Obituaries (December 12)

Theresa M. Smith - 1836

Died, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th isn't., Mrs. Theresa M. Smith, wife of Mr. James H. Smith, aged 31 years.  Mrs. Smith had been a member of the Baptist church in this place during the last eight years of her life.  She was ever devoted to the cause of Christ, manifestating at all times the deepest anxiety for lost men; and though her health for the last four years was much impaired by illness, yet her wasting strength was employed in doing good.  Her afflictions until the last were borne with Christian patience, and during her last illness which was very severe, she manifested much resignation to the will of her Heavenly Father; and in her expiring moments she bade her husband and friends Farewell with a smile--warming them all to prepare to follow her into the Eternal world.  In this afflictive providence, Mr. Smith is left with a  little son about five years of age, in connexion with other near friends, to mourn the absence of one near by the ties of nature, the church a devoted member, and society a faithful and affectionate friend.  "Blessed are the dead who died in the lord."--[Chenango Telegraph, March 23, 1836]

 

Benajah C. Brown -1867

 

BROWN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Benajah C. Brown, aged 67 years.  He was born at Waterbury, Ct.  In 1831 he removed to Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and in 1851 to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]; one year later in life, he made a public profession of religion, and united with the Congregational Church, in which relation he remained until called by the master to join the church triumphant.  His relatives were few, his friends many.  He was much esteemed by all who knew him; his virtues will long live in their memory.  He was an obliging neighbor, kind friend, loving companion, and a consistent Christian.  His end was peace, "He sleeps in Jesus blessed sleep."  [Chenango Telegraph,  April 10, 1867]

 

Lemuel Brown - 1898

 

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Lemuel Brown who has resided near Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] for several years past was observed on Monday last.  Mr. Brown's early life was spent in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and he was a man well liked.  He was a brother-in-law of Mark Wrench of this place.  [Afton Enterprise, Aug. 4, 1898]

 

James Brown - 1929

 

James E. Brown, a veteran of the Civil War, died about 10 o'clock Friday night at the home of his son, William M. Brown of Clifton street.  Mr. Brown had been in failing health about a year, with hardening of the arteries and other infirmities of age.  Mr Brown was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 15, 1840, the son of William and Emily (Padgett) Brown.  His mother's family was among the earliest settlers of Oxford.  Mr Brown enlisted in the 89th New York Volunteers in 1861.  He was actively engaged in service a year and a half, participating in the battle of Fair Oaks and other important engagements.  He was sent to a hospital because of disability and there was taken prisoner with other patients and confined in Libby prison three months.  When an exchange of prisoners was made, he was one of the number.  Prison life did not improve his physical condition and instead of again being sent into active service, he was honorably discharged.  In 1866 he was married to Hannah Lydia Hatton, of West Bainbridge. To them were born six children, four of whom died in childhood of diphtheria.  Mrs. Brown died in 1899.  Mr. Brown is survived by one son, William M. Brown, a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Hawley, of West Bainbridge; five grandchildren, Paul Brown, of Afton, Clyde, of North Sanford, Earl of Sidney Center, Mrs. Ruth Weeks, of Nineveh and Miss Frances Hawley, of West Bainbridge and six great-grandchildren.  He was a faithful member of the Baptist church of Oxford.  Most of his life was spent in Oxford and vicinity, West Bainbridge and Norwich.  The last seven months he lived with his son in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Faithful to his country, his family and his church, he has passed into rest from service and suffering.  A military funeral was held Monday afternoon, in charge of Joyce-Bell Post.  Rev. Frank R. James officiated.  Burial was made at West Bainbridge.  [Unadilla Times, Oct. 11, 1929]

 

Paul Brown - 1943

 

Paul E. Brown, local attorney, and member of Afton Town Board, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon while at his work in the Oneonta Railroad shops.  Mr. Brown, who was 54 years old, was stricken with a severe heart attack and was rushed to the Fox Memorial Hospital in that city where he died at 3:30 p.m.  He had not been feeling well for a few days but was at his work as usual.  Mr. Brown held a valued position in the Railroad shop at Oneonta and was also a lawyer in this village, a member of the Afton Town Board, to which he was recently re-elected a Justice of the Peace.  Mr. Brown was also prominent in many civic organizations.  His death comes as a great shock to his many friends.  Mr. Brown was born September 14, 1889, at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], the son of William Brown and Onelia Woods.  He is survived by his widow, Blanche Parsons Brown; two daughters, Miss Thelma Brown at home and Mrs. Robert Wood of Binghamton; his father, William Brown of Afton; two brothers, Clyde and Earl Brown both of Nineveh; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Weeks of Afton.  Funeral services will be held at the home in Afton, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Alan Douglas will officiate.  Burial will be in Perch Pond Hill Cemetery.  [Afton Enterprise, Nov. 18, 1943]

  

Death Notices - 1867

Chenango Telegraph, April 10, 1867

MACK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, Mr. David Mack, aged 75 years.

 

FOLLETT:  In KIngs Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, Adelbert H. Follett, son of Harlo Follett, aged 1 year, 1 month and 8 days.

 

McINTYRE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, of inflammation of lungs James Herbert, only son of Ansel H. And Ellen McIntyre, aged 6 months and 25 days.