Obituaries (October 8)

Augusta Ring

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Augusta Ring

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. John Ring, whose death occurred at the Norwich Hospital last Saturday, was born in 1868 at Danzig, Germany, and came to America when she was 19 years old.  At the age of 23 she was united in marriage with John Ring, of Emmonburg, who brought his family to Norwich to reside several years ago.  By her kindly, Christian life and nobility of character Mrs. Ring had endeared herself to her family and many friends who will sadly miss her.  Besides her husband she is survived by two children, William and Dorothy Ring, of this city.  She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Henry Movitz, of Napoleon, Ohio and Mrs. Eli French, of Brazoria, Texas, and six brothers, Otto, Rheinart and Emil Bohr, of Berlin, Germany, and August, Carl and Fred Bohr, of Dolgeville, N.Y.  Funeral services were held from the family home on Waite street at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R.L. Clark, officiating.

 

Clara Belle (Greene) Hollis

1862 - 1942

Clara Belle Greene Hollis was born June 27, 1862 in the town of Butternuts, Otsego County, New York, being the fifth daughter and the seventh child of Edwin R. and Lucinda Cook Greene.  her girlhood was spent on the farm on which she was born.  She was married to James H. Hollis November 22, 1882 and they resided first at White Store where a son Ross was born and later at Holmesville, then in Greene where two daughters, Pearl and Kittie were born.  They returned to the Greene farm in 1891 and during their stay there another daughter, Mabel, was born.  Following this they lived in Mt. Upton and Unadilla, moving to Schenectady in 1908 where Mr. Hollis died in 1922.  The son, Ross, died in 1937.  In recent years Mrs. Hollis lived at 16 Catherine St. with her daughter who gave her the most loving care, and where she died on August 4th, 1942 after a few month's illness.  However she was around the house the morning of her passing and was found as she had fallen asleep in her chair.  She was possessed of a genial personality, a sunny disposition, and a rare humor that caused all who knew her to love her.  She was an early summer visitor at the home of her niece, Mrs. Albert C. Thayer where her friends and relatives came to see her.  Her ability to recall vividly the happenings of her youth furnished much pleasure to younger members of the family.  The funeral was held at Baxter's Funeral Parlor in Schenectady at 8 o'clock Thursday night.  Rev. A.K. Blaze, pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  There was an abundance of beautiful floral pieces. The Rev. Skinner of South New Berlin officiated at the grave at White Store. She is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

 

James H. Hollis

Schnectady Gazette, August 2, 1922

James H. Hollis, a former employee in the Mohican store, who had been ill over a year, died yesterday at his home, 923 Crane street. Burial will be in Whitestore [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, where there will be a service at the grave.  Rev. Maller O. Van Keuren of the Pilgrim Congregational church will conduct the service held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at his late home.  Mr. Hollis was born in Otsego county.  He had lived in Schenectady thirteen years.  Besides his wife he leaves four children and there is a sister living in Binghamton.

 

Charles R. Howard

Norwich Sun, November 29, 1937

Charles Howard Sr. of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 24, following a week's illness of heart disease, Mr. Howard was born in Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], October 17, 1854.  His early life was spent there.  He was united in marriage to Hattie Gould, Jan. 10, 1875.  Forty years ago they moved to the farm in Guilford where  his death occurred.  Mrs. Howard died Nov. 25, 1902.  He is survived by two sons, Charles D. Howard of White Store, Eugene Howard of Edmeston; six daughters, Mrs. Raphie Hadlock of Norwich, Mrs. Dennis Phetteplace of East Pharsalia, Mrs. Joseph Coyle of Brooklyn, Mrs. Jay White of White Store, Mrs. Charles Twitchell of Mt. Upton and Mrs. Harry Whitmarsh of Oneonta.  One daughter, Mrs. Bernice Gager died Feb. 8, 1937.  Four children died in infancy.  One brother, Eugene Howard of Smyrna, twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and several nephews also survive.  His funeral was held at White Store church Saturday, Nov. 27, at 2 o'clock following a prayer at his home in Guilford, Rev. Graves of Endicott officiated.  His body was laid to rest beside his wife in the family lot.  The large attendance and beautiful flowers showed the high esteem in which Mr. Howard was held by his many friends and neighbors.

