Obituaries (December 14)

Abigail Mason - 1836

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, the 8th inst. at the residence of her son, Dr. Milton Mason, Widow Abigail Mason, relict of Geo. James Mason, formerly of Lebanon, Connecticut, aged 74 years.  Mrs. Mason had long been a professed follower of the Lord Jesus.  The Bible was not only her constant companion, but the subject of her daily study.  Her cheerful acquiescence in the will of her heavenly Father--the patience and resignation with which she bore the trials of a most distressing and protracted illness, afford abundant encouragement to her friends to trust that it is now well with her; and to feel that they do not mourn as those who have no hope--and that to her may apply the divine benediction, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."  [Chenango Telegraph, May 18, 1836]

 

Desiah Burgess - 1839

In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Mrs. Desiah, widow of Elisha Burgess, deceased aged 91 years.  She lived in Massachusetts, during the revolutionary war; and whilst her husband was from home, in the defense of his country, she sustained herself and family at home.  She cheerfully fed and warmed the friends of her country, while she spurned the tories from her door.  She has taught her descendants thro' life, to support that liberty for which she labored.  She likewise, in the last war, when her youngest was called to defend the rights of our country said, "go defend your rights, if it costs your blood; and remember, that we have gained them once for you."  And, as she supported the cause of the nation, so she did the cause of her redeemer.  She was a strong and faithful supporter of that religion, by which she lived, and has gone to rest with him she loved.  [Norwich Journal, Nov. 28, 1839]

 

John B. Allen - 1878

John B. Allen, one of the early settlers of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died on Friday morning last, aged seventy-seven years.  Has always lived on the farm originally occupied by his father.  He was a brother of the Hon. Judson Allen, now of St. Louis, Mo., but who was formerly a resident and prominent business man of Harpursville, and who at one time represented this district in Congress.  Mr. A. had served as warden in the Episcopal Church for many years, and has ever enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1878]

 

Ruth Rounds - 1878

Passed from her home among the dwellers of earth to that celestial paradise above on Monday on this week, Ruth, daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 14 years.  She was a very bright and active young lady and was beloved by all who knew her.  She was taken very suddenly ill with Diphtheria and from the first prophesied that her "days were numbered," and selected a beautiful plot under an apple tree within a few rods of her home for interment.  Her sister, younger, is confined with the dread disease, but hopes are entertained of her recovery.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1878]

 

Electa Whitney - 1878

Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Electa Whitney died early Monday morning, and her funeral Wednesday was largely attended.  Rev. J.C. Shelland preached her funeral sermon, from the words, "The Lord is my shepherd," etc.  She selected the text and by her own request he officiated.  Electa leaves many sorrowing ones.  She was a teacher in the M.E. Sabbath School and had endeared herself to all who knew her.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1878]

 

Ezekiel Shippey - 1878

Ezekiel Shippey an aged and well known farmer, who has long resided in the eastern part of this town [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY], died on Saturday last, at the advanced age of 86.  He was buried at the White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1878]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, January 6, 1836

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on the 1st inst., Mr. Thomas Kershaw, (father of Mr. James Kershaw, Merchant of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]), aged 67 years.

 

Chenango Telegraph, January 27, 1836

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Joseph Phelps, aged 66 years.

 

In South  New Berlin, on the 15th inst., Mr. Horatio N. Griswold, aged 26 years.

 

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], On the 31st ult., Mr. Theron L. Benedict, aged 31 years.

 

In Macdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Deacon John Punderson, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged 89 years.