Obituary (February 15)

Henry Allfrey

Utica Saturday Globe, March 28, 1903

 

Henry Allfrey, of Johnstown

An esteemed Business Man Who Passed Away Recently

 

 Henry Allfrey died at his home in Johnstown, N.Y. [Fulton County}, on Tuesday of last week after a lingering illness of Bright's disease.  He had been in failing health for two years and about a year ago was obliged to give up his position of bookkeeper and superintendent at James & Younglove's lumber mill, though he was able to do some office work until last November, when his serious illness began.  Since that time he gradually failed until the end, though able to be up and about the house a portion of the time even until the day of his death.  Mr. Allfrey was born in Sussex, Eng., in 1826, and came to America in 1849, first taking up his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1862 he removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where he resided for 30 years before going to Johnstown in 1892 and had since been a resident there  During his residence in Sherburne he became prominent as a builder and contractor.  He was a member of the Sherburne Lodge, F.&A.M. the Chenango Chapter, R.A.M., and had held many of the important offices in those organizations.  He was also a Knight Templar.  He was a consistent member of the Methodist church, a good friend and a wise counselor and lived a most exemplary life.  Mr. Allfrey was twice married.  his first wife died in Sherburne in February, 1891.  He afterward married Agnes E. Mead, of Johnstown, who survived him, as does also a son of the first marriage, William H. Allfrey, of Johnstown, and two sisters, who reside in England.  Funerals services were held at Johnstown on Thursday afternoon and the remains were brought to Norwich for interment in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] on Friday. Many residents of Sherburne attended the services here and accompanied the remains to their last resting place.

 

George H. Burgess

1837 - 1896

 

George H. Burgess died at his home in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] on Sunday morning at about two o'clock, aged 58 years.  He had been a long sufferer from heart disease, but had not been confined to his bed until within about two weeks previous to his death   Mr. Burgess has for some time been a resident of Unadilla, moving to this place form Bainbrdige about twenty years since.  The funeral was held from the house on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M., Dr. R. N. Parke rector of St. Matthew's church officiating. Burial was given in Bainbridge.  He is survived by a mother, who resides in this place ,and three sisters, Miss Mary Burgess and Miss Libbie Burgess of Unadilla, and Mrs. Sylvester Arms of Sidney. [Unadilla Times, January 30, 1896]

 

George Burgess, a native of this town ]Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and a resident here until after the war, when he moved to Unadilla, died Monday at his home there.  The funeral took place this morning with interment in the old cemetery in this town [St. Peter's Churchyard], members of the G.A.R. Post here meeting the remains at the train and escorting them to the grave.  Years ago Mr. Burgess' father conducted a foundry here on the place where Mrs. Stella Payne lives and he worked there until it was burned sometime after the close of the war.  he was a member of Co. A, 114th N.Y.V., and Beecher's record of that regiment says that Corporal George h. Burgess was mustered out in the hospital.

 

Beulah Wickham

Unadilla Times, January 30, 1896

 

Beulah, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Wickham of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], died on Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock after an illness of only three hours, aged nine months and two days.  A short service was held at the house at 1:30 o'clock and the funeral service from the M.E. church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  The Rev. C.W. Babcock officiated.  Burial was given at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Mahlon D. York

Unadilla Times, January 28, 1910

Mrs. Mahlon D. York died at the family residence on Fellows street at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness covering a period of two years, at the age of 40 years, 3 months and 8 days.  The funeral services will be held from the house on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with interment in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Obituary will be given next week.

 

Mary Burgess

1854 - 1910

 

Unadilla friends of the family will regret to learn of the death of Miss Mary Burgess at her home in Sidney, which place she had made her home since leaving this village several years ago, on Monday, of Tubercular complications.  The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the Episcopal church.  Further particulars are lacking at this office. [Unadilla Times, Jan. 28, 1910]

 

Frank Y. Humphrey is at Sidney today in attendance at the funeral of relative, Miss Mary Burgess.  The father, Moses Burgess. was 60 years ago a prominent resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He ran a dry goods store for several years in a building that stood on the site of A.L. Palmer's present store, and he originated the first iron foundry business here which was successful until he died.  Mr. Burgess lived at the end of West Main street in the house now owned by Arvine Ireland [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

The loss of a beloved sister, Miss Mary E. Burgess, brings the deep sorrow to Miss Elizabeth Burgess, Mrs. Sylvester Arms and the members and friends of the family.  Miss Mary Burgess' health had failed for over a year, but her brightness of heart and cheerful disposition remained the same, with neither murmur nor complaint.  A good, loving heart has gone from the family circle and her loss will long be keenly felt.  The family located in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about eight years ago, coming here from Unadilla, after the death of Mrs. Emily Burgess. The two sisters were inseparable companions, each bearing the other's burden, and devoted friends share this great sorrow.  The services on Thursday afternoon, 27th inst., at St. Paul's church, were largely attended, Rev Gen. Stockwell officiating.  It is indeed a sad parting for all.  [Sidney Record, Jan. 29, 1910]

 

Charlotte E. Smith

Unadilla Times, January 28, 1910

 

Charlotte E., beloved wife of Silas Smith, died at her farm home north of this village on Wednesday morning, at 10:20, of Bright's disease, at the age of 51 years.  The funeral will be held from the house at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Rev. A.E. Holmes officiating.  Burial will be given in Chestnut Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  The deceased was born in Delaware county and was a daughter of Benjamin Hogaboom. The family came to Unadilla about twenty-two years ago.  For a long time Mrs. Smith had been in poor health, and her low condition last week gave rise to a report that death had taken place on Thursday.  Besides her husband she is survived by a large family of children, who will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss to them of a dear mother.

Estelle B. (Hoffman) Kirkby

Unadilla Saturday Globe, March 21, 1903

 

 

Estelle B. (Hoffman) Kirkby

 

Widespread sympathy has been awakened by the death of Estelle B., wife of Lewis J. Kirkby, which occurred at her home on North Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday last after a brief illness.  She was but 17 years of age and was one of twin daughters born to Charles B. and Frankie Hoffman December 24, 1885, then residents of Pittsfield, Otsego county.  The next year the family moved to Norwich and have since made their home  here.  On April 2, 1902, deceased was united in marriage to Lewis J. Kirkby and their short wedded life had been exceptionally happy until a little daughter born March 12, knew but a brief lease of life ere its spirit took its flight to be followed in a few days by that of the mother.  The sad circumstances have occasioned sincere sympathy for the bereaved husband, besides whom there survive the parents and two sisters, Ella M. and Leona E. Hoffman.  private funeral services were held from the residence of Joseph B. Kirkby, 38 Rexford street, on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Rev. Wilson Treible, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. Church, with which deceased united three years ago, officiating.  Interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY]