Sunday, February 14, 2016

Obituaries (February 14)

Arvin Charles Walworth
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1909
 
 
Arvin Charles Walworth
 1921 - 1908
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A. Charles Walworth, who died at his home south of the village, on the Oxford road, on Tuesday of last week [December 29, 1908] noted for its longevity.  One brother, Alonzo, died at Smithville early in December, having passed his 91st milestone.  He is survived by his  early in December, having passed his 91st milestone.  He is survived by his brother, Hiram D. Walworth, of Oxford, and a sister, Mrs. Eunce Franklin, of Norwich, both in their 80s.  Mr. Walworth was born in the town of Preston, the son of Charles Walworth and Eunice Hicks Walworth, on the 14th day of July, 1821. The day previous to his death he was seized with an apoplectic stroke, form which, by reason of his advanced age, he had not the strength to rally.  On February 28, 1856, Mr Walworth was united in marriage to Jane R. Kelsey of Preston. Their long and happy union was broken by her death in October, 1889.  One daughter, Hattie Walworth, survives and in the hour of her deep sorrow she has the sincere sympathy of community and friends.  In May 1856 Mr. Walworth was baptized into the Baptist Church at Preston.  He freely contributed to its support and continued his membership there until the church was disbanded.  He later worshiped with the Norwich church.  He resided all of his long life in the town of Preston and Norwich excepting a few years in early manhood which he spent in the western part of the State.  He settled permanently in this town in 1866, and in the more than two score years that he lived here he was recognized as an honest, upright and industries resident, one of our best and most practical farmers, who typified in his life that sturdy manhood which is the honor and glory of our America nation.  His funeral was attended from his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev Dr. Benton officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].
 
Lizzie E. Crandall
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
Mrs. Lizzie E., wife of Harry L. Crandall, died at her home on Pleasant street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, February 22, aged 19 years.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Burial at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].
 
Melissa R. (Cahoon) Tucker
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
Mrs. Melissa R. Tucker, died very suddenly at her home on Mitchel street [Norwich, Chenango Co., nY] Wednesday morning.  The family on the lower floor of her home heard water running for a long time and upon investigating found Mrs. Tucker leaning over the kitchen sink in a partially unconscious condition. A physician was called but Mrs. Tucker died before his arrival.
 
Catherine Normile
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
Mrs. Catherine Normille, widow of the late John Normille, died at her residence on Silver and Mechanic street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] last week Thursday.  Funeral services were held Saturday from St. Paul's church, Rev. John Hart officiating.
 
James T. Hutchins
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
James T. Hutchins, aged 73 years, a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter in Brooklyn, on Friday, February 22.  Funeral services were held from the residence of his son, Charles R.  Hutchins, Front street, on Sunday February 25.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]
 
Mary Lillian Breed
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
Mary Lillian, the five year old daughter of Mott and Addie Breed, died at the home of her parents February 25.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Rev. Ira W. Bingham officiating.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]
 
Jennie B. Benjamin
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Willard O. Benjamin, died at the hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] on Friday, February 22.  Funeral services were held from her late home on Tuesday. She is survived by her husband and one son, nine years of age.  [Buried Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]
 
William Browning
Chenango Union, February 26, 1907
William Browning, one of the oldest residents of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], died February 20, aged 91 years.  he was a native of Rhode Island his parents removing to Smyrna in 1824.  He has been a resident of thus town for nearly seventy years.  his wife, Amy L. Sholes, to whom he was married in 1840, died a little more than a year ago.  He is survived by  two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Wedge, of Smyrna, Mrs. Henry Clark, of West Vienna, and three sons, Charles W. and William H. Browning, of this place and John O. Browning, of Norwich.
 
 

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