 

Mrs. Charles H. Knepka

Norwich Sun, November 29, 1937

Mrs. Charles H. Knepka, aged 65 years, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Sunday at 1 o'clock after a brief illness. The deceased had been ill since Wednesday, pleural pneumonia causing death.  Mrs. Knepka, wife of Justice of the Peace Knepka of Oxford, is survived by her husband and a nephew, Rev. J.G. Knepka of Chittenango.  Funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church in Oxford, Rev. F.L. Anderson, pastor, officiating, with the assistance of Rev. John MacCullah of New Berlin.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 3, 1875

 

DYER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 24, Mr. George Dyer, aged 64 years.

 

CORBIN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 24, Mr. William Corbin, aged 72 years.

 

GRANT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], May 14th, Mary [Grant], daughter of Otis B. and Julia Grant, aged 3 years.

 

MONTGOMERY:  In Church Hollow, May 25, Mrs. Ann Montgomery, aged 51 years.

Edwin Potter Smith - Chenango Co. NY Farm Bureau Manager, 1916

Edwin Potter Smith

Has Rendered Great Service to Chenango County Farm Bureau

Utica Saturday Globe

 

Edwin Potter Smith

1887 - 1967

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Some Changes in Office of Farm Bureau

Norwich Sun, January 18, 1919

 

There will be a radical change in the personnel of the management of the farm bureau office during the month of February.  At the meeting of the executive committee of the Chenango County Farm Bureau association to be announced soon.  Edwin P. Smith manager, and Fred D. Palmer, assistant, will each tender their resignations.  Mr. Palmer's is to be effective on or about February 1, while Mr. Smith will remain until March 1, or until his successor is secured.  Both these young men will actively engage in farming.

 

Edwin P. Smith came to Norwich as the first manager of the farm bureau and under his guidance and through his undivided efforts the work of the bureau has become of inestimable value to the farmers and the citizens of Chenango county, the membership has grown to exceed one thousand men and women interested in the agricultural pursuits of the county.  The farm bureau was organized just four years ago.

 

It is very pleasing to note that Mr. Smith is so well pleased with Chenango county that he has decided to make his permanent home here.  In company with his father-in-law, John M. Howard of Sherburne, he has purchased the 230 acre Rowland farm just south of Sherburne village and will occupy and operate it beginning March 1.  The farm will be stocked with grade and pure-bred Holstein Friesians and eventually Mr. Smith hopes to become a pure-bred breeder.  For several years past the Rowland farm has been depreciating in Productive value and Mr. Smith will now have opportunity to work out in practical demonstration the theories which he ahs propounded and aided other Chenango county men in establishing to the betterment of farm conditions.

 

Fred D. Palmer, the assistant manager, who has been here during the past nine months, will return to Lisle, Broome county, his home, and there will operate a dairy and general farm.

 

Both men have been deservedly popular with all those connected with farm bureau work and it is regretted that they are leaving it.

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Obituary

Binghamton Press, February 25, 1966

 

Edwin P. Smith, a retired Sherburne farmer who was the first Chenango County agricultural agent, died last night in Binghamton.  He was 78 years old.  Mr. Smith, a native of Newark Valley, was the first agricultural agent of the Chenango County Farm Bureau from 1914 to 1919.  A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Rochester, he was a member and former president of the Sherburne Board of Education on which he served from 1935 to 1958.  For 40 years from 1918 until he retired in 1958 he ran a large dairy and produce farm at Sherburne.  He was a warden and vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church in Sherburne, and a former president of the New York State Holstein-Friesian Association.  Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Willard Cook at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Christ Church, Sherburne.  Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Gertrude; a brother, Paul, and a sister, Mrs. William Stimmer, both of Newark Valley; four daughters, Mrs. Henry P. Drexler of Smyrna, Mrs. William K. Browne, of Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Edward T. Moore of 41 Kendall Avenue, Binghamton, and Mrs. Booth Alden of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Howard E. Smith of Washington, D.C. and 13 grandchildren.  [Buried Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY]

