Guilford Congregational Church Centennial - 1907

Centennial Observed by Congregational Church

Guilford, Chenango County, New York

Norwich Sun, October 2, 1907

The centennial of the organization of the society of the First Congregational church of Guilford Center held at the church Friday, Sept. 27, was largely attended not only by members and friends of the church in this vicinity, but many of the surrounding towns, Norwich, Oxford, Unadilla, Sidney and Bainbridge being represented. The Rev. R.M. Pascoe of the M.E. church of Guilford conducted the devotional exercises in the morning and was followed by a very able and interesting address, "The Imperishable Church," by the Rev. T.W. Harris of the Congregational church, Oxford.  "A Comparison between the life of a Church and the life of a Man," was presented by Rev. S. McA. Keeler, a former pastor of the church, of Danbury, Conn.  At the noon hour a bountiful feast was provided for the inner man to all. The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. J.T. Lewis of Christ's church, Guilford.  Rev. A.C. Salis, present pastor of the church gave a historical sketch of the church, showing its marked growth during its early history and its faithful labors in the service of the Master during all the century. Then followed the reading of letters from former pastors and friends of the church and addresses by those present.  Among the latter was Calvin J. Mills of Sidney, a grandson of Deacon Samuel Mills one of the first members, whose address gave pleasure to all. The session was closed by an address, "The Glory of the Church," by Rev. G.H. Robinson, D.D., First Presbyterian church, Delhi, N.Y., which was listened to with much interest, and the whole program interspersed with excellent music was greatly enjoyed by all.  On registry of their names, badges were presented to every one, which will long remind them of the pleasant and interesting event.

Obituaries (January 2)

David Wicks

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1912

 

 

David Wicks

1845 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a long and trying illness, during which he maintained long suffering fortitude, David Wicks, a civil war veteran and for many years a well known resident of Norwich, died at the home of his daughter in Oxford, Saturday morning, aged 66.  Born in Norfolk, Eng., August 31, 1845, a son of John Wicks, he came to America with his parents when a lad of 6 years. the family found a home in Utica shortly after their arrival in this country.  In early manhood he came to Norwich and studied medicine for two years with Dr. Bailey.  When President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers, Mr. Wicks, although he was still in his teens, was one of the first to enlist in the Seventeenth New York infantry.  He served in many battles and was so severely wounded that his health was undermined and he was unable to follow his chosen profession.  In 1869 he married Sarah L. Snow, who survives him, together with nine of the 10 children born to them.  The surviving children are :  Mrs. Grace Roe, of New York city; Mrs. George H. Smith, of Earlville; Mrs. Gilbert S--ford, of Oxford; Mrs. Charles Hemingway, of Ilion; Mrs. William Blos--- and Miss Hazel Wicks, of Norwich, Robert Wicks, of Albany; Edward Wicks, of Pratt's Hollow, and Joseph Wicks, of Rome.  Mr. Wicks was an affectionate husband and father and his love and interest centered in his home and family.  Funeral services were held in the Sheldon Street Free Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. W.B. Roupe officiating.  Comrades in E.B. Smith Post, G.A.R. acted as bearers.  Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Eliza Kerr

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Eliza Kerr died in Ira, Cayuga Co., N.Y., May 18, 1849, in the 18th year of her age.  She experienced religion at a camp meeting held in Lysander, about five years ago, and united with the M.E. Church.  Though she had been ill for a few days, they did not consider her dangerous till death's dark curtain obscured her earthly vision. She said to her friends, "I cannot see you."  They asked her if she was going to leave them for a home in heaven, and though she could not speak, she smiled and waved her hand in token of victory; then the spirit took its flight before all the family could be assembled to witness the affecting scene. Surely, death stands at the door.  O that we may be ready.    Wm. Peck

 

Daniel D. Van Allen

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Daniel D Van Allen, Esq., late of Chicago, Illinois, died about half way between Counsel Bluffs and Salt Lake, on the overland route to California, aged 39 years.  He had been induced by medical advisers to join in the expedition, as the last alternative to recover his enfeebled health.  He took leave of his wife, (daughter of the late Samuel Lawrence, deceased, of Penn Yan) and three daughters, March 28th, who soon after returned to their friends in Yates county, where the sad intelligence of the death of the son, husband, and father, was received about the first instant.  On Sabbath, the 8th inst., the occasion was improved at the chapel of the M.E. Church, in Starkey, by the writer, in a discourse founded on Heb. 4: 14, 15; a passage peculiarly dear to the deceased.  The day being favorable, an unusual concourse from different parts of the county united with a large circle of relatives, in testifying the affection and respect which friendship is wont to manifest where its ties are sundered. The bold adventure, which only served to abridge the period of life, was entered upon with the forlorn hope of being longer spared to comfort and provide for those who are now left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope.  Our departed brother professed faith and hope in Christ in the 17th year of his age, when residing with his father, Daniel Van Allen, Esq., in Scipio, Cayuga county.  His literary attainments, chiefly received at Cazenovia, joined with ardent zeal and good natural abilities for investigation and speaking, afforded ground to hope that they would be wholly consecrated to the work of the ministry.  His occasional discourses within a local sphere, gave evidence that had he given himself wholly to the work, he might have occupied a rank of respectability and usefulness.  As a son, a husband, father and brother, he was deservedly endeared.  In his last moments, and through the course of his Christian experience, he manifested his confidence in the Great Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Jesus, the Son of God, "who is touched with a feeling of our infirmities."--Finding that the closing scene was drawing near, he directed his pocket Bible to be brought from his trunk in the camp, and pointed to a portion which he wished to have read, which was done.  And with the word of life to "comfort him," as a rod and staff in the valley and shadow of death, he speedily passed over to an inheritance "more to be desired than gold, yea than much fine gold," leaving a wife and three daughters, with numerous friends, to mourn their loss.   M.T.  Geneva, July 14, 1849

 

