B.J. Rowe died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 17th, after a short but painful illness from that dread disease, consumption. He was about to complete a course of study in the State Normal School at Cortland. He was a young man of more than ordinary culture a successful teacher and most earnest student. The one great study of his useful life was the improvement of schools, and he hoped, by incessant study, some day to occupy a high position in an institution of learning; but he was called to a higher and nobler work. He lived a pure upright life, one which could admit of no reproach. He was one of the few who have no enemies, but possessed a kind and gentle manner which won for him the love and respect of all. The death of such a person is keenly felt by his many relatives and a large circle of friends. His last hours were those of peace. God had filled, his soul with wonderful peace, joy, holy triumph and visions of immortal life. Those who witness such a death can but say reverently, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock A.M. A large assemblage of mourning friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the beloved and honored dead. The remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery at. White Store. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 23, 1888]
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Root was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel P. Fettis, Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a large number of friends gathering to pay their respects to the departed. Rev. Wilson Treible officiated. She was past 70 years of age, last April, consequently had just passed the psalmist's allotted span of life when her death occurred at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Flora B. Aldrich in New York city. Anna Winsor was born in the town of Norwich, the daughter of Ziba Winsor and Almena Green, and passed the early years of her life on the home farm. When 20 years of age, or in 1855, she was united in marriage to R.H. Root a native of Gilbertsville, Otsego county. The first year of her married life was spent in the town of Bainbridge, later moving to Deposit and still later to Binghamton, where some 10 or 12 years were passed. About 30 years ago, Mr. Root was traveling a great deal so Mrs. Root moved to Norwich, her girlhood home, and resided here with her daughter, Mrs. Aldrich, until some six years ago when they moved to New York city. Her summers, however, were always spent here with her younger daughter, Mrs. Mabel Fettis. Mr. Root died very suddenly at Haverstraw in 1888. Mrs. Root spent some four months this summer with Mrs. Fettis, returning home about a month ago, apparently in fair health, although she had been gradually failing for some time. It was a great shock to her host of friends here to learn of her sudden death in New York last Friday. At the time of her death she was a communicant of St. Andrew's M.E. church of New York city, but throughout the rest of her life she had been a faithful member of the Broad Street M.E. church of this village. Uniting with the church at an early age, she always had an active part in its affairs, was one of the organizers of the Ladies' Aid society and for years its most active member. If there was any deed of kindness to be done, if there was someone wanted in the hour of trouble, Mrs. Root was never too busy to render what aid and comfort she could. There are many living in Norwich today who can recall with grateful memory, the loving ministrations of Mrs. Root when trouble was present. Always active, her entire life was one of devoted, Christian self-sacrifice, and many of her old friends have remarked that if she had only saved herself in her younger days, her life would not have been taken away at this time. But consistent as she was in her church work and her Christianity, she never neglected that greater part, that of a loving, faithful wife and mother. And none of all those who remember her beautiful life, will feel her loss so keenly as the three daughters whom she reared to Christian womanhood. While ever ready to heed the call of suffering or sorrow no matter whence it came, her first thought was of her girls and her greatest delight was that crown of noble womanhood, self sacrificing care of her children. Three daughters survive her. Mrs. Flora B. Aldrich of New York city. Mrs. Virginia C. Brown of New York and Mrs. Mabel P. Fettis of Norwich. There were also three grandchildren, Mrs. Viola McCauley, whom her friends will better remember as Viola Aldrich, Virginia D. Fettis and Ruth Winsor Brown. Charles W. Winsor the well known Broad street business man was a half-brother to Mrs. Root. [Norwich Sun, November 14, 1906]
Charles T. Root died at his home in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], Monday, September 21, 1903, in the 80th year of his age. Mr. Root was born in Oxford, his parents were Thomas and Betsey Root, and of the large family of brothers and sisters there survive him, Andrew Root of Norwich, Mrs. Frank Willoughby of Rockford, Ill, and Mrs. George Taylor of Bainbridge. Soon after his marriage to Sarah Elwood of McDonough, Mr. Root moved to German and lived in that town and McDonough up to about two years ago, when he returned to Oxford with his family. On January 23 he had a shock, which left him perfectly helpless until the day of his death. He is survived by the widow and a son, Laverne Root.--Oxford Times. [Norwich Sun, Sept. 24, 1903]