 

 

Obituaries (October 7)

Harvey Breed

Utica Saturday Globe, October 2016

 

Harvey Breed

1855 - 1916

East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Harvey Breed, a well-known farmer of East Pharsalia, passed away recently as a result of injuries received in a runaway accident while he was returning home from Norwich.  Just how the accident occurred is not known, as Mr. Breed was in an unconscious condition when found by the roadside, badly injured.  It is thought he was dragged some distance by the horses.  He was taken by auto to East Pharsalia and attended by Drs. Weaver and Soper, but died the following morning.  He leaves his wife and two sisters, Mrs. George Hall of East Pharsalia, and Mrs. Fred Martin of Endicott.  Harvey Breed was the son of Palmer and Adeline Harvey Breed and was born on the farm now occupied by Thomas Breed in the town of Pharsalia.  His people moved from that farm to one nearer East Pharsalia, where Harvey spent the largest part of his life.  He was very ambitious and he and his people put many improvements on this farm.  Mr. Breed mastered farming, making himself one of the most successful men in his line of business in this section.  His father died in 1884 and the next year Harvey married Mary Stratton.  They remained on the farm, making fancy dairy butter and selling it in oxford village each week for about 15 years.  Mr. Breed afterward sold the farm to Mr. Sprague and moved to East Pharsalia. The funeral was held Friday at the Congregational Church.  Rev. W.H. Stoddard preached form the words Our Mediator.  Roscoe Davis and Mrs. Fred White rendered three duets.  Many old friends from this and surrounding places were in attendance.

Henry B. Clarke

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1890

Henry B. Clarke, son of Mr. F.G. Clarke, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died in that village on Monday morning of last week, after an illness of about two weeks.  He was one of the firm carrying on the extensive stone business at Oxford. We understand that he lately purchased the fine Watson mansion in that village, and was soon to have been married.   The funeral took place Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., at the residence of his father.  He was a very promising young man and was considered a first class business man.

Walter R. Sloan

Afton Enterprise, January 9, 1890

Walter Sloan is dead!  Four words; but, oh so full of meaning; so full of sadness;--and we ask "Can it really be so!"  Yes, it is true, we are obliged to admit that fact.  As is well known by those who were acquainted with our departed friend, he had been in very poor health for some time past, though not confined to the house, and no one thought the end was no near; and when the news of his sudden death spread about our village only words of sadness could be heard on every side.  Mr. Sloan attended to his duties as Station Agent at this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] up to within a few hours of his death, and not until about five o'clock of the first day of the new year, did he conclude to go to his home and rest.  Not feeling able to walk, he procured the assistance of a team and was taken to his residence, where he lingered but a few hours ere he was removed to that glorious and immortal throne where suffering is unknown.  It is indeed with a sad heart that we write these words; sad because we have lost a true friend; sad because our community  has been deprived of a noble young man, and sorrowful for those who held him so dearly. Words are powerless in a time like this to express the deep sorrow over the loss of one who was everybody's friend.  Such was Walter Sloan. he was always the happiest when making others happy.  Being of a bright and cheerful disposition, a dutiful son, a kind brother, he was loved and honored for himself alone.  No man ever resided in Afton who was more highly respected and who had more friends than the subject of this sketch.  Being ever faithful in the discharge of his duties, always desirous of helping others, pleasant and courteous to those with whom he associated, he had won the respect and confidence of the officers of the D.&H.R.R., in whose employment he had been for many years, and all with whom he had any business relations.  He age was 37 years.  The funeral was held from his late residence Saturday morning and was largely attended, Rev. H.T. Perry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating.  The remains were taken to Cobleskill for burial. The display of flowers at the burial services was beautiful and consisted of a handsome anchor, a broken cone, besides numerous cut flowers. The deceased leaves a widowed mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gregory, of Afton and Mrs. George Sackett of Schenevus and numerous relatives and friends by whom his death will be deeply mourned.