Sally (Stephens) Wright

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Mrs. Sally Wright died in Evans, Erie county, N.Y., April 28, 1849, aged 58 years.  She was the daughter of Samuel Stephens.  Was born in New Marlborough, Berkshire county, Mass., Nov. 22, 1790.  Sister Wright united with the M.E. Church by letter from the Congregational Church in 1837.  She lived the life of the righteous, and died a happy and triumphant death.    J.F. Mason, July 16, 1849

Maye Turner Doolittle

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 23, 1901

She that was known here as Maye Alice Turner, daughter of Charles L. Turner, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at her home in Albion, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], Saturday, aged 23.  In June last Miss Turner was married to Dr. George Pierson Doolittle of Albion, and her death thus early in their wedded life, falls with crushing force upon the bereaved husband as well as other relatives and a large circle of friends in Norwich.  Besides her husband, father and mother, deceased leaves two brothers, Charles B. and Howard Turner, of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. John D. Daniels of Albion.  Mrs. Daniel E. Comstock and Mrs. John J. Van Allen of this village, are her aunts; Howard Bennett, her uncle and Mrs. James C. Bennett, grandmother.  Mrs. Doolittle was born near this village and lived here with her parents until about six years ago, when she went to Iowa; later she returned to Albion where she became the wife of Dr. Doolittle.  She was a woman of prepossessing appearance, of a kindly, generous disposition and made friends among all classes of people.  Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m.  Burial at Albion. 

Harvey Woods

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 23, 1901

Harvey Woods, after a few weeks illness, died at his home, No. 95 Silver street in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 18, 1901, aged 61 years.  The funeral was held Monday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Wilson Treible officiating, and burial was made at Yaleville, near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Woods was born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  He moved to Norwich from East Pharsalia three years ago.  he had resided in East Pharsalia for about eight years, moving to that place from Guilford.  He was a farmer by occupation, but during his residence in Norwich he had lived in retirement. During the Civil war he was a private in Co. K, Tenth, N.Y. Cavalry, and at the time of his death was a member in good standing of E.B. Smith Post, No. 83, G.A.R., of Norwich.  The deceased is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son--Mrs. Charles D. Furbush, Mrs. Burt Jacobs and Lewis Woods.

Alfred Woods

Norwich Sun, September 19, 1932

Alfred Woods, 76, of 15 Mechanic street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon, following a short illness. Deceased was born in Oxford but resided in Norwich for 30 years, and was for several years in the employ of the Clarke-Conroy Company.  Funeral services will be held from the funeral home of Lawrence & Devine Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in Riverview cemetery in Oxford with Rev J.K. Romeyn officiating. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Victor Scott of Unadilla, N.Y.; two brothers, Simon Woods of Oxford and Isaac Woods of Choconut, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.

Norwich NY 70 years ago, Related by George Denslow - 1906

Seventy Years Ago

Reminiscences of Early Days in Norwich, Chenango Co., NY 

Related by George W. Denslow, Who Was Ninety Years Old on Sept. 19, 1906

Compiled for the Union by Leonard W. Cogswell

Chenango Union, November 22, 1906

 

Down on Hayes street there was a general training lot, and also one on what is now Henry street.  The old Rider hotel on the Latham lot used to be opposite the Hayes st. training ground. We had great times there general training days.  Gen. Crane, father of Van B. Crane who lives on Court st., was the commander-in-chief when I came here.

 

We used to have great celebrations on "Independence Day," 4th of July.  I remember one particularly on July 4, 1840 here in Norwich by the Democrats and Whigs.  The democrats had their dinner in the orchard back of the Rider hotel where the Latham house stands nearly opposite the Union office.  I think the Whigs had their dinner on the Green.  Long processions marched in from the outlying towns, delegations of prominent citizens going out to meet incoming processions of their political adherents.  I think there were about 40 Democrats, of which I was one, went out on horseback to the top of West Hill and met one of these processions headed by Capt. John Harvey of Preston, a Revolutionary soldier, one of the old Continentals, and he had on his old continental suit of blue and buff. To me it seemed but a step back to "Old Pat" and Bunker Hill.

 

In their ragged regimentals

Stood the old Continentals,

Yielding not;

When the grenadiers were lunging

And like hail fell the plunging

Cannon shot.

 

But with eyes to the front of all,

And with guns horizontal

Stood our sires,

And the ball whistled deadly,

And, in streams flashing redly,

Blazed the fires

 

Each party had a band and they would march in opposite directions up and down Broad street at the same time, hollering and yelling, bands playing, each trying to drown out the other with noise.

 

In 1837 Chenango County had a population of a little less than 40,000, and was a congressional district by itself.  In those days it took three days to complete an election; the first day it was held at White Store, the next day at North Norwich (than a part of Norwich) and the last day here in Norwich.  We had pretty good times, for elections were not conducted then with so much machinery, fuss and feathers as now.  Then we had a plain ballot with nothing but the candidates of one particular party on a ticket, we went up and dropped it into the ballot box and knew we had voted the ticket we desired. We didn't have a ballot as big as a newspaper which must be folded with mathematical accuracy.  Then, if we found a doubtful voter, we could stick a ballot in his hand, march him by force up to the ballot box and see that he dropped it in, and then we knew that "he had delivered the goods."

 

I cast my first ballot for president in 1840 for Martin Van Buren, as good a democrat as there ever was, a much misrepresented man.  I voted here in 1838 for state officers, getting my goods here from New Haven in time, for then we had to have a certain amount of taxable property to vote.

 

In 1851 my wife and I went to Syracuse on business, and while there we heard that wonderful Hungarian patriot and orator, Louis Kossuth, speak.  I remember he wore a cocked hat with the three feathers in it.  He was a fiery speaker and made a great speech.

 

I remember when Horace Greely started the Log Cabin in the campaign of 1840, which was devoted to ridiculing Harrison, and then afterwards when he started the New York Tribune.  I remember when Charles Dana started the New York Sun.

