Marriages (March 19)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union

DeLAND - PARKER:  Martin DeLand of Lisle, Broome Co., to Sarah L. Parker of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th of September in Coventry, by P.T. Blakeslee, Esq. (Oct. 17, 1849)

DIBBLE - BLOOD:  Daniel Dibble of Fayette, Seneca Co., to Frances L. Blood, dau. of Charles Blood, Esq. of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst. in Guilford by Rev. A.C. Guy.  (Feb. 13, 1850)

DICKINSON - GIBBS:  William E. Dickinson to Eliza J. Gibbs, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. in Guilford by Rev. D. Clark.  (Dec. 9, 1848)

DYE - HUTCHINS:  J.L. Dye of Mobile, Alabama, to Louisa Hutchins of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on the 22nd ult. in Georgetown by Rev. Mr. Curn. (April 18, 1849)

DODGE - DARLING:  Rev. C.S. Dodge of Gibson, Susquehanna Co. Pa. to Catherine M. Darling of Butternuts, Otsego Co., on the 4th inst. in Butternuts by Rev. J.T. Goodrich.  (Sept. 5, 1848)

DODGE - PRENTISS:  John C. Dodge of Chicago to Catherine L. Prentiss, 2nd dau. of Col. John H. Prentiss, editor of Freeman's Journal, on the 14th inst. in Milwaukee by Rev. Mr. Akerly.  (Jan. 10, 1849)

DORAN - SMITH:  James Doran of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Emeline Smith, dau. of William Smith of Lincklaen in Union Valley, Cortland Co., by R. Fowler, Esq. (March 15, 1848)

DOUGLASS - EGGLESTON:  Rev. J. Loremar Douglass of Ft. Ann, Washington Co., to Julia Ann Eggleston, eldest dau. of Miles Eggleston of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst. in Bainbridge by Rev. Ethan Pratt.  (Sept. 25, 1850)

DUNCAN - SMITH:  Charles Duncan of Marcellus, Onondaga Co., to Emma Smith, also of Marcellus, on the 28th ult. in Marcellus by Rev. L. Parson.  (April 10, 1850)  Both under 20 years of age. 

DUNN - SPRAGUE:  William Dunn of Western, Oneida Co., to Lucy M. Sprague of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th inst. in Norwich by Rev. J.M.D. Carr, Esq.  (May 24, 1848)

DWIGHT - THROOP:  Dr. Thomas Dwight to Almira Throop, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. in Sherburne by Rev. Mr. Tuttle. (Feb. 7, 1849)

Obituaries (March 19)

Charles E. Johnson

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1910

 

 

Charles E. Johnson

1867 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a painful illness, Charles E. Johnson died at his home on Birdsall street, Sunday morning, aged 42 years.  His funeral was held from the home at 2 Wednesday afternoon, Rev. John L. Ray officiating.  Deceased was the son of George H. and Mary F. Johnson and was born October 25, 1867, in the same house in which he died.  After attending the Norwich public schools he became a clerk in the dry goods store of John O. Hill & Co., and later conducted a notion store on East Main street.  For the past few years he had been a traveling salesman for the Binghamton whip factory.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a conscientious worker in both the church and the Sunday school.  Besides his mother, with whom he had made his home and to whom he was greatly devoted, he is survived by three brothers, Rev. D. Frank Johnson, of Mayville, N.Y., district missionary of Chautauqua county; Homer H. and Fred L. Johnson, of Norwich.

 

Jane Covert

Afton Enterprise, May 28, 1886

Mrs. Jane Covert, wife of Mr. Thomas Covert, of this place, who has been sick for some time past, died last Saturday morning aged sixty one years.  Her funeral was held from her late home Monday afternoon, and the remains were interred in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

 

George C. Roberts

Chenango Union, July 25, 1907

George C. Roberts, junior editor of the Chenango American, published in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Friday morning.  Mr. Roberts had been losing his health gradually since the death of his wife about two years ago. A few weeks ago he was taken critically ill, and but slight hopes were entertained for his recovery.  He rallied, however, and was able to again appear on the streets. Wednesday of last week he was again stricken, and the end came Friday morning.  He was a communicant of Zion church, and was well and favorably known, having been an editor of the American for over fifty years.  He was seventy-three years of age and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Cooley, of Oak Park, Ill., two sons, George B. Roberts, of Chenango Forks, and Wilkie C. Roberts of Greene; two sisters, Mrs. Stevens, of New York, and Mrs. D.C. Read, of Greene; and one brother, Frank Roberts, of Meriden, Conn. The funeral was held at Zion church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Percy T. Olton officiating. Burial in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Green, NY].

 

Cornelia Beverly & James Beverly

Chenango Union, July 25, 1907

A remarkable coincidence of deaths occurred in the Beverly family, residing in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], when Miss Cornelia Beverly died without a moment's warning Tuesday July 16, in the same manner that her brother, James Beverly, died on the Friday morning previous.  Both deaths were attributed to heart failure, or apoplexy, and both occurred at the same hour in the morning, and just after eating breakfast.  The family have somewhat of a peculiar history. Two brothers, George and James, and one sister, Cornelia, neither of them having ever been married, have occupied the old homestead farm, where their parents once resided, and where they lived for twenty-five years or more.  The brothers and sister have lived together as one family and apparently owned the property inherited from their parents in common. They were in comfortable circumstances and respectable people.  The death of two of them, following so quickly on each other, leaves the remaining brother, George, entirely alone, and he has the sympathy of the entire county.--Bainbridge Republican.

 

Jeholkim Davis

Afton Enterprise, May 14, 1886

Jeholkim Davis, a resident of the town of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], was found dead in his bed in room 69 at the Crandall House, Binghamton, [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday morning.  Davis, who registered as from Deposit, arrived with his daughter at the hotel Monday noon.  About ten o'clock in the evening he was shown to his room by Mr. Woodworth, the proprietor of the hotel, who lighted the gas and explained to the old man how to turn off the jet when he wished to retire. Davis requested Mr. Woodworth to close and fasten the windows and when the latter left the room the old man was apparently in good health.  His corpse was discovered about 9 o'clock the next morning by Miss Carrie McGraw, a chambermaid, who was attracted to his room by the strong odor of gas which pervaded the corridor in which she was working.  She quickly informed others in the house of her discovery.  Mr. Woodworth immediately sent for Dr. Barr, who as soon as he had examined the body pronounced the man dead, and gave it as his opinion that death had occurred several hours previous to the discovery. Coroner Osborne was also notified, and upon his arrival impanelled a jury. After viewing the remains, the jury adjourned to meet Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock.  Death was evidently the result of suffocation by gas, and it is supposed that the old man blew out the gas, instead of turning it off, as he had been told to do.  Davis' daughter, who had gone to the County Poor House to visit a sister working there, was informed of her father's death, and accompanied the remains which were sent to their home in Sanford Tuesday noon.  From papers found in the pockets of the deceased, it was learned that he was a soldier, and had gone to Binghamton on business relative to the securing of a pension.  He was 65 years of age, and was highly respected in the community in which he resided.

Bainbridge Central School, 7th Graders, 1956/7 - Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School

Seventh Grade Portraits

"Echo" 1957

 

 

Left to Right:  Kermit Nichols, Lewis Mills, Kay Barse

 

 

Left to Right:  George Foster, Fred O'Neil, Suzanne Green

 

Left to Right:  Roger Felske, Teddy Lord, Nancy Hayes

 

 

Left to Right:  Barbara Parsons, Nancy Alcott, Arthur Chamberlain

 

 



Obituaries (March 18)

Cyrus Ransford Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1910

 

 

Cyrus Ransford Brown

1832 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Cyrus Ransford Brown died at his home on Henry street on Wednesday afternoon of last week, aged about 78 years.  The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Spencer J. Ford, of New York city, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ira W. Bingham, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church.  Mr. Brown was born September 3, 1832, on a farm northeast of this village.  He was one of seven children, two of whom, Mrs. Fannie Young, widow of Russell A. Young, and Alonzo Brown, are surviving.  He is also survived by his daughter, Mrs. D.C. Pike, with whom he made his home since the death eight years ago of his wife, Emily Sage Brown, to whom he was married March 15, 1853.  In 1856 both he and his wife united with the First Baptist Church, Rev. Lyman Wright then being pastor.  Upon the organization of the Calvary Baptist Church he became a member there.  Failing health compelled Mr. Brown to retire from active work about a year and a half ago, previous to which, excepting two years when he was engaged in the monument business in Chicago, his entire business life had been spent in the sale of musical instruments and teaching vocal music.  His voice retained its qualities of rare sweetness and purity to a remarkable degree.  He was a member of the old Norwich Glee Club, famous throughout this section three or four decades ago. At different periods he had conducted choirs in each of five Protestant churches in Norwich and also in the Catholic Church.

 

Mrs. Charles F. Pratt

Chenango Union, July 11, 1907

The funeral of Mrs. Charles F. Pratt was held from her home Friday, July 5, and burial was made in the Episcopal cemetery.  Mrs. Pratt had been ill but a few days, though she had been in poor health for some time.  She was an estimable lady with a host of friends in the community, and a member of the Congregational church  She is survived by a son, Charles W. Pratt, of Livingston, Montana, and a daughter, Mrs. B.H. Simmons, of this village.  [Note:  Buried Christ Church Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Adeline Button, Mrs. Frank Turk, John Corbin

Chenango Union, July 11, 1907

There have been three deaths, on three consecutive days, in this little village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], this week.  The first was on Sunday, when Mrs. Adeline Button passed away.  The second was the sudden death of Mrs. Turk, the relict of the late Frank Turk of this place. The third was the death of Mr. John Corbin, which occurred on Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock.  The funeral services of Mrs. Button took place at one o'clock today at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Mosher, the Rev. J.A. Hansen officiating.  interment was in the Lower Genegantslet cemetery.  The funeral services of Mrs. Turk will be held at five o'clock tomorrow, Thursday p.m.  The funeral services of John Corbin will be held at his late residence at two o'clock on Friday afternoon, and will be in charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member.

 

Note:  Joanna M. Turk, wife of Frank V. Turk, buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY;  John T. Corbin, 1868 - 1907, buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery.

 

Rev. C.B. Parsons

Chenango Union, July 11, 1907

Rev. C.B. Parsons, pastor of the Baptist church at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his son, James S. Parsons of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], July 3.  Mr. Parsons had just been granted a vacation and on July1 went to his son's home.  He had suffered for some time with acute stomach trouble.  He was well and favorably known in this section.  He had served the Oxford church here for 15 years.  Mr. Parsons was born in Shelby, Orleans county, in 1841, and was graduated from Rochester University and Rochester Theological seminary.  He had served several large churches in western  New York, among which were Dunkirk and Genesee, and came to Oxford form the latter place in 1892.

 

William Sweenberg

Chenango Union, July 11, 1907

William Sweenberg, for many years a merchant tailor in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Friday, aged 61 years.  Funeral services were held on Sunday, Rev. W.D. Benton officiating.  Burial was in charge of Norwich lodge, of which deceased had been a member for more than 30 years.  Mr. Sweenberg was born at Hanover, Germany, sixty-one years ago, and came to this country in 1870, locating at Cherry Valley.  In 1871 he removed to Norwich, which place has since been his home.  He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a member while a resident of Cherry Valley.  He followed the trade of tailor, and was one of the best of workmen.  Recently he had opened a shop of his own in this village, and was establishing a fine business when stricken with congestion of the brain less than a week ago.  His death was unexpected and came as a great shock to his friends and family.  His wife, whom he married at Cherry Valley, and three daughters and one son, all of this village, survive him.

