Obituaries (November 10)

Isaac Bush

Freeman's Journal, June 26, 1843

Died--In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 16th instant, Isaac Bush, Esq., Attorney and Counsellor at Law, in the 33d year of his age.  During a long sickness of two years and a half, he was never heard to murmur at his visitation, yet he struggled with the disease (consumption) like an armed man, having been anxious to live for usefulness as a citizen, as well as happiness to his numerous relatives and friends who had manifested a deep feeling for his recovery.  Possessing strong natural intellectual powers, which had been cultivated by study, and a high sense of honor and integrity, with an affectionate disposition, his loss is a sad affliction to his widow, to a doting father and  mother, and fond brothers and sisters, and may well be considered a serious deprivation to the community of which he was a valuable and influential member.

 

Jane F. Oliver

Freeman's Journal, June 26, 1843

In Springfield [Otsego Co., NY], on the 10th instant, Miss Jane F. [Oliver], daughter of the late Rev. Andrew Oliver.  For thirty years she publicly professed her attachment and love for the Savior, and through the whole of her pilgrimage she maintained a conversation that became the gospel of Christ.

 

Hannah Johnson

Freeman's Journal, June 26, 1843

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], on the 1st of May last, Mrs. Hannah [Johnson], aged 54 years, widow of the late William Johnson of the town of Otsego.  She was in her usual health, and while in the act of grating horseradish dropped suddenly dead.

 

Mary M. (Prentice) Strong

Freeman's Journal, January 20, 1854

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 11th, instant, Mrs. Mary M. Strong, wife of Cyrus Strong, Jr., Esq, and eldest daughter of Col. John H. Prentiss, of this village, aged 38 years.  Mrs. S. had been a patient sufferer under severe affliction, for several years past; and her decease now makes void a place among her devoted and afflicted relatives and friends, which cannot again be filled.

 

Gen. Lewis Averell

Freeman's Journal, January 20, 1854

At his residence, in St. Johnsville [Montgomery Co., NY], on the evening of Friday, the 13th inst., Gen. Lewis Averell, aged 50 years and 10 months.  His remains were brought to this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], and were interred on Tuesday, after the impressive manner of the Episcopal burial service.  Few men possessed a larger share of those qualities which give them a hold on the hearts of men, than Gen. Lewis Averell.  How much he was endeared to his wide circle of acquaintances, was evinced by their anxious inquiries after his welfare during his illness, and by their regrets so generally expressed, when the fatal result was known.  The distinguishing traits of the deceased were an unusual degree of practical common sense, and a benevolence and generous sympathy rarely equaled.  Those who knew him best, will long remember him with tenderness.

Capt. Seneca Lake

Chenango Telegraph, July 2, 1890

After a painful illness of several months duration, resulting from Bright's disease, Capt. Seneca Lake died at his home, No. 26 Exchange Street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], about 11 o'clock Sunday evening.  The deceased who was 59 years of age was born in Schoharie, and locating in Binghamton in 1869, resided there until his death.  Mr. Lake served his country well during the Rebellion.  In 1861, while holding the office of postmaster at Cazenovia, he organized Co. E of the 114th Regiment, and resigning went to the front.  He was a favorite in his regiment and for a time was in command of a detachment of five companies of the regiment at Bayou Boeuf, La. He remained with the regiment until; March, 1864, when he resigned on surgeon's certificate.  He was a quiet unassuming man, whose worth was appreciated and whose friendship was enjoyed by those who know him.

Sylvanus Aldrich

Chenango Telegraph, July 1, 1891

At his farm home near South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sylvanus Aldrich, a well known and prominent citizen, suddenly departed this life Sunday.  He arose that morning feeling as well as usual and went about performing the usual chores.  During the forenoon he noticed that the bees in one of his hives were swarming.  He attended to them and became very much heated. Returning to the house he lay down for awhile to rest.  When his wife went to call him to dinner she found him dead. Dr. Palmatier was summoned and after examination pronounced heart disease the cause of death.  Mr. Aldrich was sixty-eight years of age and leaves surviving him his widow, a daughter and two sons.  His funeral will be attended Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.  Interment in the Dimmick Cemetery, at South Plymouth.