 

Over in Cooperstown I remember when James Fennimore Cooper took the public by storm with his Leatherstocking and Pathfinder and Deerslayer tales.  The Norwich Journal, the Albany Evening Journal, edited by Thurlow Weed, the Tribune edited by Horace Greely, at one time printed a lot of stories relating to Cooper's action in excluding the public from Three Mile Point in Otsego Lake at Cooperstown, and Cooper sued them all for slander, and at one time had a dozen or more suits against Weed, and finally accumulated such a lot of judgments against various editors that Weed and others were forced to retract all they had said.  It was "bitter crow" for Thurlow Weed to eat.  I remember the talk of the time. I  remember the furors over the Morgan-anti-masonic troubles which waged so bitterly for some time caused by the disappearance of a Mr. Morgan who was said to have been secretly killed by the Masonic order.

 

To be continued

 

 

 

Obituaries (January 1)

Nancy (Avery) Ferry

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1912

 

Nancy (Avery) Ferry

1846 - 1912

The death of Mrs. Nancy A. Ferry, which occurred at Oil City, Pa., July 12, removes a woman of fine Christian character who was well known in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] having resided here until her removal to Oil City about four years ago.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hosea W. Avery, of Norwich, and a scion of one of the oldest and most respected families in this section.  She had a wide circle of friends both here and in Pennsylvania.  For 30 years Mrs. Ferry was a member of the First Baptist Church in this place and was an earnest and efficient worker in the church and Sunday school.  Her husband, Charles Ferry, former manager of the David Maydole Hammer Factory, died about 25 years ago.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John F. Hill of Norwich; a brother, Edward Avery, of Earlville; two nieces, Mrs. D.K. James, of Oil City, Pa., and Mrs. C.C. Norris, of South America, and a nephew, Charles Avery, of Earlville.  The remains arrived in Norwich on the Lackawanna train at 10 o'clock Monday morning, funeral services being held from the First Baptist Church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Nathan Geer

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Nathan Geer died in Plymouth, Chenango county, N.Y. at the residence of his son, Wm. R. Geer, May 4, 1849, aged 83 years.  He was converted and joined the M.E. Church about 40 years ago, under the labors of Rev. Charles Giles and father White.  His companion also became the subject of saving grace about the same time, and with her husband shared the privileges and responsibilities of the Church until about four years ago when she finished her course with joy, bidding farewell to earth in full hope of immortality.  Father Geer still continued to trust in the God of Jacob, and though he was the subject of great bodily affliction, yet he endured patiently as "seeing him who is invisible."  He served the Church many years in the capacity of class leader and steward.  In short, he was a Methodist of the old stamp.  His last illness was only of five or six days' continuance, but he was prepared for his final change.  He expressed the strongest confidence in God.   E.P.Beecher,  Plymouth, July 10, 1849

 

Francis Marion Hammond

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Francis Marion, oldest son of Wm. M. and Almeda Hammond, died in Evans, Erie county, N.Y., on Saturday, the 12th of May, aged 4 years and 1 day.  Little Francis was at the Sunday school the Sabbath before he died.  For some weeks preceding his sickness, an inquiry about heaven seemed to be awakened in his mind, and after having, for a few days, heard of the joys above, little Francis was called away from this world of sorrow, to see that sun-height clime, and to participate in its joys.  May his deeply afflicted parents so live as to meet his happy spirit on that blissful shore.     J.F. Mason   Eden, July 16, 1849

 

Joseph James

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Joseph James died in the town of Vienna [Oneida Co., NY], on the 11 June, in the 73d year of his age.  Father James for many years lived a faithful member of the M.E. Church, and we trust exchanged his relation to the Church on earth, for one to the Church triumphant in heaven.    W.H. Hawkins,  Vienna, June 11, 1849

 

Ada A. (Bisbe) Albright

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, April 11, 1946

Mrs. Ada A. Albright, 67, died Friday evening, March 22nd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Albro of Hubbardsville where she had been staying a few weeks.  The funeral was held March 25, at 2 P.M. from the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.D. Whitney of Eaton and at 2:30 P.M. from the Congregational Church, Rev. R.T. Campbell of the Eaton Federated Church, assisted by Rev. A. Parker of East Hamilton Church, officiating.  Members of the Willow Glen Rebekah Lodge conducted a committal service at the grave.  Interment was made in Eaton Cemetery [Madison Co., NY].  Ada A. Albright was born September 1, 1878 in the town of Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY], the eldest daughter of Cyrenius and Alice Austin Bisbe. At the age of 16 years she moved with her parents to Eaton. She was united in marriage to the late Andrew J. Albright of Eaton on December 8, 1897.  Mrs. Albright was a member of the Eaton Methodist Episcopal Church for more than 40 years, and a loyal member of the Willow Glen Rebekah Lodge no. 158, and belonged to the Past Nobel Grand's Club of Eaton and Past Noble Grand's Association of Madison County.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Branan and Mrs. I.D. Whitney both of Eaton; one son, Albert C. Albright of Hubbardsville; five grandchildren, Mrs. Phyllis R. Casadel of Rome, Phillip Alan and Jean Marie Whitney of Eaton and Linda Joyce and Karen Sue Albright of Hubbardsville; and a sister, Mrs. Eva Brown of Norwich.

 

Letter from England, 1944

A Letter from England

January 7, 1944

 

The following letter was written by cousins to Ilah Parker and has been given us for publication.

                                                                                                                        57 High St.
                                                                                                                        Staffordshire, England

Dear Ilah,

Just a few lines wishing you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

I wonder how long we will have to wait before the end of this dreadful war.  We hope before another year ends there will be peace among the nations.  It seems to be tough going in Italy now.

I wonder if you know how horrible it is in Europe.  Thousands from their homes taken to unknown destinations.  Many shot, men, woman and children.  I specially think of the children.  Some nights I can't sleep for thinking about it all.  And we here in England would have had the same thing happen to us if they had got in.  I could never have believed it possible in this a supposed civilized age, for such terrible deeds to happen.

