Timothy Galvin
Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913
Mrs. Johanna Donovan & Timothy Galvin
In Buffalo Sunday occurred the death of Timothy Galvin, a long time resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where most of his 90 years had been spent. For two years he made his home with a nephew in Preston and about two years ago took up his residence in Buffalo. Funeral services were held at Buffalo Tuesday, the remains being brought to Sherburne for burial. Mr. Galvin is survived by a sister, Mrs. Johanna Donovan, who is a resident of Norwich and is now over 100 years old, having passed her centennial last spring. She and her brother were children of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Galvin. After the death of their father in the city of Cork, Ireland their mother and six children came to America over 50 years ago. The mother and four children have passed away all at advanced ages. Another daughter, Mrs. Edward Hayes, now a resident of Spokane, Wash., and well along in years, also survives. Mrs. Donovan, the Norwich centenarian, is the widow of Dennis Donovan. She was the mother of three children, all of whom are dead. About a dozen years ago she lost her eyesight, but retains her other faculties in a remarkable degree. The accompanying photograph of her and her recently deceased brother was made about three years ago. She makes her home with her granddaughter, Miss Mary Donovan, on State street.
Frank Matterson
Chenango Union, August 19, 1897
Frank K. Matterson, of New Berlin, son of O.F. Matterson, died suddenly at his residence at what is known as Pickleville, early Saturday morning. Coroner Fernalld was summoned, but decided an inquest unnecessary. Death was due to valvular disease of the heart. Mr. Matterson was 26 years of age and leaves a wife and one child. He was one of the proprietors of the pickle factory in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]
Rebecca A. (Randall) Hills
Chenango Union, August 26, 1897
Mrs. Rebecca A. Hills, wife of Rev. James W. Hills, was released from her bodily sufferings and ascended to her heavenly home August 28, 1897, aged 69 years. She died at the home of her sister, Mrs Emma Baldwin in Truxton. She was born in Pompey, N.Y., and was a daughter of Zebulon C. and Polly Corydon Randall. She had been in failing health for some months, and for some weeks a great sufferer. A beloved husband, three brothers and one sister survive her. She was a woman of strong convictions and positive in her stand for virtue and truth. As a friend no one could be kinder and truer. She sought opportunities to help and bless those with whom she associated. It was her delight to fill the cup of happiness for those with whom she associated. As a Christian, from early years, she was centered both in her affections and desires in her Lord and master. The church she regarded as above all other societies. She believed and was true to her faith. She found daily companionship and comfort in the blessed Saviour. She trusted him in the shadows of life and ever proved him true. H.L Barnes.
Edna E. (Tracy) Smith
Afton Enterprise, February 18, 1915
Mrs. R.E. Smith passed from this life at her late home on Spring St. Friday evening, Feb. 12 about 6 o'clock after but a few hours illness due to cerebral apoplexy. Mrs. Smith was born August 30, 1856 at the old Tracy homestead in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] being the daughter of Henry Tracy and his wife Sarah McCullough, and was christened Edna E. She was married in 1876 to Frederick Brookins. In 1895 she was married to Lewis Shaw who passed away in 1900. She was united in marriage to R.E. Smith in 1905. In her early life she was a member of the Presbyterian church. About 22 years ago she united with the First Baptist church of Norwich Upon her removal to Afton she united with the Baptist church here. She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps of Fredenburg Post of this village. For a period of four years she was matron of the Chenango Valley Home for aged women at Norwich. She is survived by two brothers, Frank Tracy of Carbondale and Wm. Tracy on the old homestead and a sister, Mrs. W.J. Sickler, also by two sons, Wayne G. Brookins of Lyons, N.Y., and Claude E. Brookins on the old homestead. Likewise four grandchildren, Henry, Hyatt, Douglas, and Wayne Brookins, Jr. The funeral service was held at her late home Tuesday afternoon her pastor, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating. Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy to us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. R.E. Smith, C.E. Brookins and Wife, W.G. Brookins and Wife
Charles E. Clock
Afton Enterprise, February 25, 1915
The death of Charles E. Clock occurred last Saturday, Feb. 20, 1915, after but a brief illness. On Tuesday of last week he was at the D.&H. station with a load of lumber. He had just put the blankets on the horses preparatory to unloading when he was taken with a shock, his left side being paralyzed. He was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cady where he died Saturday. The funeral service was held Wednesday being conducted by Rev. I.L. Bronson, pastor of the M.E. church. Mr. Clock was 66 years and 8 months of age and was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. Interment was in the East side cemetery [Afton, NY].
George B. Hall
Afton Enterprise, February 25, 1915
The death of George B. Hall occurred at his late residence about three miles from Afton village last Thursday, Feb. 18, 1915. Mr. Hall had been in poor health for about a year past. He was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], July 8, 1854. The funeral was held on Monday of this week, the services being conducted by Rev. C.H. Colegrove, of Schenevus, a former pastor of the Baptist church of this place. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].
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