Friday, October 31, 2014

Obituaries (October 31)

Mrs. Mary Jennings Orton, wife of President Edward Orton, of Antioch College Ohio, died on the 8th inst.  She was a daughter of Hon. Beach Jennings, of Franklin, Delaware county [NY], and a lady of high mental and social endowments.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 1873]
 
On Friday morning last, Mr. Roswell Lord, an aged resident at Willett [Cortland Co., NY], met with a fearful accident from the effects of which he died the same evening.  The particulars all furnished us are as follows:  Mr. Lord had gone very early to his saw mill that morning to see if it was all right. In a few moments from the time he went there, a man who was passing heard a scream coming from that direction and he at once hastened to the mill  There he found Mr. Lord with the carriage upon him, and his body horribly mutilated by the circular saw which was in motion.  Mr. L. was not able to communicate the particulars, but it is supposed he was passing the saw when his coat was caught throwing him around so that he left leg came in contact with the saw below the knee, which was almost entirely severed.  The saw in its course left the cap and one side but took several inches of bone out above the knee.  This threw  him over so he hit the feed control so as to set it to gigging.  Running against him the block shoved him about fifteen feet, when it ran upon him sufficiently to hold it and slip the gig belt.  Besides the sawing he received a severe bruise on the forehead and on the arm.  Mr. Lord was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] in 1805, and was the youngest of a family of ten, of whom but one is now living, viz:  Samuel Lord of Lincklaen, father of James S. Lord, Esq., the present supervisor of that town.  He was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him and his many friends will sympathize deeply with his family and relatives at his sudden and horrible death.--Chenango Telegraph [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 3, 1877]
 
Many were surprised to hear that Mrs. Jane Fairchild had just died.  It was not generally known that "Mother Fairchild" as she was familiarly called, was so near death's door, and the sudden announcement seemed like a bolt from a clear sky.  The deceased was a woman loved and respected by everyone.  She was an earnest Christian, and was the oldest member of the Afton M.E. church [Chenango Co., NY].  Her demise leaves but one remaining member of the Methodist church as it was first organized in Afton, that one being Mrs. T.L. Green.  In her death that society loses a true disciple of God, the home a dear, loving companion, and the community a sympathizing friend.  for some time past the deceased had resided with her niece, Mrs. C.L. Seely, and the last days of her long and useful life were made happy by the many kind acts from those who cared for her so tenderly, and who loved her so dearly.  Her age was 80 years.  The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. J.L. Thomas officiating.  The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge.  [Compiler note:  Tombstone inscription, Glenwood Cemetery:  Silas Fairchild / Died Mar. 28, 1888 / Aged 84 Y'rs/ Jame His Wife / 1816 - 1897]
 
The funeral of Mrs. Lucy M. Peck of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], wife of the late Roderick C. Peck, occurred last Saturday at 4 o'clock at the residence.  Mrs. Peck died the Wednesday previous in Philadelphia, from the effects of a surgical operation.  they moved here from Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] and soon won the respect of all.  Mr. Peck was an elder of the Presbyterian church at his death.  Mrs. Peck was a woman of the highest Christian character and her many deeds of kindness will be long remembered.  The remains will be brought here today by her brother-in-law, Rev. Mr. Seymour.  The details of the death have not been received, nor the arrangements for the funeral made.  [Died prior to 1900] 
 
Death Notices - Bainbridge Republican - 1873
March 29, 1873
In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Frank, son of Peter Waldorf, aged 2 years.
 
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Emma L., wife of Geo. D. Hoyt, and daughter of Wm. Balcom, aged 26 years.
 
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, Mary, wife of Mr. Clark Lewis, aged 52 years.
 
In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Miss Jennie Laman, aged 26 years.
 
May 3, 1873
In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Darius Robinson, aged 49 years and 4 months.
 
At the Chenango House, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, Henry Peck, aged 56 years.
 
In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 9th, of consumption, Melissa, wife of Alonzo Hilliard, aged 38 years.

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