We were so grateful for the newspapers you sent us.  We have only one sheet to our paper now.  One of my sisters works for a man who has spent some time in America.  We let him read the papers and he was delighted with them.

I expect you in America are all lit up for Christmas.  I believe this has been the fifth winter of the blackout.  Boards made to fit in the window frames.  The police are very strict.  I see in our paper London and all of the large cities are getting lamps all in order for when peace comes, Churchill will give the signal for lights on.  Traveling is very difficult.  If a car is used for pleasure, one is liable to a fine.  They must only be used for essential purposes.  Public vehicles are packed, only 12 people are allowed to stand.

Two of my brothers are in the Royal Artillery.  They are stationed near one another.  Have another brother in Italy and another one in Africa.  We see lots of soldiers also Italians, Polish, etc.  American soldiers have wonderful equipment.  We will never be able to repay America for her kindness and helpfulness. We will always be very indebted to you.  We can't thank America enough.  Before Bill died, he said if America goes in the War, it is as good as won.  It is his daughter's wish that some day she will be able to visit you as her dad did. She works in a nursery school in Leeds, has 40 children under 5 years of age.  Their mothers are in war work.  My brothers' farms are mostly on the plough now.  Have to grow enough to feed their own cattle. Wheat is commanded by the Government so they can't have that.  Our hens only have oats. We miss the maize for better egg production.  We get a flat rate all the way around.  Nearly everything is under control.

We don't expect to have luxuries; we are very thankful we can get the essential things.  Now I must really close as it is getting late.  All send love to all our cousins in America.

                                                                                                  Lottie, Mary and Lillian

Marriages (December 31)

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1874

PATTENGILL - CANDEE:  At Holland Patent [Oneida Co., NY], on the 16th ult., by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Wm. H. Pattengill to Miss Nellie Candee.

DICKINSON - EDLER:  At South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. Charles Dickinson to Miss Lizzie Edler, both of that place.

SNYDER - HOLCOMB:  At the parsonage, Coventryville, N.Y., on the 22d inst., by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. William A. Snyder, of Seneca Co., Ohio, to Miss Maria L. Holcomb, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

VANCOTT - TYLER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, on the 9th inst., by Rev. S. Merchant, Mr. Homer VanCott to Miss Anna Tyler, of Prattsville [Greene Co., NY].

NOLTON - PATTENGILL:  At Holland Patent [Oneida Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Charles F. Nolton, to Miss Mary Pattengill, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Chenango Union, November 13, 1890

STANBRO - GREGORY:  In North Norwich, November 3, 1890, by Rev. Henry D. Stebbins, Mr. Frederick Hill Stanbro, M.D., of Springfield, Mass. and Jennie E. Gregory, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

ROYS - POTTER:  In McDonough, November 5, 1890, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. James N. Roys, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Edith W. Potter of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

MERRITT - GIFFORD:  In Afton, November 1, 1890, by Rev. L.L. Bury, Mr. Henry J. Merritt, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Cora Gifford, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]

SWAN - VANWAGNER:  In Sherburne, November 5, 1890, by Rev. J.C.Barber, Mr. Wallace G. Swan, and Miss Florence A. Van Wagner, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

WHIPPLE - WILSON:  In Oneonta, November 5, 1890, by Rev. O.h. McAnnlty, Mr Walter S. Whipple, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and Miss Cora B. Wilson, of Oneonta, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]..

Obituaries (December 31)

Charles H. Stuart

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Charles H . Stuart

1849 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles H. Stuart, a respected resident of this place, passed away at his home on Elm street, Monday evening.  His death followed a few days' illness.  Deceased was 63 years of age and was born in Woodhull, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], April 8, 1849, but the larger share of his life was spent in Elmira where he was engaged in the drug business.  He had also been in business in Horseheads, Chemung county, North East, Erie county, Pa., and in Boston, Mass., he was connected with the Boston Liquid Food Company's Hospital.  He came to this village about seven years ago to accept a responsible position with the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Mr. Stuart became a Mason at Horseheads and after coming to Norwich affiliated with the local lodge.  In politics he was a Prohibitionist and an ardent supporter of the party.  For two years he was the county chairman.  When a youth he became a member of the Methodist church with which he had been associated wherever he resided.  He was leader of the Sunday morning class of the Broad Street M.E. Church of this village, also a teacher of a boys' class and a member of the official board.  At Horseheads, Mr. Stuart married Miss Harriet E. Nichols who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs. Miller Hall, of Alpine, N.Y., and Mrs. Emma Read, of California; one cousin, Mrs. Belle J. Wilbur, of North Tarrytown, N.Y., and Miss Kittie M. Stuart, an adopted daughter.  Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Broad Street M.E. Church, the pastor, Rev. A.R. Burke, officiating and the Masons having charge.  The remains were taken to Horseheads where interment was made.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

William Bown

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Dear Bro. Hosmer:--I have just received, by letter from my brother-in-law, the painful intelligence of the death of my father, Mr. William Bown.  He died in the town of Elkland, Lycoming Co., Pa., on the 3d of July, in the 67th year of his age.  His health had been failing for several months, and on the 17th of June I started to visit him for the last time; and after spending four days with him, was compelled to leave him one week previous to his death.  His sufferings have been long and painful, but his patience was remarkable, and his mind remained clear until the close of life.  For nearly two weeks before the time I left him, he was unable to take scarcely any nourishment, even enough to sustain nature; and until the time of his death, which occurred one week later, he was unable to take anything at all.  My father and grandfather were among the first settlers in the town and cleared the farm where I spent several of the first years of my life; where my father died, and where my brother and widowed mother still live.  It becomes me to say but little concerning one of whom much might be said.    C.L. Bown,  Starkey, July 11, 1849

 