Marriages (March 17)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union

CHAMPLIN - KING:  Lee Champlin of Hamilton, Madison Co., and Miss Abigail King of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult. at Oxford by Rev. W.S. Smith.  [October 18, 1848]

CHILDS - BIRGE:  Dr. William Childs of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], formerly of Norwich, and Miss Amelia A. Birge of Galena, Ill. on the 23d of May last by Rev. George Magoun in city of Galena, Ill.  [July 12, 1848]

CHURCH - WILCOX:  Henry Church of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Patience Wilcox of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]  on the 6th inst. at Oxford by Rev. J.T. Goodrich  [Dec. 20, 1848]

CHURCH - GODDON:  Benjamin C. Church of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Julia A. Goddon of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d ult. at Sherburne by the Rev. D.W. Thurston.  [Feb. 7, 1849]

CHURCH - PHILLIPS:  Orris Church of Berkshire, Tioga Co., [NY] and Miss Leora Phillips of same place on the 7th inst. in Lisle, Broome Co. [NY], by A.D. Friedman, Esq. [Sept 11, 1850]

CLAPP - CRUTTENDEN:  D.W. Clinton Clapp of New York and Miss P. Agnes Cruttenden, daughter of Lyman Cruttendon of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult.  in St. Paul's, Oxford, by Rev. G. Hanson Cox.  [Sept. 4, 1850]

CURTISS - BARNES:  Ira S. Curtiss to Miss Fanny A. Barnes, on the 21st inst. by J.P. Hubbard, Esq. [March 27, 1850]

CURTISS - FRENCH:  Luther Curtiss of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Rexaville French of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. in North Norwich by Rev. M.M. Tuke.  [July 24, 1850]

DANIELS - HANCOCK:  Charles W. Daniels of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Nancy D. Hancock of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. in South Plymouth by Elder j.M. Crandall [Sept. 18, 1850]

DAVIS - ROCKWELL:  Charles Bradley Davis of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Emmaline Amelia Rockwell of Butternuts, Otsego Co., in Butternuts by Rev. I. Foote.  [June 13, 1849]

DAY - ANTHONY:  Dr. William H. Day to Miss Mary A. Anthony, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., in Plymouth by Rev. E.P. Beecher.  [Sept. 26, 1849]

DELAND - PARCE:  Daniel B. DeLand of Rochester, Monroe Co. [NY], to Minerva A. Parce, dau. of Justus Parce, Esq., Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. Daniel Clark, Jr..  [Dec. 28, 1848]

Obituaries (March 17)

Platt Titus

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1910

 

 

Platt Titus

1839 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home near Kings Settlement, in the town of North Norwich, Friday morning last, occurred the death of Platt Titus, aged 80 years.  Mr.  Titus was born in North Norwich June 29, 1839, the son of Smith and Ann Eliza  Titus.  At the breaking out of the war  of the rebellion he was a well-to-do farmer in  his native town.  He sought and was granted authority to raise a company, and in a few days had completed the organization of Company C, of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry,  of which he became captain.  He was a valiant leader but on account  of broken health was obliged to resign his commission August 17, 1862.  After the war he returned to farm life for a time, and later was a resident of Norwich for several years, during which he served the town as overseer of the poor.  He was a member of Smith Post, G.A.R., a good representation from which attended his funeral at the church in North Norwich Sunday afternoon.

Lydia A. Newton Willett

Afton Enterprise, August 11, 1898

A funeral notice handed us for publication announces the death at Oakland Cal., Oct. 14^th, 1897, of Mrs. Lydia A. Willett, a native of this town, and who has many relatives residing here.  She was the wife of F.J. Willett.  They removed to California about forty years ago. 

 Dewitt Clinton Woods

Binghamton Press, November 11, 1937

Dewitt Clinton Woods, 78 years old, of Binghamton R.D. 5 died in the Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital this morning at 3:55 o'clock.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Skinner of Stella New Ireland Road, and Mrs. Grace Woods of Johnson City R.D. 1;  two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main street, Johnson City, where it will remain until Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock when it will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Skinner.

 

Binghamton Press, November 15, 1937

The funeral of Dewitt Clinton Wood[s] was held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home, Binghamton R.D. 5.  The Rev. John W. Slack officiated.  The pallbearers were Arthur Everett, Clinton Skinner, George Skinner and Ernest Butts.  Burial was in Afton.

 

Horatio Andrews

Oxford Times, February 9, 1892

Died in Hammonton, N.J., Jan. 17, 1892, Horatio N. Andrews, in the 80th year of his age.  Mr. Andrews formerly resided in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and removed to Hammonton about thirty-two years ago.  He was a brother of Homer Andrews.

 

Charles Dutton

Died 16 March 1859

Died in Olive township, Clinton County, Iowa on Wednesday, the 16th of March 1859, Charles Dutton, Sr., aged 71 years, one month and 22 days.  Mr. Dutton was a native of Vermont and emigrated to this County in the spring of 1839.  He was among the first settlers of the Hawkeye state, and shared in the trials and vicissitudes of the early pioneer.  He has been closely identified with the growth, and has ever exhibited a deep interest in the progress and welfare of Clinton County.  He was a man of liberal heart and mind, an affectionate husband, an indulgent parent, generous neighbor and acknowledged by all who knew him to be one of Nature's noblest works--"An honest man."

