Obituaries (April 29)

Adelbert H. Darling

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1913

 

 

Adelbert H. Darling

1853 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Adelbert H. Darling, who died at his home near Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, aged 59, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Darling and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] December 12, 1853.  The greater share of his life had been spent in Norwich, where for many years he was employed in the polishing room at the Maydole hammer factory.  He purchased a farm near Sherburne to which he moved a year ago last March.  The deceased had been twice married.  His first wife was Miss Ella Eccleston, who died in 1910.  In 1912 he married  Mrs. Anna Brant, formerly of Guilford, who survives him.  He is survived by a son, Edward Darling;  one daughter, Mrs. Matthew P. Bolger, and a granddaughter, Miss Kathryne Bolger, all of Norwich.  He leaves two brothers, Nelson Darling, of Norwich, and Egbert Darling, of Falls Church, Va.  Funeral services were held Monday morning from the residence, Rev. M.H. Kendrick officiating.

 

Britton Lobdell

Afton Enterprise, October 22, 1914

Miss Flora Lobdell arrived in Afton on Tuesday of this week from Chico, California with the body of her father, Britton Lobdell.  Mr. Lobdell lived in Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for many years and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  He moved to Chico, Cal. in 1910 where he died October 12th, 1914 in the 90th year of his age.  He was a member of the Baptist church for about 70 years.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of Vanderburg Post, until his removal to Chico, when he took a transfer to the post there.  He left him surviving six children, Miss Flora Lobdell and Mrs. A.R. Williams, Marvin J. Lobdell and James E. Lobdell of Chico, Cal., Rev. George Lobdell of Stockton, Cal., and Addison Lobdell of Valatie, N.Y.  The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] on Wednesday afternoon the services being conducted by Vanderburg Post.

 

Hannah (Dean) Stewart

Afton Enterprise, October 15, 1914

Mrs. Hannah Loville Stewart, widow of the late Alanson J. Stewart, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly at the home of her son in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on last Friday, Oct. 9, 1914.  Her maiden name was Dean, and she was born in Afton more than 78 years ago.  Two sons survive her.  The body was brought  here for burial in the family lot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] on Sabbath afternoon, Oct. 11, a brief service being conducted at the grave by Dr. J.J. Francis pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place.

 

John Hascal Ransford

Chenango Union, May 20, 1897

John Hascal Ransford, a well known resident of t his village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on East Main street, about eleven o'clock Tuesday morning.  He was naturally feeble in health, and for several months past has been in a more serious condition, his disease was of a cancerous nature and his death was not unexpected.  John H. Ransford was the son of Matthew and Sophia Wasson Ransford, and was born in this village on August 18, 1833.  He was engaged as salesman in different stores in Norwich, in his early life, but the ill health of his father made it necessary for him to seek the assistance of his son in the management of his property, which was extensive.  After the death of his father this property fell to John H. Ransford, and it has been managed by him with skill and profit.  Although unable to perform much manual labor he maintained a careful supervision of his farm properties and everything about the place, especially the stock, was always first class and kept in first class condition.  he was especially fond of animals and has bred and owned some of the best horses in Norwich.  He was kind, obliging and liberal, as a neighbor and friend; faithful in the performance of any trust committed to him and loyal to a fault to his friends. The funeral services will be held form his late residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. T.G.Cass, of Malone, officiating.

Mary A. (Lee) Crain

Chenango Union, May 13, 1897

Mary A. Lee, daughter of Joseph and Susan Lee, was born in Unadilla, Otsego county, N.Y., March 22, 1841.  At twenty years of age she experienced religion and joined the First Baptist church at Guilford.  Her marriage with Rev. C.S. Crain took place in the spring of 1864.  Two children were born to them; Jessie A., wife of M.F. Marsh, and Prof. J.. Henry, both this place.  Two stepsons, Stephen B., of New Berlin and Herman L., of Mt. Upton.  Her death occurred on Wednesday night at 11:30 o'clock, April 28th.  Her illness covered the short time of only two weeks.  Mrs. Crain commanded the respect and confidence of the entire community and possessed qualities that endeared her many friends.  Rev. C.S. Crain accepted a call to the Baptist church of this place in the spring of 1892, and in July moved his family from McDonough and served faithfully and very acceptably for nearly three years. In April, 1895, a place was purchased in our village and the family located here to the satisfaction of many warm friends.  Mr. Crain died in July following and was buried in our cemetery, where by his side now rests the remains of his companion for thirty-one years.  M.F. Marsh, the son-in-law, is in the employ of D.&H.C. Co., and J. Henry is the principle of our Graded School.  The funeral took place from the home on Saturday, May 1st.  Rev. James Ward, her pastor, had charge of the service, preaching the sermon.  Rev. G.E. Flint, of Nineveh, assisted.  The burial was under the direction of Funeral Director A. P. Blake.  --Harpursville Budget.  [Buried Riverview Cemetery, Harpursville, Broome Co., NY]