William W. Peters
Utica Saturday Globe, December 27, 1902
William W. Peters
A telegram received by William Peters Monday announced the death of his son, William W. Peters, who was being treated for erysipeias at Bellevue Hospital, New York. Clarence E. Peters, a brother of deceased, left on the afternoon train for that city to take charge of the remains. Deceased was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], about six miles east of this village, in 1852, and at the age of 16 entered the printing office of B. Gage, Berry & Co. to learn the printer's trade. At the expiration of his three years' apprenticeship he purchased a half interest in the Sherburne News, and in partnership with G.H. Matteson, conducted that paper for two years, when he sold his interest to the late Thomas Randall and returned to Norwich. In 1878 he opened a printing office in this village, and again embarked in the newspaper business, starting the Norwich Sentinel, which was devoted to the interests of the Greenback party. After conducting the paper for a few months he sold the same to Col. E.J. Loomis, and it was shortly after discontinued. Mr. Peters than went to New York and secured a position on the New York Journal, with which paper he was connected until about ten years ago, when he sustained an injury to his eyes, since which time he has been unable to do much work at his trade. He was for a year an inmate of the Childs-Drexel home for union printers at Colorado Springs, and spent the past summer at the home of his father in this village, leaving for New York to receive medical treatment several weeks ago, and was expected home to spend Christmas. His wife, whom he married in Brooklyn, died there about a year ago. Deceased is survived by his father, William Peters, one brother, Clarence E. and one sister, Mrs. Emma Borland, all of this village. The remains were brought here Wednesday and placed in Mt. Hope vault [Norwich, nY]. Burial services will be held later.
Gen. Thomas F. Petrie
Chenango Union, March 24, 1892
Gen. Thomas F. Petrie died at is home near Peterboro, Madison county [NY], on Tuesday of last week, in the eighty-third year of his age. He was one of the pioneers of the town of Smithfield [Madison Co., NY], where, with the exception of six years, he passed is entire life. In politics he was a staunch Democrat, and for a long time held the position of Postmaster at Peterboro, served several terms as Justice of the Peace, and a number of years as Justice of Sessions. He was an officer in the State militia, having held all ranks from Captain to Brigadier General. In the latter capacity he visited Norwich, back in the fifties, on the occasion of "general training," and his soldierly bearing and familiarity with military tactics made a favorable impression, both in the ranks and among the crowds of spectators present.
Hon. Samuel F. Miller
Chenango Union, March 24, 1892
Col. Samuel F. Miller, one of the oldest and most distinguished residents of Delaware county [NY], died at his home in North Franklin, Wednesday night of last week, aged sixty-four years. In 1854 he was elected to the Assembly, and in 1862 he was elected to Congress form the 19th New York district. Again in 1874 he represented the counties of Otsego, Delaware and Chenango in Congress. He was also a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1867, and of the State Board of Charities for a term of eighteen years.
Jane (Paul) Clark
Chenango Union, March 24, 1892
The subject of this sketch is worthy of more than a passing notice. Jane Clark, wife of Jeremiah Clark, was born June 30th, 1820, on what was then called the Howe farm, and more recently the Haxton farm, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and died in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, 1892, aged 71 years, 8 months and 15 days. Of a family of eight children, she was the seventh born to Benjamin and Abigail Paul, one of the early pioneer families, who came to Chenango county in 1805. She was a sister of the late Alfred Paul, who very recently died at his home in North Norwich, and has left surviving her one brother only, Benjamin Paul, a resident of East Pharsalia. She was retiring and unassuming in her deportment, but very courteous and kindly to all with whom she came in contact, and more especially did she unfold those endearing qualities of a devoted aunt to three young motherless children of her brother, Thomas Paul, his wife dying leaving the youngest one an infant. With a loving hand she reared them all, all of whom have preceded her to the grave. She bore her last illness, which was of but one week's duration, with great resignation, and fell peacefully to sleep after exclaiming "Take me to Jesus," evidently trusting fully in Him who doeth all things well.
Latham Crandall
Chenango Union, March 24, 1892
Latham Crandall, probably the oldest resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Plymouth street Sunday morning, aged ninety years. He was born in Leyden, Mass. February 4th, 1803, and with his father emigrated to Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] township in 1807. There he resided during most of his useful life, assisting in converting the forests into fertile farms. Several years since he removed to this village, where he has since made his home, respected by all. Mr. Crandall was thrice married, first to Keziah Aldrich, by whom he had thirteen children, four boys and nine girls. Eight are still living, four having died in infancy and one in young womanhood. The mother died in 1872. In 1874 he married Miss Hannah Blair, who died in 1880. In the fall of 1880 he married Mrs. Almeda McCullem, who survives him. His descendants number one hundred and twelve, of whom death has claimed thirty. Marriage has added thirty-six to the family, of whom six have passed away, leaving one hundred and fourteen of the family still living, eighty-two of whom are direct descendants, thirty direct descendants having gone before. he was an active and zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and for many years a class leader in the Broad Street Church. On the 4th of February last he celebrated his ninetieth birthday, surrounded by over one hundred of his descendants. Funeral services were held at his late home, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes. Interment in the family lot at South Plymouth.
Elizabeth M. Smith
Chenango Union, March 24, 1892
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Smith, wife of C.A. Smith, died at her home on West Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, aged fifty-nine years. Although she had been ill for about three weeks, her case was not considered alarming until a few days previous to her death. With her husband she had resided in Norwich about twenty-five years and had won the esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. She was a consistent member of the Congregational Church, and was interested in church work. She leaves surviving her husband and two children, Mrs. George S. Merritt and Oswell Bonney. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Scudder officiating. Interment at Pamelia, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.]
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