Lydia Aylesworth Johnson

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Lydia Aylesworth Johnson was born in Chenango county, New York, October 4, 1818.  She was the daughter of Thomas Aylesworth.  Lydia Aylesworth was married to Welcome Johnson in 1838.  Six children were born to them, three daughters and three sons.  They lived in various parts of the state of New York.  In 1865 they moved from Elmira, N.Y. to Washington, D.C.  After some years' residence in that city they moved to Annapolis, Maryland.  They resided there for a few months and then returned to their old [home] at Bainbridge, N.Y., where they stayed three years.  They emigrated to Coming [Corning] Kansas, where Welcome Johnson died in 1894.  From the time of her husband's death Mrs. Johnson made her home with her son and his wife, J.W. and Betsey Johnson, and came to Glendale with them, arriving here Dec. 24, 1906.  She died Dec. 29, 1914, at the age of 96 years, 2 months and 25 days.  For eight years and five days she has been a resident of this city, Glendale, Oregon and valley, and in those years she has wielded a sacred influence over all who have known her.  She was a woman of high and holy Christian character, and was ready at all times to give a reason for the hope she had, and to tell that she had "anchored that hope within the vale."  During the revival meetings in this city two months ago, an afternoon meeting was held in the Johnson home on account that Grandma Johnson was not able to attend at the church.  Besides a number of church members and neighbors there were present Pastor J.K. Howard, Rev. Dr. Knott and Rev. David Oastler.  Grandma Johnson stood up and gave one of the grandest testimonials of her Christian experience ever heard by any of those who were present.  She is gone, but her works of righteousness and her example will live on from shore to shore of America.  In every place she has made her home, her pure life has left an impression for good and for God.

Alice Teachout Lyon

Bainbridge Lyon, May 30, 1874

LYON:  In the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10 inst., of inflammation of the brain, Alice A., wife of Orville J. Lyon, aged 24 years, 10 months and 4 days.  In the morning of life she has been transferred to a heavenly home, leaving the earthly one desolate.  A few weeks since we saw her holding with loving clasp her laughing, blue-eyed boy, happy in his innocent love and winning ways.  Then came days and nights of anxious watching by the cradle of the little one, as it lingered between life and death;  but when the crisis was past, and her heart made glad with the thought that her darling was spared to her, she too+
 was stricken down, and earthly love or skill were unavailing to save.  The natural amiability of character which she possessed was manifested throughout her sickness, and in her hours of consciousness those who ministered to her by day or watched through the night hours saw the sweet smile upon her face with which she ever greeted them when in health.  Much of the time friends were unrecognized and the voice of love tenderly calling her name met no responsive word or look.  The morning preceeding her death she knew and smiled upon them, but soon slept, and near the close of the Sabbeth quiety and gently “entered into rest.”  A few years since Mrs. L. sought and accepted Jesus as her friend and Savior, and publicly professed her faith in Him, thus adding the beauty of a Christian character to the graces already hers.  She could not fail to win the love and esteem of those who knew her, either intimately or otherwise.  But the voice that once sweetly echoed in song is hushed—her earth work ended.  To him who is so sadly bereaved we extend our sympathies, feeling hat his is a sorrow we cannot know until the bitter waves of experience have gone over us.  May he trust in Him who is able to comfort and sustain in every trial.
 

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1957, Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1957

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1957

 

Martha Louise Drachler

Class Secretary

 

Paul Lincoln Dufford, Jr.

 

Anthony Chandler Howland

Class President

 

Claire Jeanne Jobson

 

Winona Ruth Kinne

 

Sally Anne Landre

Junior Prom Queen

Afton History, by Rev. Jacobs - 1886

Afton, Chenango County, NY History

by Rev. Jacobs

From the Indian trail to the iron rail; from the flint and steel to the Lucifer match; from the dinner horn to the steam whistle; from the stage coach and four miles an hour to the steam engine and sixty miles an hour; from the bake kettle and crane, to a kitchen range; from the power of muscle to the power of brain.  These are notches on the tally stick of time, and as we count back they seem like the tread of a giant.  If time be measured by the changes it brings, the progress and improvements, the multiplied facilities it holds, the little notches may stand for ages.

 

The old man of today who has registered his four score years has lived longer, by this measure, than the men who lived beyond the flood.

 

Just one hundred years ago [as of 1886] Mr. Elnathan Bush commenced the settlement of Afton, not by intention but by compulsion.  Afton had nothing to come to but the Indian trail, the flowing river and the fertile valley.  His raft, a rude structure built at Unadilla, on which he placed his family and a few goods and started for Owego, where he expected to make his future home, got broken up or stuck in the mud on one of the Chamberlin islands, and Afton has suffered from similar disasters ever since. The man who undertakes to navigate our side walks in the season of mud, will be reminded of the experience of the first settler.  Mr. Bush remained, not in the mud but on the shore, till 1799, when he removed to Bainbridge.  In Mr. Bush, Afton lost a good citizen and Bainbridge gained one of her representative families, some of whom yet remain.  A cemetery on the farm of Joseph Bush is the resting place of the ancestors of the family.

 

The Albany and Susquehanna railroad was undertaken more than 40 years ago.  The legislature was petitioned for a charter and aid to help build the road from Binghamton to Albany, a distance of 142 miles, through a section of the state containing rich farming land, valuable timer and much undeveloped wealth, but shut in from tide water with no marker for its products except at great expense.

 

The building of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad was the commencement of a new era in southern central New York.  It was first thought to be only a small one horse road, but it has come to be a trunk line, part of a continuous line from Philadelphia to Montreal, with double truck already built a large part of the way. We ought to have cheap coal and cheap transportation, but for some reasons not apparent, coal is higher, though so near the mines. than at Albany or Boston. There must be quite a good deal of circumlocution in R.R. matters.

 

I may say some things of the "railroad war" in my next.  How they fought with engines, how Jim Fisk did not steal the road, and how some think if he had and it had been made a branch of the Erie instead of being leased to the D.&H. Canal Co., coal would have been cheaper and freights the same as on the Erie.

Obituaries (March 16)

John F. Murphy

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1910

 

John F. Murphy

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John F. Murphy, the East Main street barber, who died on Saturday night, had been a resident of Norwich for over 20 years.  He had been a great sufferer from asthma, which with complications was the cause of his death.  His age was 40 years.  For a number of years after coming to Norwich, he conducted a shop in the basement of the Case block in Broad street, but for the past 15 years he had been located in the Babcock block on East Main street.  A sister, Mrs. Anne St. John, of Green Island, arrived in Norwich on the late train on Saturday evening and took charge of the remains which on Monday were taken to Port Henry, N.Y. [Essex Co.] for interment.  During his residence in Norwich Mr. Murphy had made many friends.

