Julia Sullivan
Utica Saturday Globe, December 1908
Julia Sullivan
1821 - 1908
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: At the home of her son, Michael, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday of last week, occurred the death of Mrs. Julia Sullivan, a long-time and respected resident of this vicinity. Mrs. Sullivan was 87 years of age and had been in fairly good health until the Monday before her death when she suffered a stroke. Deceased was born in Cork, Ireland, and came with her husband, William Sullivan to Sherburne about the year 1850. Later for some 20 years the family resided on the King Settlement road north of this village. Mr. Sullivan who was an employee of the D.L.&W. Railroad, was killed on that road near Wood's Corners on June 9, 1874. For the past 20 years Mrs. Sullivan had made her home with her son, Michael, in Preston. She was a kindhearted woman, charitable and considerate in all of her acts and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her demise. She is survived by six sons, John, of Norwich; Timothy, of Smyrna; William, Michael and Edward, of Preston, and Frank, of King Settlement, and by one daughter, Ellen Sullivan, a graduate nurse in Philadelphia. Two sons, Jeremiah and Edwin, have passed away. Among the survivors are 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Church Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Pendergast officiating. Burial was made in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
Martin L. Symonds
Oxford Times, June 26, 1867
In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst., Mr. Martin L., son of George and Sara A. Symonds, aged 21 years, eight months. The deceased has been a long sufferer from general debility which finally terminated in disease of the brain. The report that the deceased died of Hydrophobia is erroneous and without foundation and deserves correction. G.S.
Harry Wakeley Bagg
1877 - 1948
New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Services for Harry Wakeley Bagg, 71, will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral Home here. Rev. Kenneth Sutffin will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Bagg died Thursday, November 4 [1948] at his home at New Berlin Center. He had been ill for a year and a half. He was born March 30, 1877 at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] where his early days were passed. He attended the schools in that village. He was the son of Jerry and Amanda (Fuller) Bagg. His first marriage was to Jessie D Bagg, September 2, 1902. She died December 4, 1936. On August 10, 1938 he was united in marriage with Emma Sickler of Norwich. She survives as do six children: Mrs. Ruth Whitmore and Mrs. Marjorie Phelps of New Berlin; Mrs. Harriet Anderson of Coolidge, Arizona; Rupert Bagg of South Edmeston and Hawley Bagg of Edmeston; also a step-daughter, Viola Sickler of Norwich. Nine grandchildren who survive as do two sisters, Miss Mame Bagg of Saratoga Springs and Mrs. Winifred Lester of Johnson City, also 10 nieces and nephews. Mr. Bagg was a member of the Presbyterian church. For a period of six years prior to his illness he was employed in the foundry at the plant of the Bennett-Ireland Corp. He was stricken ill March 31, 1947. He was the builder of the Bagg golf course which over a period of years has been a popular resort area for many residents. While the Bagg homestead was his residence, the gold course has of recent years been operated and managed by his son Hawley. A wide circle of friends throughout this area mourn the passing of Mr. Bagg who was held in high regard and affection by a wide circle of neighbors and other friends.
August Johnson
1867 - 1947
August Johnson, well known and highly respected resident of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY] passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital May 6. He suffered a fractured hip about a month ago and had been in failing health since that time. Mr. Johnson was a retired farmer and had resided in the village of Edmeston for the past 26 years. He was born in Halmstead, Sweden, September 3, 1867. He came to this country when but a young man and in 1891 married Emily Anderson who survives Mr. Johnson also leaves three daughters, Mrs. Charles Riley, Mrs. Ralph Crawford and Mrs. Sumner Benington, all of Norwich; one sister, Mrs. Axel Nelson and one brother, Andrew Johnson, both of New Berlin. Two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held at the late home in Edmeston Monday, Rev. R. Austin officiating. Serving as bearers were Hugh Lingee, Charles Bowers, Fredrick Anderson and Louis Anderson. Floral tributes were many and testified to the high esteem held for the departed by his many friends and neighbors.
Cecilia A. Cox
Utica Saturday Globe, December 1908
Cecilia A. Cox
1871 - 1908
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: The Soldiers' Home and surrounding vicinity are saddened by the recent death of Miss Cecilia A. Cox, the head laundress of the home, and in point of service one of the oldest of the employees. Miss Cox was born in Florence, Oneida county, 37 years ago, and had been for many years in State service at Matteawan and later in the woman's prison at Auburn. She came from the latter place to the home to open and take charge of the laundry during Mrs. Putnam's administration and held the position of head laundress till her death, having served there eight years. her genial, friendly disposition endeared her to the members of the home and her many friends will miss her kindly words and cheerful face.
Death Notices
Oxford Times, November 2, 1864
In Hospital, at Winchester, Va., from wounds received in the battle at the above place, Frank M. Skillman, of Co. E, 114th Reg., son of Joseph Skillman of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY, aged 23 years.
In new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th ult. Jenete, wife of George Warner, aged 21 years.
In Afton [Chenango Co., NY, Oct. 24th, of diphtheria, Charlie Ray [Farnsworth], youngest son of Jonathan and Lydia Farnsworth, aged 4 years.
Killed on the 19th Sept. near Winchester, Lorson D. Merrill, of Co. A, 114th Reg., aged 31 years and 9 months.
Chenango Union, January 17, 1866
In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 5th, 1866, Cyrus Strong, formerly of Norwich, in the 89th year of his age.
In Delhi, Mich., Dec. 21st, Mr. Gad Wells, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 79 years.
In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, Miss A.E. Treadway, aged 24 years.
In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, Maryette [Willcox], daughter of Albert S. and Lorinda Willcox, aged 5 years.
In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 5th, Miss Anna L. Ward, aged 19 years.
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 2d, Mrs. Pharsalia Scott, aged 43 years.
In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, Mr. John W. Reynolds, aged 40 years.
In Owego [Tioga Co., NY], Jan. 7th, Mrs. Ann Tobin [Atherton], wife of Chas. Atherton, formerly of Greene, aged 38 years.
In South Boston, Ionia Co., Mich., Dec. 27th, from the falling of a limb. Mr. William Coats, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], aged 50 years.
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