Obituaries (January 23)

George W. Marvin

Utica Saturday Globe, November 21, 1903

George W. Marvin

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  George W. Marvin, a leading lawyer and prominent resident of Norwich, died at his home on Hayes street Sunday afternoon last.  About three years ago Mr. Marvin, on account of failing eyesight, retired from the practice of the profession and at that time closed the office in the Mitchell Block which he had occupied continuously for more than 30 years.  He has since become almost totally blind and was afflicted with other infirmities culminating in his death.  George W. Marvin was born in Dryden, Cortland county, September 21, 1826.  After receiving a thorough education he went west, where he engaged in various lines of business from which he gained a varied experience that was of great value to him when he entered upon his chosen life work,  the practice of law.  February 11, 1855, at Westmoreland, Oneida county, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Harriet S. Wade, whose death occurred in June last.  No children were born to them, but a son of Mrs. Marvin by a former marriage, Schayler F. Wade, was regarded by Mr. Marvin with all the fondness of an only son.  His untimely and shocking death by accident in early manhood was remembered and mourned with the keen sorrow of an own father.  After locating in Norwich in 1853, Mr. Marvin was engaged for a time in teaching the public school, then situated on Mitchell street in the building now used for the kindergarten department of the Union schools.  At about the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he was admitted to practice, opened an office and soon acquired a large and prominent clientage.  He possessed many of the qualities which united to make a successful lawyer.  His mind was analytical and keen, his remaining powers were trained and logical in their decisions, he had the confidence of the community and above all untiring industry and unflagging delight is tracking out dry legal principles and mastering the intricate details of the science.  Until he gave up practice he never ceased to be a student.  He ever took a keen interest in public affairs and never failed to do his duty as a citizen at every election.  On the last election day he came to the polls and voted.  He had to be assisted into the booth.  When he left the polling place he turned to the election board and said, in a clear, resonate voice, "Goodbye boys."  It was his farewell and all who heard it had the impression that he had voted for the last itme.  He was for many years a member of the Congregational Church and was active, zealous and liberal in his support.  He is survived by one brother, Capt. Harrison Marvin, of Albany, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Marvin Tanner, of Erie, Kan.  He had two brothers who were involved in the legal profession, Hon. Richard P. Marvin, of Jamestown, N.Y. who was for 24 years Justice of the Supreme Court and died almost 12 years ago, and Hon. William Marvin, who was for many years United States District Judge, who died two years ago.  His funeral was largely attended from his late residence on Hayes street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Daniel W. Dexter officiating.  Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Lauren L. Guthrie

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 17, 1829

 

Died in Tompkins, (Del. co.) on the 15th inst. Mr. Lauren L. Guthrie, son of Joseph Guthrie, esq. of Sherburne, Chenango county--aged 24 years.  His death was caused by a fall from the piazza of a building which fractured his skull, and terminated his existence in about ten days after the occurrence of the fatal accident.

 

Artemissa (Darling) Bixby

Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1878

 

At 12 o'clock last week, Saturday morning, Mrs. Jacob Bixby, passed from her home on earth to heaven.  Mrs. Bixby for the past four years has been a great sufferer caused from an accident which happened to her while returning from Quarterly Conference at North Afton, July 19th, 1874.  The Bainbridge Republican under date of July 25th, 1874, says:  "While in East Afton, Mrs. Jacob Bixby was thrown from a wagon by a sudden start of the horse (the seat being loose) and severely injured about the spine.  Two other ladies, with infants, occupied the same seat, but they fortunately escaped unhurt.  Mrs. B. was brought home on a bed, medical aid called in and she was soon brought to her senses, but it will be some time before she will be able to go about."  Although Mrs. Bixby fully recovered her senses, she never was able to do her household duties, but was confined continually to her bed.  From the first her body was wholly paralyzed from her neck down, but in time she was able to move her arms and hands, and could, by placing her food before her, help herself, but she never recovered farther, and to the time of her death was helpless.  All who were acquainted with Mrs. Bixby knew her to be a lady of excellent qualities, and of a very mild and friendly disposition.  She bore her trial, with that patience and submission due to a saint, and never murmured on account of her sad fate. She was a firm believer in prayer, and often has said that it was her only hope.  During the last few weeks of her life she was a great sufferer. Death was a happy relief. As such, she welcomed it.  While deeply mourning her loss, those that know how great was her suffering, recognize that their loss is her gain.  With peculiar force it could be said of her that to depart and be with Christ was far better.  Mrs. Bixby was born at North New Berlin, Chenango County, N.Y. Dec. 25, 1824.  Her maiden name was Artemissa Darling.  On the 25 of December, 1849, she was married to Jacob Bixby, in West Davenport, and was a sister of Mr. Bixby's first wife. The family of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.  Her funeral services were held in the M.E. Church on Monday of this week, Rev. N.S. Reynolds officiating, and a large number of relatives and friends were present.  her remains were interred in the cemetery at this place [Bainbridge, NY]

 

Rev. Edwin I. Bennett

Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1878

 

Rev. Edwin l. Bennett was buried from the Bennett homestead on Tuesday.  He has been Pastor of several Baptist Churches in the States of New York and Michigan, and came home from the South, where he had been in pursuit of health, to die.  His disease was bronchial consumption.  He has been a useful minister of the Gospel and was forty-six at the time of his death.  The funeral service was held at the residence of his mother, instead of the Church, at his request.  He also directed that the funeral should be simple and unostentatious.  Rev. D.C. Haynes, his Pastor since he returned to Bainbridge, officiated, and other ministers were in attendance.

 

Elam Yale

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1878

On Sunday last occurred the death of Elam Yale, for a number of years past an honored and respected townsman of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], but equally as well known in Bainbridge and the surrounding country.  His decease was the result of an illness of several weeks of dropsy  He was about 50 years of age.