 

Leal Cobb

Chenango Union, June 6, 1907

Leal Cobb, the 11-year-old son of William Cobb of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], tripped on the walk while running to school Wednesday morning and fell, striking upon his face and chest.  He died instantly.  The Cincinnatus physicians were all out of town when the accident occurred and Dr. Andrews of Pitcher was summoned.  An examination showed that death had been practically instantaneous.

 

DeRuyter Gleaner, May 31, 1907

Cincinnatus, A sad accident occurred in this village this morning, by which Leal Cobb, the 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cobb of Lower Cincinnatus lost his life.  The lad started from his home for school at about 9 o'clock full of life and activity, and while running along the cement sidewalk in front of George Holmes' residence he slipped and fell on his face, causing blood to flow from his nose. As there was no physician in town Dr. Andrews of Pitcher was sent for, and when he arrived he stated that death was instantaneous.

 

Mercy Jane (Knapp) Mandeville

Chenango Union, June 20, 1907

Mercy Jane Knapp, widow of the late William G. Mandeville, whose death was announced last week, was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in 1881 and was the daughter of George and Betsey Knapp, of that town.  She came to Norwich in 1850 and on January 4, 1857, was married to William G. Mandeville.  Three sons and a daughter were born to them, all of whom survive, as follows:  George W. D. Mandeville, of Duluth, Minn; Mrs. W.D. VanDressener, of Lowville; W.G. Mandeville of Lowville; Henry G. Mandeville, of Norwich. She was a charter member of the chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star which was established here in 1857 and later surrendered its charter, a prominent member of the Daughters of Rebekah, by whom she was repeatedly  honored by election to high office, and one of the oldest members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.  She was also a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal church and while her health permitted was active in the work of that church.  Funeral services were held from Emmanuel church Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.D. Benton, D.D., officiating, assisted by a quartet composed of Mrs. Frink, Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. Nash and Mr. John. The pall bearers were W.C. Main, George A.Thomas, Augustus Race, Eppenetus Winsor, Patrick Byrne and Guy H. Clark, of Earlville. The members of Lily of the Valley Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah and of the W.C.T.U. attended the funeral in a body.  Mrs. Mandeville was a woman of unusual business ability and a skilled florist, and for many years carried on the business of florist in this village.  She was a sincere Christian woman, a watchful and affectionate mother, a considerate neighbor and a loyal friend. For more than 55 years her name has been upon the subscription list of the Union.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 21, 1875

 

JOHNSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15, 1875, Mary R. [Johnson], wife of Ralph Johnson, Esq., aged 68 years.

 

BARBER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 17, Agnes [Barber], widow of the late Benjamin Barber, aged 89 years, 24 days.

 

BALDWIN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11th, Rebecca [Baldwin], wife of Thomas Baldwin, aged 59 years.

 

WILSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 21st, 1874, Mrs. Maria Wilson, aged 78.

 

ANDERSON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8, 1875, Mrs. Theodosia Anderson, aged 73 years.

 

IRELAND:  In Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 15th, 1874, Mr. Jarvis S. Ireland, aged 33 years, 5 months.  Formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

NASH:  In Colesville, Broome Co., Jan. 11th, Mr. Harvey O. Nash, aged 71 years, 11 days.

 

BIRDLEBOUGH:  In Redfield, Iowa, Nov. 12th, 1874, Mrs. Elizabeth Birdlebough of German [Chenango Co., NY], widow of Joseph Birdlebough of German.  Her remains brought to German for interment.

 

RIGGS:  At Rutherford Park, N.J., Jan. 4th, 1875 Marcus R. Riggs, Esq, in the 53rd year of his life, brother-in-law of Mr. William M. Bishop of Norwich.

 

YALE:  At Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 9, 1875, Mrs. Phebe Yale, widow of the late Zebedee Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 81 years.  Deceased who died at the home of her son, Ransom Yale Esq. of Whitney Point, was one of the earliest settlers of Guilford and her remains were taken to that town for interment.

 

HOLMES:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3rd, 1874, Merton J. Holmes, aged 2 years, 9 days.

 

BROWN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, 1874, Sarah A. [Brown], wife of Henry F. Brown aged 29 years, 7 months and 23 days.

Obituaries (March 15)

Charles R. Hoag

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1910
 

 

Charles R. Hoag

1832 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles R. Hoag died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R.A. Richardson, on Gold street, last Saturday evening, aged 78.  Death was due to a complication of diseases.  Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 4:30, Rev. M.D. Fuller officiating.  Smith Post, G.A.R., assisted in the service. The remains were taken to South Edmeston for burial on Tuesday.  Mr. Hoag was born in Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] in 1832, and had lived in the vicinity of his birth the greater share of his life.  He had twice married.  His first wife, who was Margaret King, of Georgetown, Md., died in 1873.  In 1875 he married Esther Perkins of Sherburne, who passed away in February last since which time he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Richardson. The deceased was a veteran of the civil war with a record of over three years faithful service as a member of Company H, Seventy-sixth New York Volunteer Infantry, and of the Ninety-ninth Company, Second Battalion, V.R.C.  He was a member of the G.A.R. and a man of genial disposition.  Besides his daughter, Mrs. Richardson, he is survived by one son, George T. Hoag, of Norwich, and by one brother, Elbert Hoag, a resident of New York.

 

Charles Craig & John Kegler

Chenango Union, June 20, 1907

Charles Craig, engineer, and John Kegler, fireman, both of Carbondale [Lackawanna Co. PA], were killed in a rear end collision between freight trains on the D.&H. near Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Tuesday morning.  The wreck delayed the passenger train connecting with the O.&W. "flyer" at Sidney, and passengers from Afton and Bainbridge, including the assessors enroute to the meeting with the State Tax Commission at Norwich, were unable to reach here.

