Obituaries (May 23)

Joanna K. (Fisher) Banton

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913

 

Four Generations

Front:  Walter Coe, Joanna K. Banton (1830 - 1913)

Rear:  Will C. Coe, Mrs. Will C. Coe

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. [Joanna] K. Banton, widow of David Banton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.C. Coe, on East Main street, Monday afternoon, aged 83.  The deceased was born at McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1830, a daughter of Nathan and Abigail Fisher.  On September 15, 1858, at Hamilton, she married David Banton, whose death occurred about 32 years ago.  Since then she had made her home with her children. Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, E.P. Banton, of Binghamton, and by two sisters, Mrs. Rhody Upham, of Hamilton, and Mrs. B.D. Peck, of Norwich.  Mrs. Banton was a member of the Frist Baptist Church of Binghamton. When able she was a regular attendant at the services and was deeply interested in religious affairs. She was a woman greatly beloved in the home circle and highly esteemed by all her acquaintances.  In the accompanying picture Mrs. Banton is seated and the others who appear with her are her daughter, Mrs. Will C. Coe, the latter's son, Carl D. Coe, and his infant son, Walter Coe, four generations.  Funeral services were held at the residence on East Main street Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dr. James A. Monk, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

Hendrick C. Bosworth

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

Hendrick C. Bosworth, a well-known resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and for many years engaged in business here, died at his home on Henry street, Monday evening.  He had been in his usual health during the day.  While at the supper table he was taken with a choking sensation and went out doors to obtain relief.  He died in a few moments.  Mr. Bosworth was born in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] August 13, 1897.  When about 30 years of age he moved to Norwich and engaged in business.  He became a member of Canasawacta lodge, I.O.O.F. May 10, 1869.  He has held numerous public offices, having served as assessor, justice and village trustee for years.  He leaves a widow and three children Arthur W. Bosworth, Byron H. Bosworth and Mrs.  George H. Wheeler.  The funeral services were held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, under the direction of Canasawacta lodge.

Eugene Jones

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Eugene Jones, aged about 20, a brother of Frank Jones, who operates the Packer farm on the ravine road, was drowned in the Chenango river Sunday morning.  With three companions, Paul Riley, Alfred Olds and Fred Shattuck, he went bathing in the river at a point known as Walworth's hole, where the water is quite deep.  Jones was unable to swim and when he got beyond his depth immediately sank.  His companions were unable to assist him and his body did not come to the surface. The bad news was quickly spread about the neighborhood, and a search for the body began.  It was finally recovered by John Fryer, a Norwich boy.  Coroner Fernalld was out of town and the body was therefore removed to Breese's undertaking rooms, where Coroner Fernalld viewed it later in the day.  Jones' home was at Masonville, Delaware county, where the burial will take place. 

Joseph S. Lunn

Bainbridge Republican, April 26, 1917

Joseph S. Lunn, mayor of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] since 1913, and brother-in-law of Mrs. Charles H. Clark of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died at  his home on Walnut avenue, Oneonta, on Saturday, May 6th.  His illness dated from September, 1915, when he was stricken with pernicious anemia. He was confined to his home at intervals and able to attend to his business part of the time. The last attack occurred one week ago.  He was 49 years old and was one of the leading business men of Oneonta, having founded and being at the head of the Oneonta Ice Company.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Clark of this village attended the funeral.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 18, 1875

YOUNGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 6th, Mr. John Youngs, aged 50 years.

PAGE:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co., NY], on March 7, Mrs. Mary Page, aged 85 years.

WALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 2, Mr. James Wall, aged 80 years, 10 months.

YALE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 8,  Mrs. Agnes A. Yale, aged 88 years.

LOOMIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, Mr. Luther C. Loomis, aged 40 years.

DAVIS:  In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, Mrs. Sally Davis, aged 87 years.