Ida Lyon

Afton Enterprise, January 3, 1901

Ida, the 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon of Middleville died on Wednesday morning of last week of measles. The remains were brought to the home of George Lyon in Bainbridge Saturday. The funeral was held at Union Valley Sunday, and burial in West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Mitchell Fisher

Afton Enterprise, January 9, 1930

North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was deeply grieved on Saturday last by the sudden death of Mitchell Fisher.  Mr. Fisher had been in poor health for some time, but was able to be up and around until a day or so before his death.  He was afflicted with heart trouble.  Mr. Fisher had been a citizen of these parts for many years and had become endeared to all who knew him as a kind and loving neighbor and a friend to all.  He was a member of the official board of our church, a member of the O.O.O.F. who had charge of the service at the grave, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Afton.  Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, two sons and two grandchildren who deeply mourn his going.  Mr. Fisher was buried in the Green Lawn cemetery at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. I.L. Bronson of West Exeter had charge of the services assisted by Rev.  H.E. Brooks and Rev. Robert Gibby. Rev. D.M. Geddes of Afton was also in attendance.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 3, 1875

 

CRANDALL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 28, Chester [Crandall], son of William Crandall aged 4 years 1 month 14 days.

CHAPIN:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], May 24, 1875 Elizabeth [Chapin], wife of A.H Chapin, aged 82 years.

SPRAGUE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, Electa [Sprague], wife of Peter Sprague, aged 59 years.

WARNER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 27, Maryette [Warner], wife of Milan and daughter of Sherman V. Bonney, Esq., aged 84 years.

WOOD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], May 5, Emma Wood, aged 20 years.

BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, Mertie E. [Bush], adopted son of R.D. and E.J. Bush, aged 6 years.

William Brossway, Jr. Receives Honor - 1916

Signal Honor for Norwich Student

William Brossway Jr., chosen to High Office

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1916

 

William Henry Brossway, Jr.

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Brossway, Jr., a well-known student in the School of Pharmacy of the University of Buffalo, has been honored by the Alpha Chapter of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity electing him to the office of noble senior for the next college year. The election carries with it the leadership of one of the strongest "frats" and is one of the highest honors that can be attained by the college student.

The news of Mr. Brossway's election brought joy to many of the fraternity men in Norwich and the signal honor conferred upon him is very pleasing to his friends. As noble senior he will attend the fall meeting of the National Board of Control in Philadelphia.

Graduated by Buffalo University

Norwich Sun, June 16, 1920

William H. Brossway has returned to Norwich from Buffalo where he was graduated by the College of Pharmacy, Buffalo university.  Mr. Brossway was president of his class.

Obituaries (October 6)