 

Binghamton Press, June 18, 1907

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  This morning at 4:45 o'clock two  coal trains on the D.&H. southbound for Carbondale, came together in a rear end collision on the main line about a mile and a half above the village and two men were killed.  The dead are Charles Craig, engineer and John Kegler, fireman.  The first train, a heavy one, was going slowly up the steep grade and the second one with Engineer Craig at the throttle came rapidly up behind it and being unable to stop, crashed into it from the rear.  The engine crashed through the caboose and a box car, and mounting a steel hopper car, raised from the ground, then rolling off and down a steep embankment.  Engineer Craig jumped from the engine but was caught by the falling engine and crushed.  Fireman Kegler was crushed between the tank and the boiler head.  Both bodies were recovered and held at the scene of the wreck, awaiting the arrival of the coroner from Oxford.  The blame for the wreck has not yet been placed.  A wrecking crew from Oneonta was summoned and succeeded in clearing up the debris by noon.  So far as could be learned at the scene of the wreck, no other persons were hurt.

 

Scranton, PA:  Charles Craig, engineer, and John Kegler, fireman, both of Carbondale, Pa., while returning from Oneonta, N.Y., with an empty coal train on the Delaware & Hudson Railroad today, were killed at Bainbridge, N.Y., by crashing into the rear of another train on a siding, the switch to which had been left open.  Three other men from Norwich, N.Y., names unknown, who were riding in a caboose of the side tracked train, were seriously injured.

 

Albert Morey

Chenango Union, June 20, 1907

Albert Morey was found dead near Michael W. Farley's barn last Thursday evening.  Morey had not been seen since the night before, when he told Mr. Farley, his employer, that he was not feeling very well.  Coroner Manley, from Norwich, made an investigation and found that Morey died from natural causes. The heart was greatly enlarged.  He was about fifty years of age and had spent considerable time working in this vicinity. The body was taken to Earlville [Madison Co., NY].

 

Caroline Wedge

Chenango Union, June 6, 1907

Mrs. Caroline Wedge, wife of the late Luther Wedge, died at her home in Lestershire [Broome Co., NY] Sunday afternoon, The body will be brought to Greene Wednesday afternoon and services will be held at the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Wedge lived in Greene until a few years ago, when they moved to Lestershire.  They were well known in religious circles, having been earnest workers in the Methodist church.  Mr. Wedge died only a few years ago.

Binghamton Press, June 3, 1907

Mrs. Caroline Wedge, aged 70 years, died yesterday at her home, 9 Harrison street, Lestershire.  Mrs. Wedge was one of the most active members of the Methodist Church and together with her husband, who died a year ago, was prominent in all branches of church work.  She had been a resident of Lestershire for about five years, coming from Greene.  Mrs. Wedge is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of Greene and Mrs. Cornelius A. Flade of Binghamton, also two nephews, E.W. Haight of Lestershire and W.J. Homer of Elmira and by one niece, Mrs. E.L. Ecceleston of Oxford. The funeral will be held at the home on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. H.B. Cook. pastor of the Methodist Chruch. The body will be taken to Green for burial on Wednesday.

 

Samuel William Church

Chenango Union, June 6, 1907

After an illness of over five months, Samuel W. Church died Monday evening at his home, No. 94 East Main street.  Samuel William Church was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], November 11, 1875.  He was the only son of Hon. John W. and Ella J. Barnes Church, both of whom are now dead.  The greater part of his youth was spent in the homes of his aunts, Mrs. Fred Brooks, and Miss Ida Barnes of this village, his mother dying when he was a mere lad.  When his father married again, he lived with his parents for a time, until the death of his father.  January 1, 1903(?) he married Miss Nelsie  -?- One child was born to them, but died in infancy.  He is survived by his wife, and by two half-brothers, Fred W. Church and John W. Church of Canastota.  He was a grandson of Hon. Samuel H. Barnes of this village [Norwich, NY].  By occupation he was an attorney, being a member of the Chenango county and state bar.  Although no partnership existed, for a number of years he had occupied offices with Hon. W.B. Matterson, on South Broad street.  He was an active member of the Republican party and was high in party councils.  For a number of years he served as justice of the peace.  On June 1, 1899, he became a member of Alert Hose company, No. 1, and continued as an active member of this organization up to the time of his death.  He served as first vice president for several terms.  He was also a member of the Red Men, in which fraternity he took a prominent part, and of the Odd Fellows.  He was also a member of the Norwich club.  Early in the year he was stricken with typhoid fever, from which he never fully recovered.  Heart trouble and other ocmplicaitons developed later, and on Saturday last cerebral hemorrhages began, causing his death.  Funeral services will be held from his late home Fridiay afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Obituaries (March 14)

Palmer J. Edmunds

Utica Saturday Globe,  July 1910

 

Palmer J. Edmunds

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Palmer J. Edmunds, a well-known farmer, died at his home in Springvale Monday night, aged 63.  Mr. Edmunds had been ill for more than a year of Bright's disease.  Besides his widow he is survived by a son, Frank Edmunds, residing in this village, and by two sisters, Mrs. Charles Wiswell of Norwich and Mrs. Fred White of Brookfield.  Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the church at Springvale, Rev. John I. Ray officiating. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Margaret Baulf

Chenango Union, June 20, 1907

Margaret, wife of Edward Baulf, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], died June 18, aged 42 years.  She is survived by her husband and two children.  Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from St. Paul's church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

John H. O'Brien

Chenango Union, July 4, 1907

John H. O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Brien, died at the home of his parents of Waite street, Thursday afternoon, aged 23 years.  He was an employee of the Ontario and Western car shops and has been ill for about two months.  Funeral services were held on Saturday from St. Paul's church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Ira Gibson

Chenango Union, June 20, 1907

Ira Gibson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday of last week from the effects of injuries received at the Casein factory the week previous.  Mr. Gibson was tightening a burr on a machine when the wrench slipped and his arm was caught in the wheel and drawn between the cogs.  The arm was crushed and the flesh torn so that the arteries were laid bare and torn.  Lockjaw developed and resulted in death.

