Obituaries (May 14)

Levi Sanford

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

Levi Sanford

1847 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Levi Sanford, who died at his home on West Main street Sunday evening, aged 66, was born at Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] April 12, 1847, a son of Gilbert and Naomi Sanford.  The greater share of his life had been passed in McDonough, where he was associated with his father in the manufacture of hay forks. The industry thrived for a number of years, the Sanford fork enjoying a high reputation among farmers.  By trade Mr. Sanford was a thorough machinist.  About three years ago he came to Norwich to reside.  On March 24, 1867, he married Emily A. Grant, of East Pharsalia, who survives him, as does one daughter, Mrs. Frank Vosburg of Norwich.  Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.

 

Mrs. George Schermerhorn

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Mrs. Geo. Schermerhorn died Tuesday afternoon at her home, Waukegan, Ill.  She is survived by her husband and four daughters, Mrs. S.E. Berlin, Mrs. Chas. O Arnus both of Waukegan, Mrs. Peter Peterson of Chicago, Mrs. Henry B. Johnston of Afton.  Burial will be at Afton Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co. NY].  Funeral arrangements later.

 

Henry C. Wilcox

Chenango Union, August 19, 1897

Henry C. Wilcox, an old and well-known resident of this village, died at his home on Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning.  He had been sick for a long time and suffered a great deal.  He was born in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1820, and spent his younger days on a farm in the town of Oxford, receiving his education at the Oxford academy and moving to Norwich when he was 17 years old.  He served an apprenticeship in the blacksmith shop of Levi Ray and David Maydole, at the close of which he went to Painted Post, N.Y., where he lived for 20 years, returning to Norwich in 1857.  For six years he was foreman of the forging room of Maydole Hammer company, giving up that position to establish himself in the blacksmith shop on Mechanic street, which he has since conducted.  During his residence in Painted Post and since his return to Norwich he has held positions of trust, having been at one time loan commissioner for Chenango county.  He was a member of Norwich lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M. and a past master.  He was also an Odd Fellow.  Norwich lodge conducted the funeral Wednesday afternoon.

 

Orville Fields

Chenango Union, September 9, 1897

Orville Fields was born in the town of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], February 22, 1832,  and died in this village September 4,1897.  He was one of a family of four children, three brothers and one sister.  One brother Nathan, survives.  When 17 years of age, having been bereft of both father and mother, he started out to make his way in the world.  He choose the carpenter trade and pursued the vocation of builder and contractor all his life.  He was thrice married, the first two of his chosen companions, within a few years, passed to the other world. They were both well known and highly esteemed young ladies of this vicinity.  Nearly twenty-four years ago he was united in marriage with her who today mourns his departure.  To them was born one son, Orville Field, Jr., who is an employee in the office of the Chenango Union.  In early life our brother was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, remaining a faithful and consistent communicant until removed by death.  His life was an open book to this entire community.  A man of integrity and uprightness of character.  Beloved by all who knew him.  As a man, a citizen, a Christian, he filled his place nobly and well. From the men who labored by his side, from those in whose employ he wrought, from neighbors, from one and all, comes this common verdict, he was a true friend, an honest man, a real Christian.  As a husband and father he was devoted and kind.  His home was consecrated daily with prayer. As has been chronicled in three columns he came to his death by injuries received while working on a large barn near East Norwich.  On Wednesday morning, the 1st of September, he left his home, bidding his wife goodbye with a kiss, going forth with all cheerfulness.  Early in the afternoon he was brought home, retaining consciousness for some hours thereafter, then quietly passing into unconsciousness he remained without apparent suffering until early on the morning of the 4th when he ceased to live on earth.  The sadness is all on this side.  We bespeak for the widow and the fatherless son the prayers and sympathies of all.  Funeral services were conducted at the late home, on North Broad street, in the afternoon of the 6th, Rev. Samuel Moore, Pastor of the Broad street M.E. Church, officiating. A large number of relatives, neighbors and members of the church were in attendance.