Obituaries (July 20)

Daniel Hull Sumner

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1900

Daniel Hull Sumner

 

Daniel H. Sumner, a former well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Binghamton State Hospital on Tuesday after a long illness.  Mr. Sumner was born in the town  of Butternuts, Otsego county, May 1, 1824.  His boyhood was spent on his father's farm and later he taught school.  Afterwards he went west, but about 1855 came back to Chenango county and lived in Greene for a time before coming to Norwich.  For a number of years he was owner and captain of the packet boat Monterey plying between Norwich and Binghamton on the Chenango canal.  He later became a liveryman and acquired a wide acquaintance as a dealer in horses.  He left Norwich about 20 years since to engage in the lumber business at Canisteo.  About six or seven years ago he suffered a severe attack of grip from which he never recovered and poor health necessitated his removal to the Binghamton Hospital several months ago.  He is survived by his widow, who was his second wife, one son, George W. Sumner, of Norwich, and one daughter, Mrs. H.J. Felton, of East Pharsalia.  Three brothers also survive--Dr. C.G. Sumner, of Norwich; Sherman Sumner, of Pharsalia, and Albert Sumner, of Canisteo.  The remains arrived in Norwich on Wednesday afternoon and the funeral was held from the residence of his son on Henry street, at 10 this (Friday) morning.  Interment was made at East Pharsalia.

[Daniel Hull Sumner b. 1 May 1824, Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY, son of Cyril and Mary (Bronson) Sumner; m. 1) Almira Smith, 2) Mary Smith, Two children by first marriage:  George Washington Sumner, Ellen Sumner (b. Aug. 1848) m. Henry Felton;  Record of Descendants of William Sumner of Dorchester, Mass., 1636, (David Clapp & Sons Printers, Boston, 1879) pp 61, 113]

Clark Butts

Sidney Record, May 14, 1904

The very sudden death of Clark Butts, who for many years has been well and favorably known in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, came as a great shock to his many friends and acquaintances in this locality.  Mr. Butts was active in business affairs, as well as an earnest worker in the interest of public enterprises, having for their object the welfare of the community, and was looked upon as one of the leading citizens of his town.  He was of a kindly and genial disposition, without tendency to ostentation, and only those most intimately associated with him could fully appreciate his worth of character, and especially in his home life was this most fully demonstrated.  A deep religious and social nature, combined with superior judgment and a clear philosophic mind rendered him a safe counsellor to his friends, and he will be greatly missed by many outside of his family circle.  But to his companion so suddenly bereft of her comfort and stay in her present condition of suffering, and his two sisters, the only remaining members of a once large family this loss comes with more than double force.  The funeral services were held at his late residence conducted by Rev. Arthur Spaulding of the Presbyterian church of which Mr. Butts was a regular attendant assisted by Rev. J.C. Crompton of the M.E. church.

Julia M. Cable

The Guilford Mail, January 1900

Mrs. Julia M. Cable, daughter of John T. and Julia Cummings, was born in Warren, Mass., April 29th, 1843.  In 1848 her family moved to Cattaraugus Co., N.Y. and in 1860 she went to Brooklyn, N.Y., where after completing her musical education she accepted a position as leading soprano singer in Rev. Dr. West's Church on Clinton Street, which she held for a number of years.  Later she became a member of the choir in Christ Church, Bedford Avenue, of which the Rev. A.H. Partridge, was the Rector.  She was consequently baptized by Dr. Partridge in 1866 and in the following year on April 24th, was confirmed by Bishop Horatio Potter; D.D. L.L.D. of New York.  For a time she occupied a position as leading singer in Rev. Dr. Robinson's Church in Madison Avenue, New York where her fine talent was highly appreciated, and when she felt it necessary to relinquish the position, on account of the distance of the Church from her home in Brooklyn, both clergyman and congregation were reluctant to have her leave.  She was married on July 14th, 1884 to Mr. Hiram W. Cable, who was then residing in Brooklyn, and in June 1885 they moved to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] where they have since lived very happily together, occasionally spending a part of the year among friends in Brooklyn.  The death which occurred in Utica where she had gone for medical assistance, on Wednesday Nov. 29th 1899, was preceded by a lingering and painful sickness.  During this severe trial she manifested the most exemplary patience and fortitude.  Her confidence in the love and goodness of Him who had called her to endure affliction was such that she never uttered any complaint even when she suffered most.  Her place now on earth is vacant.  The heart of her husband, to whom she was devotedly attached, will be lonely and sad; her friends, who are many, will miss her genial companionship and lament their loss,.  But the grief of all will be lightened by a belief in her present happiness and the hope of a not far distant reunion in the mansions of the blessed.

Elsie Hunt Caulkins

New Berlin Gazette, Dec. 6, 1948

Mrs. Elsie Hunt Caulkins, 77, died last Friday at the home of Arthur Carson in North Norwich where she had resided the last month.  She had been ill for about one year. She was the widow of George Caulkins, who died in 1924.  Much of her life was spent in the South New Berlin and the Brisben areas [Chenango Co., NY], and for several years she operated a farm at Holmesville.  She was born Feb. 26, 1871, at Holmesville, the daughter of Herbert and Jane (Phettepalce) Hunt.  Her only surviving relatives are several cousins.  Funeral services were held from the Tamsett Funeral home, South New Berlin, Monday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Thomas G. Swales of Norwich officiated. Burial was made in the White Store Cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Elisha Franklin

Chenango Union, November 16, 1864

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11th, of epilepsy, after an illness of four days, Mr. Elisha Franklin, a kind husband and father, and a good man.  Mr. Franklin was born in Guilford, Vt., November 23d, 1787.  He came to this country fifty-two years ago, and located with his wife and little son, Calvin, now deceased on the farm where he lived an died--changing it from a wild wilderness to fruitful fields and a pleasant spot.  Of great industry and of temperate habits, an honorable thrift has crowned his labors with success. He had also attained to that higher, that richer blessing.  He had seen his family grow up and start well on in the journey of life, prosperous, virtuous and happy; reflecting and paying back to proud parents, in acts of filial piety and deeds of grateful remembrance, for former teachings and kindnesses, making the latter days of our aged and respected friend and neighbor a joy and a blessing.  He has gone honorably to his rest, and with a confiding trust, to his rewards.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, Nov. 15, 1864

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11th, Lucy G., wife of Jonathan Wells, aged 60 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13th, Apphia, wife of Daniel Noyes, aged 59 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5th, Charles, son of John Y. Washburn, aged 11 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th, Mr. Charles Newton, aged 41 years, 8 months and 11 days.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 2d, Lucy E., wife of Clark Lewis, aged 29 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 1st, Emma Jane, aged 8 years and 8 months; and on the 6th, Malvina, aged 11 years and 27 days--daughters of William and Marsha Franklin.

Killed at the battle of Winchester, in September last, Cyrel Carpenter, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B, 114th N.Y.S.V., aged 20 years, 9 months, 8 days.

Killed in battle, near Stony Creek, Va., Oct. 27th, John T. Adams, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. K. 10th, N.Y. Cavalry.

At City Point Va. of Typhoid fever, James E. Payne of the 4th Reg. N.Y.S.V., aged 18 years, 10 days--son of Warren and Phebe J. Payne, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  His funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Guilford Centre, Nov. 27th, at the usual hour of forenoon service.

At Post Hospital, Cairo, Ill. Oct. 6th, Emory A. Mathewson, of the Illinois Volunteers, aged 22 years, son of Charles Mathewson, and grandson of John P. Tobey, of Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY]