Lilah Adelia Breed
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1912
Lilah Adelia Breed
1888 - 1912
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: After a brief illness at her home on Adelaide street occurred the death Tuesday of Lilah Adelia Breed, wife of Joseph L. Breed, aged 24. Mrs. Breed was born in Fredonia, N.Y. [Chautauqua Co], February 5, 1888, but her home has been in Norwich since she was 8 years of age. On January 7, 1908, she became the bride of Joseph L. Breed, who survives, together with a bright little 3-year-old daughter; also her mother, Mrs. Alice Dye, who resided with her, and one brother, Merton Dye, of Lakewood, Ohio. Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.B.Wilson officiating. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen had charge of the services at the burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mrs. Breed having been an active and esteemed member of that organization. The pall bearers were brother members of Mr. Breed in the Loyal Order of Moose. The beautiful floral offerings bore mute but eloquent evidence of the loving regard of many friends. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]
Elizabeth (Zorn) Albert
The Norwich Sun, May 2, 1911
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of Mrs. Conrad Albert, whose death was noticed in our former issue, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zeorb Sunday at Mt Upton. The Rev. H.W. Little of Christ Church conducted the services, and interment was made in Sunset Hill Cemetery [Guilford, NY]. Mrs. Albert and husband resided in the village for many years until failing health compelled them to give up their home and go to their daughter's, Mrs. Esther Zeorb, where they have been kindly and lovingly cared for. She was greatly respected by our older people. Her age was 85 years. Besides her husband, now in his 90th year, she is survived by three sons, John Albert of Norwich, Edward Albert of Oxford, Burnside Albert of Afton, and three daughters, Mrs. Lucia Brown of Elkland, Pa., Mrs. Martin Zeorb and Miss May Albert of this place, all of whom were here to attend the funeral. John and Edward Albert were accompanied by their wives, also two grandchildren, the Misses Carney, of Unadilla, were at the services.
Mrs. Tyler Hovey
The Norwich Sun, May 2, 1911
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Tyler Hovey died at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. George Hovey, Friday afternoon. She was 92 years old and was the last of our aged people. The most of her long life has been spent here where she was respected by all. Mrs. Hovey has been for many years a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral, which was held Monday at 11 a.m. from the home, was conducted by the pastor of that church, Rev. R.M. Pascoe, with burial in the family plot at the Guilford Center cemetery. One son, George T. Hovey, and a daughter, Mrs. G. Webb of Coventry, survive her. Those present at the services from out of town were, Mrs. Webb of Coventry, Mr. and Mrs. Draper Easton of Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Saulsbury of Oxford and William Hovey of Searles Hill.
Hiram R. Brown
The Norwich Sun, May 2, 1911
Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]: Hiram R. Brown of this place died Monday, May 1, 1911. Mr. Brown had been a long and patient sufferer and the bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock and interment will be made in the Pharsalia cemetery.
Cincinnatus Times, May 11, 1911
At his home in Pharsalia, on the morning of May 1st, 1911, occurred the death of Hiram R. Brown. He was 75 years of age, having been born Sept. 13, 1835, in the town of Pharsalia, where he was a life-long resident. He had been in poor health for several years and had been confined to his home since last August, during which time he had been a constant sufferer. The funeral was held at his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. E.E. Benson of Cincinnatus had charge of the service. Mr. Roscoe Davis and Miss Adelaide Davis sang "Face to Face," and "Rock of Ages." Interment was in the cemetery at Pharsalia. Deceased is survived by a wife, Julia Brown, by four sons, Randolph L. Brown of Pitcher Springs, Lewis L. Brown of Greene, Henry R. Brown of Pharsalia and Charles E. Brown of German, also by two brothers, Francis Brown of DeRuyter and Ray Brown of Scranton, Pa.
Gilbert Cotton
The Norwich Sun, May 2, 1911
Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]: Gilbert Cotton died at his home on Chapel street in this village Saturday night after a lingering illness and a protracted period of indisposition. Mr. Cotton was a veteran of the war between the States and lost a leg in the service. He moved to this village from North Norwich about twenty years ago and has resided here ever since. Mr. Cotton was a good citizen and a good neighbor and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Flora Brower, and Louis Cotton, both of this village. Mr. Cotton was a member of the local post of the G.A.R.
Paige Croswell Stilwell
Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, February 26, 1948
Paige Croswell Stilwell, 62, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died of a heart attack at 1:15 p.m. Monday. He is survived by his wife, Carrie of North Afton; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Colton and Mrs. Irving Tryon, both of Afton, a sister, Mrs. Ralph Seymour Wibur of Cooperstown; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the Karschner Funeral home, Afton this Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. George B. Graves officiated. Burial will be in Sidney at the convenience of the family.
Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, March 4, 1948
Paige C. Stilwell an esteemed resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, passed away at 1:15 p.m. February 23, 1948 at the age of 62 years. He was born in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], May 4th, 1885, the son of Sarah (Barber) Stilwell and Paige C. Stilwell Sr. When about five years of age the family moved to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where he resided until the fall of 1908 when with his father they purchased the property known as the Leroy Beatman farm at North Afton which was his home until his death. Mr Stilwell went to work for the D.&H. Railroad at an early age where he remained until the purchase of the farm. He was a member of long standing of Lodge No. 71 B of L.F.&E. of Oneonta. He is survived by his wife Carrie of North Afton two daughters Mrs. Ralph Colton and Mrs. Irving Tryon and three grandchildren all of Afton. Also one sister, Mrs. Seymour Wilbur of Cooperstown and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday at the Karschner Funeral Home with Rev. George B. Graves officiating. Committal services were in charge of Lodge no 71B of LF. and E. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY] at the convenience of the family.
Death Notices, Chenango Telegraph, November 15, 1865
WATKINS: In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, Henry M. Watkins, aged 34 years and 20 days.
FOWLER: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Mary Fowler, aged 47 years.
ARCHER: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, James Archer, aged 58 years.
TYLER: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28, LaMott Bissell [Tyler], eldest son of Ozias B. and Susan Tyler, aged 17 years.
BROWN: In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3, Mary E., daughter of Dudley Brown, aged 18 years.
DODGE: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3, Elbert Eugene [Dodge], son of Oscar and Elizabeth Dodge, aged 14 months.
CARPENTER: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3, Esther, wife of Noah Carpenter, aged 73 years.
PRATT: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4, Jerusha, wife of the late Alanson Pratt, Esq., aged 64 years.
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