Timothy D. Anthony

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Timothy D. Anthony

1838 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An unfortunate but oft-predicted accident occurred near the corner of West Main and Broad streets on Saturday afternoon when T.D. Anthony, an aged and respected resident, was run down and fatally injured by an automobile.  Mr. Anthony had been in attendance at the meeting of the dairymen in the Court House and upon leaving there had crossed the Westside Park. As he stepped upon the pavement in the path of an approaching automobile he was knocked down by the car, one of the front wheels running over him and he was dragged several feet before the car could be stopped.  When released he was unconscious and though rushed to the hospital, two physicians pronounced him dead upon his arrival there, his skull being fractured, among other serious injuries.  The car was a new one just purchased by Carol G. Tompkins.  Mrs. Tompkins was in the car with Mrs. John B. Foster, who was teaching her to drive. After the accident both ladies sought to render all the assistance in their power. After an attempt to revive the injured man had failed he was placed in the car and hurried to the hospital, with Mrs. Foster at the wheel.  The ladies then reported the occurrence at police headquarters and to the coroner, Dr. E.W. Wilcox, who at this writing is conducting an investigation. The accident occurred about 4 o'clock, the streets were well filled with people, there was great confusion and the testimony of eye witnesses differs considerably on material points.  Timothy D. Anthony was 78 years of age and had made his home in Norwich for over 30 years, having previously resided in Plymouth.  On coming to Norwich he was employed in the Goodrich grocery store on North Broad street for many years and later acted as clerk in other stores.  He was well acquainted about the city and had many friends among the farmers, several of whom he had greeted at the meeting of dairymen he attended just before he met his death. He was a genial man, well liked by all who knew him.  Friends were permitted to view the remains from 2 to 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Beekman on Piano street, where private funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Leroy Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 30, 1903

Died in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] September 16, 1903, Leroy Newton, aged nearly 87.  His illness was of only five days duration and seemed to be a general giving out of the entire system especially the heart.  Mr. Newton was born and spent his boyhood days in this vicinity.  Early in the fifties when the gold fever raged in California, he was among the pioneers who went there from this section.  He intended making that his home, but owing to poor health was obliged to return.  Some time after this Miss Julia Morley of Smyrna, became his wife.  They located in this village on Maple avenue, where they have since resided.  Their union was blessed with one daughter and one son, who with the widow remain to mourn his loss.  Mr. Newton was a carpenter by trade and an excellent man, building some of the best buildings of his day.  Politically he was a staunch Republican, having been elected supervisor of our township several successional terms.  Mr. Newton was highly respected by all who knew him being an upright, honorable citizen. The funeral was held from his late residence Friday, September 18, 1903.  Rev. K.M. Walker officiated.

 

Harvey Sterns, Sr.

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 22, 1903

Harvey Sterns, Sr., died Jan. 15, '03, aged 94 years.  He was born in Burlington [Otsego Co., NY] and married Miss Rachel Flint; they lived the greater portion of their life in Otselic and Lincklaen.  Their union was blessed with nine children.  One son gave his life to his country in the sixties.  One other son, George and one daughter, Mrs. -?- Perry, and also the mother have passed over.  For the past twenty-five years Mr. Stearns has lived with his son, Wallace in Lincklaen, where he died.  The children and their families were all at the funeral, except the son living west.  The six that survive him are Harvey Sterns of S. Otselic, Mrs. E. Smith of Cortland, Mrs. D.J. March of N. Brookfield, Charles Stearns of Battle Creek, Mich., Jasper Sternes of S. Otselic, and Wallace Stearns of S. Otselic. The funeral was held Saturday the 16th, at the home of his son Wallace.  Rev. R.H. Walker officiated.  I.J. Woodley furnished burial.  Interment in Valley View Cemetery [South Otselic, NY]

 

Desire [Thompson] Huttleston Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

By the death of Mrs. Desire Newton, which occurred at her home, February 23, 1901, South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] has lost one of her oldest and msot respected citizens.  She had just passed her 81st birthday when God called her home, having been born at Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY], February 11, 1820.  She was one of a family of 18 children, her parents being William and Betsey Thompson.  Only one member of the family now survives--Joseph Thompson.  In 1838 she married Jonathan Huttleston from which union four children were born, two of whom now live to mourn her loss, Mrs. Maria Parce and Mrs. Adell Brown of this village.  After 11 years of happy married life her husband died.  Six years later she was united in wedlock to Miles Newton, but was again widowed in 1886 since which time she has been tenderly and lovingly cared for by her daughter, Adell.  She was of a very lovable disposition, amiable, gentle, cheerful and generous.  The funeral services were held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. George Bowler officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery.---Gazette

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

 

NASH:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], May 7, Mamie [Nash], daughter of Martin and Lucinda Nash, aged 4 years, 11 months.

