Obituaries (January 13)

Dr. Samuel J. Redfield

Chenango Telegraph, December 14, 1864

Samuel J. Redfield, M.D., of Copper Falls, Lake Superior, departed this 11th September 1864, aged 31 years.  He was the only son of Dea. Chester Redfield, of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Having been dedicated to God in baptism he received a careful religious training.  When but seven years of age, he was left without a mother.  But early impressions were not defaced, a mother's prayers were not forgotten by him, nor her firm reliance upon covenant promises unrewarded by a covenant-keeping God.  At the age of 17, while pursuing his studies at the Del. Lit. Institute, Franklin, N.Y., he professed a hope in Christ.  He completed his medical course at Mich. University, Ann Arbor.  In Sept., 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary C. Hatfield of Delhi, N.Y.  His death was so sudden that the cause was to him unknown, having fallen in his office by the accidental discharge of a revolver.  There was no time for affectionate farewells, for tender counsels, or for solemn warnings; no time to speak of bright hopes, built upon brighter promises.  But still we are not left without ground for comfort, hope, and consolation.  From the time that Dr. Redfield made a profession of religion, his desire seemed to be to manifest the spirit of Christ. The words often quoted by him, "To visit the widow and fatherless in their affliction, &c," we have reason to believe he made the motto of his life.  As a citizen, he was prompt, active and patriotic--as a physician, studious, attentive, and skillful--as a Christian, humble, but hopeful--as a Presbyterian, he loved the paths of his fathers; but, as a Christian, he aided most liberally in supporting churches of other denominations.  His faults he confessed, short comings deplored, and we believe that his vows to follow nearer to Christ were not forgotten.  Christ was his righteousness, his strength, his hope.  We thought we saw him girding on his armor for a more manly conflict, that he was just entering upon a career of greater usefulness.  But he is gone!  The church has lost a warm supporter--the minister a counselor and friend--his relatives a devoted husband and brother.  His house was a resting place; a home for the Missionary and Colporteur.  He is gone! gone to his reward! gone to meet a pious father, devoted mother, and sisters! gone to unite his songs with those of three departed children! gone to await the coming of loved ones left behind! gone to live with Jesus!  We dare to say it, for he gave more than a "cup of cold water," and we believe that he did it as a disciple of Christ.  Thus a mother's prayers are answered, a father's hope realized, God's premise made good.---Rev. T.W. H.

 

Powers Redfield

Bainbridge Republican, March 23, 1888

 

Died, at Tunkhannock, Pa., Thursday, March 15, 1888, Powers Redfield, aged 81 years.  Deceased was born on what is now called Dingman Hill, in this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and while a young man, moved to Pennsylvania, where he has lived nearly sixty years, returning to visit the few remaining associates of his boyhood, and the old Bainbridge hills last November for the last time.  Dr. Evans a nephew, and Chas. Bixby, a cousin, of this village, were in attendance at the funeral, which was held on Sunday.

 

Mrs. C.H. Redfield

Chenango Union, February 11, 1897

 

There was a large concourse of relatives and friends from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Chenango counties at the funeral of Mrs. H.C. Redfield at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], last Wednesday.  Her maiden name was Eccleston and she was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], where her early life was passed.  Her father was a subscriber to the Union and it has been in the family all the years of its publication.  Miss H.M. Benjamin, the popular music teacher, is her only child by her former husband, who was killed at Gettysburg.  The husband and daughter have the sympathy of all in their affliction.  The funeral flowers, the gift of thoughtful friends, were so profuse that they nearly concealed the casket, bringing to mind the words of the late N.P. Willis. At the burial of his little daughter, kind friends had carefully hidden the grave with roses and immortelles and when the stricken father approached he exclaimed:  "Room, gentle flowers, my child would pass to heaven."  [Note:  name presented as in obituary which referred to her as both Mrs. C.H. and Mrs. H.C. Redfield.  Correct name unknown]

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, September 16, 1876

ROOT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 3d, Mr. Silas Root, aged 31 years.

 

GREGORY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5th, 1876, Mr. Henry Gregory, aged 68 years.

 

BRAINARD:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 3d, 1876, Mr. Enos Brainard, aged  77 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1877

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, 1877, Charles M. Davis, aged 65 years.

 

NEWTON:  At the residence of P.R. Newton, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 14th, 1877, Thomas Newton, formerly of this town aged 84 years.  His remains were interred at North Afton on Monday last.

 

RICHARDS:  At the residence of H.C. Shepardson, in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 10, 1877, Annise, wife of Lyman Richards and daughter of Wm. N. Barber of North Harpersfield.