Obituaries (February 28)

Orlando Randall

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1910

 

Orlando Randall

1831 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Orlando Randall, who died at his home in Moss Point, Miss. on Thursday of last week, was for several years a leading merchant in Norwich, coming here a young man from his native town of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] where he was born March 9, 1831.  His parents were Benjamin and Lavica Randall, pioneer settlers in that section, having migrated form Connecticut.  While a resident of Norwich Mr. Randall engaged in the retail shoe business and later retailed groceries and crockery with the late George Mitchell as a partner and afterward with Silas Brooks, deceased, in the stand now occupied by the Parsons 10-cent store on South Broad street.  In 1874, on account of failing health, Mr. Randall decided to seek a milder climate and after spending some time in the south settled at Moss Point, Miss., where he became prominently interested in various business enterprises and for several terms was supervisor of his ward.  Deceased was twice married.  His first wife whose maiden name was Martin died while he resided in Norwich and in 1868 he married Miss Caroline Miner, of Guilford, who survives him.  He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Hubert L. Brown, of Norwich, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Albert Mercer, of Pasadena, Cal.  An only son met death in an automobile accident last summer.  Mr. Randall was a Mason and a communicant of the Baptist Church.  While living in Norwich he was a member of the original Alert Hose Company.  The remains were brought here on Saturday evening and burial made in Mount Hope Cemetery on Monday morning, brief services being conducted at the grave by Rev. Paul Riley Allen.

 

Daniel Atwood Hyde

Oxford Times, November 26, 1915

Daniel Atwood Hyde was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] May 13, 1832 and died at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] November 12, 1915.  A feeling of sadness pervaded the whole community when it was said that "Uncle At" Hyde, as he was familiarly known, was dead, for in the time that he had been among us he had endeared himself to all who had the pleasure of making his acquaintance.  Especially was he a favorite among the younger people, for by his genial, bright and social disposition he did not seem old at all, just the years telling the time he had lived.  Mr. Hyde was united in marriage with Viletta Hard October 6, 1865.  She died in 1875 and March 22, 1877 he was married to Angelia Johnston, who died 29 years afterwards.  Mr. Hyde was a carpenter and joiner by trade, one of those who learned their trade and all through the county, especially in the vicinity of Afton, are many buildings that stand a monument to his fine work.  Mr. Hyde was one of the charter members of the F.&A.M. lodge of Afton, and was one who lived up to its highest principles and was always ready to lend a helping hand that would be for the betterment of mankind.  His was a character that stood for all that was honest, upright, and noble, and so as he has passed away we say farewell, but his example will be a stimulus to others to go on and live such a life.  His funeral was held Monday, November 15, 1915, Rev. J.H. Houston officiating.  Burial at Afton being in charge of the Masonic order.  Mr. Hyde is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A.B. Minor of Coventryville, who has very lovingly cared for him in his later life;  a son Romey Hyde of Schnectedy, and one sister, Mrs. Rosina Olendorf of Afton.

 

Harriet Hyde Carr

1850 -1913

Mrs. Harriet Hyde Carr died Wednesday, January 1, 1913, of valvular disease of the heart.  Mrs. Carr had been an invalid for nearly or more than two years.  Some three months since she suffered a slight shock, since which time she was unable to help herself but a little.  Mrs. Carr was a life-long resident of Afton [Chenango County, NY], a daughter of Elijah Hyde.  She was a consistent member of the M.E. Church, quiet and unassuming with many warm friends.  She was 62 years of age, and is survived by three sons, Walter, of Nineveh Junction, Harry, of Afton, and Ralph, of Binghamton;  four daughters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. George Grace, of Binghamton, Mrs. R. Clay Wilcox, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain of Afton, with whom she was living, and one brother, W.E. Hyde.  Funeral was held Friday from her late home, Rev. D.L. Meeker officiating and burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Donald Sweet news clipping collection]

 

William E. Hyde

Oxford Times, October 28, 1914

Former resident of Afton dies at Troy [Rensselear Co., NY] Last Wednesday:  William E. Hyde, father of Mrs. J.S. Childs, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the New Samaritan Hospital in Troy, Wednesday, October 21 following an operation for gall stones, which was performed the day previous.  Mr. Hyde was born at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 11, 1843, and was the son of Elijah and Harriet Chase Hyde.  In the early sixties he attended Oxford Academy and completed his education here.  In 1869 he married Ella Landers, who died in 1908.  Up to the time of his wife's death he lived in the vicinity or in the village of Afton.  He had been a devout and zealous member of the Methodist church from his youth.  He had been in poor health for many years and frequently visited his daughter in this village.  He is survived by one son, Arthur W. Hyde, of Troy, and one daughter, Mrs. Childs, one step-brother, Atwood Hyde, of Coventry and one step-sister, Mrs. Rosina Olendorf, of Afton.  The funeral was held at Afton, Saturday, Rev. Bronson, of the Methodist church officiating.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery, Afton, beside his wife. 

 

Frederick Landers

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1906

Willkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word was received here, last week, of the death, near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY], of Frederick Landers, a former respected citizen of this place, whose funeral occurred at that place on Thursday of last week.  Mr. Landers was an honest upright christian gentleman and a veteran of the Civil war.  He leaves a son and daughter.  His age was 79 years.

 

John Landers

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1917

John Landers of Mayworth, Wyo., who has been a frequent visitor here [Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co., NY], was recently found dead in a hotel in that state from asphyxiation from gas.  He was 83 or 84 years of age.  His remains were sent on to California and were there deposited by the side of his wife Augusta Easton Landers who died a few years ago.  Their only daughter Florence Eychnor and family reside in San Diego, California. 

 

Alvira Landers Lyon

Oxford Review-Times, November 19, 1926

Mrs. Alvira Landers Lyon, widow of the late Charles L. Lyon, died at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Monday, November 15, aged 91 years.  Mrs. Lyon was the daughter of John and Dotha Bissel Landers and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] October 23, 1835.  Her marriage with Mr. Lyon occurred in 1857.  Mrs. Lyon was a very attractive woman and had a great many sincere friends.  She is survived by three children, Frank Lyon of Oneonta;  Mrs. Ray Parker and Mrs. K.E. Shapley, both of Oxford.  The funeral was held at her home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. B. A. Gates.  Burial was made at West Bainbridge.