Mr. Lewis Taylor
Mr. Lewis Taylor whose death occurred at his home on West Main street, May 5th, and who was a highly esteemed resident of this village, was born May 28, 1830, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] near Root's Corners on a farm now known as the Chas. Bentley place. Mr. Taylor's father was Ira Taylor, born in Connecticut and of old English stock. His mother was a Miss Cady and a sister of William Derby's grandmother. Mr. Taylor lost his father at the age of ten and went to live with an uncle by the name of Brown, where he stayed for a short time being dependent upon himself from the age of twelve. Among his kinsman Mr. Taylor was proud to number the world famous P.T. Barnum of circus renown. Mr. Taylor spent the greater part of his life in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY] where he was a prosperous farmer. In the year of 1851 Mr. Taylor married Miss Mary Jane Anderson, sister of the late Chas. Anderson of this place. In 1902, two years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Taylor Married Mrs. Mary Stilson. In 1889 Mr. Taylor moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where he has since resided. Some twenty years ago Mr. Taylor sustained a severe business loss having invested a large sum of money in an enterprise that failed. This loss so preyed upon Mr. Taylor's mind that his health became shattered and he never fully recovered. The funeral was held from the Taylor residence on West Main street Friday last. Rev. C.W. Halsey who officiated spoke eloquently of the deceased's many admirable traits and the numerous flowers were a tribute from the many friends who paid their last respects to one who will be missed from the ever diminishing circle of our older residents. The bearers were: Messrs. John Dingman, Frank Oles, Chris Toby and Sylvester Clark. [date unknown]
After an illness of about two weeks due mostly to the infirmities of her many years, Mrs. Sarah Knapp Clark passed to her eternal rest on Monday, January 6, at 6 o'clock p.m. at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Clark was the widow of the late John A. Clark, one of Sidney's most prominent and substantial citizens whose death occurred in January, 1906. She has been a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] the past 25 years and during that time has made a host of friends who ministered kindly to her during her declining years and at the end. Although not a member of any church Mrs. Clark was a woman who had won the respect and admiration of all of her acquaintances by her many acts of Christian womanhood and her gentle ways to all. She was married at Guilford in 1860 to John A. Clark and went to Chicago where they resided about two years, returning East and locating at Rockdale, moving from there after a time to Guilford and thence to Sidney in 1888, where they have since resided, always being prominent socially and being leaders in everything pertaining to the welfare of Sidney or its people. Mrs. Clark is survived by four sons, James l., G. Arvine, Guy H., and John R. Clark, to all of whom the sympathy of their acquaintances is extended in the loss of a kind and loving mother. The funeral was held today, Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. from the house, Rev. O.T. Fletcher officiating and paying a just tribute to the deceased in his remarks. The interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].
Mrs. Edna E. Springsteen, wife of Eli K. Springsteen, died at her home on Juliand street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday forenoon, at 11 o'clock, from complication of diseases, after a lingering illness. For nearly three years she had been an invalid but there were periods of convalescence which gave hope of recovery, but the recurrence of the malady attended by great suffering, blighted all prospects. She was 63 years of age and was born at Windsor, N.Y., Jan. 26, 1848. Before her marriage to Mr. Springsteen Jan. 31, 1872, she had taught school in Windsor and vicinity for seven years, having been a graduate of the Windsor High School. Thirty-five or more years ago Mr. and Mrs. Springsteen came to Bainbridge to live and have been residents of this village every since, except seven years when they made their home in Binghamton fifteen years ago. The deceased was a woman of admirable character, and was surrounded by a great many friends. She was very literary in her tastes and accomplishments. She was endowed with unusual fortitude and patience, qualities which went to prolong her life when overtaken by disease. She was a prominent member of the M.E. church of this village and during the days of her long activity she accomplished a great deal in church and charitable work. When death seemed imminent her mind remained clear and all arrangements for the funeral were made by her, which were carried out in every detail. The services were held Tuesday afternoon at her late home and conducted by Rev. G.E. VanWoert of the M.E. Church and Rev. C.G. Roop of the Presbyterian church. There were beautiful floral tributes from the Eastern Star, Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M, Ladies Aid Society, Epworth League, Standard Bearers and from many out of town friends and neighbors. The burial was in the Episcopal Church cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, one son, Claude Springsteen, of Binghamton and daughter, Mabel A. Springsteen of Bainbridge. [date unknown, grave in St. Peter's Episcopal Churchyard is unmarked]
Erastus Alford Whiting died Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 1911, at his home on East Main street, of cancer of the throat, after a two months' illness. He was born at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] in 1852, nearly 60 years ago. His father was Edwin M. Whiting of Guilford Center, and he, with his entire family, were among the prominent people in that section, in business and political circles and also in social relations. Erastus Whiting, the son, was associated with the father in many business interests. The father was made postal clerk on the O.&W. railroad when finished from New York to Sidney in 1869, and continuing years after its completion to Oswego, the deceased being his constant aid and support in the daily requirements of the position. He became such an adept in handling mail matter that he surpassed all about him in assorting mail, his rapidity being remarkable inasmuch as he had but one arm, the other being lost when 19 years of age on an election night when the people of the town of Guilford were celebrating the election of Walker Curtiss as supervisor over other competitors. There was an exciting contest and when the news of victory came, guns were brought out and fired, Mr. Whiting becoming a victim. Erastus Whiting was postmaster for 13 years before coming to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to live 23 years ago. His acquaintance with the postal clerk position had given him so much prominence and his work was so satisfactory that he was tendered the office of the New Berlin branch of the O.&W. which after a few months he gave up owing to ill health and his proposed coming to Bainbridge. As a public citizen the services were always in demand in his Guilford home town, serving as town clerk, as recording clerk of the Board of Health and other positions as often as elections came up. Mr. Whiting had many friends in Bainbridge. He was a very genial and sociable man. He was exceeding kind, courteous and gentlemanly, and was well liked. His untimely death has caused deep regret and much sorrow is expressed among relatives and numerous friends. Mr. Whiting was married in 1885 to Miss Emma J. Payne of Binghamton, who survives. Of the family of his father, Edwin M. Whiting, only one member is left, Mrs. Andrew Brown of Middletown, a sister of the deceased. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon of last week at the home, Rev. Luther l. Weller of St. Peter's Church, conducting the services which were exceedingly impressive. The attendance was large. The flowers on the casket were very abundant and handsome. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]=.
