Obituaries (October 5)

DAVIS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, 1871, John Davis, aged 88 years, 8 months and 4 days.  [Chenango Telegraph, Mar. 15, 1871]

 

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 21st, of consumption, Miss Sabra L. Davis [Oxford Times, April 1, 1874]

 

A young man named John Davis, aged thirty-eight years, a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in a berry lot on the farm of his cousin, Charles Davis, in the town of Guilford, on Saturday afternoon last.  It appears that young Davis has been helping his cousin upon the farm, but a few weeks past, and on Saturday afternoon went with Mrs. Davis to pick black raspberries, in a lot some half a mile from the dwelling.  After a time the parties became separated, and supposing that John had returned to the house, or would do so, Mrs. Davis proceeded homeward.  As evening approached, and the young man did not return, the family began to wonder at it; and later, with apprehension that something was wrong, a search was made through the field, and about seven o'clock his lifeless body was found.  He had placed his berry pail upon a stump near by, and, as it is thought, feeling unwell, had sat or fallen down where he died, and where his body was found lying, with his face downward.  It is stated that another party who were picking berries in the vicinity, saw the pail sitting upon the stump, about four o'clock, but paid no attention to it, not suspecting anything wrong.  This, with other circumstances, indicates that he had been dead some time before his body was discovered.  Deceased had for some time complained of a bad feeling in his head, although on the morning preceding his death he expressed himself as feeling much better than usual.  It is supposed that his death was caused by apoplexy.  No inquest was deemed necessary.  On Sunday his remains were brought to this village, and on Monday afternoon buried from the residence of his brother-in-law, Nelson Aylesworth.  Young Davis was a single man, of good habits, and was well known in this village, where he had many friends, particularly among the young people, by whom he will be missed.  [Chenango Union, Aug. 3, 1876]

 

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] July 21, 1877, Charles M. Davis, aged 65 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1877]

 

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15, 1878, Henry Davis Aged 61 years.  [published Sept. 10, 1878]

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 1, Julia, widow of John Davis, aged 85 years.  [Oxford Times, Aug. 19, 1890]

 

The youngest child of Mrs. Anna Wright Davis, of Scranton, Pa., was brought to Afton, Thursday and buried in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. A.F. Chaffee, of that city, officiated at the grave.  [Afton Enterprise, Oct. 17, 1895]

 

A Bainbridge correspondent writes:  Albert Davis, a well known man living near West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday afternoon of last week, at 4:30 o'clock of heart failure, aged about sixty years.  Mr. Davis was a frequent visitor here and of a very quiet and retiring disposition.  Tuesday evening he and his family entertained a large number of friends at a social given for the benefit of the Baptist church at West Bainbridge.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rounds, who resides at home.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]

 

Sarah Emily Davis, wife of Emery Aylesworth, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on Front street, Friday afternoon as the sun was setting, aged 61 years.  Mrs. Aylesworth had been in declining health for two years but able to look after her family and the necessary domestic matters until two months ago, when a serious stomach trouble added to the insidious disease, locomotor ataxia, that had gradually been gaining influence over her for years, obliged her to take to her bed.  She lay in an unconscious state from Monday until the Friday she died.  Mrs. Aylesworth enjoyed life and wanted to live but as the weeks wore on she became aware that death was creeping upon her and she made preparations to die.  She calmly gave directions in regard to her funeral, selecting the text to be used which was, "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh," Matt. 24:44.  She wished her four children.  Mrs. Martin Riley, Mrs. H.B. Davenport with husbands and Messrs Eddy and William Aylesworth to be her pall-bearers.  The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Odell officiating.  The minister made a beautiful address using the text Mrs. Aylesworth had chosen.  The house was filled with neighbors and friends.  Among the flowers contributed was a beautiful cross from the employees of the D.&H. shops in Oneonta. The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Aylesworth was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and grew to womanhood there.  She attended the village school, graduated and taught several years prior to her marriage to Mr. Aylesworth, which occurred forty years ago.  Her husband was a prosperous farmer in West Bainbridge, where they resided until coming to Bainbridge twenty-one years ago. The death of Mrs. Aylesworth has brought great sadness to the home circle.  Her brightness and energy and love will never be forgotten.  Her neighbors will miss her in all the neighborly associations, as well as the M.E. church of which she had been a member for many years.  Besides the husband and four children mentioned, Mrs. Aylesworth is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Yelverton, of West Bainbridge, and two brothers, Charles Davis, of Towanda, Pa., and  Hiram Davis, of Corning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 1, 1906]

 

Mrs. Helen Davis at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], mother of Mrs. Arthur Rounds, died last week Thursday morning at the age of 61.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the house, Rev. C.W. Halsey officiating.  Interment at West Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 10, 1913]

 

James j. Hendrickson, a resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] since 1883, died Sunday, June 25, at his residence on Butler street after an illness of a few weeks, although he had been in failing health for three months.  Mr. Hendrickson was born in Oak Hill, Broome county, 84 years ago.  Before coming to Oxford he lived fifteen years in Smithville Flats were he worked at his trade, that of a cooper, and which he continued in this village until there was but little call for work in his line.  He married Eliza Terwilliger of Chenango Forks who survives him and the following children:  F.H. Hendrickson of Oneida:  Adelbert Hendrickson of Herkimer:  Mrs. F.W. Barber, Fred and Glenn Hendrickson of Binghamton:  Leroy and Lewis Hendrickson of Norwich; Mrs. G.W. Burrows, Mrs. Floyd Miles, Mrs. M. R. Preston.  Edwin and Daniel R. Hendrickson, of Oxford. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.  Rev. F.P. Braman, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating.  Burial in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].  [Oxford Review-Times, June 30, 1916]

 

Mrs. Agnes C. Davis of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her niece, Mrs. William Corbin, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., nY], June 30.  Mrs. Davis as born in Scotland and was a sister of the late James Murray of this village. She was the widow of Eldridge Davis of Union Valley. Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where the funeral and burial was held Sunday-Oxford Review.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 13, 1916]

 

Frank B. Davis, whose only daughter is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Leon C. Rhodes of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly Saturday morning as the result of an apoplectic stroke.  He was here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] ministering to an ill friend and had apparently heen in good health.  So far efforts to locate Justice and Mrs. Rhodes, now on a trip in the south, have failed, thereby holding up arrangements for the funeral.  Mr. Davis made his home with the Rhodes at 18 Lincoln avenue.  His body lies in the home of his brother, William Davis, here.  he was about 78 years old.  Last word received form Justice and Mrs. Rhodes came from Roanoke, Va.  [Norwich Sun, Aug. 8, 1927]

 

Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. Leon C. Rhodes of Binghamton were located Wednesday night by residents of Bainbridge at Erie, Pa.  They returned today to arrange for the funeral of Frank B. Davis, Mrs. Rhodes' father, who died Saturday at Bainbridge.  Mr Davis had gone to Bainbridge to visit an ill friend.  he was stricken with apoplexy.  Up to the time of his death Mr. Davis, who was in his 78th year, was in apparently good health.  He lived with Justice and Mrs. Rhodes at 18 Lincoln avenue. [Norwich Sun, Aug. 11, 1927]