Thursday, October 2, 2014

Obituaries (October 2)

Ken Dwight Eggleston, 63, was fatally burned when fire destroyed his home in Triangle [Broome Co., NY] Thursday morning with a loss estimated at $2,500.  the Spanish-American War Veteran's mother, Mrs. Julia Baird, who was awakened by smoke, escaped without injuries from her first-story room.  Investigators believe that the fire started while Mr. Eggleston was smoking in his bed, also in a first-floor room.  Corporal Fordham reached the scene before the dwelling was completely leveled but by the time Whitney Point and Greene Fire Departments arrived the fire was out of control.  Remains of the victim were found in the cellar, according to Corporal Fordham.  Dr. Vesta Rogers, of Lisle, coroner, issued a verdict of death by fire.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

William H. Bronson, 68, for eight years assistant cashier of the Windsor National Bank, died at his home in that village [Windsor, Broome Co., NY] June 15 of a heart ailment.  Funeral services were held in the Windsor Methodist Church Friday evening.  He had been subject to heart trouble for the past six months.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter and three grandchildren.  The Standard says Mr. Bronson was an ideal citizen and his passing is mourned by the entire community.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

Miss Mary Davis, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], East Side, died Wednesday afternoon when she fell from a hay tedder which she was operating near the home of Carlton J.H. Hayes.  It is believed that Miss Davis suffered a heart attack.  The horses, becoming frightened dragged Miss Davis for some distance.  They then continued on across the lawn of the Hayes residence through fences and shrubbery until they were finally stopped by Fred Holdredge.  Miss Davis suffered an extensive laceration on her scalp and died soon after the arrival of Dr. William H. Crull, who ordered the body brought to the Karschner funeral home where the funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. George B. Graves, Methodist pastor, officiating.  One brother, June Davis, survives, also a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946]

Miss Mary Elizabeth Davis, 62, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home. She is survived by a brother, June Davis, of Afton, R.D.2; a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge, of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon, the Rev. George Graves officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946]

Clayton Stephen Card, 67, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by a brother, Earl of Pepacton.  The body was removed to the Wood Chapel, Windsor where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. James F. Root, officiating.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery, Windsor.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946]

Death Notices
The Bainbridge Freeman, July 13, 1849
In New Berlin on the 19th ult., Sarah S. Peck, daughter of Phillip Peck, Jr., aged 16 years and six months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Adaline A., infant daughter of Norman and Catharine Mills, aged 1 year and 8 months.

Chenango American, June 12, 1862
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Kattie, only child of Wm. H. and Caroline Adams, aged 2 years, 9 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Miss Ida A., daughter of Alonzo and Mary Lewis, aged 12 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Martin Sackett, aged 85 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Widow Timothy Davis, aged 65 years.

In Bainbridge, on the 3d inst., Widow Pardon Redfield, aged 75 years.

 

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