Obituaries (September 29)

Anson J. White

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1903

 

Anson J. White

1838 - 1903

 

At  his home near Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], in the town of New Berlin, Tuesday, occurred the death of Anson J. White, aged 65 years.  Deceased was a son of Mason and Sallie Phetteplace White an was born March 25, 1838 and always resided on the farm on which he died. He was a man of strong Christian character, a kind husband and father and good neighbor.  For many years he had been a member and deacon in the Free Baptist Church at Holmesville.  On October 24, 1861, he married Miss Adelaide French, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James French, of this town, who survives with three sons, William M., of this village; Edwin J., who resides at home, and Charles A., of the town of Norwich.  A daughter, Mrs. Merton Graves, died October 25, 1901, and a son died in infancy  He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Stanton Pendleton, of this village, and a brother, Geroge White, who lives near White's Pond.  A sister, Mrs. Marilla Whitman, of Holmesville, died only a few weeks ago.  The funeral was largely attended at the home of the deceased Thursday forenoon, Rev. Mr. Hill officiating and burial was made in the cemetery at South  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Patsey Macksey

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 23, 1883

Patsey Macksey, whose funeral took place from St. Patrick's church on Thursday last, an account of which was given in the Telegraph was born July 8th, 1865, and was the third son of John and Ellen Macksey, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The display of flowers were profuse, given by the members of the Young Men's Sodality of the Sacred Heart, of which he was a member and the Sanctuary boys of the church, who marched in the procession from the house ahead of the hearse, with their badges draped in mourning, which were presented to them only a short time since when the Sodality was formed.  He was a good hearted, honest boy and highly esteemed by all who knew him, and when the Sodality was formed only a few weeks before, no one looked more healthy or promised to be more long lived than he.  The ceremony was short but well selected, and the last rites of the Church were administered and he was sadly and silently borne to his last rest.

Emory S. Reynolds

Norwich Sun, November 18, 1922

Emory S. Reynolds, a well known and prosperous Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] citizen, died at the home of B.H. Dibble on  Hayes street, at 10 o'clock Friday night, after a brief illness.  The deceased was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21, 1845. For many years his business was that of a wholesale distributor of cigars.  He was connected with the firm of George Kent & Company of Binghamton for many years and also with cigar firms in Philadelphia.  Mr. Reynolds was united in marriage with Eva Graves more than 40 years ago.  She died 12 years ago last October.  The only surviving relative is a nephew, Harry S. Reynolds of Auburn.  The deceased was highly respected by all who knew him, and he was widely known, for his cigar business had taken him over much territory in the United States.  Mr. Reynolds retired from active business about 15 years ago.  he had been a resident of this city for about 20 years, but had previously made his home in Mt. Upton, Binghamton and other places.  Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Congregational church and the Norwich Club. He was also a member of Norwich lodge, F.&A.M., No. 302, Harmony Chapter, no. 151, and Norwich Commandery, No. 46, K.T., having become affiliated with the latter Sept. 13, 1872.  He was also a member of the Shrine.  Funeral services will be held from the Dibble home on Hayes street at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. J.H. MacDonnell officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt.  Hope cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. Friends are requested to omit flowers.

Samuel A. Gibson

Norwich Sun, December 15, 1925

Samuel A. Gibson passed away at the home of his brother, Garry Gibson in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on December 9.  The subject of this brief sketch was born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], September 29, 1854.  He was the son of Lyman and Almira Hendrick Gibson and was by occupation a farmer.  Burial was made in the Mt. Upton cemetery on Saturday, George P. Emerson having charge of the body.,

 

Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Saturday Dec. 5, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Gibson went to spend a few days with his brother, Garry Gibson in Mt. Upton, as they were both in a feeble condition.  The Mr. Gibson passed away on Wednesday December 9.  His funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at his brother's home.  Burial was made in Maplewood cemetery [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Stella, one brother above mentioned and three nephews, Charles, Harold, and Willie Gibson, and two nieces, Helen and Lulu Gibson who have the sympathy of all.