 

HIBBARD:  In Triangle, Broome Co., may 17, Huldah [Hibbard], wife of Capt. Asa Hibbard, aged 72 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WELCH:  In Middleport, Madison Co., May 17th, Mr. Augustus Welch, aged 62 and formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SWEET:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], April 24, Eddie Robie Sweet, only child of William T. and Jennie Sweet, aged 3 years 9 months.

David F. Lee for Chenango Co. District Attorney - 1916

Out for District Attorney of Chenango County

David F. Lee, of Norwich Announces Candidacy on the Democratic Ticket

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1916

 

David F. Lee

1885 - 1967

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Attorney David F. Lee, of this city, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for district attorney of Chenango county.  His friends, who are many, have urged him to become a candidate for this important office, believing that he is especially well qualified for the position, and has a fair chance of being elected.

 

Mr. Lee is a son of John F. Lee, the well-known buyer of butter, cheese and other farm produce.  He was educated in the Norwich public schools and Syracuse University Law School, graduating in 1907. After practicing in New York city for a year he returned to Norwich and by close attention and efficient efforts has built up a good practice in the local, State and Federal courts.

 

Mr. Lee believes that the success which he has attained at all stages of his career has been due to his willingness to work and his capacity for work.  Even before he left the grades he was peddling papers on the streets.  During his High School and college courses he was employed summers; one year as errand boy at the Norwich Pharmacal company; two years at Borden's; one year at the Ontario & Western shops, and one year as assistant to Lineman Rogers on the O.&W.

 

Whatever he goes into he goes into earnestly and energetically and to win.  During his High School course he won the first prize in declamation and was a leader in baseball, football and basketball.  In Syracuse University he won the freshman contest in oratory, was class orator in his senior year, was a member of his class baseball team, leader of the Law School Debating Club, and manager of and player on the University basketball team.  Since his return to Norwich he has coached many of the successful contestants in the prize speaking contests, played several summers on the Norwich baseball team and has coached or helped to coach the High School and Y.M.C.A. basketball teams.  he is a popular speaker and has been in frequent demand as Memorial day orator and speaker at farmers' picnics and other gatherings.

 

Mr. Lee has devoted himself diligently to the study and practice of his profession, specializing in the criminal law.  He has been connected with more criminal cases during the past eight years than any other Chenango county attorney and in many of them has won notable successes.  His reputation as a successful practitioner has spread into neighboring counties and he is frequently called upon to defend or assist in cases in otter parts of the State.

 

[Note:  David F. Lee won the 1916 election for District Attorney of Chenango County, defeating Millard C. Loomis]

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Obituary

Binghamton Press, November 3, 1967

  

 

David F. Lee, Sr.

