Obituaries (October 24)

Mary E. (Saunders) Terwilliger

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1919

 

Mary E. (Saunders) Terwilliger

1842 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Mary E. Terwilliger, who died on Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archie L. Weeden, on Brown avenue, was the daughter of Henry and Olive L. Saunders, and was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] February 28, 1842.  She was in her girlhood when the family moved to the vicinity of Norwich, and for more than 50 years she had made her home here.  Her husband, Andrew J. Terwilliger, died November 8, 1904, and since that time, Mrs. Terwilliger had occupied her own home until six weeks ago, when she became so seriously ill she was removed to the home of her daughter, where she entered into rest.  Mrs. Terwilliger was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and its several societies; of Lily of the Valley lodge of Rebekah; the W.C.T.U. and other organizations.  She was a devoted mother, a loyal friend and kindly neighbor, deeply interested in her church and the welfare of the community.  She will be greatly missed by her family and a large circle of friends. Surviving are three sons, W.E. Williams, of Outlook, Wash.; John Terwilliger, of Albany, and Charles Terwilliger of Norwich; two daughters, Miss Ida Slater and Mrs. Archie L. Weeden, and a brother, Edwin L. Saunders, of this city.  private funeral services were held at 2:30 Friday afternoon, Rev. Frank W. Young officiating.  Interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Nehemiah Leach

Chenango Union, May 21, 1891

After a brief illness, Nehemiah Leach, a well known and respected townsman died at his residence of Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday morning, of pneumonia, aged sixty-eight years.  Mr. Leach was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], in 1823, on the farm of his father, Nehemiah Leach.  He removed with his father, a few years after, to King's Settlement, where for years he resided on the old homestead.  He represented the town of North Norwich on the Board of Supervisors in 1862 and 1863, and was active filling the quota of his town when the call came for volunteers during the civil war.  He owned and conducted two cheese factories at King's Settlement, the first, we believe, ever established in Chenango county.  In 1865 he was elected Superintendent of the Poor on the Republican ticket, the duties of which office he discharged with fidelity for three years.  In 1871 he was appointed keeper of the county farm at Preston, which position he most acceptably filled until 1852, when he resigned, and located in this village, where he has since resided, he resuming the business of purchasing produce for New York markets.  He was Secretary of the Chenango County Board of Trade at the time of his death.  In 1842 he was united in marriage to Miss Marcia Harrington, of New Berlin.  There were born to them eight children, seven of whom survive:  Willie B. Leach, Deputy County Clerk; Frank D. Leach, of the O.&W.; James H. Leach, of Norwich; Mrs. Sperry Lattimer and Mrs. Leon Marsters, of Sherburne; Mrs. J.D. Payne, of Utica; and Mrs. Willis V. Nicholson, of Preston.  His widow lies critically ill of pneumonia.  Nehemiah Leach was a good citizen, a kind hearted, charitable neighbor, and a true friend.  Many who have known him for years learn with regret of his death, and extend their sympathies to the stricken family.  His funeral was held from his late residence, Saturday morning, and by reason of the illness of Mrs. Leach it was strictly private.  Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Andrew J. Lawrence

Afton Enterprise, March 12, 1896

Since the new year came in, the family and friends of Andrew J. Lawrence have been watching tenderly at his bedside.  Some days he seemed better, then again the light of life would grow dim and the worst was thought to be within a few hours.  Wednesday night about 1 o'clock he went to sleep and about 4 o'clock the spirit passed over the river, and that dread disease, consumption, had done its fatal work. For a number of years he had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and in that time had won a host of friends here.  He was born in Sullivan county in 1849, and went with the 56th Regt., N.Y. Vols as a drummer boy in 1862.  Later he enlisted as a soldier and served with honor to himself and country until wounded.  A wife, son and daughter are left to mourn his loss.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M.E. church, Rev. E. Kilpatrick officiating.  H.H. Beecher Post, G.A.R. of which he was a member, conducted the services at the grave.  Interment in the old Episcopal cemetery [St. Peter's cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]. 

 From scrapbook, original source unknown

Andrew J. Lawrence died last Thursday morning at his home on N. Main st. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from consumption at the age of 51.  "Andy", as he was familiarly called, had been in poor health for the past two years.  He was confined to his bed for eight weeks previous to his death and experienced great suffering.  No man was better known and better liked along the line of the D.&H. than "Andy" Lawrence.  He was born in Sullivan county and went with the 59th Regt. N.Y.S. Vols, as a drummer boy in 1862.  He was then too young to enlist but later he entered the ranks as a soldier and was one of the bravest and truest on the field.  The kind and humorous spirit which encouraged his comrades on the battle field also won him many friends and gave him popularity wherever known.  Bainbridge had been his home since the war.  He was prominent in Republican politics.  A few years ago he was door keeper in the State Senate and ever since has had a voice in local politics.  He was well acquainted with the political leaders.  In later years he was engaged as travelling salesman and previous to his illness was clerk at the Park hotel.  "Andy" always had a genial and pleasant way about him.  His wit is famous and his warm heart cause all who knew him to like him.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church at 2 a.m. under the management of H.H. Beecher Post, G.A.R.  Posts came from Afton and Sidney.  The comrades dressed in mourning emblems out of respect for their dead comrade, escorted the body from the house to the church and thence to the grave. The day before "Andy" died, he requested that there be more flags than flowers at his funeral and in accordance with his wish there was a liberal display. The coffin was draped and also the hearse.  he chose as bearers, Col Matterson, of Oswego, Coe F. Young, Millard Young, Frank Phinney, George Aylsworth, George Payne and Geo. Teed. Col. Matterson failed to reach here, O.B. Ireland filled his place.  He also selected the Music, all of which was beautifully carried out at the funeral. The singing was superb, the patriotic respect of the comrades was touching and the large attendance at the services, consisting of friends from home and abroad, testified warm respect and tender sympathy. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. Kilpatrick, pastor of the church, and appropriate and tender remarks were made by Coe F. Young, a comrade and associate for years.  Interment was in the Episcopal cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 24, 1875

VAN WAGNER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], May 30, 1875, Henry A. [Van Wagner],. son of S.D. and Alice R. Van Wagner, aged 1 year 3 months 13 days.

RYDER:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], June 7, Charles Lansing [Ryder], son of Daniel and Louisa Ryder, aged 3 years.

ATKINS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], May 19, Dever [Atkins], aged 3 years on June 10, Duane D. [Atkins], aged 16 years, 9 months.  children of George H. and Phebe Atkins.

STETSON:  In Chicago, June 14, Mrs. Helen M. Stetson, daughter of Peter Edwards of Otselic, aged 47 years.