 

Horace D. Read

Chenango Union, June 27, 1907

Horace D. Read, who was suddenly called from this life, at Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on June 12, had been a lifelong resident of this, his birthplace, excepting only a short sojourn when a young man in Illinois, and later, about two years residence near Norfolk, Va.  He was a son of Thomas J. Read and Ethelinda Phelps, both old residents of this place.  Mr. Read was in 1865 united in marriage to Elvira [Whipple], daughter of the late George A. Whipple. She departed this life in 1873, and he was again married in 1876 to Mary E. Dietz, of Sherburne, who survives him.  He also leaves two sons, Bert, of Binghamton, and Frederick, of Fort Clinton, Ohio, one daughter, Alta, wife of E.L. Rorapaugh, of this place, and two grandchildren, Frederick and Elvira Rorapaugh.  he also had one daughter, Vira Read Loomis, who died in 1902.  Mr. Read finished his education at Oxford Academy, and had for a lifetime been engaged in mercantile business.  He was favorably and extensively known as an upright dealer and a valuable citizen, having several times held important town offices.  He was one of whom it can most assuredly be said, that leaving all who met and knew him friends, he left no enemies.  Full of years and honors he has gone to his reward.

 

Mahala Parsons

Afton Enterprise, April 30, 1886

Saturday last the sad news was announced of the death of one of the oldest and most estimable ladies of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]--Mrs. Mahala Parsons, in her 82d year.  The funeral took place Monday, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, who followed the remains to East Guilford, their final resting place.  This estimable lady is one that will be missed, for she was a very devoted member of the Methodist church, and had been from her early childhood.  She was a daughter of Dr. Hoffman, of Glens Falls, from whom she seemed to inherit the curative art, which has always been a great service to her, for she had always filled the place of the good Samaritan, always ready and willing to go whenever anyone was in need of help in the hour of affliction.  her whole life was one of sympathy and sacrifice for others. She was married in 1828 to Stephen R. Parsons, with whom she lived a happy and devoted life until about six years ago, when he died.  She leaves only two out of a family of six children to mourn her death.  In her last hours she was surrounded with every comfort and the attention of loving friends.  In the last words she ever spoke she said she was willing to go. She seemed to know the time for her had come.  Two much cannot he said in praise of her, for her noble works all through life will not soon be forgotten.

Blog Posting List, March 7 - 13, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of March 7 - 13, 2016

Marriages

Posted March 7, 2016

Marian Thompson - Linn Beckwith, Jr. (engagement, 1952)

Eleaine Hackett - David E. Willcox (1952)

Antoinette Lorreta Rotundo - Richard Alvin Simmons (1952)

Posted March 9, 2016
Helen Adele Brewer - Robert R. White (1910)
Marriage Notices
     Charles R. Calkins - Cornelia T. Smith (1848)
     Ambrose M. Carhart - Mary J. Gordon ( 1848)
     George M. Carhart - Ann Eliza Foote (1847)
     Robert Carr - Sarah M. King (1848)
     Cortland Caruth - Phebe Wells (1847)
     Albert Cary - Mary J. Bradley (1849)
     Russell Case - Philura Stoddard (1848)
     Syles Case - Julia Amanda Newton (1848)
     J.P. Chamberlain - Mrs. W.V.B. Cornell (1850)
     Jefferson Chamberlain - Julia North (1850)

 

Obituaries

Posted March 7, 2016

Betsy Ann (Trumble) Cadwell (Norwich, 1910)

Lawrence J. Witham (South New Berlin, Binghamton, 1952)

John A. Collier (Sherburne, 1952)

Dr. John A. Cahill (Norwich, 1952)

Posted March 8, 2015
Marvin A. Smith (Norwich, 1910) Civil War veteran
Sarah Emily (Davis) Aylesworth (Bainbridge, 1906)
James M. Woods (Norwich, 1913)
Simon Woods (Bainbridge, 1936)
Jay Relly Smith (Binghamton, 1936)
George Reuben Smith (Nineveh, 1950)

Posted March 9, 2016
Catherine Mudge (Norwich, Lestershire, 1910)
Ellen Louisa (Nichols) Robb (Norwich, Afton, 1926)
Maleck Nichols (Shinglehouse PA, 1910)
George Emory Aylesworth (Bainbridge, 1908)
Lydia (Aylesworth) Johnson (Glendale OR, 1915)

Posted March 10, 2016
Corrine (Hickok) Brodie (NYC, Norwich, 1910)
Elman Legrange Andrews (Bainbridge, 1939)
Betsey (King) Hamlin (Afton, 1910)
Lena Sylva (King) Boone (Afton, Baltimore MD, 1946)
Andrew H. King (Afton, 1962)

Posted March 11, 2016
Hattie L. (Cadwell) Snow (Norwich, 1910)
Mary E. Bennett Pettys (Bainbridge, 1904)
Maria Bennett Thayer (Bainbridge, 1908)
Sylvania Bennett Prince (Bainbridge, 1908)
Victoria Mae Bennett Proutey (Bainbridge, Binghamton, 1936)

Posted March 12, 2016
Samuel M. Tiffany (Norwich, 1910)
Arthur Hendrickson (Afton, 1941)
Clark Hendrickson (Afton, 1943)
Alonzo Morgan (Afton, 1950)
Death Notices - 1875
     Minerva Rockwell (Norwich)
     Susan Rourk (Norwich)
     Lulu Lampher (Norwich)
     Hannah M. Crandall (Plymouth)
     Eunice Geer (Smyrna)
     William Baldwin (Guilford)
     Thomas Hatton (Guilford)
     Amanda Turner (Preston)
     Julius D. Shipman (Sherburne)
     Nettie Henry (Earlville)
     Mary King (Afton)
     Edward Herbert Pope (St. John's NB)
     Mrs. C.W. French (Pilot Mound, MN)

