Obituaries (June 18)

Rev. B.B. Carruth

Utica Saturday Globe, October 6, 1906
 

 

Rev.B.B. Carruth

Rev. B.B. Carruth, whose death occurred on Friday of last week, was one of the oldest ministers of the Wyoming conference, having served 54 years and being on the superannuated list at his death.  His friendly, good natured manner made him a friend of everyone and he will be greatly missed.  Deceased was born in Lorraine, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.], April 30, 1827, and was the last survivor of the 10 children of William and Elinore Paterson Carruth.  The American branch of the Carruth family originated from two half-brothers who came from Ireland and settled in Massachusetts about the year 1827.  the subject of the sketch married Harriet Elizabeth Leonard, of Guilford, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago last June.  Rev. Mr. Carruth had filled many charges in the adjoining counties and in Pennsylvania.  Surviving him are his wife and three sons, Frank L. Carruth, living in Norwich, Arthur B. Carruth of Middletown, and William Carruth, of Afton.  The reverend gentleman was the last of the immediate family, his sister, Mrs. Amanda M. Herrick, having died in July last at the home of her daughter Mrs. George D. Davis, in Academy street, Norwich.  Funeral services were held Monday at the M.E. Church in Afton, and were largely attended.  Rev. I.J. Smith, the pastor, had charge of the services which were very impressive.  Rev. A. Griffin, D.D. presiding elder of the Oneonta district, preached the sermon, taking for his text, II Timothy, iv:2, Preach the Word.  Remarks were also made by Rev. E.L. Jeffrey and Rev. I.J. Smith.  A feature of the service was the singing which was conducted by the ministers present.  Solos were sung by Rev. C.W. Smith and "Shall We Know Each Other?" was sung by a trio composed of Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, H.A. Waite and C.W. Smith. "Servants of God, Well Done," was sung by the congregation.  The burial was in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The following ministers were present at the service:  Rev. A. Griffin, D.D., of Oneonta; Rev. J.H. Littell, of Otego; Rev. A.Wrigley, of Gilbertsville; Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, of Unadilla; Rev. C.W. Smith, of Bald Mount, Pa.; Revs. H.A.Waite, J.F. Shaw and I.J. Smith of Afton.

Edith Ireland Smith

Binghamton Press, May 22, 1924

Mrs. Ivan Smith, formerly Miss Edith Ireland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ireland, died at Prescott, Ariz., last Friday, where she went with her husband to reside several months ago, hoping to regain her health. The body was taken to Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] today for burial.

Nelson L. Ireland

Binghamton Press, October 11, 1924

 

Nelson L Ireland

 

Nelson L. Ireland, formerly of 25 Arthur street, where he resided for many years, died yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C.G. Yaples, 213 Oak street, after an illness of only a few days.  Mr. Ireland was one of the best known elder men of the city.  Had he lived until next January he would have become 85 years old.  Mr. Ireland was born at Norwich, Chenango county, N.Y., and upon the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 114th Regiment, New York State Volunteers, and served through the great conflict in that organization.  After securing an honorable discharge he located in Binghamton and in due time he opened a blacksmith shop.  He spent many years in the business and came to be known as one of the best blacksmiths in these parts.  For 25 years he had a large shop situated on State street, at the head of Pearne street.  Mr. Ireland was not a charter member of the Tabernacle M.R. church, although he was one of its oldest living members, his name having been upon the roll for more than 40 years.  For many years he was a member of the Watrous Post, 30, Grand Army of the Republic, and was one of the oldest surviving veterans of the Civil war in this section  Advancing age caused Mr. Ireland to retire from activity at the forge about 20 years ago, and since then he had led a quiet and peaceful life.  Mrs. Ireland died a number of years ago, and her husband retained his home in the same location until extreme old age made it necessary for him to move into Mrs. Yaples' household, where he had resided for the last 12 months.  Several nephews and nieces, residing at Smyrna, N.Y., and in Canada, survive.  Many of Mr. Ireland's personal and family affairs have been handled of late by his close personal friend, Walter T. Couper of Couper & Terry attorneys. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the rooms of the Men's Brotherhood to which he belonged for years, situated in the Tabernacle M.E. church with the pastor, the Rev. D. Stanley Shaw, officiating.  Following the church service the regular G.A.R. funeral service will be held by the members and friends of Watrous Post, under the direction of the commander, Alfred A. Lord.  Interment will be in Floral Park cemetery.

Georgianna E. Ireland

1913 - 1930

Georgianna E. Ireland, a graduate of 1929-30 class of Guilford Union school passed away July 3, about 12 o'clock as a result of injuries received in an auto accident which occurred on the road between Guilford village and East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Ireland was the daughter of John and Anna Jacobson Ireland and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] March 16, 1913.  Her funeral was held in the Guilford Center church, Saturday afternoon at 1  o'clock with the Rev. Cecil Plumb officiating. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge.  She is survived by her parents, two brothers, John, Jr., and Milton, and one sister, Syrina, and several near relatives.

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, March 2, 1831
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday evening last, Mrs. Sarah Breed, wife of Capt. E.S. Breed, and eldest daughter of Roger Bissell, aged 21 years.  Seldom does it fall to the lot of a public journal to record an obituary which is so universally lamented as the one in the present instance.  It needs no records of her virtues upon paper to retain them in the remembrance of all who ever had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

In Greene[Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst, Seth Smith, son of Mr. Seth S. Beckwith, of Coventry, aged 4 years and 2 months.

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 6, 1831
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. George Edgar, son of Mr. Elias Breed, in the  6th year of his age.

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 13, 1831
Died, In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at her father's residence, on Wednesday the 30th ult.  after an illness of twelve weeks, which she bore with Christian patience, Roxana, consort of the Rev. Peter G. Bridgman, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and eldest daughter of Benjamin, Nichols, aged 26 years.

Antimasonic Telegraph, July 6, 1831
In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on t he 12th ult.  Miss Sally Eliza Sanford, in the 21st year of her age.