Obituaries (December 1)

Ada Sherwood - 1886

Many hearts were saddened on Thursday last upon hearing of the death of Miss Ada Sherwood, aged nineteen, only daughter of Gilbert W. Sherwood, who peacefully passed to her heavenly rest, at 12 o'clock, noon, from the home of her parents in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Her death was not sudden nor unexpected, as she had been failing in health for several months.  The funeral was largely attended, and the remains were interred in the Episcopal cemetery, Rev. J.D. Pitman, rector of St. Peter's church, officiating.  She was a young lady of lovely character, a member of the school, of the church and of the choir; also prominent in society where her social qualities will be greatly missed."  Many friends at home and abroad sympathize with the afflicted parents in their great sorrow.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 14, 1886]

 

Florence A. Sherwood - 1893

 

It was with deep sorrow that we heard of the death of Florence A. Sherwood, wife of Lucian D. Sherwood of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Mrs. Sherwood had been in failing health for some time but none anticipated that she would so soon go home.  Surrounded by husband and all her children, save two, and while her beloved pastor, William Frisby tenderly repeated the words of the Psalms:  "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,"  the dear one descended into the valley and found death only a  shadow with the radiance shining through.  A brave true life has put on immortality!  Husband, children, and friends are stronger, better able to meet the battle of life because she has lived.

Fold her, oh Father! in Thine arms,

And let her henceforth be,

A messenger of love between

Our human hearts and Thee.

 

Still let her mild rebuking stand,

Between us and the wrong,

And her dear memory serve to make

Our faith in Goodness strong.

 

Mrs. N.L. Sherwood - 1893

 

SHERWOOD:  In t his village [Guilford, Chenang Co., NY], aged 55 years and 6 months.  Her funeral was largely attended at the M.E. Church.  Rev. Mr. Godshall conducted the services.  [Guilford Mail, October 1894]

 

Lavinia (Bennett) Sherwood - 1916

 

Mrs. Gilbert Sherwood died Monday morning, August 7, at her home on Howell street.  She had been in failing health for over a year and confined to her bed for seven weeks before her death.  Mrs. Sherwood was 69 years of age.  Her maiden name was Lavinia Bennett and she was born in Albany, moving with her parents to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] when she was a girl.  She was married to Mr. Sherwood at Bainbridge in January, 1865.  For the past twenty-five years the family have lived in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Alfred Lockwood.  The body was taken to Bainbridge Wednesday morning for burial, services being held in St. Peter's Episcopal church at that place at 9:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Sherwood is survived by her husband and three sons, Charles and Wallace of Gloversville and J. Tyler Sherwood of Walton, by one brother, Carpenter Bennett, of Guilford, and a sister, Mrs. Theresa Spencer, of Rockdale.  Mrs. Sherwood was deeply attached to her home and devoted her life to making it a pleasant place for her family.  Deep sympathy is extended to them in their bereavement.  [The Walton Reporter, Aug. 12, 1916]

 

William Wallace Sherwood - 1929

 

William Wallace Sherwood of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], one of the few remaining members of the G.A.R. in this section, died at his home in West street, Walton, Friday, March 8.  Had Mr. Sherwood lived another week he would have been 88 years old.  Mr. Sherwood was born in the town of Franklin, March 15, 1841.  During his early life he was a farmer.  He moved to Walton thirty years ago, where for some time he was employed by the Standard Oil company.  he was retired from active employment several years ago.  In 1861 Mr. Sherwood was one of the first from this section to enlist for duty with the Union army.  He joined Company B, 144th regiment, which was composed of men from this section, and served throughout the war.  Mr. Sherwood has long been an active member of Ben Marvin post, G.A.R, the only unit of the G.A.R. left in Delaware county and was a former commander of that post, of which there are now only ten members still living.  Mr. Sherwood is survived by two sons, Bert and Frank, and two daughter, Misses Effie and Mary Sherwood.  Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. William N. Tuttle, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating. Burial was made in the Walton cemetery.  [Walton Reporter, April 13, 1929]

 

Gilbert Sherwood - 1929

 

Gilbert Sherwood, 89, formerly of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], who died recently at the home of his son in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was buried Wednesday in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Sherwood, a few weeks hence, would have been 90 years of age.  He is survived by three sons, Charles of Unadilla and Tyler and Wallace of Walton.  Mr. Sherwood entered business in Bainbridge in 1858.  He came to Walton in 1888, engaging in the shoe business.  Later his son, Tyler, entered the business with him.  Three years ago the deceased retired and went to dwell with his son in Unadilla.  [Unadilla Times, May 10, 1929]