Catharine Bell Diefendorf

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Mrs. Catharine Diefendorf, consort of Geo. Diefendorf, died at Freya Bush, Montgomery county, N.Y., June 3, in the 68th year of her age.  Sister Diefendorf was among the number that constituted the first Methodist society in the above named place, and for nearly forty years was fellowshipped as a faithful and devoted Christian.  From the period Methodism was first planted at Freye-Bush, [the] Diefendorf's house has been the preacher's [place.].  It was only necessary to furnish satisfactory evidence of being an authorized and approved minister of the M.E. Church, to insure a hearty welcome to all the convenience and comfort possible for their hands and means to supply.  God has abundantly rewarded this, their liberality, by giving them temporal prosperity, and also in the conversion of all their children, ten in number--seven sons and three daughters; and there is good prospect that brother and sister D. will be able, in the day of God's final disposition of the human family, to say, "here are we, and the children which thou hast given us."  God grant that it may be so.  The deceased, for several of her last years, suffered severely from that indescribable disease called dyspepsia, of which she also died.  One of its prominent peculiarities of effect upon the human constitution is known to be, deep mental depression.  Yet under all the severity of her protracted affliction, the grace of God so far abounded as to reconcile her feelings to the evil imposed, and to light up a clear and steady prospect of soon entering a mansion awaiting her at God's right hand.  Sister D. exemplified in the manner, both of her life and death, the spirit and power of the gospel.  N.F.Daniels  [Buried Presbyterian Cemetery, Freybush, Montgomery Co., NY:  Catharine Bell Diefendorf, March 27, 1872 - June 3, 1849]

 

Minnie M. Baldwin

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, April 11, 1946

Mrs. Minnie May Baldwin, a former resident of Hubbardsville [Madison Co., NY], passed away Saturday March 30, at her home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  She was born in Hubbardsville, April 1, 1871, the daughter of Isaac and Minnie Sauby Allen.  Mrs. Baldwin was educated in the schools of Hubbardsville and Waterville. She also attended Houghton Seminary, Clinton.  She was the wife of James Baldwin, dece4ased. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Baldwin, Utica; a son, Allen of Oriskany Falls; one sister, Mrs. Alonzo Shafer, Hubbardsville; and one grandson, James A. Baldwin.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 23, 1886

 

HALL:  At the residence of her father, Dr. C.M. Purdy, Dec. 21st, Kathleen Purdy, wife of Charles F. Hall, aged 37 years.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. at her late residence.

 

DAVIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, Mrs. Sally Davis, widow of the late George Davis, aged 75 years.

 

BULLOCK:  In North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Major Dyer D. Bullock, aged 63 years.

 

WILLCOX:  at the residence of D.A.Willcox, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. Alfred Willcox, aged 78 years and 6 months.

 

SUTTON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, Mr. Lorenzo D. Sutton, aged 80 years.

 

GROVER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 14th, Mrs. Eunice Grover, aged 91 years.

 

CANNON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 13th, Mr. Curtis C. Cannon, aged 70 years.

 

BOWERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 15th, Mr. Gilbert Bowers, aged 66 years.

 

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 16th, Mr. Glover Ives, aged 81 years.

 

NELSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]  Dec 3d, Mr. David Nelson, aged 29 years.

 

ROSE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 6th, Mr. Oliver P. Rose, aged 60 years.

 

PECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 17th, Mr. Asahel Peck, aged 70 years.

 

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st Mr. William D. Rice, aged about 57 years.

 

GRAY:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY] Dec. 20th, Mr. Alvin Gray, aged 79 years, formerly of Greene.

 

BROWN:  In St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 9th, Mrs. Jennie Brown, formerly of North Pharsalia, N.Y.

Wayne Gilbert Benedict, Norwich HS Principle, 1912

New High School Principal

Prof. Wayne Benedict Returns to Norwich to Succeed Prof. Hill

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1912

 

 -

Wayne Gilbert Benedict

1881 - 1946

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Among the several changes in the faculty of Norwich High School announced for the opening of the fall term in September, the position of principal will be taken by Wayne Benedict, A.B., succeeding Addison L. Hill, who has accepted a position as instructor in the Rochester city schools.  Prof. Benedict is already well acquainted in Norwich through his attendance at the High School of which he is a graduate.  He received his degree from Colgate University.  Mr. Benedict married Miss Erma Sherwood, of Norwich, also a graduate of the  High School and of Syracuse University.  Prof. and Mrs. Benedict, with their three boys, will be welcomed again to Norwich. They will take up their residence on Division street about August 1.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

______________________________________________________

 

Obituary

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, April 11, 1946

 

Wayne Gilbert Benedict, 65, died in his home in Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY], April 8, 1946, following an illness of eight years.  He was graduated from Norwich High School and Colgate University in 1906.  He taught in Brookfield for two years and in Colgate Academy for four years.  Mr. Benedict was principal of the Norwich High School for three years and principal of Oxford High School for seven years.  He was district superintendent of school district number one in Madison County for 15 years.  Surviving, besides the widow, the former Erma Sherwood, are three sons;  Samuel, Kingsport, Tenn.; Lt. Paul, Fort Dix, N.J., and Daniel, Erieville; two daughters Mrs. Johnson, Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Robert Ward, New York City; three brothers, Ernest, Lebanon; Oliver, Cazenovia, and Zar, Georgetown; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Lewis, Madison; Mrs. Albert Rice, Georgetown, and Mrs. Harry Byre, Georgetown.  He was a member of the Oxford Lodge, 175, F&AM, and of the Lebanon Federated Church.  Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul F Swartout, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton, and the Rev. Floyd Darling, pastor of the Baptist Church in Cazenovia, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich.

Bainbridge High School Class of 1956 - Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1956

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1956

 

 

Florence Caroline Cornell

 

Nancy Lou Craig

Class Vice President

 

Jean Marie Davidson

 

Charles Clarence Dixson

 

Fred Alise Drachler, Jr.

 

Elizabeth Hedy Elder

 

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.