Nathan W. Cady, who has been confined to his bed for some weeks, from a scrofulous affection, died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst. For over thirty years, as has been previously noticed, he held the position of Post Master or Deputy at that place. He was born just west of that village - near Root's Corners - and while a boy suffered the misfortune to lose a limb by amputation, from the disease which has now terminated his life. When older he taught school, and subsequently learned the tailor's trade at Mt. Upton. About the year 1830 he returned to Guilford, and entered upon the duties of Deputy Post Master under the late Erastus Dickinson, and soon after under the late Dr. John Clark, continuing with short intervals, either in that capacity or as Post Master, until his death. During a portion of this time he also discharged the duties of Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace. In all these positions, as well as a private citizen, he was ever the same intelligent, courteous gentleman, enjoying alike the esteem of all parties and classes, for his strict honesty and integrity. His habits were the most exemplary. He was about 68 years old, and was never married. Aside from a brother and sister, he leaves a large circle of sincere friends to mourn his loss. Chenango Union, Dec. 17, 1874]
Mt. Upton: The entire community is grieved over the death on December 26 of Mrs. Anna Halbert Cairns, who has been very ill for several weeks. She was a most popular young lady and for a year and a half taught the intermediate department of our school. Just before Christmas, 1909, she was united in marriage to John Cairns of this place, who has the sympathy of all in this sorrow. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Mt. Upton cemetery. [Norwich Sun, Dec. 29, 1909]
The following tribute of respect to the memory of the late Dr. John Clark, of Guilford, we find among the proceedings of the Chenango County Medical Society: Dr. John Clark, for many years a prominent member of this society, died of gastric inflammation at his residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the fifteenth day of March, 1874. He was born in Mayfield, Montgomery Co., N.Y., Dec. 10th, 1812. In his boyhood his parents removed to Fondusbush where he was educated to mercantile pursuits. After the death of his father, which occurred in 1828 he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Chambers, of that place. He attended lectures at Fairfield Medical College, and graduated from that school in 1838. In April following, he located at Guilford, in this county, where he continued in active practice till within a few weeks of his death. In 1843 he married a daughter of the late Hon. Samuel A. Smith, of Guilford. She survives him, as do also three sons; two of whom adopted his profession. Almost immediately upon his location at Guilford, he entered upon a large and lucrative business. Dr. Clark possessed in a remarkable degree, the elements of popularity. Of a kind and genial nature, always courteous and dignified in his deportment, he won the esteem and confidence of all who met him, either as a physician or a citizen. In his daily ministrations among the sick, the poor as well as the rich shared his kindly care and sympathy. He always manifested a deep interest in the welfare of this society; and in his earlier years was a constant attendant upon its regular meetings, and generally participated in its discussions. He was a skillful and accomplished physician--a large-hearted and public spirited citizen, generous in his impulses, and always ready to lead a helping hand in every good work. For many years he was the only practitioner in the village of Guilford. His field of practice was large, embracing an agricultural population abundantly able to reward him for his services. With his extensive practice, economical habits and sound business capacity he was able to accumulate a competency at a time in life when most practitioners are only entering upon a career of prosperity. In his death this society has sustained a loss which we greatly deplore. At our future meetings we shall miss his kindly smile and courtly presence, and fraternal greeting. Though dead, his memory survives in our hearts. His uniform kindness and amenity, his high moral and intellectual characteristics will ever be cherished by every member of this society who had the pleasure of knowing him intimately. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 6, 1875]
Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Jan. 16, 1867
TALCOTT: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Joshua Talcott, aged 98 years.
CLARK: At Ketchumville, Tioga Co., NY Jan. 1st, 1867, Gershom Clark, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in the 80th year of his age. This record of the sudden but triumphant close of a Christian life will long be remembered by all who were its witnesses. In the home, in the Church of God, this aged brother has left a savor of earnestness, tenderness, and steadfastness which, while making his loss more deeply felt, ministers also a wonderful consolation. With great gentleness of spirit, he united great firmness of character. The Church mourns his loss but glories in his example and memory. Such a life gathered by the Great Reaper is harvested for immortality. The earthly Church mourns, but the company of the glorified rejoice. "For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of Faith."
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