Obituaries (May 17)

Cleora Mary (Vincent) Wilcox

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

Cleora Mary (Vincent) Wilcox

1877 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Following a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered September 4, Mrs. Cleora Mary Wilcox, wife of Dr. Earl W. Wilcox, died at her home on Henry street last week, aged 36.  The deceased was the daughter of Frank and Mary Vincent and was born at Deposit, N.Y., January 23, 1877.  On June 26, 1895 she married Dr. Earl W. Wilcox at Earlville, where they made their home before coming to Norwich to reside 13 years ago.  Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by a daughter, Miss Cora Wilcox.  Prayer service was held at the residence Monday afternoon, followed by the funeral service at Emmanuel Church, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  The bearers were:  Dr. T.F. Manley, Burton E. Reynolds, Cecil A. Bennett, Fred Snow, Frank Holdredge, of Norwich, and James Elliott, of Sidney.

 

Townsend M. Gifford

Chenango Union, September 8, 1897

Townsend M. Gifford, one of the oldest and best known residents of the town of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], died on Tuesday , August 31.  Mr. Gifford was about 84 years of age and had been prominent in public affairs nearly all his life.  In 1850 he was elected Supervisor of his town and was subsequently elected in 1856, 1860, 1873, 1874, 1876, 1880 and 1895.  He was a member of the board of supervisors when the new county house was built, and although over 80 years of age at that time, was strong and active and served his town faithfully as supervisor.  He was a Democrat in politics of late years, but had formerly been a Republican and Whig.

 

Almira Haight

Chenango Union, September 16, 1897

Miss Almira Haight, aged 59 years, died at the home of Mrs. Charles Haight, with whom she resided, Thursday morning, September 9.  The deceased has lived in this town nearly all her life and she will always be remembered by her friends for many kind acts and cheerful disposition.  About five years ago, she was stricken with paralysis and since that time she has suffered intense pain which she has borne with Christian patience. The funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon, Rev. A.J. Neff conducting the services.  There were present a large number of relatives and friends from out of town.

 

Mary M. Whitney

Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1915

Mrs. Whitney died at her home in this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, December 26, after an illness of nearly two years.  Mrs. Whitney was 56 years of age. She was born in Bethel, Sullivan County, and was married to William T. Whitney of Jackson 36 years ago.  Mr. Whitney's death occurred nearly 6 years ago.  The family came to this place 26 years ago and have since remained in this place. Those surviving to mourn her loss are her son, Legrand M. Whitney of this place; her daughter, Mrs. Luke J. Collins of this place; two brothers, Andrew Hill of Barryton, Mich., and Monroe W. Hill of this place.  Funeral was at the home, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 30, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. W.M. Horton of Fly Creek officiating.  Burial in the Nineveh Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  The death of Mrs. Whitney makes a very noticeable break in the links of friendship, and one which will not immediately be forgotten. She was no one's enemy, and to those she really esteemed she was kindness personified.  A loving mother, a true friend, a combination worthy of a page in the roll of honor, when all things shall be readjusted.  Then we must say farewell, and draw the curtain about a little niche in our memories to be opened only in quiet that nothing may escape.  The heartfelt sympathy of all are extended to the bereaved relatives.

 

Elizabeth Miles Rathbone, Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Adelaide Miles Blackman

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Three sisters dying within five days of one another wipes out one of the old branches of one of the county's oldest families.  The funeral of the last one was held in Norwich Sunday at noon.  The first sister to die was Mrs. Elizabeth Miles Rathbone, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], of Norwich, who died in McDonough [Chenango Co.,  NY] on Sunday, January 3, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Truman Aldrich, who died on Tuesday.  The funeral of Mrs. Rathbone was held on Wednesday and that of Mrs. Aldrich on Friday.  On Thursday the last of the sisters, Mrs. Adelaide Miles Blackman, died.  All three sisters were at the Aldrich home during the week preceding the death of Mrs. Rathbone and were apparently in good health.--Otsego Journal.