Julia A. Skinner King
Utica Saturday Globe, October 7, 1905
Mrs. Julia A. (Skinner) King
Mrs. Julia A. King, widow of Albert H. King, died on Friday morning of last week at the family home on Mechanic street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Her age was 70 years. For two years Mrs. King's health had been failing and for much of the time during the past year she had been confined to her room. Deceased was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], her parents, Sidney M. and Naomi Peck Skinner, being early settlers in this section. One of her ancestors, named Costin, was aide-de-camp on the staff of Gen. George Washington during the revolutionary war and another ancestor was one of the participants in the memorable "tea party" in Boston harbor. After her marriage to Albert H. King, of Kings Settlement. Mr. and Mrs. King came to Norwich to reside something over 40 years ago. She had since made her home here. Mr. King passing away a number of years ago, since which time she had resided with her son, Clarence A. King. She was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church, respected and beloved by a large circle of friends. She is survived by two sons, Clarence A., of Norwich, and Edward H., of Utica. Three brothers also survive, Alba A. Skinner, of Greene; Jira and Alonzo Skinner of Indiana, and also one sister, Mrs. Oliva Coats, of Oneida. Her funeral was attended from her late residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Her brothers Jira and Alba Skinner and nephews George and -?- Bloom, were the bearers. Burial was made at Kings Settlement in the family plot.
Capt. Benjamin F. Lounsberry
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Benjamin F. Lounsberry died at Norfolk, Va., Jan. 2, 1892, in the 63d year of his age. The immediate cause of his death was blood poisoning, caused by a large carbuncle with which he was afflicted two years since. His remains reached this, his native town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, an dfuneral services were held from the residence of his brother-in-law, Thomas c. Pettis, that afternoon at 2 o'clock. Captain Lounsberry was born in this village, and is well and kindly remembered by a large number of our citizens. His boyhood was spent here, and in manhood he engaged in the grocery business and was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace. In the early part of the rebellion he disposed of his business and helped to raise and recruit Company K, 10th New York volunteer Cavalry, in this vicinity, going to the front with them as a lieutenant. He was afterwards promoted to a captaincy, and at the battle of Gettysburg was taken prisoner and spent nine months in Libby prison. On his release he came home, and at request recounted his adventures to his fellow citizens at a public meeting held in the old Lewis hall. He returned to his regiment and served his country until the close of the war.--Oxford Times
Robert Bailey
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Saturday morning Robert Bailey, an old gentleman, who roomed and boarded himself in David Bixby's house on Albany street, was found dead in his bed. He had been sick for several days previous, and on Saturday morning the family who occupy the house were unable to gain an entrance to his room or a response to their frequent knocking on the door, and fearing that the old gentleman was much worse or dead, they notified Mr. A.D. Harrington, who went to the house. He was obliged to break in the door, and found a lamp burning and Mr. Bailey dead in his bed. Dr. Thorp was called, who thought he had been dead only a few hours. Mr. Bailey had been sexton of the Congregational church for a number of years, from which he derived his support. He was seventy or more years of age, and came here from Canada. He has two sons whose residence is at present unknown. His wife died in this village a few years since. Heart failure, aggravated by la grippe, was the cause of his death.--Oxford Times
Mrs. Erving Taintor
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Mrs. Erving Taintor, a life-long resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died on Wednesday last, at the age of 78 years. Previous to her marriage to Mr. Taintor, who survives her, she was the widow of James H. Fox, a prominent citizen and will, perhaps be better remembered under that name, especially by older and former residents. Mrs. Taintor conveyed by deed her house and lot on Scott street, together with all the furniture, to the Universalist church in this village for a parsonage. By her will, after making several individual bequests she gave one-half of her property, which amount to $4,000, for the support of the ministry in said church, with the proviso that should the church be without a Universalist minister and fail to hold regular services for the space of one year, at any time, the legacy shall be forfeited.--Oxford Times.
Mrs. J.H. Burdick
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Mrs. J.H. Burdick, mother of Charles H. Burdick of this village, died at her home in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] on Friday of last week at the age of 64. She was born at Pitcher Springs in this county [Chenango Co., NY] and was for a number of years a resident of Norwich. Besides her son Charles H. Burdick, three daughters, Mary and Ella Burdick and Mrs. A.J. Cook of Smyrna survive her. The funeral services were held from her late home on Sunday afternoon and the interment was in Mount Hope cemetery in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Monday morning. Services at the grave were conducted by Rev. H. D. Stebbins of Emmanuel church.
Benjamin Colton
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Benjamin Colton, formerly of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], but for several years a resident of this village, died at his home on Merrill street on Saturday, after an illness of three weeks. He was 44 years of age and leaves a wife and two children. His funeral was held at 10 o'clock, Monday morning, and was conducted by Rev. E. B. Olmstead, of the Broad Street M.E. church, after which the remains were taken to his old home in South New Berlin for interment.
Melissa Miner
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Mrs. Melissa Miner, wife of Paul R. Miner, and mother of Mrs. A.J. Beebe, died at the residence of her daughter on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning. She had been ill for some time and for several days her life had been despaired of. Mrs. Miner was 76 years of age, but up to the time of her last illness had been remarkably well and active for one of her years. Her husband, who is also well advanced in years, has just recovered from a long illness. The funeral was held from the residence of Mr. A.J. Beebe, on South Broad street on Wednesday morning. The burial was at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
Almira R. Mead
Chenango Union, January 7, 1892
Mrs. Almira R. Mead, a widow of the late Deacon Anson Mead, died at the residence of George Rider on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday morning of last week. She came here from her home in Middlefield [Otsego Co., NY] to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Charles C. Wait, and while here was stricken with pneumonia. She was a woman beloved and respected by all who knew her for her amiable disposition and Christian virtues. Her first husband was Dr. William C. Wait, Jr., who died in 1855. In 1866 she married Deacon Mead, who lived north of this village. Since his death in 1870 she has made her home in Middlefield and Norwich. The funeral was held on Saturday, Rev. T.G. Cass officiating.
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