illness of but three weeks. A year or two ago he received a partial shock, and since that time he has been in feeble health until about three weeks ago when he was confined to the bed with Bright's disease. The funeral was held last Friday from his late residence on Caswell street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], and the remains conveyed to their last resting place in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. He was 50 years old, and leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two children. [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 13, 1894]
Mrs. Willis Aylsworth died at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] yesterday morning of quick consumption, aged 46 years. Deceased formerly resided in Afton, but moved to Bainbridge several years ago. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday morning, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating. She leaves a husband and three daughters. [Afton Enterprise, June 25, 1896]
Arthur Aylesworth, who with his mother removed from this town to Lestershire [Broome Co., NY] about two years ago, died at that place Tuesday morning at nine o'clock. He was the son of the late Charles Aylesworth. The funeral will occur today (Thursday) and the remains will arrive in Afton on No. 4. Interment will take place in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. [Afton Enterprise, July 7, 1898]
Coroner E.W. Wilcox was called to the home of Frank Aylesworth, in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday to investigate the death of Leonard S. Aylesworth, whose body was found in Jackson pond that morning. The young man, who was 18 years old, left his home about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and went in the direction of Jackson pond in search of wintergreens. Jackson pond lies about half way between New Berlin and King's Settlement. Night came on and as the son did not return, his father went to look for him. He went to the pond but saw nothing of him, and returned home in the belief that his son had gone to spend the night with a cousin. In the morning, when Leonard did not return, his parents became very anxious, and his father organized a search party of neighbors. A portion of the party went to the pond and soon found the body in some five feet of water about five rods from the shore. His clothes were found on the bank. It is believed that the unfortunate young man went in bathing and, not being able to swim, slipped beyond his depth and was drowned. Coroner Wilcox did not deem an inquest necessary. Deceased was the son of Frank and Laura Aylesworth, and was born in November, 1885, in the town of New Berlin, in which place he had always lived. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Cora, Ella and Mabel. He was a young man of excellent character and was well liked by all who knew him. The funeral was largely attended from his late home, Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. E.S. King officiating. Interment was made in the family plot at the homestead. [1903]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Emory Aylesworth of Front street died Friday afternoon after an illness of two months. She leaves a husband and four children , Mrs. Martin Riley and son of Oneonta, Mrs. Herman Davenport and son Will of this place. Funeral was held at 2 p.m. at the home Sunday, Rev. Mr. Odell pastor of the Baptist church, officiated. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The deceased was 62 years of age and had been married 40 years. [Chenango Union, Mar. 1, 1906]
Mrs. George S. Aylsworth died at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Friday, aged 85 years. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Dorr Payne and two sons, William S., and Frank, of this village and a grandson George R. Aylsworth of Syracuse. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R.B. Whitman officiating. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Mrs. Aylesworth has lived in Bainbridge nearly all her life and was a most estimable and highly esteemed lady. Her husband George S. Aylsworth, who was a prominent citizen of Bainbridge, died over a year ago, since which time Mrs. Aylsworth had been in poor health. Mrs. Aylsworth had many warm friends who feel deeply the sorrow which her death has caused. [1926]
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