Marriages (December 29)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union,  January 31, 1878

BARRE - Greene:  At the residence of the bride's parents, at White Store (Norwich) [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. Mr. Boyce, Mr. Frank J. Barre, to Miss Bertha B. Greene, daughter of Philander Greene, both of White Store.

 

TUCKER - CRUM B:  In Hamilton, Jan. 22d, by Rev. E.W. Jones, Mr. Hiram H. Tucker, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Jennie E. Crumb, of Hamilton [Madison Co.,NY].

 

NORTON - GRAY:  In Oxford, Jan. 21st, by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. John Norton, of German [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Estelle Gray, of Sangate, Vt.

 

WHITBECK - HAIGHT:  In Greene, Jan. 15th, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Mr. Cornelius Whitbeck, to Mrs. David L. Haight, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FRINK - PECKHAM:  In Georgetown, N.Y., Jan . 22d, by P.P. Crain, Esq., Mr. Orello E. Frink of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Etta Peckham, of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY].

 

HOWES - BAKER:  In Lincklaen, Jan . 21st, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Henry Howes, of DeRuyter [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss M. Delphine Baker, of Lincklaen  [Chenango County, NY]

 

MERRITT - NHARE:  In Cincinnatus, Jan . 16th, by Rev. A.C.Smith, Mr. George Merritt, to Miss Lovina Nhare, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co.,NY].

 

NICHOLS - BURNAP:  In German, Jan. 22d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Harry Nichols of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Mary Burnap, of German [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WHITING - BUTLER:  In Bainbridge, Jan. 23d, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. F.A. Whiting, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Dora G. Butler, of Guilford [Chenango Co.,NY]

 

UTTER - PARSONS:  In  Bainbridge, Jan . 22d, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Charles Utter of East Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,NY] to Miss Anna Parsons, of East Guilford [Chenango Co.  NY]

 

TYRELL - JONES:  In Afton, Jan. 2d, by Rev. Wm. Sawtelle, Mr. Lewis H. Tyrell, Jr., of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Mildred E. Jones, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 29)

Henry P. Macksey

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Henry P. Macksey

1876 - 1912

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home in Newark, N.J., Saturday, following an illness of about one year, occurred the death of Henry P. Macksey, a former Norwich resident, aged 36.  Mr. Macksey was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Macksey, of Norwich, and was born June 21, 1876.  During his residence here he was for a time an employee of the machine shop of the O.&W. Railroad.  Some years ago he went to Newark, N.J., to reside and until his health failed he was head baggagemaster for the Lackawanna Railroad at the Hoboken terminal of that road.  He is survived by four brothers, Thomas F., of East Orange, N.J.; John C. Edward J., and William P., of Newark, N.J.  Funeral services were held in Newark Tuesday and the remains were brought here that afternoon, accompanied by his brothers and other relatives, and burial was made in the family plot in St. Paul's Cemetery.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey  Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Henry Welch

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Henry Welch died in Watertown, Jefferson Co., N.Y., January 21, 1847, in the 68th year of his age.  Br. Welch was a native of Connecticut.  He removed to this State in 1802.  He thought he experienced religion in his youth, but did not publicly profess faith in Christ till the year 1813 in Copenhagen, Lewis Co., where he united with the M.E. Church, of which he remained a worthy member, till he was removed by death from the Church militant to the Church triumphant, after a severe and lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and holy resignation, and was enabled frequently to say that pain was sweet, while Jesus was with him, to make all his bed in his sickness--that he soothed his bed and gave him rest.  He left the world with the greatest composure and peace, (after taking a formal and affectionate leave of his family, and exhorting them all to meet him in heaven) in joyous expectation of a glorious immortality beyond this vale of tears, where

"Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,

Are felt and feared no more."

Thus has the Chruch been deprived of one of the worthy members, and the family, of an affectionate husband and father; and we are all admonished by this providence, of the importance of being also ready.  May this providential visitation be sanctified to the good of the family and Church, and we all meet him in heaven, where, unlike the disturbers of earth, we shall be identified in one common interest and bound together by a golden chain of eternal concord.     E. Wheeler,  Redman, April 10, 1847

 

Emeline Minerva Lobdell

Utica Saturday Globe, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Miss Emeline Lobdell, daughter of George and Almira Lobdell, of the town of Victor [Ontario Co., NY], died at the residence of her parents, on the 14th inst., at the age of 18 years.  Emeline experienced the pardoning mercy of God some years ago, and united with the M.E. church; but as is too common with the young, she subsequently forsook the good and the right way, and lost her standing in the Church.  While in this backslidden state, the consumption marked her for its victim and she began rapidly to decline.  Though at first she was perfectly indifferent to her fate, yet subsequently she sought for mercy and pardon; nor did she seek in vain--It was a great grief to her, that she had so far wandered from God as to lose her standing in the Church, and she expressed an ardent desire to have her name reinstated before she died.  During a few of the last weeks of her life, she gave the most satisfactory evidence that she was prepared to die, and looked forward with unspeakable delight, to the hour of her final release.  Unquestionably, she has gone to join the church triumphant in the kingdom of heaven.     G. Hines, Victor, April 26, 1847  [Buried Victor Village Cemetery:  Inscription:  "In memory of Emeline M, daughter of George & Almyra Lobdell. Died April 14, 1847, aged 17 years, 9 mo's & 20 d's"]

 

Helen M. (Parsons) Sweet

1856 - 1919

Helen M. Sweet, wife of John I. Sweet, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Herrick, Saturday, August 15th, 1919 after an illness of six months.  Mrs. Sweet was the daughter of Johnathan and Harriett Parsons and born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in the year of 1856.  Her marriage took place in 1876 and she was the mother of two children, Ralph K., who died in 1911 and Mary who survives her.  She is also survived by her husband, two brothers, Henry A., and Ben W. Parsons and one sister, Mrs. E.T. Wright.  She became a member of the Congregational church of Coventryville when a girl and always lived a well ordered Christian life. The funeral was held at her daughter's home, Monday August 18, with Rev. G.F. VanWoert officiating, assisted by Rev. Norman Knight. Burial at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The many and beautiful flowers prove her many friends who will mourn her loss.  [Afton Enterprise, August 28, 1919]

 

Death Notices

The Guilford Mail, April 1892

 

STEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23, 1892, Mabel G. [Stead], only child of Rial W. and Clara m. Stead, age 6 years and 9 months.

