Obituaries (January 7)

Robert B. Ingraham

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1912

 

Robert B. Ingraham

1847 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home on East Main street, Saturday, occurred the death of Robert B. Ingraham, a well known resident of this village, aged 65.  Deceased suffered a shock three weeks previous to his death and failed gradually until the end.  Mr. Ingraham was a son of Samuel and Harriet Randall Ingraham, and was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], August 29, 1847.  He had resided in Norwich most of his life and was for some years employed by the firm of L.&A. Babcock.  During recent years he had been engaged in the teaming and carting business.  January 12, 1869, Mr. Ingraham married Miss Antha Owen, of Oneida, who survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Maude Stafford, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Lena Holliday, both of Cleveland, Ohio.  He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Merrill, of Montrose, Pa., and Mrs. Frank Butts, of  Norwich. The funeral was held from his late home, Monday afternoon, Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiating, and interment was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

Polly Taylor

Northern Christian Advocate, October 3, 1849

Miss Polly Taylor, daughter of Stephen and Hannah Taylor, died of consumption, Sunday, July 1st, 1849.  Sister Taylor experienced religion in 1831, and about that time united with the M.E. Church, of which she remained a worthy member until her death.  Much might be said of the consistent life and triumphant death of this much lamented sister, but her record is on high.    David B. Smith  Cleveland, Sept. 18, 1849

Nellie Newton

Sidney Record, June 8, 1895

We regret to announce the death of Miss Nellie, the daughter of Mr. George Newton, who died Wednesday in the 20th year of her age at the home of Mrs. Pratt, where the family resides.  Peritonitis was the cause of death.  The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 o'clock a.m., Rev. T.A. Carlson officiating. The interment will take place in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

Miss Nellie Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Newton of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] died yesterday morning at about 7 o'clock, aged 19 years.  Miss Newton was a very highly esteemed young lady, a graduate of the class of '04, Bainbridge Union school, and had a host of friends in Bainbridge, upon whom her untimely death casts a deep and lasting sorrow and the heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents in their sad affrication.  The funeral will be held at the late residence in Sidney, Friday, at 10 o'clock, interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Note:  Burial in St. Peter's is unmarked.

Jennie Monroe

d. 1 May 1896

Mrs. Jennie Monroe died at her home May 1st, after an illness of about four weeks. Although her death was expected, it was quite a surprise.  The funeral was held form her home Sunday, Rev. D.W. Sweatland officiating.  She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community.  She will be buried in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. 

Lena Beeman

d. 3 May 1896, AE 16y 10m 10d

There is a fresh mound in New Ohio cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  The remains of Lena, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beeman is buried there.  The funeral was held Tuesday from the home of the bereaved parents, D.W. Sweatland officiating.    Six young ladies who were Lena's intimate friends acted as flower bearers, while four young men acted as bearers.  It did not seem as though she were dead, but only sleeping, as she lay in her beautiful white casket, which was gracefully draped with flowers contributed by friends.  Lena was a kind and affectionate daughter, and was very patient in her last illness.  She seemed to realize that she was near the end of life's journey.  Her age was 16 years and 7 months.  She leaves a father and mother and brother and sister, who have the sympathy of all.

Dearest Lena thou hast left us,

And our loss we deeply feel;

Bur 'tis God that has bereft us,

He can all our sorrows heal.

 

Henry A. Yarter

1904 - 1944

Funeral services for Henry A. Yarter, son of Mrs. Edith Yarter and the late Alexander Yarter, Avery street, were held at the Carr & Landers funeral chapel on Tuesday, December 12, 1944.  Rev George A. Parmelee, pastor of the Sidney Baptist church conducted the services and the body was placed in the Prospect Hill vault to await burial in the spring.  Mr. Yarter resided in Sidney until a few months ago when he went to Albany where he was employed as an expressman on the railroad.  He passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 9.  He was born in North Adams, Mass., July 23, 1904, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Yarter and came to Sidney with his parents several years ago.  He is survived by his wife, his mother and three brothers, Andrew, George and Robert, all of Sidney.  he was a member of the Masons.