Thursday, February 18, 2016

Obituaries (February 18)

Otis J. Fredenburg
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1909
 
 
Otis Fredenburg
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Otis J. Fredenburg passed away at the home of his father-in-law, Robert L. Case, on Fair street, Sunday last, aged 45.  By trade Mr. Fredenburg was a cigarmaker, at which he worked for a time in Norwich prior to his marriage on July 7, 1891, to Sarah L. Case, of this village, after which they went to Springfield, Mass., to reside.  There Mr. Fredenburg was successful in business and their married life was passing happily when two years ago Mr. Fredenburg's failing health compelled a change of climate and he brought his family to Norwich. They have since made their home with Mrs. Fredenburg's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case, on Fair street.  Many friends have watched the heroic struggle for the recovery of his health in which Mr. Fredenburg engaged.  he devoted as much of his time as he was able to photography, in which he was an expert.  The deceased strove in vain to conquer the disease that had gained a fatal hold upon him.  In fraternal ranks Mr. Fredenburg stood high.  He was a member of all the various orders of Odd Fellows, the Hamden Commandery, Ancient and Illustrious Knights of  Malta, the Knights of Pythias and Fraternal Hethers of Springfield, Mass., and of the Cigarmakers' Union of Norwich.  Besides his wife he leaves two sons and a daughter.  His funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 from the Case residence on Fair street, Rev. Ira W. Bingham officiating.  Burial was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].
 
Charles Rathbun, 1845 - 1907
Chenango Union, March 28, 1907
Charles Rathbun died at his home in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday, March 24, aged about 58.  He formerly resided in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] and at the time of the death of the late Perez Packer occupied the Packer farm.  He was plaintiff in a suit against the executors of the Packer estate to recover certain securities which he claimed were given to him by Mr. Packer previous to his death.  [Buried McDonough Village Union Cemetery]
 
Louise M. Benbow, 1856 - 1907
Chenango Union, March 28, 1907
Louise M., wife of Robert Benbow, died at her home on Railroad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday morning, aged 50 years.  Funeral services were held Monday from St. Paul's church. [Buried Sait Paul's Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

Henry Hines
Chenango Union, March 28, 1907
Henry Hines, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], while walking in the fields on Saturday attempted to cross a swollen creek on a plank laid from bank to bank.  While crossing he lost his balance and fell into the swift current which carried him over a twenty-foot fall a short distance below.  His little son was with him and witnessed the accident.  Help was summoned and the body of Mr. Hines recovered a short distance below the falls.

Charles R. Corker, 1852-1907
Chenango Union, March 28, 1907
Charles R. Corker died at his home on Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday evening, after a short illness with typhoid pneumonia, aged 51 years.  He was born in the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] and came to Norwich when about 20 years of age.  After the death of his father he lived with his mother, until her death two years ago, since which time he has lived by himself.  His nearest relatives were nephews and nieces, the children of Lewis E Arnold, whose wife was Mr. Corker's sister.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Wilson Treible and Rev. W.D. Benson.  Burial was at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].  Mr. Corker was employed as gardener and helper by several families and was unusually faithful and competent.  He was well known for his integrity and trustworthiness and will be greatly missed by a large number of people.  For sometime he had been sexton at Emmanuel church and in that capacity had displayed the same faithful attention to his duties which characterized his work for individual employers.

Adeline M. Allen
Chenango Union, March 28, 1907
Mrs. Adeline M. Allen, wife of Alva Allen, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son, C.R. Allen, Guernsey street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on March 22, aged 65 years.  She had been in poor health since the summer of 1906 and for two months had been confined to her bed. The surviving relatives are the husband, Alva Allen of South Otselic, one son C.R. Allen of this place, one granddaughter, Georgia Allen, one sister, Mrs. Jule Beckwith, of Rhode Island and one brother Manley Preston of South Otselic.  Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at South Otselic Tuesday, Rev. J.C. Whitney officiating, interment in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].

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