Hiram W. Derby
Afton Enterprise, December 21, 1893
It is
our sad duty, this week, to chronicle the death of Mr. Hiram W. Derby, which
occurred at his home in Carbondale Carbondale , had been
a resident of Afton [Chenango Co.., NY] for a great many years and
was known as a true Christian gentleman.
The following concerning his death, we copy from the Carbondale
Herald. “Hiram W. Derby died Thursday
morning at 9 o’clock, at his home at No. 45 Spring street. Mr. Derby was born in Maryland Afton , where he
conducted a farm. About ten years ago he
started a creamery at that place, and worked so hard in the conduct of his
business that he contracted diabetes, from which he never fully recovered. Last week he contracted la grippe, which,
coupled with his former affliction, caused his death. Since April 12, 1893, he has been a resident
of this city, having come here with his family at that time. He was a familiar figure in The Herald
office, as he spent much of his spare time among the printers and
reporters. He was quiet and unassuming
in his manner, but, nevertheless, took great interest in the work of the
various departments of the newspaper.
Mr. Derby was a true Christian gentleman. He had a mild disposition and a kind heart,
and was dearly loved by those who knew him best. His life was upright in every particular, and
for 35 years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Three children survive him. Frank, who is foreman of The Herald composing
room; W.C., of Oxford ; and Mrs. S.F. Carpenter, of this city [Carbondale Enterprise
Sarah Maria Derby Peters
Afton Enterprise, October 12, 1950
Mrs. Sara Derby Peters passed away in Lancaster , N.Y. North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] 88 years
ago on what is known as the old Chase farm.
She was a retired school teacher.
Her husband, James T. Peters preceded her four years ago on March 26. Her mother was Emeline Aylesworth. Her father was Samuel Derby. She taught school in North Afton a few years
and was a member of the North Afton church in
her early life. The funeral will be held
at Lancaster
Nelson Carlos Newton
Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1907
The
following account of the death of Nelson C. Newton, formerly a resident of
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was taken from the Oswayo Valley Mail, of recent date: “Again it is our duty to record the taking
away of one of our oldest and most respected residents; this time it being our old friend, Nelson C.
Newton, who passed away to the great beyond, at about noon Monday, July 15,
1907. He had been confined to his bed
for the past six months and his death was caused by the infirmities pertaining
to old age. During his long illness he
was tenderly cared for by his relatives who did everything in their power to
make his last days comfortable for him.
The best of medical aid was also given him, but nothing that could be
done was of any avail in prolonging his life.
Nelson C. Newton was born in Bainbridge , N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] , on April 7, 1826, of good old New
England stock. In 1848 he
came to Potter county [PA] and settled in the beautiful Oswayo valley where he was
engaged in the lumber business in the early days, but the latter part of his
life was devoted to farming. He was
married to Miss Clarinda Babbitt in 1865, to whom was born a son, who died in
infancy; his wife has been dead these
many years. He was a most kind and
generous man, and one whom all his neighbors held in highest esteem. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ira
Bixby, of Sharon Centre, Mrs. Manda Hill, of Rochester ,
N.Y. , and Mrs. Tetitia Easton, of Afton , N.Y. Oregon , and Oscar Newton,
of Bainbridge , N.Y.
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