Posted March 13, 2016
John J. Shea (Norwich, 1910)
Minnie Russell (Afton, 1936)
Charles A. Russell (Afton, 1935)
George Greenman (Afton, 1943)
Addie Greenaman (Afton, 1944)
Sophronia Hopkins Wrench (Afton, 1914)
Marquis D. Wrench (Coventry, 1937)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted March 9, 2016

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1957, Part 2

Posted March 10, 2016
Rev. M.D. Fuller, New Pastor of M.E. Church, Norwich, 1910

Posted March 12, 2016
Four Generations, Johnson_Aldrich families photo, 1910

Obituaries (March 13)

John J. Shea

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1910

 

 

John J. Shea

1869 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of John J. Shea, which occurred suddenly Wednesday evening at his home on Pleasant street, came as a shock to his relatives and friends.  Mr. Shea had been confined to his home for two days only with an attack of stomach trouble, and his illness was not considered serious until a few hours before his death when his heart action became weakened.  Deceased was born in Norwich, August 1, 1869, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shea, and had always resided here.  He was a cigarmaker by trade but had not worked at that business for some time.  He held a position at the O. & W. shops for several years until about six years ago when he purchased the Hub Café on North Broad street which he had since successfully conducted.  He was a member of the A.O.H. and the Cigarmakers' Union.  On June 12, 1907, he married Miss Minnie A. Ganley, of Oxford, who survives.  He is also survived by his father, three sisters, Mrs. T.D. Oates, and Mrs. Michael Byrnes, of this village, and Mrs. E.J. O'Connor, of Hubbardsville, and one brother, George Shea, of this place; another sister, Mrs. George J. King, died February 10 last.  the funeral will be held from St. Paul's Church, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Prendergast officiating.  Burial will be made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Minnie Russell

Afton Enterprise, May 7, 1936

Miss Minnie Russell Passes Away at Home:  Miss Minnie Russell aged 68, passed away Friday morning, May 1st, at her home on Glen Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], following a long illness.  Miss Russell was born in Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and had lived in the vicinity all her life, moving to Afton about 6 years ago.  She was a faithful member of the M.E. church for many years.  Miss Russell is survived by three brothers, Rev. O.G. Russell of Uniondale, Pa., Edgar and Ernest Russell of Afton and one sister, Mrs. E.E. Pearce of Binghamton, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Monday afternoon, May 4th with Rev. George A. Roberts officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. 

Charles A. Greenman

Afton Enterprise,  August 22, 1935

One of Last Veterans Passes:  Was One of Youngest Soldiers to Enlist in the Civil War:  Charles A. Greenman, a resident of this community [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] for the past 35 years and the last Civil War Veteran in this section, died at his home on Melondy Hill Friday evening, August 16.  Charles Greenman was born in the year 1850.  Running away from home, he enlisted in the union Army toward the close of the war at the age of 14 and saw several months of hard service.  He served in Co. A. 40^th N.Y. Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged from the service.  He was a member of the old G.A.R. Post at Harpursville.  Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Charles Greenman, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Washburn, a son George Greenman and two grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. George A. Roberts officiating, with burial in the cemetery on The Plains.

George Greenman

Afton Enterprise, March 11, 1943

Funeral Services are Held for Pvt. George Greenman:  Pvt. George E. Greenman, 45 years old, died suddenly Wednesday March 3^rd at 3:20 a.m. in New Orleans, La.  He was struck by a passing car while waiting with some other soldiers near a highway.  Services were held from the Colwell Funeral Home in Bainbridge, Wednesday, March 10^th at 2:00 p.m.  He is survived by his widow, Ann Greenman, his mother, Mrs. Addie Greenman, one sister, Mrs. Charles Washburn all of Nineveh, R.D.1, two nephews, one Lloyd Washburn of Nineveh, and Pvt. Charles Greenman of the U.S. Army, somewhere in the Pacific Area and also several cousins.

Addie Greenman

Afton Enterprise, September 7, 1944

 Mrs. Addie Greenman, aged 81, died Sunday, September 3^rd at the City Hospital in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] after a short illness.  Mrs. Greenman had lived in the vicinity of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  Mrs. Greenman is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Washburn and two grandchildren, one serving overseas with the armed forces and by several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at the Cowell Bros. Funeral Home in Bainbridge with Rev. Harry Brooks, officiating.  Burial was in the cemetery on The Plains.

Sophronia Hopkins Wrench

MHD Newsclippings, September 1914 

Mrs. Wrench widow of the late John Wrench, died Monday, Sept. 7th, at the home of her son, M.D. Wrench, aged 86 years.  The funeral was held Thursday from the home, Rev. L.L. Bronson officiating.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Marcus D., of Coventry, John, of Newark, N.Y., George, of Winslow, Arizona, Mrs. Lemuel Brown, of Tunnel and Mrs. Thornton of Bainbridge.

 

Marquis D. Wrench

Afton Enterprise, April 1, 1937

Marquis D. Wrench dies at Coventry Home.  On Thursday, March 25, 1937, occurred the death of Marquis D. Wrench at his home on Route 41 near Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Wrench had been a well-known resident of this vicinity for about sixty years.  He was born March 31, 1854, in Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY]  He married Sarah Minor of the town of Coventry who died March 28, 1930.  Mr. Wrench was engaged in farming most of his life.  He is survived by his three sons, Professor Jesse E. Wrench of Columbia, Missouri, Carlton L. Wrench and Marquis L. Wrench, both of the town of Coventry;  and by his two daughters, Miss Alice A. Wrench of this vicinity and Mrs. Gladys Mortimer of Long Island City.  He is also survived by a brother, George Wrench, of Winslow, Arizona, and by several grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. George A. Roberts officiating.  Burial was made in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton.  Funeral arrangements were in charge of Colwell Bros., Bainbridge.