Sarah Knapp Clark
1838 - 1913
After an illness of about two weeks due mostly to the infirmities of her many years, Mrs. Sarah Knapp Clark passed to her eternal rest on Monday, January 6, at 6 o'clock p.m. at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Clark was the widow of the late John A. Clark, one of Sidney's most prominent and substantial citizens whose death occurred in January, 1906. She has been a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] the past 25 years and during that time has made a host of friends who ministered kindly to her during her declining years and at the end. Although not a member of any church Mrs. Clark was a woman who had won the respect and admiration of all of her acquaintances by her many acts of Christian womanhood and her gentle ways to all. She was married at Guilford in 1860 to John A. Clark and went to Chicago where they resided about two years, returning East and locating at Rockdale, moving from there after a time to Guilford and thence to Sidney in 1888, where they have since resided, always being prominent socially and being leaders in everything pertaining to the welfare of Sidney or its people. Mrs. Clark is survived by four sons, James l., G. Arvine, Guy H., and John R. Clark, to all of whom the sympathy of their acquaintances is extended in the loss of a kind and loving mother. The funeral was held today, Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. from the house, Rev. O.T. Fletcher officiating and paying a just tribute to the deceased in his remarks. The interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].
Edna E. Springsteen
Mrs. Edna E. Springsteen, wife of Eli K. Springsteen, died at her home on Juliand street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday forenoon, at 11 o'clock, from complication of diseases, after a lingering illness. For nearly three years she had been an invalid but there were periods of convalescence which gave hope of recovery, but the recurrence of the malady attended by great suffering, blighted all prospects. She was 63 years of age and was born at Windsor, N.Y., Jan. 26, 1848. Before her marriage to Mr. Springsteen Jan. 31, 1872, she had taught school in Windsor and vicinity for seven years, having been a graduate of the Windsor High School. Thirty-five or more years ago Mr. and Mrs. Springsteen came to Bainbridge to live and have been residents of this village every since, except seven years when they made their home in Binghamton fifteen years ago. The deceased was a woman of admirable character, and was surrounded by a great many friends. She was very literary in her tastes and accomplishments. She was endowed with unusual fortitude and patience, qualities which went to prolong her life when overtaken by disease. She was a prominent member of the M.E. church of this village and during the days of her long activity she accomplished a great deal in church and charitable work. When death seemed imminent her mind remained clear and all arrangements for the funeral were made by her, which were carried out in every detail. The services were held Tuesday afternoon at her late home and conducted by Rev. G.E. VanWoert of the M.E. Church and Rev. C.G. Roop of the Presbyterian church. There were beautiful floral tributes from the Eastern Star, Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M, Ladies Aid Society, Epworth League, Standard Bearers and from many out of town friends and neighbors. The burial was in the Episcopal Church cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, one son, Claude Springsteen, of Binghamton and daughter, Mabel A. Springsteen of Bainbridge. [date unknown, grave in St. Peter's Episcopal Churchyard is unmarked]
Erastus Alford Whiting
1852 - 1911
Erastus Alford Whiting died Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 1911, at his home on East Main street, of cancer of the throat, after a two months' illness. He was born at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] in 1852, nearly 60 years ago. His father was Edwin M. Whiting of Guilford Center, and he, with his entire family, were among the prominent people in that section, in business and political circles and also in social relations. Erastus Whiting, the son, was associated with the father in many business interests. The father was made postal clerk on the O.&W. railroad when finished from New York to Sidney in 1869, and continuing years after its completion to Oswego, the deceased being his constant aid and support in the daily requirements of the position. He became such an adept in handling mail matter that he surpassed all about him in assorting mail, his rapidity being remarkable inasmuch as he had but one arm, the other being lost when 19 years of age on an election night when the people of the town of Guilford were celebrating the election of Walker Curtiss as supervisor over other competitors. There was an exciting contest and when the news of victory came, guns were brought out and fired, Mr. Whiting becoming a victim. Erastus Whiting was postmaster for 13 years before coming to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to live 23 years ago. His acquaintance with the postal clerk position had given him so much prominence and his work was so satisfactory that he was tendered the office of the New Berlin branch of the O.&W. which after a few months he gave up owing to ill health and his proposed coming to Bainbridge. As a public citizen the services were always in demand in his Guilford home town, serving as town clerk, as recording clerk of the Board of Health and other positions as often as elections came up. Mr. Whiting had many friends in Bainbridge. He was a very genial and sociable man. He was exceeding kind, courteous and gentlemanly, and was well liked. His untimely death has caused deep regret and much sorrow is expressed among relatives and numerous friends. Mr. Whiting was married in 1885 to Miss Emma J. Payne of Binghamton, who survives. Of the family of his father, Edwin M. Whiting, only one member is left, Mrs. Andrew Brown of Middletown, a sister of the deceased. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon of last week at the home, Rev. Luther l. Weller of St. Peter's Church, conducting the services which were exceedingly impressive. The attendance was large. The flowers on the casket were very abundant and handsome. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]=.
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