Obituaries (November 6)

Albertine Blackman

Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1866

BLACKMAN:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Albertine, wife of S. Lewis Blackman, and niece and adopted daughter of Rev. E.W. Allen of that town, aged 22 years.

Alas! how uncertain is life and all earthly hopes and anticipations.  But one year ago, the deceased was in the bloom of youthful health, and, just married to her now bereaved husband, had nothing but the brightest prospects before her for a life of usefulness and happiness.  But all efforts of parents and husband could not stay the ravages of disease.  And, finally, the Angel came and, in relieving her from her suffering, and causing many to mourn, set another star in the Saviours' glorious crown.  Too parents, husband and friends, this death comes with a crushing weight destroying earthly hopes and anticipations of future joys.  Her funeral was attended at the Congregational Church, of which she was a beloved member, her pastor, Rev. C. Barstow, presenting the consolations of the Gospel, in an earnest and impressive sermon before a crowded and Sympathizing audience.

Friend, sister, wife--a last and long farewell

It needs not many words to tell our grief.

But, who can paint the joys in life, so brief

the beauty of thy daily walk those know

Who dwell within the circle of thy love.

Thy calm, pure faith, thy truth like spotless snow,

Thy spirit strong, yet gentle as a dove.

And, shall we hear no more the strain sublime

Or soft, or touching thou hast breathed so well.

Can we resign thee in thy life's sweet prime,

And, lost to earth, give thee with God to dwell.

 

Lucy M. (Baker) Holcomb

Chenango Union, August 21, 1902

Lucy M. wife of Homer W. Holcomb, died at her home on East Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday, aged 26 years.  She is survived by her husband and two sons, aged three and one, her mother, Mrs. Sarah Baker, one sister, Mrs. Frank Simonson, of New Berlin, and one brother, George Baker of Oxford.  Mrs. Holcomb has been a resident of Norwich for the past five years and has made a large circle of friends here, winning their love and respect by her sympathetic manner.  Prayer was said at her late home on Saturday by Rev. Wilson Treible, and the body taken to Harpursville [Broome Co.., NY] where the funeral was held and interment made.

 

Edward Lamb

Cincinnatus Times, October 25, 1923

Edward Lamb died Saturday at his home. He was 76 years of age.  Private funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. E.B Granger officiating.  Undertaker C.H. Woodley having charge.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY]  by the side of his wife who died three years ago.  Deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Babbin of Plymouth, two children, Burdette Lamb of Plymouth, and Mrs. Clayton Calvert of this place and six grandchildren.

David Rogers

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

David Rogers, one of the oldest residents of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died peacefully at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Adin Brown, Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 1901.  Mr. Rogers was stricken with a paralytic shock last Saturday noon from which he never rallied.  He was well known throughout Cortland and Chenango counties, having been engaged extensively in farming at Cincinnatus, Solon, Norwich and Pharsalia in his younger days.  At one time he was proprietor of the Gothic house in this village.  Mr. Rogers, in his early life, dealt extensively in cattle, sheep and horses and was considered one of the best judges of stock in this country.  Before railroads in this section, he made numerous trips to Philadelphia, Albany and Hartford, Conn., by team and disposed of cattle, sheep and farm products, those points being the nearest market.  In political matters he was a staunch Democrat and at one election held at Solon he voted the only Democratic ticket cast. A few years since he disposed of his family interests in Pharsalia and, together with his wife, removed to this village and made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Adin Brown.  Some four years ago his wife was called to her final resting place.  Mr. Rogers just passed his 85th birthday. Besides the above named daughter, he is survived by one son, Frank W. Rogers of Norwich.  The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Rev. F. M. Williams officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery []South Otselic]--Gazette.

Charles W. Anable

Afton Enterprise, January 4, 1900

Charles W. Anable who has passed most of his life in this town [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] Wednesday morning of last week at a place where he had been engaged at work.  Arising in the morning he went down stairs and sitting down and reaching for his boots he suddenly became unconscious and died in half an hour.  Heart trouble was the cause of his death.  The funeral was held on Friday the burial taking place at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  Two sons survive him, Frank and George Anable of this place.

Anne Elizabeth (Burgess) Swart

Afton Enterprise, June 24, 1920

Anne Elizabeth Burgess, youngest daughter of Rev. Thomas Burgess, for many years an honored member of Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in the parsonage home at South Danby, N.Y., September 10, 1853, and after a lingering illness departed this life from her home in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], June 11, 1920.  February 26, 1920, while her father was pastor at North Sanford, she was united in marriage with Martin J. Swart of that place.  To them were born three sons, Hugh T., Marion C., and Leo M., all of whom, with her husband, survive to mourn her going.  For several years Mr. and Mrs. Swart lived at North Sanford and Deposit, afterward removing to Afton where they have resided for a number of years past.  Mrs. Swart was a most estimable Christian lady.  Reared under the wholesome influences of the parsonage home, she has maintained the best traditions of the minister's family.  She was blessed with a godly father and mother and their teachings and example were not in vain.  As a wife and mother she was ideal.  Over her home she presided graciously.  "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."  She was always interested in the --Church of Christ in general and the Church of her choice in particular. She was active in the work of the Sunday School, devoting herself especially to the teaching of children.  Her quiet manner, her tact, and her devotion peculiarly fitted her for this important work.  With her husband she had just moved into their new home in the village, where surrounded by her boys and their wives she seemed in the best possible position to live, when she was called from earth. We cannot understand it.  But we are comforted by the thought that she had entered her "house not made with hands eternal, in the Heavens."  It was a delight to know Mrs. Swart. Any life was richer which enjoyed such an acquaintance. We shall all feel poorer now that she is gone.  She is survived by two brothers, Dr. Vincent Burgess, a physician in Brisbin, N.Y., and Edward Burgess of Seattle, Washington, beside her husband and sons. These all have the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends.  The funeral services were conducted in the Afton Methodist Episcopal Church, June 14th, by her pastor, who spoke beautiful and comforting words.  Rev. Bronson was assisted by Rev. J.S. Crampton, pastor of the Dunmore Pa., Methodist episcopal Church.  Mr. Crompton is an old time friend of the family.  Her body sleeps in the Afton Cemetery until that day when His saints "shall be like Him for they shall see Him as He is."