George R. Salisbury, whose death occurred May 6th was born in the village of Greene, Chenango county, in the year 1836. In early life with his father he settled on a farm four miles distant. His father died at the age of 46 years, leaving to him the care of his mother and three younger children. With unusual fortitude and gentleness, he remained their head until failing health obliged him to leave the farm. In 1859 he was married to Elizabeth A. Bingham, of Greene, N.Y. In 1868 moved to Bainbridge, where he engaged in the millinery business till 1879; since then he has been engaged in the drug business. Mr. Salisbury was a musician of no ordinary talent. When our country was shrouded in the gloom of civil war, and every heart was throbbing with grief, no one could sing the beautiful melodies with the sweet pathos that he did; friends would come together to hear, "The First Gun is Fired," "May God Protect the Right," "We Shall Meet but we Shall Miss Him." He was organist in churches over 25 years, and harmony was extended into his very life. No one knew him but to love and respect him. He joined the Presbyterian Church in 1860 and has ever been a consistent member. We all feel that we have lost a personal friend, and extend out heart felt sympathy to his bereaved wife and only son.--Bainbridge Republican, [Chenango American, May 21, 1891]
SALISBURY: In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24, 1895, Mr. Jerry B. Salisbury, aged 54 years. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
After a long confinement, and much suffering from dropsy and heart disease, at his home in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], the immortal spirit of Jerry B. Salisbury, a respected citizen, took its departure from the scenes of this mortal life, on Christmas eve. Mr. Salisbury was a native of this town, and was a son of the late Alvah Salisbury. For many years he followed farming, but the latter years of his life, he had made this village his home. Mr. Salisbury was a quiet, unassuming citizen, a well disposed neighbor, and a kind husband and father. For some time before his death he was obliged to sit in an upright position, and at times his suffering was intense. But death finally relieved him of his misery, and let us hope that he is now resting quietly in that world from whence none ever return. he leaves a wife, two daughters and a son, besides numerous other relatives to mourn his loss. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from his late residence Friday afternoon, Rev. Alex H. Rogers, officiating. Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY]. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
BINGHAM: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1895, Mr. Alanson D. Bingham, aged 68 years. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
A.D. Bingham, a worthy man and a good citizen, and farmer, of this town, died at his home about 2 miles east of this village, on Wednesday morning of last week. His sickness was of short duration, and the fatal malady, pneumonia, did its work rapidly, baffling all aid to stay its progress. Mr. Bingham was a man who had the respect of all who knew him. He was a member, and we believe one of the deacons of the Congregational church of this village. A good man has gone to his reward. His funeral took place Friday forenoon, Rev. J.W. Keeler, officiating. Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY]. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
BINGHAM: Dec. 28, 1895, Lucy A. wife of Alanson D. Bingham, aged 62 years. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
Mrs. A.D. Bingham, wife of the deceased mentioned above, and who was taken ill several days previous to her husband, died on Saturday last and was buried on Monday. She was an exemplary lady, and will be mourned by a large circle of friends. These are sad incidents in the history of this family. [Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896]
Again death has invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Salisbury. This time their first born has been taken away, leaving an ineffaceable imprint of anguish in the afflicted home. Nelson B. Salisbury was a truly beloved character, a most amiable young man of 17 years. True gentleness and fidelity were virtues that shone forth in his very being. These beautiful traits reflected about him to a degree that he retained the love and respect of all who knew him. Frail of body, yet bright in intellect, it was plain to be seen that Nelson was not long of this world. Nelson Salisbury's death and its announcement caused a feeling of the deepest regret throughout the community. This sorrow weighs heavily upon the hearts of his profoundly afflicted parents. Their beloved young son has gone to a better world. This thought will carry to their hearts the only comfort that Christianity may offer. But many are they who share their sorrow for Nelson in his beautiful character was beloved by all. The cause of death is due to appendicitis, contracted several months ago. Early in February Nelson was taken ill with rheumatism, aggravating the earlier malady and resulting fatally at noon on Tuesday. The services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and the interment will take place in the beautiful family lot in Prospect hill cemetery [Sidney, NY]. [Sidney Record, Mar. 15, 1902]
Death Notices
Chenango Union, Feb. 9, 1870
TURNER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on Monday morning, Feb. 7th, Deborah S., wife of Lester Turner, aged 58 years.
RICHMOND: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mrs. Keziah Richmond, wife of Seth Richmond, aged 79 years.
WHITE: In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, George White, aged 19 years.
CHURCH: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Mrs. Catherine Church, formerly of London, England, aged 76 years.
DEXTER: In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Louisa L., wife of Willis Dexter, aged 34 years.
Chenango American, Jan. 2, 1896
WATROUS: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26, 1895, Porter Adelbert, only son of Orrin Watrous, aged 16 years.
ROCKWELL: In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 24, 1895, Mr. Ogden Rockwell, aged 74 years formerly of Greene.
SMITH: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21, 1895, Mr. Levi Nathaniel Smith, in the 70th year of his age.
BOSWORTH: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27, 1895, Zilpha, wife of John P. Bosworth, aged 69 years.
HARVEY: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27, 1895, Mr. James Harvey, aged 26 years.
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