Obituaries (December 30)

David H. Knapp

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

David H. Knapp

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  David H. Knapp, a former resident of Norwich, died suddenly at his home in Asbury Park, N.J., Tuesday.  Mr. Knapp began his legal career in Norwich as a member of the firm of Prindle, Knapp & Ray, the other members being Elizur H. Prindle, deceased, and United States District judge George W. Ray.  Mr. Knapp was later elected district attorney of Chenango county and engaged in some important trials.  About 29 years ago he left Norwich and took up his residence in New York city.  He is survived by his wife, whom he married in Norwich, she being a daughter of the late Isaac B. Collins.  He is also survived by a son, Charles H. Knapp, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry C. Rydell.  The remains were brought to Norwich for interment in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Fanny Huckins

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Fanny Huckins, wife of Josiah Huckins, one of the class leaders of this charge, died on the 11th of March last, aged 38 years.  She was brought to the knowledge of Christ during the labors of Rev. V.M. Coryell, in this place some years ago.  From that time to the period of her death, she remained steadfast in duty, and joyful in hope. She was feeble in health a long time, but was mostly able to attend to the affairs of her house.  Her last illness was distressing and lingering, yet she bore it with fortitude and patience.  Her faith enabled her to triumph over the terror of death, and sustained her under the sorrow of parting with her relatives and friends.  She resigned her husband and sprightly little girl, of one year, into the hands of the Lord, and in a very peaceful state of mind, sunk to rest in the Savior's arms.  So died the disciple of Christ!  Isaac Stone, Watertown, Apr. 19, 1847

 

Henry Clayton Watson

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Henry Clayton, youngest son of Jonathan S. and Eunice Watson, died of the croup, on Sunday, January 17, 1847, aged 3 years, 8 months and 20 days.  His illness was short, only continuing from the Tuesday preceding.  He was patient in sickness, and tranquil in death.  His lifeless remains are deposited in the grave to await the hour, when the parents, brothers and sisters shall come forth to meet their Judge.  His mother dying when he was a few months old, the care of him devolved upon his father, and this rendered the affliction more severe.  It was true in this instance that "death loves a shining mark;" but as a consolation we are told that "of such is the kingdom of heaven."  E.B. Pratt, Franklinville, April 2, 1847

 

Eleanor Van Etten

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Eleanor Van Etten, died in Cayuta, Chemung co.,  N.Y., Feb. 21st, 1847, in the 53d year of her age.  Sister Van Etten had been a resident of the town of Cayuta a number of years.  She was called to pass through the deep waters of affliction, but in her most severe trials, she trusted in God, and he sustained her.  The last year of her life was a year of great bodily suffering, but she endured it with much patience, and died having a hope that was full of immortality.  She has left a large number of friends to mourn their loss, but we trust that it is her gain.    Wm. Silsbee, Cayuta, April 14, [1847]

 

Abraham Barnes

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Mr. Abraham Barnes died in the town of Cayuta, Chemung co., on the 31st of March, 1847, aged 82 years, leaving a wife and twelve children, 73 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren to mourn their loss.   Wm. Silsbee

 

Horace Holcomb

The Norwich Sun, May 12, 1904

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Horace Holcomb who has been in ill health for several weeks past, died at his home Sunday evening, May 8.  Mr. Holcomb was one of the oldest residents of the town, having reached the advanced age of 87 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. R. Polling, with whom he made his home, and two sons living in the west.  Also one brother, Luther Holcomb of Coventry survives. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. B.B. Carruth of Afton officiated and burial was at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 21, 1852

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 19th, Mr. Wm. A. Robinson (father of Mrs. Wm. C. Wait) aged 78 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on 6th, Ellen [Miner], daughter of Mr. Paul R. Miner, aged 18 months.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on 2nd, Mrs. Lois Bixby, wife of Samuel Bixby, aged 75 years.

 

Chenango Union, April 28, 1852

 

In Geneva, on 22nd, Mr. Leroy E. Holcomb, son of Robert B. Holcomb of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years, 10 months.

 

At his residence, in Sherburne village [Chenango Co., NY], on 26th ult. Mr. R.S. King, aged 36 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on 23rd, Eunice E. daughter of Eld Warriner, aged 7 years, 9 months.