Obituaries (June 1)

Albert C. Garrison

Utica Saturday Globe, April 21, 1906

 

 

Albert C. Garrison

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  One of the best known colored residents of this village passed away in the death of Albert, or "Uncle" Garrison as he was familiarly known, which occurred at his home in the Burr Opera House Block on Lackawanna avenue on Friday evening of last week.  He had been in feeble health for several years.  Deceased was about 70 years of age and was born in Louisiana.  At the close of the war of the rebellion in 1865, he accompanied Col. William Rexford to New York city and soon afterward came to Norwich, as nurse to the late William Conkey.  Here in 1866 he married and has since resided here.  For more than 30 years he was associated with his wife in catering and the ice cream business, until two years ago, when failing health compelled him to retire.  His death closes a most honorable career.  There was a large attendance at his funeral on Monday afternoon, public services being held in the A.M.E. Zion Church at 3 o'clock.  the pastor, Rev. J. William H. Johnson, officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. John l. Ray, of the First Baptist church.  Out of respect to Mrs. Garrison the officers of the local W.C.T.U. were present in a body.

 

Mrs. Abel L. Smith
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 20, 1883

When leaning over and in the act of fastening her shoes on Saturday morning, Mrs. Abel L. Smith, who resides about five miles above this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] suddenly raised up and putting her hands to her forehead, exclaimed:  "Oh what a pain I have in my head."  Her husband, who stood near by, grasped her in his arms, and carried her to her bed and laid her on it, when he discovered to his great surprise and horror that the vital spark had gone out forever, and that his wife was dead.  Mr. Smith was so shocked over the sudden death of his wife that he went into spasms, and a physician was summoned for his relief.  Mrs. Smith was an estimable lady, and her death is sincerely mourned and regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.--Grene American.

Hon. Daniel Noyes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 24, 1883

Hon. Daniel Noyes died at his residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday after noon last at the advanced age of eighty years.  he had suffered for some time with an affliction of the kidneys, but up to a recent date had been able to be around. A few weeks since, however, his disease assumed alarming symptoms, from which time he rapidly sank until his death as above stated.  Mr. Noyes has been for many years a resident of this county, residing in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] up to about twenty-five years ago, when he removed to this village.  He was a brother of Thomas J. Noyes, now surviving him, and the son of Hon. John J. Noyes, who represented this county in the Assembly of this State in 1810 and 1814, and the middle district of the State in the Senate from 1817 until 1820, and who at the expiration of his term was appointed judge of the Court of Common Pleas, a position he held until his death.  He was also a brother of the late John Noyes who represented this district in the Senate in 1850-51.  Daniel also represented this county in the Assembly in 1844.

John McDonald

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1891

John McDonald, thirty-three years of age and a resident of the village of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], hired out about a month ago to James Kayles, who owns a farm in the town of Coventry.  He commenced his labors at once and performed the usual duties of a farm hand.  Saturday night about 7:30 he went to the woodshed wearing a pair of rubber boots.  He in some way stepped up on a nail that was embedded in the old kindling.  But the wound did not appear serious, and after completing the customary chores he retired to bed.  He awoke about midnight in the most excruciating pain and called for help, not being able to leave his bed.  Farmer Kayles responded at once, and after witnessing the torture of poor McDonald for nearly half an hour, dispatched one of his sons for Dr Guy who arrived in a short time but was unable to give but temporary relief. After consideration he decided to send for Dr. Johnson of Greene to assist him in solving the strange case.  McDonald grew rapidly worse, his pains increasing every moment and he finally went into convulsions from which he died about 2 p.m. Sunday.  Dr. Johnson arrived just after he expired.  The doctors claim that death was caused by the effect on the spinal column through the local injury to the foot--Norwich Sun  Mr. McDonald formerly resided in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

Kate Hanrahan

Afton Enterprise, April 16, 1891

The many friends of Miss kate Hanrahan will regret ot learn that she is quite ill at her home, 8 High street - Oneonta Star. Since the above was put in type we learn that Miss Hanrahan died Tuesday night.  The deceased had many friends in Afton who will be pained to hear of her death.

Afton Enterprise, April 23, 1891

In speaking of the death of Miss Kate Hanrahan of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the News says:  Deceased had been ill some time and for the past three weeks had been confined to her bed.  Her difficulty was with the stomach and she was unable to retain the nourishment given.  A consultation was held Tuesday, but neither the skill of physicians or prayers of friends could ward off the hand of death.  Miss Hanrahan was one of the most exemplary young ladies in Oneonta and possessed a character that was beautiful in its simplicity, sincerity and devotion to the principles of righteousness.  None knew her but to admire and respect, and her warm, kindly nature drew around her a host of friends who are bowed with grief this morning.  The funeral services of Miss Kate Hanrahan were held at St. Mary's church Thursday morning and were attended by a  large number of sorrowing friends.  A solemn high mass was read by Rev. J.H. Maney.  A large number of friends gathered early at the house and left tributes of beautiful flowers to show their deep respect and affection.  The remains were interred in St. Mary's cemetery--Oneonta News.