Obituaries (December 4)

Mrs. Samuel Humphrey - 1877

 

We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Samuel Humphrey, who died of pneumonia last  Sabbath afternoon, after a week's illness.  A dutiful wife, a fond mother and a true friends has been called away, and deep is the sorrow of those who will miss the genial smile, the sweet counsel and the unselfish devotion of her who lent such a hallowed charm to life's dearest place on earth, the home circle.  Ever patient, ever kind, ever thoughtful of others, her sweet intercourse of worldly association will long remain fresh and green in the memory of all who knew her.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1877]

 

Charles R. Humphrey - 1877

 

Died at the residence of his father, Rufus J. Humphrey near Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 28th, Charles R. Humphrey, M.D., aged 24 years.  It is with the deepest sympathy that we record the death of this estimable and rising young man.  He graduated at the Medical College of Homeopathy in Philadelphia in March of the present year, and located in Fort Plain, this state, in the following May.  Early in September he was stricken with typhoid fever. After a short illness he deemed himself sufficiently convalescent to undertake the journey home.  A relapse was the consequence, from which he rallied; another followed which proved too severe, his brain became paralyzed and he sank rapidly away, expiring at 9 o'clock, A.M.  Few young men commended life with brighter prospects.  An only child, a young man of perfect moral character and unfailing good humor, skillful in the practice of his profession, loved and respected by all, his sudden death comes like a fearful blow, shocking the entire community.  His funeral was largely attended at the Congregational church, Guilford Centre, Rev. P. Griffin officiating, preaching from the words, "Behold I come quickly."  Much of the above is copied verbatim from the Oxford Times as it so well expresses my sympathy with the aged parents, as well as my individual sorrow at Dr. Humphrey's death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1877]

 

Hannah (Stowell) Bixby -1885

Last week Wednesday, Charles Bixby, an old gentleman of nearly 80 years, and his aged wife accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Don A. Gilbert, and Mr. Gilbert took the 9:35 a.m. train at this depot, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert for the state fail at Albany, and Mr. and Mrs. Bixby for Canajoharie where many relatives of Mrs. Bixby preside.  When nearing the junction of the Albany and Susquehanna and the West Shore road, Mrs. Gilbert noticed the weariness of her aged parents and concluded to forego the pleasure of the fair and accompany them on their journey.  At the junction Mrs. Gilbert assisted her father aboard the West shore train and was returning to assist her mother when she found her lying upon her back in nearly an insensible condition, and the lower half of her body paralyzed.  She was put aboard the train and taken to her relatives at Canajoharie, when Dr. Meacham of this village was summoned by telegraph and took the next train for that place, and after doing all in his power for the comfort of his patient he returned home convinced that her days here on earth were numbered.  On Sunday afternoon she passed from this life, and on Monday evening her remains were returned to her late home, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], that but a few short days ago she left with happy thoughts and pleasant anticipations of a few weeks' sojourn among kindred and friends at Canajoharie.  The funeral services were held at the Bixby residence on West Main street, at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, where a large circle of relatives, neighbors and friends congregated to pay their last respects to one whom they had so long known, respected and loved for her womanly qualities.  The services were conducted by Rev. D.N. Grummon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of this village, of which she had been a member for many years.  [Buried St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY:  Hannah, wife of Charles Bixby, Died Sept. 13, 1885, Aged 74 y'rs]

 

Ziba Winsor - 1883

 

Mr. Ziba Winsor died in the town of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, Feb. 10, 1883 [sic], aged 73 years.  Brother Winsor was converted to God at the age of thirty and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and remained a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ until death.  He was a man of marked integrity and industry.  These, with strict economy, brought him a comfortable home and won for him many friends.  He is much missed in his home and church and community.  The funeral was held at the Union Church at White's Store, and was largely attended by all the citizens and loving friends.  He leaves a devoted wife and three children to mourn their loss.  [Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, NY:  Ziba Winsor, Died Feb. 17, 1883, Aged 73 Y'rs]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, December 2, 1835

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Gerrit H. Van Wagenen, aged 83 years.  Mr. V.W. "served as a Lieutenant in the army which assaulted Quebec, in Dec. 1775, when the gallant Montgomery fell.  He remained thro; out the revolution a staunch Whig, ardently devoted to the cause of liberty and his country."--As a private citizen he was beloved by all who knew him.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Miss Catharine M. Thompson, aged 50 years, daughter of Joel Thompson, esq.