Sunday, February 22, 2015

Obituaries (February 22)

Alvin D. Sargent
Utica Saturday Globe, March 21, 1903
 
Alvin D. Sargent
 
The sudden death of Alvin D. Sargent, at his home on Mitchell street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was a sad shock to his family and friends.  About 4 o'clock Monday afternoon he was stricken with apoplexy and though all that medical skill could suggest was done for him, he died in the presence of his wife and children without regaining consciousness.  Deceased was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], August 7, 1839.  He received a common school education and finished in Norwich Academy.  September 19, 1862, he enlisted, at Sherburne, in the 10th New York Calvary, and was engaged in 35 battles during the period of his service, from 1862 to 1865.  He came of abolition stock, his father having operated a section of the underground railroad.  He was an excellent soldier, being advanced without solicitation.  He was an aide to Gen. Lee and was honorably discharged July 10, 1865, with the title of lieutenant.  In the early seventies he came to Norwich and became associated with Hayes & Rider in the manufacture of pianos and continued with them until the dissolution of the business.  he was married October 5, 1853, to Cordelia E. Corbin, who died March 10, 1870.  June 13, 1871, he married Alice H. Latimer, who survives him with five children.  Mrs. John E. Carr, and Alice, Sperry, Edward and John Sargent, all of this village.  One daughter, by his first marriage, Mrs. May H. Adams, of Otego, also survives, and two sisters, Mrs. Uri H. Musson and Mrs. A.M. Wait, of Norwich, besides two brothers, Tracy and Sylvester.  His family have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement and great loss.  Funeral services were held from his late home, 79 Mitchell street, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment in the family plot at South New Berlin. 
 
Anna Margaret (Combe) Archinal
Bainbridge News & Republican, November 28, 1946
 
Mrs. Anna Margaret Archinal, 58, died Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Stammer, Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she had resided for the past several months.  Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Combe.  A service was held Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Fisher & Sherman Chapel.  On Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, funeral services were conducted at the Cavalry Baptist Church in New York City. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, New York.  Fisher & Sherman were in charge of all arrangements.
 
Hattie Westcott VanCott
Bainbridge News & Republican, November 28, 1946
 
Mrs. Hattie Westcott VanCott, a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for 62 years, died Monday at the home of her son, Dr. Harrison H. VanCott, Schenectady, where she had made her home for the past year.  Her age was 81.  Born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo J. Westcott.  In October, 1883, she was united in marriage to Herman H. VanCott, who died a number of years ago. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge for many years.  She is survived by one son, Dr. Harrison H. VanCott, Chief of Bureau of Instruction Supervision Division of Secondary Education, State Educational Department; two grandchildren, Harold P. Van Cott, a senior at the University of Rochester who has recently been discharged from the Army, and H. Corbin VanCott, a pitrographer of the Corning Brass Co.; one nephew, Earl A. Westcott, of Oneonta; two nieces, Mrs. George Brooks, of Oxford, and Mrs. Hattie Betler, of Palentine Bridge.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher & Sherman Chapel in Bainbridge with the Rev. Henry Stammer, of Bainbridge, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Howard Thomas, of Binghamton.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The chapel will be open Thursday evening at 7 o'clock so friends may call.
 
Lelia Walton Brown
Bainbridge News & Republican, November 28, 1946
 
Mrs. Lelia Walton Brown, 57, of West Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died last week Wednesday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Abner D., of West Windsor; two sons, DeWitt, of New Orleans, La., and Stanley, of West Windsor; four daughters, Mrs. Russell Eckinger, Mrs. Anselmo Cantu, Mrs. Delbert Bolt, all of West Windsor, and Mrs. Harry LeBare, of Hallstead, Pa.; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Hosmer, Mrs. Owen Hosmer and Mrs. Fred Vosburg, all of Campbell; two brothers, Wilmer Walton, of Campbell, and Leddra Walton, of Avoca; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Earl W. Jump
Bainbridge News & Republican, November 28, 1946
 
Earl W. Jump, 26, of R.D.2, Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died last week Wednesday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; a son, Earl L .; a daughter, Leila Ann; his mother, Mrs. Neil Benjamin, all of R.D.2, Windsor; two sisters, Miss Leila Jump, of Johnson City, and Mrs. Kenneth Frazier, of Warren, Pa.; a brother, Harold, of R.D.2, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Sophia Henkle
Bainbridge News & Republican, November 28, 1946
 
Friends in Guilford received word Wednesday morning, telling of the death of Mrs. Sophia Henkle, age 58, wife of E.J. Henkle, at her home, 800 East End avenue, New York City, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 20.  Mrs. Henkle has been in ill health for some time.  Although she was able to be at Camps Guilford and Oxford during the past season, she remained in their cabin most of the time, with a nurse in attendance.  Before the season closed, she entered a New York City Hospital. A woman of sterling qualities, she has made many friends in Guilford and vicinity, during the past several years.  Besides the husband, there survive a daughter, Helen; two sons, Theodore and Morris Henkle, all of New York City; and a brother, Dr. Morris Jasper, of Rockville Center, L.I.  Mr. and Mrs. Henkle founded the Guilford and Oxford Camps, brother and sister camps in 1921.  She was a charter member of the Association of Private Camps and a member of the American Camping Association.  Services were held on Tuesday.

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