 

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 4, Mrs. Nelson Parsons, aged 76 years.  Mrs. Parsons was the mother of Mrs. Albert Alcott and sister of Mrs Silas Root, of this place [Guilford, NY].

 

FRANCISCO:  Chauncey Francisco died lately at the Asylum for insane in Binghamton [Broome Co., nY].  His remains were brought here [Guilford, NY] for interment.

Obituaries (December 28)

E. Birney Crandall

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

E. Birney Crandall

1853 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  E. Birney Crandall, a well known Resident of this Village, and for some time employed about the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Dibble, on North Broad street, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in the barn where he had been  at work.  He had appeared in his usual health during the day and had been down town on an errand only a short time before he was found dead.  His age was 59.  Mr. Crandall was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Crandall and was born in the town of Norwich, March 6, 1853, and had always resided here except for a brief period when he lived in Plymouth.  For nearly 15 years he was an employee of the David Maydole Hammer Factory, leaving there six years ago to take the position  he held at the time of his death.  December 25, 1874, Mr. Crandall married Miss Rhoba A. Evans, of Norwich, who survives with one son, Charles B. Crandall, and a daughter, Mrs. Christopher Quinn, both of this village.  The daughter and her husband are now on a trip to California.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. David Evans, of this place. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

Helen (Ledyard) Lincklaen

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

 

 

Helen (Ledyard) Lincklaen

1777 - 1847

findagrave.com, Memorial #37768706

 

Mrs. Helen Lincklaen died at her residence in Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] on the 10th ult., aged 70 years, 4 months and 20 days.  Mrs. Lincklaen was born in  1777, at Middletown Point, New Jersey, the second daughter of Major Benjamin Ledyard, and his wife Catharine Forman.  In 1791 her father having been appointed Clerk of the County of Onondaga, which then  comprised all the lands given as bounties for services in the Revolution, (usually known as the "military tract") removed with his family to the site of the present village of Aurora, Cayuga county.  The journey, which, as usual at that period, was made by boats or bateaux, through the Mohawk river, Wood Creek, Oneida Lake, Oneida and Seneca rivers, and Cayuga lake, until the travelers landed on the beach directly in  front of their own log dwelling., was distinctly remembered and often alluded to by the deceased.  She has lived in  Cazenovia since 1797, at which time she was married to John Lincklaen, Esq., and has witnessed, from its commencement, the change which has transformed all Central and Western New York, from an unbroken forest, to a populous and fertile land.  During the last autumn, she re-visited the place of her birth, and though the lapse of Fifty-two years had left none of the acquaintances of her youth, and few who even remembered her family, she found much gratification in recognizing her old home and familiar places--This was her last journey, for since her return, she has been a constant invalid.  Having united with the Presbyterian Church in  Cazenovia in  1807, she left at her decease but two or three whose membership is of as old a date.  She sustained a severe and protracted illness with remarkable patience, and preserved to the last, entire resignation and composure.--Madison County Whig

Nathaniel R. Hyer

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Nathaniel R. Hyer died at his residence in Guilford, Chenango Co., Feb. 25, 1847, in the 75th year of his age.  According to our best information, he was converted when  about 20 years of age, under the labors of the Rev. Benjamin Abbott, and connected himself with the M.E. Church; which connection he honorably maintained, to the day of his death.  He had officiated in the capacity of exhorter, for a number of years before his death.  He has also discharged the duties of class leader for a number of years with Christian fidelity.  The nature of his disease was such as to disqualify him for much conversation, but from  the knowledge we have of him deep and genuine piety, and his blameless walk and conversation, we doubt not but he has found a happy lodgment in the bosom of his God, where he is forever at rest.  [Buried Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton, Chenango Co., NY]

Abijah Cornwell

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Abijah Cornwell, Sen., died in Guilford, Chenango Co., on the 11th day of March, 1847, in the 76th year of his age.  Br. Cornwell was among the first settlers of the town, among the first trophies of the gospel in the neighborhood, and among the first in the neighborhood who united with the M.E. Church; in which Church he remained a worthy member, until removed to the Church on high.  The exact number of years he held a membership in the Church, is not known; but supposed to be about 40.  Br. Cornwell possessed a very kind and amiable disposition and his piety was deep and sentimental.  During his sickness, which was brief, he expressed strong confidence in the merits of his Redeemer, and, as he approached the hour of death, a willingness, and rather an anxiety, (tempered and subdued by grace) to depart, and be with the Savior.  One circumstance, I think, will show, not only his unwavering hope of heaven, but the delightful raptures that thrilled his soul, when on the threshold of the immortal Jerusalem; as his daughter-in-law was standing by his bed, and by acts of kindness, endeavoring to mitigate his sufferings, with considerable emphasis he said to her, "Do you not see the angels?"  Upon her answering "No," he said, "I see them hovering around my bed."  He died without a struggle or a groan.  "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."    C. Starr, Guilford, April 12, 1847  [Buried Ives Settlement Cemetery, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

In Potsdam(?) on the 10th ult, Cornelius William [Hunt], the son of Rev. Isaac L. and Judith L. Hunt, aged 16 days.  Thurs have three children been torn suddenly from their father's little family within a few months.  All were well and promising when the fond father left home on itinerant duty--but returning, he found them dead or dying.  Such are some of the trials of itinerant life.--E.A.

