Judson B. Galpin
Chenango Union, February 23, 1893
Chenango Union, March 2, 1893
Judson B. Galpin, proprietor of the Oxford Times for a period of forty-five years, and a printer for fifty-nine years of his life, died at his home on Clinton street [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] at six o'clock, Monday morning, February 20th, 1893, after an illness of several months. Death came peacefully and he passed to that rest of which no man was more entitled. Deceased was a descendant of Benjamin and Rebecca Galpin, who settled at Woodbury, Conn., in 1680. He was born in Washington, Conn., May 15th 1816, and was the oldest and sole survivor of a family that consisted of three brothers and one sister. At the age of seventeen years he entered the office of the New Haven (Conn.) Palladium as an apprentice, and after a faithful service he, in January, 1838, became one of the publishers of that paper, which is still in existence, in partnership with James V. Babcock, a leading man of his time. The partnership continued until October, 1839 when he sold his interest in the paper, but remained in the office until May 14th, 1841. During his residence in new Haven he married Catharine June Brownson, a resident of Middlebury, New Haven county, Conn., on the 16th day of May, 1841, the fiftieth anniversary of which was quietly observed in 1891. The fruits of this marriage were four children--Theodore B., Henry J., Florrie G. (Walker), and Jennie H. Galpin, al of whom, with his widow, survive him. In 1841 he removed to Greene, Chenango county, N.Y., at the solicitations of his brother-in-law, Elisha N. Hawley, who had proceeded him, a journey that in those days was called "going west," and as much if not more of an undertaking than it now would be to remove to one of the Dakotas. There he entered into partnership with Mr. Hawley in the general merchandise business. This firm continued business some four years. In 1845 a yearning for his chosen profession induced him to remove to Oxford, and engage upon the Times. Later he became associate publisher with Waldo M Potter, who survives him and is now a leading State officer of North Dakota. On March 4th, 1848, he became solo proprietor and up to within a few months back, when disease compelled him to lay down the stick and rule and submit the management to other hands. During the long years of his management of the Times, the paper never failed to be issued on the day set for publication and was hardly ever behind the usual hour. He was never absent from his post of [manager] during his active management but twice on publication day. That he was faithful to his trust, true to his friends and conducted the Times for the best interests of the town and its welfare, the readers of the paper are his judges, and the files of the paper his monument. In connection with newspaper work he had for many years, until his sons were able to assist him, the additional burden of the book store upon his hands, which he conducted for about forty years. At his death he was the oldest business man in town, and had noticed the change of every business place in the village. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a regular attendant at its services. He had held the office of Trustee of the church and was clerk of that board for many years. Public spirited, he gave generously of his means to advance any industry or institution that would benefit the village, and no subscription paper was ever returned unsigned by him that was circulated to help a poor man in distress. Public office he never sought nor ever held. Of a quiet, retiring disposition, he was never to be found away from his business; yet he had a keen appreciation of good fellowship and enjoyed the companionship of neighbors and old friends who sought him out. No man was ever more wedded to his trade, or more willing to accommodate a patron. He had but one fear and that was that some one might be discommoded, and in this, often made more and harder work for himself. So devoted was he to his lifelong work that the hardest task that came to him was the final surrender to disease, and retirement from active business in August inst. To his family there was that devotion that characterized him in his business. Kind and indulgent, no expressed wish ever remained long ungratified. He was at all times everything in that one sweet word that is expressed by Father. The funeral services will be held from his late residence on Wednesday at 2 P.M., the Rev. Mr. Simpson officiating. Interment in Riverview cemetery--Oxford Times
Cora Webb Tucker
Chenango Union, March 2, 1893
Departed this life, on the evening of February 25, 1893, at her home at Pharsalia Centre [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness, Mrs. Cora Webb, wife of George A Tucker, aged about twenty-three years. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Webb, of Beaver Meadow. She leaves surviving her a beloved husband, three small children and a sister, Mrs. Nora Dresser, of Edmeston, and a host of friends to mourn her sudden departure from an earthly to a heavenly home. In early life she made a profession of religion, and ever lived the life of a consistent Christian. She well and faithfully performed every duty as wife and mother, neighbor and friend, and was greatly beloved by all of her associates. She will be greatly missed, not only by her family and friends, but by the entire community . Her pure spirit has left its earthly home, and has gone to dwell with God and the angels above. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction. May the consolation of divine grace sustain the husband in his deep affliction, and enable him to so live that he may meet her in heaven. The funeral was held at her late home, and the services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Kennedy.
James Clapp
Chenango Union, February 23, 1893
James Clapp, of Luzerne, Warren county, died suddenly February 16th, at Cairo, Egypt. Mr. Clapp was the son of James Clapp, a distinguished lawyer of Central New York, and was born in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] in 1823. We believe that Mr. Clapp was the last survivor of an illustrious and distinguished family that were famous in Oxford in the early days of its history. The family residence was where St. Paul's church now stands. We understand that it was the wish of the deceased to be buried in his native place, and that his remains will be brought here for interment--Oxford times.
Amanda L. (Burlingame) Eldredge
Norwich Sun, October 31, 1921
Mrs. Amanda L. Eldredge, widow of Frederick Eldredge, died at her home on East Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday, Oct. 30, 1921, aged 82 years. Mrs. Eldredge was the daughter of Charles and Abigail Burlingame, the eighth of ten children, only one of whom survives her. She was born in the town of Norwich on Feb. 13, 1840, on what is still known as the Burlingame farm, a mile south of this village, where her father was also born, the farm having been in the possession of the Burlingame family for more than 100 years. For nearly 10 years Mrs. Eldredge had lived on East Main street in the home where she died. She had been a member of the First Baptist church for about 70 years, having joined that church when she was ten years old. Although there are others now in the church older than Mrs. Eldredge, she has been a member of the church longer than anyone in the present church membership. Aside from the children who survive her, two other sons were born, Frank, who died at the age of four years, and Charles l., who died about twenty years ago at the age of 18. Surviving her are six children, the Misses Harriett, Jennie, Mary, Lillian and Florence and W..F. Eldredge, all of Norwich, four granddaughters, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and one brother, Truman Burlingame of little Rock, Ark. The funeral which will be private will be held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. J.H. MacConnell officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].
Emogene (Hopkins) Hart
Norwich Sun, October 31, 1921
The body of Mrs. Emogene Hart, widow of the late Theodore Hart, was brought to this city from West Pittston, Pa., for burial on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hart was 70 years of age and for many years a resident of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where she was a member of the First Baptist church. She had been in failing health for a number of years and passed away at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. W.J. Peck, in West Pittston on Friday. Mr. Hart died about 15 years ago. She is survived by two brothers, Arvine Hopkins of Kalamazoo, Mich., and William Hopkins of Detroit, Mich. The Rev. S.T. Harding will officiate at the funeral to be held in Mount Hope Chapel following the arrival of the afternoon passenger train from Binghamton at 4:50-
Elsie L. Arnold
Norwich Sun, October 31, 1921
Elsie L. Arnold, aged 73 years, died suddenly Sunday night, following a stroke of paralysis which she suffered on Sunday morning. Her death occurred at the home of Mrs. Josephine Hamilton of Henry street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where Miss Arnold had made her home for the past several years. She is survived by three brothers, Lewis F. of Norwich, Roscoe Z., of Mt. Upton, and Delos E. of Preston, two nephews and two nieces. 
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