Obituaries (February 13)

Susan A. (Riddell) Marion

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1908

 

 

Susan A. (Riddell) Marion

1831 - 1908

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Saturday morning, at her home on Hayes street, Mrs. Susan A. Marion, widow of Henry P. Marion, passed away after a short period of suffering from pneumonia.  Mrs. Marion was in the latter months of her 78th year, having been born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on March 31, 1831, the daughter of Lephe Gates and John Riddell.  On March 4, 1852, she became the wife of Henry P. Marion, who passed away a few years ago.  For four years after their marriage they made their home in Connecticut, after which they took up their residence in Preston.  Forty-five years ago they came to Norwich and Mr. Marion founded the meat market on South Broad street, which still bears his name.  Mrs. Marion, who came from a highly educated Scotch family, and was the last of a remarkable family of 10 children, had always been a home loving woman, devoted to her family and an active worker in the Methodist church  In her younger years she was one of Norwich's most prominent women and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.  One son, H.R. Marion, died 17 years ago, and a daughter, Louise M. Marion, passed away about two years ago.  A daughter, Mrs.  Hattie M. Dibble and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jessie A. Marion survive.  Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.L Ellsworth, pastor of the Broad street M.E. Church officiating. There was singing by a male quartet, composed of David Johns, Daniel Blackman, William Johnson and Lewis H Burnside. The bearers were S.E. Johns, A.E. Race, Nes Peterson and James Van Vleet. The floral pieces were very profuse and beautiful.

Joseph Slater Tracy

Chenango Union, February 21, 1907

Joseph S. Tracy, who has been a resident of this section for many years, died at his home in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, February 17, aged 76 years.  He lived on the Lowe road to Preston, just west of the Ravine road.  [1830 - 1907, son of John and Lois (Stafford) Tracy, buried in Foster Cemetery, Norwich, NY, findagrave.com memorial #66431070]

Leander Holdridge

Chenango Union, February 21, 1907

Leander Holdridge, one of the oldest residents of the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home at East Norwich on Saturday, February 16, aged 95 years.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Rev W.D. Benton officiating.  Mr. Holdridge was remarkably well informed on local and general history and was a great reader.  he was an enthusiastic Democrat and never permitted anything but the positive orders of his physician to keep him from the polls on election day. [1811 - 1907, Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

Albert R. Gladwin

Chenango Union, February 21, 1907

A.R. Gladwin, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], died at Miami, Florida, on Sunday.  The remains will be brought to Sherburne and funeral services held on Friday from Christ church.  Mr Gladwin has been for years a prominent citizen of Sherburne.  He served his town as Supervisor for several years and was active in the interests of the town.  Since the death of his wife, about fourteen years ago, he has not been in robust health and has spent his winters in Florida.  He was a keen sportsman and his letters from Florida, describing some of his fishing expeditions there, have been extremely interesting.  He was more than 80 years of age.  [Jan. 15, 1827 - Feb. 17, 1907, buried Christ Church Cemetery, Sherburne, NY, findagrave.com memorial #92819052]

Henry L. White

Chenango Union, February 21, 1907

Henry L. White, an old resident of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] died Wednesday, February 6, after an illness of but a few days.  He was born February 1, 1834, and was married to Miss Victoria Sheldon, February I. 1860, who survives him, as do three children, Erwin White, of Guilford; Everett White, of Franklin; and Mrs. Florence Gibbs, of Norwich.  Four children died in infancy. Mr. White took much interest in Political affairs, being assessor for twenty-one years, and holding the office of Railroad Commissioner at the time of his death. The funeral was held from the home Saturday at one o'clock and burial was in the cemetery near the home.  [Buried North Guilford Cemetery]

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 5, 1870

GLEASON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. John R. Gleason, aged 55 years.

WILLOUGHBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. Russell Willoughby, aged 65 years.

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8th, Miss Sarah Miller, aged 18 years, daughter of James, Miller, of Woodhull, Steuben Co.

FLANAGHEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, Francis, son of Barney Flanaghen, aged 2 years.

SKILLEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, Lucie E., daughter of Hugh Skillen, Jr., aged 9 months, 9 days.

JUDD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, Mr. Harvey P. Judd, aged 64 years and 6 months.

PORTER:  In Lawrence, Kansas, recently, Electa, wife of B.B. Porter, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

TYLER:  In Waukesha, Wis., Dec. 18th, Mr. John Tyler, formerly of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]