Obituaries (January 6)

Gilbert Freiot

 

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] April 16th, Mr. Gilbert E. Freiot, aged 33 years  [Chenango Union, April 27, 1870]

 

The death of Gilbert E. Freiot, which occurred at the residence of his father in this village last Saturday evening, cast a shadow of gloom over a large circle of relatives and friends.  [Chenango Telegraph, April 27, 1870]

 

Gilbert Freiot

Chenango Union, February 8, 1871

 

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 28th, Gilbert W., infant son of John H. and Helen D. Freiot.

 

John Freiot

Delaware Republican, May 31, 1873

John Freiot, one of a party of fishermen from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], while fishing on the Tremperskill, in Andes, on Wednesday, was separated from his companions, and when found was lying in the edge of the brook, dead, with bruises on his head.  It is supposed that he fell into the stream while attacked with a "fit," receiving injuries that perhaps stunned him, and being unable to get out was drowned.  His body passed through this village on Thursday morning, on its way homeward.

 

John H. Freiot, whose sudden death on the Beaverkill we noticed last week, was a son of Dr. J.W. Freiot, and son-in-law of Geo. H. Winsor, Esq.  He enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and his sudden death is a great blow to his family and friends.  He leaves a widow and two little daughters.  [Chenango Union, June 12, 1873]

 

Dr. Joseph W. Freiot

Bainbridge Republican, December 11, 1875

In Bainbridge, Nov. 14th, Mr. Joseph W. Freiot, aged 74 years. [Chenango American, Green, NY, Nov. 25, 1875]

 

On the 14th ult. at midnight, Joseph W. Freiot, M.D., a venerable citizen of this place, suddenly departed this life on the 74th anniversary of his birth.  Dr. Freiot was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer county, N.Y., Nov. 14th, A.D. 1801, and died at his home in Bainbridge, Chenango county, N.Y., Nov. 14th, 1875, his mortal days consequently numbering more than the three-score and ten years which the Psalmist mentions as the limit beyond which but few men pass.  Dr. Freiot studied medicine and graduated under the distinguished Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York city.  He entered upon his professional career in New Orleans, and afterwards established himself in the practice of his profession in the City of Troy, N.Y., where he remained until he removed to Bainbridge.  At Bainbridge, agriculture chiefly engaged his attention.  Dr. Freiot outlived six of his children, and died leaving a widow, a son and daughter, and several grandchildren to mourn his loss.  During the latter years of his life his mental powers were impaired by disease, but his affections remained as strong and active as ever.  In the year A.D. 1859 Dr. Freiot received the Rite of Confirmation the hands of Bishop DeLancey, and became a communicant in St. Peter's parish, Bainbridge; and on the 10th day of last month, by the present rector of that parish, and in the presence of his brethren and neighbors, his mortal remains were committed to the earth in St. Peter's Church cemetery, in the hope of a coming resurrection unto eternal life.

Maria Eddy Freiot

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 20, 1891, Mrs. Maria Freiot.  [Chenango American, Greene, NY, Dec. 3, 1891]

 

Mrs. Freiot, widow of the late Dr. Freiot, who has been a great sufferer for many months, died Friday night.  The funeral was held at the house Monday afternoon, and in the absence of an Episcopal clergyman, the burial services of that denomination was read by Rev. Mr. Grummon, a Presbyterian clergyman.

 

Helen Freiot

Bainbridge Republican, April 10, 1919

 

The death of Mrs. Helen Freiot occurred in Albany [NY] on Thursday April 3rd at the home of her son-in-law, Frank B. Gilbert.  The body, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Gilbert, Mrs. Lina Copley, Miss Dora Townsend and the Rev. Charles Gilbert, was brought to Bainbridge on Saturday.  Services were held in St. Peter's church the Rev. Charles Gilbert assisting the Rev. R.W. Nickel.  Interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] .  Mrs. Freiot was born eighty-two years ago, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Winsor.  When about seventeen years of age, she came with her parents from Masonville to Bainbridge, and in 1858 was married to John Freiot.  The family lived in Bainbridge until about eighteen years ago, then moved to Albany, where they have since resided.  Mrs. Freiot is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lina Copley, widow of Dr. Heman Copley, who practiced here for many years, and Mrs. Frank Gilbert.  Mrs. Winsor and Mrs. Miner of Guilford, cousins of the deceased attended the funeral.

 

Otto H. Crooker

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

 

The death of Otto H Crooker, a Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] hardware merchant, occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Sidney hospital after a few days illness.  He was 60 years of age.  Mr Crooker is survived by his wife, a son, William Crooker, of San Francisco, Cal., and a daughter Mrs. Edward Ashton, of Norwich.  Otto Crooker was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], April 8, 1885, and was the only son of William H. and Jennie Pratt Crooker. the greater part of his life was spent in Unadilla.  he moved to Unadilla from Masonville with his parents when a young boy.  For a few years they resided in Superior, Wis., where Otto Crooker was married.  Shortly after the family returned to Unadilla and he was associated with his father in the hardware business.  The funeral was held Friday, at the Crooker home.  Rev. Francis Blake, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal church, officiate,.  Burial will be made in Evergreen Hill cemetery.

 

Ray Dwight Bennett

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

 

Ray Dwight Bennett, 46 years old, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Binghamton City Hospital.  The deceased was born in Windsor [Broome Co., NY], August 6, 1899, the son of George Bennett and Harriet Garrett Bennett, both deceased.  He is survived by his wife, Jessie Martin Bennett, of Windsor; three daughters, Ruth M. Bennett, of Johnson City; Eleanor and Jennie Bennett, of Windsor; three sons, George Bennett, of Binghamton, James and Gerald Bennett, of Windsor; a brother, Ernest Bennett, of Tifton, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Lena Watson,  of Binghamton; also a nephew, Charles Kenyon, of Binghamton.  The body was removed to the Clinton E. Wood Funeral Chapel, where services were held Thursday.  The Rev. E.G.W. Estlow, pastor of the Windsor Methodist Church, officiated.  Burial will be in the South Windsor Cemetery at the convenience of the family.