In Kingston, Apr. ?, 1847, George Porter [Nelson], only son of Rev. Henry and Jane Nelson, aged 17 months

Obituaries (December 27)

Michael Hadlock

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Michael Hadlock

1832 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Michael Hadlock, for nearly 60 years a resident of Norwich, died at the home of his son in Marshall, Texas, May 29, aged 80.  Mr. Hadlock was born in Ireland and came to America and direct to Norwich in aboum1852.  For 15 or 20 years of his long residence here he was an employee in the Maydole Hammer Factory.  Afterwards, for 23 years he was an D.L.&W. Railroad section man, until his health failed and he was forced to abandon  the hard work in which he had engaged during the greater part of his life.  He married Mary Cleary, of Norwich, about 1864.  She died about eight years ago, since which time his daughter kept house for him, until her death last September.  Mr. Hadlock then went to  Marshall, Texas, to reside with a son, Frank P. Hadlock, besides whom  he is survived by a second son, Robert M. Hadlock, of Norwich.  He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Griffin and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, both residents of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Saturday, burial being made at Marshall.

 

Laura E. (Bowen) Shelton

Norwich Sun, November 23, 1912

The death of Mrs. Laura E. Shelton, which occurred at the family home on Avery street Monday afternoon of the 18th inst. moves to deep sympathy and keen sorrow the hearts of many friends.  Mrs. Shelton suffered long, but with neither murmur nor complaint.  Disease, relentless, grasped about her the most cruel coil, beyond the ken of man to cure.  Yet she rebelled not against the decree of the Master she truly worshipped and obeyed.  Loath to leave devoted family and friends, still her gentle spirit bowed in submission--"Thy will be done."  Laura E. Shelton, wife of Andrew J. Shelton, was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of Seth and Ellen Bowen.  The family resided in that township for many years, moving to Sidney in 1899.  She was a woman of strong Christian character; patient, loving and self-sacrificing.  Hers was a life nobly and divinely lived.  True to her membership of 40 years in the Methodist Episcopal communion, Mrs. Shelton was ever steadfast in her church work and duties and her loss will be keenly felt in all circles of the community.  The funeral on Wednesday gave expression to the love and sympathy of friends.  Rev. D.L. MacDonald officiated, and dwelt feelingly on the theme:  "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints."  Interment followed in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this.  Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood for months by the side of a loved one, hope after hope dropping away, as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words.  She who has gone forth could not be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband with a devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled on her face which proclaimed victory, and he knew she was resting on a Mighty Arm--Sidney Record

 

Andrew J. Shelton

Otsego Journal, April 5, 1928

It is with deep sorrow when a host of Guilford friends received news that Andrew J. Shelton entered into eternal rest on Bridge street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], March 24th, of heart trouble.  Mr. Shelton spent his early days in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], having been born here 80 years ago in the old Shelton stone house.  Early in life he united in marriage to Miss Laura Bowen, of Guilford Centre, who passed on in 1913.  Mr. Shelton moved to Sidney 27 years ago and purchased a home there.  He was a devoted member of the Methodist church, having joined the Guilford church, but upon his removal to Sidney, transferred his membership there.  The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. R.W. Dix of Binghamton.  Being well known here and spending his younger days in this community his warm and tender friendship will long linger as a precious memory in the hearts of former neighbors and friends here.  Among those who survive are a brother, Lucius Shelton of Norwich; four nieces, Lulu Chase, of Norwich, Nellie, Edith and Bertha Scott of Oneonta, three nephews, Wins Shelton of Binghamton, A.B. Shelton of Norwich, and W.P. Shelton of Guilford,  Burial in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney.  Relatives in their loss have the sympathy of many here.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 16, 1874

 

SQUIRES:  At the residence of her son-in-law, N. Eggleston, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]March 14th, Mrs. Charity Squires, aged 80 years and 10 months.

 

TERRY:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, Edna May, daughter of Kinyon Terry, aged 4 years.

 

KEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Lucy, wife of William Keeler, aged 62 years.

 

RILEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, Miss Louisa L. Riley, daughter of the late Josiah Riley, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.

 

CUMMINGS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Mr. Abijah D. Cummings, aged 63 years.

 

HOVEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Julia Wheeler [Hovey], wife of George Hovey, aged 22 years.

 

TEACHOUT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, Eva L., daughter of Ira Teachout, aged 7 months.

 

KING:  In Eaton [Madison Co., NY], March 25th, Lottie Belle [King], daughter of Leonard B King, of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], aged 8 years.

 

KINNIER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 6th, Mr. John Kinnier, aged 46 years.

 

PRESTON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, at the residence of HC. Crozier, Esq., Mrs. Eliza Preston, aged 48 years.

 

HANDY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 4th, Mrs. Rhoda Handy, aged 85 years.

 

SHELDON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mr. Virgil R.Sheldon, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., nY], and brother of Wm. R. Sheldon of Norwich, aged 26 years.

 

HOYT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, Mrs. Fidelia Hoyt, aged 62 years.

 

DAY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 6th, Henrietta [Day], daughter of the late Henry A. Day, aged 9 years.

 

BURNS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Mary, daughter of Miles and Eliza Burns, aged 3 years.

 

FULMER:  In Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, Minnie Fulmer, aged 3 months.

 

IRELAND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Electa M., wife of Jacob B. Ireland, aged 71 years.

 

TRULOCK:  At the Asylum in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Mr. Andrew J. Trulock, aged 55 years.

 

KING:  At the residence of her son-in-law, C.A. Buell, in Woodcook Township, Pa., March 24th, Mrs. Elizabeth King, aged 79 years, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

MOODY:  In Van Ettenville, N.Y. [Chemung Co.], March 30th, Mr Charles Moody, aged 87 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY[.

 

LUDINGTON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Martha Louise, aged 3 days; and April 10th, Mary Elizabeth, aged 25 days, twins of M.B. and S.J. Ludington

"I take these little Lambs, said He,

And lay them on my breast;

Protection they shall find in me,

In me be ever blest"

Guilford NY High School Class of 1912

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY

High School Class of 1912

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

 

Graduates of the Guilford High School

Members of the Class of 1912 who recently received their Diplomas
Glen  Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY