Friday, March 6, 2015

Obituaries (March 6)

Rev. Daniel Ballou
Utica Saturday Globe, February 22, 1902
 
 
Rev. Daniel Ballou
 
The death early Sunday morning of Rev. Daniel Ballou Removed a man of sterling character whose influence for good had long been felt in the community and whose friends were devotedly attached to him.  His varied and profound learning and his amiable manner made him a most delightful companion, and his generous impulses and cheerful helpfulness were felt in church and home.  Throughout Central New York he was a familiar figure and will be greatly missed.  Deceased was born in Norwich, Chenango county, N.Y., December 9, 1838, his ancestry dating back to the early days of the New England settlements.  One of them, Holden Ballou, was the founder of Universalism in America. Daniel Ballou took the first diploma ever issued from the theological department of St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y.  Ordained at Oxford, his first charge was there, but two years later he came to the Church of the Reconciliation here, which he served 10 years, when illness compelled his retirement.  Since 1866 he had devoted himself to independent missionary work among the Universalists, organizing churches at Colliersville and Poolville, and establishing churches at Fort Plain, Minden, Frankfort, Mohawk, Lee Center, Sherburne, Columbus, Oxford and elsewhere.  he was a trustee of Clinton Liberal Institute and St. Lawrence university.  He was prominent  in Masonry, being chaplain of Oriental Lodge, and also of Ivy Chapter, Eastern Star, and was a member of the Oneida Historical Society and the Central New York Farmers' Club. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, who was Betsy M. Webb, of Oxford, and his children--Charles H., Edwin A., Amy Leonora, Elizabeth M. and George D., of Utica.  The funeral was held Tuesday from the family residence, 16 Kemble street, and from the Church of Reconciliation, Oriental Lodge attending in a body and a large delegation form Ivy Chapter also being present.  Rev. J.D. Corby conducted the services, assisted by Rev. H.H. Tweedy, Rev. H.P. Forbes of St. Lawrence University, and Rev. E. N. Stevens, of Herkimer.  Many other clergymen were present, including Rev. O.M. Hilton, of Auburn, Rev. H. Rickard, of Rome, and Rev. H.E. Benton, of Little Falls.  A quartet consisting of F.E. Swancott, Elliott H. Stewart, Robert H. Hughes and H.H. Klock, sang selections.  The bearers were Jesse B. Anthony, Smith M. Lindsley, B.A. Son, Rev. F.W. Betts, Rev. Dr. Forbes and Rev. Dr. Hilton.
 
Jennie Gifford
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946
 
Mrs. Ralph Wilson and Mrs. Myrtle Wilson received word telling of the death of their cousin, Jennie Gifford, wife of Dr. Bertrand Gifford, at her home in Saugerties [Ulster Co., NY] on Thursday morning, Dec. 12, after a prolonged illness of many months' duration.  Mrs. Gifford was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] 62 years ago, the daughter of the late Martha (Spencer) Priest and Orrin Priest.  Her early life was spent in the vicinity of Masonville.  She was a graduate of Sidney High School and Oneonta Normal, Oneonta.  Soon after completing her education, she was united in marriage to Dr. Bertrand Gifford, of Sidney Center.  To this union were born three daughters, Martha, Jean and Juliet, and one son, Esmond, all married.  She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Saugerties, and was very active in the religious, musical and literary societies in the community. A woman of sterling qualities, her life centered around her home and family.  She was keenly interested in her husband's profession, lending able assistance.  Final rites will be held from the home in Saugerties Saturday evening, with burial in Sunset hill Cemetery [sic], Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Survivng besides the husband and children mentioned above are seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Fred Dimorier, of Guilford.  Other cousins to be notified of her passing were Herman Newell, of Bainbridge; Mrs. George Whitman, of Morris; William Spencer, of Sidney; Ernest Spencer, of Gloversville, and Roy C. Wilson of Ossining.  [Note:  Buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]

George L. Wilson
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

George L. Wilson, prominent farmer of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week, at 10:20 Wednesday night.  Death was due to pneumonia.  Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 30, 1869, in Scotland, the son of Alexander and Mary Lorimer Wilson.  His wife, the former Helen Isbell, proceeded him in death, passing away in the year 1936.  When Mr. Wilson first came to the U.S. from Scotland, he resided in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] for 12 years, moving to Guilford, which has been his home, for the past 45 years.  He engaged in farming and was a member of the Farm Bureau and of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association.  Surviving is one son, Charley A. Wilson, of Guilford; three brothers, Robert Wilson, of Guilford, Alexander and William Wilson, of Sherburne; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Sanderson, of W. Springfield, Mass.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Final rites were held from the Breese Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. P.C. Pearson, Chenango County missioner, officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

William C. Beatman
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

William C. Beatman, 67, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died Thursday night in the Sidney Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Harry Shaw, of Bainbridge, R.D.1; Mrs. Frank Brown, of Guilford, and Mrs. marry Stow, of Larchmont.

Lena Radeker
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Mrs. Lena Radeker, 60, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], died Sunday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  Born Sept. 10, 1886, she was the daughter of John and Henrietta Hood.  She married Jacob M. Radeker Sept. 29, 1902, and lived in Walton for 31 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Doody, of Norwich; Mrs. George Perkins, of Syracuse, and Mrs. Henry Hafele, of Franklin; three sons, Bernard, Barney and Lauren, all of Walton; two brothers, Herbert Hood, of Unadilla, and Charles Hood, of Downsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Cole, of Ferndale, and Mrs. John Ezaton, of Toronto, Canada. She was a life member of the Downsville Order of the Eastern Star.

Robert Howard Jones
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

In a tragic aftermath to the Delhi-Walton basketball game at Delhi Friday night, Robert Howard Jones, 14-year-=old Delaware Academy student, of Delancey [Delaware Co., NY], was fatally injured in a highway accident as he hitch hiked his way home from the contest.  Alighting from a car at the intersection of the Delhi-Walton highway and the road leading to Delancey village, the youth was struck by a car owned and operated by Donald K. Meissner, 23, of Wellsville, a student at Delhi State Agricultural and Technical Institute.  Meissner was absolved of blame by investigating authorities.  Dr. Sheldon G. Edgerton, Delhi acting coroner, rendered a verdict of accidental death Saturday.  State police said that all evidence fitted the story of the accident as told by Mr. Meissner and his companion, William T. Mulligan.

Carroll L. Chrisman
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Carroll L. Chrisman, 24 Division street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], wire chief for Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Corp. for 25 years, died suddenly Friday night at the bowling alleys of the Twentieth Century Club, Sidney.  Born in Sidney in 1892 son of Edwin and Hannah (Steenrod) Chrisman, he had resided in Sidney all his life.  Twenty years ago he married Margaret Perkins, who survives, as does an uncle, Stephen, and an aunt, Mrs. Inez Christie, both of Middletown.  He was a veteran of World War I and served as post commander and adjutant of the American legion in Sidney for a number of years and as county commander for two years.  Mr. Chrisman was a member of the First Congregational Church in Sidney and of Sidney Lodge, F.&A.M.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Carr & Landers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlton E. Opdyke officiating.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Bainbridge [sic][Note:  Cemetery is in Sidney, NY]

Hattie Davis
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Mrs. Hattie H. Davis, 83, died Friday night at the Stafford Nursing Home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she had been a patient since one year ago in July.  She is survived by one son, Harry Hall, of Greene; three granddaughters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Velma Ballantyne, both of Greene, and Mrs. John Hulbert, of Sidney; one grandson, Robert Hall, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall, of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Grant Tiffany
Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Grant Tiffany, 81, a resident of the Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] area most of his life, died Wednesday at his home in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Paulina; one son, William Tiffany; and two grandsons, Gerald and Donald Tiffany.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].
 

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