Obituaries (January 17)

Charles H. Davis

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1912

 

 

Charles H. Davis

1840 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles H. Davis, for 30 years an engineer on the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad, running between Norwich and Middletown, succumbed to a severe attack of pneumonia, at his home at Summit [Schoharie Co., NY] on Thursday evening of last week.  Mr. Davis retired from active service as a locomotive engineer six years ago, went to a farm at the Summit and took charge of the railroad pumping station located there.  He entered the employ of the Ontario & Western Company more than 30 years before and became one of the most trusted engineers in the passenger service.  Mr Davis was born at Chenango Bridge [Broome Co., NY] 66 years ago, in 1840, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.  In 1860 he was united in marriage to Laura Tyler, of Chenango Bridge, who survives him.  His mother, 90 years of age, is still living at Chenango Bridge.  He is survived by two children, a daughter, Mrs. Hattie A. Ellenberger, of Middletown and a son, Fred H. Davis, of Ellenville.  He also leaves two brothers, George H. Davis, of Lisle, and Oliver H. Davis, of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Lee, of Killawog.  The funeral was largely attended Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the remains being taken to Lisle, Broome county, for interment Sunday.  For the accommodation of the many friends who attended the funeral services trains 1 and 2 stopped at the Summit Saturday.

 

Sophia A. Moore

Northern Christian Advocate, November 19, 1851

Mrs. Sophia A., wife of J.B. Moore, died October 22, 1851, at New Lisbon, Granby county, Illinois, in the 32d year of her age.  At an early period of her life she was the subject of religious impressions, and at the age of thirteen, under the ministrations of Rev Albert D. Peck, at Vernon Centre, she was converted and united with the M.E. Church of which she remained a worthy member to the day of her death.  Sister Moore was born in Westmoreland, Oneida county, N.Y., and, in company with her family, about seven years ago, came to Illinois.  She was a woman of more than ordinary mind, of great firmness and moral integrity. She was amiable in her disposition, friendly in her intercourse, and highly esteemed by all with whom she was acquainted.  Her life was like an even spun thread.  Her death was calm and peaceful.  Had Providence permitted, it would have been her pleasure to have lived long enough to have "trained up" her little boy and girl; but her language, while commuting these to the especial care of her deeply afflicted companion, was "the will of the Lord be done."  Her bereaved husband, her motherless children, the large circle of relatives and friends, deeply mourn her sudden removal.  But they "sorrow not as those who have no hope."  She "sleeps in Jesus."    S.P. Denning

 

Florine M. Pellett

Chenango Union, September 6, 1906

Miss Florine M. Pellett died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Hall Friday evening, August 31, aged 62 years.  She had been in her usual health and death, which was the result of heart failure, came very suddenly.  Miss Pellett was a daughter of the late Nelson Pellett, who was editor of the Telegraph from 1840 to 1851.  She was born and has always lived in the house where she died.  Funeral; services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. W.D. Benton, D.D., officiating.  Burial was at Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  She was a woman of strong character, exceptionally thoughtful of the feelings of others, not demonstrative but by daily acts of kindness and helpfulness testifying to her devotion to those around her.  She was a member of Emmanuel church and while health permitted was active in all of its endeavors.

 

George A. Davis

Chenango Union, September 13, 1906

George A. Davis, formerly employed as baker by M.W Cox was found dead in his room at the Oriental Hotel, Middletown [Orange Co., NY], Thursday morning, September 5.  Davis left Norwich September 5 to visit his brother at Middletown and meet his mother, Mrs. E.H. Harford, of Paterson, N.J.  He visited his brother whom he had not seen for four years on Wednesday and Wednesday night went to the Oriental Hotel, took a room and left a call for seven o'clock.  He was called at that hour, but not appearing several hours later the room was entered and Davis' body was found, fully dressed on the bed, which had not bee occupied.  The gas was turned on ant the room filled with gas.  Mrs. Harford reached Middletown about the time the body of her son was found.  Funeral services were held on Saturday.

 

Frank Dean

Chenango Union, September 13, 1906

Frank Dean, known as the "Belfast Spider" and a pugilist of considerable repute, died Friday evening at his home on Pleasant street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He got up as usual Friday morning and ate a hearty breakfast.  Very soon he complained of pains in his stomach and lay down.  He was feeling about the same at noon and his wife went to the Fair.  Returning about 5:30 she found him in a comatose state and sent for Dr. Roper.  Dean died about 6:30 before the arrival of her physician. Coroner Manley was called and ordered an autopsy which was performed by Dr. Brooks, assisted by Drs. Roper, Phelps and Fernald.  No report of the autopsy has been made but it is believed that acute indigestion was the cause of death.