 



Harry S. Reynolds

Citizen Advertiser, Auburn, NY, January 27, 1937

Harry S. Reynolds, 42, of 202 Genesee Street, died early this morning at Auburn City Hospital after an illness of three weeks.  Mr. Reynolds was born at Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  For the past 27 years he had resided in this city [Auburn, Cayuga, NY]. At the time of his death, Mr. Reynolds was manager of the Creditors Service with offices in the Seward Bank Building.  Mrs. Cora Reynolds, his mother is the only survivor.  Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock, Friday morning, at the rooms of Lester E. Brew, 47 Clark Street.  Rev. Raymond Cox of Ithaca will officiate.  Burial will be at Mt. Upton.  Friends have been invited to call at 47 Clark Street.

Sullivan Reynolds

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 23, 1883

REYNOLDS:  In Butternuts, Otsego county, N.Y., May 16th, Sullivan Reynolds, aged 74 years 11 months and six days.

Chenango Union, May 31, 1883

Sullivan Reynolds died in Butternuts, Otsego Co., N.Y., May 16th, 1883, aged 74 years.  The subject of this sketch was born in Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y., where his parents moved some eighty-four years before, from Rhode Island.  He belonged to a family of five sons and two daughters, only one of whom survives him, the Widow Burdick, of Guilford Centre, N.Y.  He was a man of stern integrity and of a meek and quiet spirit, which made him a good neighbor, a good citizen, a kind husband, a loving father, and won for him many friends who will greatly miss him as time goes by.  It became evident to his children that for some time before his death, he thought his end was nigh, for he seemed to be carefully arranging all his business matters, by sorting all of his papers, and repacking and labelling them, throwing unimportant ones away, so that all matters pertaining to his estate might be clearly understood by his children who might survive him.  He read his Bible much during this time, which is evidence that while he was arranging his earthly concerns, he was also preparing for that world to which he was so soon to go.  This all done, he laid his glasses by his papers, and soon after took a fever, which ended in a disease of the lungs, which terminated his life on earth.  His three sons will greatly miss him, but they will find great comfort in the fact that they can think of nothing but good towards them in the long life of their father who has left them behind, and gone on to join his companion, and their mother, on eternity's shore.  The floral display seen in his beautiful home, on the banks of the Unadilla, and the ripe sheaf of wheat which laid on his casket, were emblematical of his mature life, and the ever green shore to which we have no doubt all who knew him believe he has gone.  --Plains, Pa., may 26, 1883, N.S. Reynolds.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 23, 1883

On Saturday, May 19th, at the pleasant Reynolds's homestead, the funeral services of Mr. Sullivan Reynolds were attended by a large concourse of the friends and neighbors who had long known and honored him.  So cheerful and quiet had he always seemed, that many were surprised at his age, 75 years.  His death was peaceful and happy.  He trusted in the Savior of sinners, and spoke of his disease calmly as something desirable, requesting that the same minister, Rev. N.S. Reynolds, who attended the funeral of his wife one year ago, should officiate at his funeral.  Everything that the warmest love could desire was done by his loving children.  The best medical skill of the country was employed, but his death finished his work, and the children, Mr. Emery Reynolds and wife, of Syracuse, who had come home for their yearly visit, Hiram Reynolds and wife and Henry Followed the beloved and honored father to his last resting place beside the wife of his youth.  Mrs. Samuel Burdick, of Guilford, is the only remaining member of a large circle of brothers and sisters whose birthplace was Rockwell's Mills.  Dr. Brooks and wife from Norwich, were in attendance at the funeral.  Mrs. Brooks is a niece of the deceased. A good man and honored citizen has gone, and his loss will be felt in the community, and especially in the family circle where he was greatly loved.  Rev. Mr. Reynolds spoke from the words, "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his." ---E.J.R.