Friday, October 17, 2014

Obituaries (October 17)

Mrs. Phoebe Hubbard, probably the oldest inhabitant of the county [Otsego Co., NY], died at Burlington Flats, Jan. 2d, aged 100 years, 11 months and 4 days.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 25, 1873]
 
Dr. Maynard and wife and the wife of Ira Carington of Lansingville [Tompkins Co., NY], were drowned while crossing the creek at what is known as "Binnacle's Bridge," on Thursday night of last week.  They had been attending the donation of Rev. W.H. Smith, at Hamden, and started to return home at about 11 o'clock in the evening, and it is supposed that on attempting to cross the bridge which was entirely covered with water, they got below it, and the water being swift, they were carried down with the stream.  The bodies of the doctor and his wife were found on Friday, about a mile below the bridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 25, 1873]

The body of Mrs. Maynard, one of the victims of the Hamden [Delaware Co., NY] drowning catastrophe, has not been found, though most diligent and persistent search has been made along the river for many miles by sympathizing neighbors and citizens.  A reward of $50 has been offered for tis recovery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1873]

Mr. Allen Burlingame of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY] died suddenly on Monday last.  He left his house after dinner and started for his shop as usual.  He stopped at Keller's Hotel and sat down in a chair while talking to a man.  In a few moments it was noticed that he was breathing hard, and Mr. Keller went up to him when he was found to be rapidly sinking.  He was immediately carried to the door, but did not breathe but a few times after getting into the air.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 1, 1873]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  On the 26th ult. Willie, son of S.P. Davis fell into a boiler of hot water, scalding him in a fearful manner.  He lingered until Wednesday night, March 19th, when he died of his injuries.  [Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1873]

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 1, 1873
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th, Mr. Wallace F. Potter, aged 29 years.  The deceased served his country faithfully for three years during the rebellion, and received an honorable discharge at the end of the war.  He was a corporal in Co. H, of the brave 114th Reg. N.Y.V., and was wounded in his hand at the memorable battle of Cedar Creek, when victory perched on the banner of Phil. Sheridan.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 21st ult., of consumption, Mrs. Sarah Wells, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Palmer and widow of the late Addison Wells, aged 40 years. 

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, of consumption, Miss Adelia Hyde, youngest daughter of Elijah Hyde, Esq., aged 19 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th ult., Mr. Almon Blackman, aged 67 years.

Bainbridge Republican, March 8, 1873
In Oquago, Broome Co., Feb. 3d, Mr. Henry M. Youmans, aged 49 years, formerly of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Richard Burlingame, aged 82 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 22d, Mr. John K. Miner, aged 71 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, after a protracted illness, Mr. Richard Watson, aged 65 years.

In Greene, [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, Mrs. Margaret Vanostrand, aged 65 years.

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