Obituaries (December 8)

Death Notices - 1835

Chenango Telegraph, July 1, 1835

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mr. Zara Brewer, aged 36 years.

 

In Guilford, Chenango County, on the 27th ult., Capt. Elihu Murray, in the 82d year of his age, who retained his mind and faculties to his last moments--a Revolutionary soldier, who by his services contributed much to the achievement of our independence, and one of the oldest settlers of the Town of Guilford, who has left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their bereavement.

 

Chenango Telegraph, July 15, 1835

In Cincinnatus (Cortland co.) July 2, Mrs. Elizabeth C., wife of John W. Boyd, aged 23 years. 

Mrs. Boyd was amiable, kind, affectionate, and beloved by a large circle of friends.  She has left an aged and widowed mother, who leaned upon her to rock the cradle of declining years, and a youthful companion, with other friends.  Yet they do  not mourn as those who have no hope.  She has left a sweet evidence behind that their loss is her gain.  She died in the triumphs of faith.  In early youth she had given her heart to God and enlisted under his banner.  Ten months before her death, she was united in the bands of matrimony and looked forward to a life of usefulness.  But alas!  how deceitful are the hopes of earthly happiness!  Soon after her marriage, death visited the happy family and summoned two of her friends, and last he fixed his cruel grasp on her.  But she met him with a smile.  The morning before her death she wished her friends, if they thought her going soon, to let her know it.  In the afternoon they told her she must soon be in eternity.  She replied--Well, God will be just; I am reconciled to his will; my confidence is strong in Christ.  She then conversed freely with her friends, exhorting them to be faithful in the cause of Christ and they should soon meet in a better world.  She then closed her eyes, and in a few hours her spirit took its flight, we trust to the mansions of peace.

 

Susan Blanchard - 1877

Susan Blanchard, after a very brief illness, died at her residence in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d ult., aged 54 years.. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 11, 1877]

 

Eunice S. Gilbert - 1878

Mrs. Eunice S. Gilbert after a lingering illness departed this life January 1st, at 9 P.M., like a shock of corn "fully ripe." Again has death entered this family and taken one from their number, and one more link is added to the chain drawing Heavenward.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1878]

 

William Kelley - 1878

On Wednesday morning the church bell tolled the death of William Kelley, aged 24 years.  He had been confined to the house for some months past with that dread disease, consumption.  Mr. Kelley was greatly respected, and we opine that "up there" it makes no difference on account of the color of the skin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1878]

 

Death Notices - 1877

Bainbridge Republican, November 15, 1877

PEARSALL:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 23, Mary Lena, daughter of Edgar and Maryette Pearsall, aged 6 years.

 

PIXLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4th, 1877, Gracie, only child of Saxa S. and Jennie E. Pixley, aged 21 months.

 

Nellie LePine Finch - 1944

Nellie LePine Finch, 58, wife of Guy Finch, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], died suddenly last Thursday from a heart attack.  Mrs. Finch, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William LePine, was born in Schenevus and came to Unadilla with her parents in 1886, where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Finch in 1912, and has since resided at Sidney Center.  Besides the husband she is survived by two sons, Bert, residing at home, and Frank, of Franklin, and one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Howland, of Oneonta.  Surviving also are a sister, Miss Lena J. LePine, of Oneonta, and three brothers, Frank W., of Binghamton, Joseph H., Yuba City, Calif., and George M., of Unadilla.  Funeral services were held at the late home Saturday.  Interment in Highland Hill Cemetery, Sidney Center.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, September 28, 1944]

 

Deaths of 1877 in Bainbridge and Vicinity Published in the Republican

Luman L. Lane, in his 31st year, Jan. 13.

Amelia Herrick, in her 34th year, Feb. 26.

Mary Cole, in her 16th year, Feb. 28.

Gideon Botsford in his 81st year, Mar. 17.

Wm. Sliter, in his 76th year, Mar. 19.

Aaron Booth, in his 81st year, April 20.

Joel Lyon, in his 51st year, April 25.

Henry Redfield, in his -- year, April 25.

Georgie Gilbert in her 2d year, Aug. 20.

Mary Fisher, in her 3d year, Aug. 22.

Edward H.P. Ireland, in his 44th year, Oct. 22.

John D. Ireland, in his 67th year, Dec. 7.

[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1878]