1885 - 1967

The funeral of David F. Lee Sr, former Supreme court justice and former Broome County Democratic chairman will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Devine-Wilson Memorial Home, Norwich, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Church.  Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Lee, father of Supreme Court Justice David F. Lee, Jr., died Wednesday night in the River-Mede Manor Convalescent and Nursing Center, Binghamton.  He had suffered a stroke during the summer.  He was 82 years old.  He had retired from politics in 1940 after a long career in public life that began when he first campaigned for William Jonathan Bryan for President in the last decade of the 19th Century.  He was a schoolboy campaigner in Norwich.  In that career he became the confidante of Franklin D. Roosevelt , Al Smith and other towering New York political figures.  He had moved to Binghamton from Norwich in the 1920s, and challenged and defeated the reigning Democratic organization led by the late William W. Farley.  He became Broome County Democratic chairman in 1927, a position he held 13 years.  In an interview last autumn, Mr. Lee said:  "Mr. Roosevelt came on.  With a President of the United States going for you in a place like Binghamton, you're going to get people interested in the Democratic Party."  He had been a county chairman before that.  When he was 24 years old, he was Democratic leader of Chenango County, his birthplace, and it was as a youthful leader that Mr. Smith and Mr. Roosevelt came to know him and value his judgements.  In 1925, Mr. Smith, then governor, appointed him for 14 months to a vacancy on the Supreme Court bench in the Sixth Judicial District, a post now held by his namesake, Justice David F. Lee, Jr.  By 1940 at 55, he decided to return to Norwich and practice law with his sons, David, Jr. and Edward.  He had been born in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Jan 19, 1885, and attended Norwich schools before going to Syracuse University and its law school, and he always had planned some day to return to Chenango County to, as he put it, "hunt and fish with my sons."  They formed a law partnership.  During his time in Binghamton in the 1920s and 1930s, his law firm was one of the biggest in the city.  He was a veteran of countless court trials, both criminal and civil, and was noted for fiery cross examination and eloquence in pleading with juries.  Even at 82, he was proud of his physical endurance.  During an interview in his office he jumped up and down to demonstrate his vigor.  "I can do this indefinitely," he told a reporter.  He said with pride, "I don't wear glasses, except to drive."  During the last months of his office, he also said one day to a reporter, "I'm not waiting for St. Peter, and Ed (one of his son partners) is the boss."  Besides his sons, he is survived by Mrs. Lee; two daughters, Mrs. John D. Dessauer Sr., of Pittsford, and Mrs. James Murphy, Sr., of Binghamton, and sister, Mrs. Mary Lee McManus of Kalamazoo, Mich. and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

 

Obituaries (October 5)

Lewis Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Lewis Brown

1852 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for the late Lewis Brown were held from the family home on Baldwin street last Saturday, Rev. Robert L. Clark officiating.  The remains were taken to Earlville [Madison Co., NY] for interment.  Deceased was 64 years of age and was born in Middleport, Madison county, November 27, 1852.  August 18, 1872, he married Miss Minnie Stafford, of Earlville, at which place they resided for 20 years before coming to Norwich, 24 years ago.  Mr. Brown was an artist and sign painter of exceptional ability.  Many of the drop curtains of theaters in this vicinity show his artistic sense and skill.  He especially excelled in difficult and delicate sign writing.  Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Fay brown, of Syracuse, and Clarence Brown, of Oxford, and three daughters Misses May and Leah Brown, of this city, and Mrs. G.W. Snow of Oneida.  The last named is just recovering from an attack of infantile paralysis and was unable to attend the funeral.  The accompanying picture of Mr. Brown is from a photograph made several years ago.

 

Lyman Brown

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 3, 1901

Lyman Brown, whose serious illness was noted in The Courier last week, died at his home on Wheeler street, Friday afternoon, March 22, 1901.  Mr. Brown was eighty years of age.  he was born in South Otselic, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and during the greater part of his life, resided at that place, and its immediate vicinity.  He came to Deposit in 1890, and since that date, with the exception of the past year, when his health failed, he was a familiar figure on our streets.  In 1893 he married Mrs. Mary Adams of this village, who survives him.  In the death of Lyman Brown it can truly be said that a good man has gone and one who was liked and respected by all who knew him.  Rev. Dr. Coons met with the friends and relatives Saturday evening at the house and conducted a short service.  The remains were taken on an evening train to South Otselic, where the last rites and interment took place Tuesday--Deposit Courier.

 

Louisa Colton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 3, 1901

Mrs. Louisa Colton, widow of Bela B. Colton, died at her home in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], No. 43 Rexford street, Saturday evening, March 30, 1901, aged 74 years.  Funeral services will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. S.J. Ford officiating.  The body will be taken to Peterboro, N.Y. [Madison Co.], Tuesday morning for burial. Friends may view the remains after 4 p.m. today.  Mrs. Colton has resided in Norwich 27 years, her husband having died about ten years ago.  She was a woman of a refined nature, beloved and respected and a prominent member of the Calvary Baptist church.  One sister survives her, Mrs. Lawrence of Peterboro.  A memorial service will be held later at the church, the time to be announced hereafter.

 

Sherman P. Hand

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 3, 1901

A telegram was received by Dr. S.M. Hand of this village last evening announcing the sudden death of his brother Sherman, at Natick, Mass., Sunday morning.  His age was 69 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of Binghamton from whence he removed to Natick in 1865, soon after his return from the Civil war, in which he served as corporal and lieutenant for four years.  He was severely injured at the explosion of the mine under a fort near Petersburgh, Va., while serving with General Butler and has been much disabled physically since the injury.  He is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters.

 

Martha Jane Hunt

Norwich Sun, March 21, 1921

Mrs. Martha Jane Hunt, widow of the late Herbert Hunt, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Caulkins of 21 Court street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning at 5 o'clock, after a brief illness of pneumonia.  Mrs. Hunt, who was 78 years of age, was born near Norwich and had lived in this vicinity all of her life.  Until a few months ago, when she came to reside with her daughter in this city, she resided in the town of Norwich near White's Store.  Many friends throughout this vicinity will deeply regret her passing.  She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Caulkins, of this city. The funeral will be held at 21 Court street Thursday at 12 o'clock noon and burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery in White's Store. The Rev. H.R. MacMillan, Pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a lifelong member, will officiate.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

 

CASE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 17, Mrs. Roby Case, aged 80 years.

 

FULLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], May 17th, Nettie [Fuller], daughter of Chas. A. Fuller Esq., aged 20 months.

 

AMES:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], May 20, Mr. John Ames, aged 51 years.

 

MOORE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 30, Mr. Alanson Moore, aged 71 years.

 

KINNIER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 20, Mary E. [Kinnier], daughter of Dr. Wm. and Elizabeth Kinnier, aged 2 years, 8 months 20 days.

 

RUCKTESHLER:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], May 1, 1875 Mary [Ruckteshler], daughter of John and Libbie Ruckteshler, aged 1 year 11 months 22 days.

Millard C. Loomis - District Attorney - 1916

Millard C. Loomis

Capable Official Again in the Field

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1916

 

Millard C. Loomis

1871 - 1930

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  During a recent official visit to the county seat, District Attorney Millard C. Loomis, of Oxford, announced his desire to be retained in the office for a second term.  he will enter his name for the Republican designation in the primaries and will appreciate the support of his friends. 

 

Mr. Loomis is recognized as one of the ablest among the younger members of the Chenango county bar.  He is thoroughly familiar with the criminal laws and fearless in the performance of his duties. During his three years of service he has been very successful in securing indictments and convictions and feels that the work he has been able to accomplish during his first term entitles him to favorable consideration for a second time.

 

[Note:  In the election of 1916, Millard C. Loomis was defeated by David F. Lee for the office of Chenango County District Attorney.]

 

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Death Notice

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 17, 1930

Millard C. Loomis, 58, a former district attorney of Chenango county and village attorney of Oxford for several years, died suddenly Wednesday in the L.E. Day drug store at Oxford, where he was stricken with a heart attack.

 

Obituary

Findagrave.com, Memorial #119430560

 

Millard C. Loomis, aged 58, a former district attorney of Chenango County and village attorney of Oxford for over 20 years, died suddenly in the L.E. Day Drug Store Wednesday morning at 9:45 o'clock following a heart attack.  He had come from his home on Washington avenue about half an hour before and, as was his custom, had stopped into the drug store to visit with friends before proceeding to his office in the bank building.  Evidentially feeling rather poorly he procured a stomach settler and after taking it at the rear of the store, was proceeding to the front when he fell to the floor. Mr. Day made him as comfortable as possible and called both Dr. B.A. Hall and Dr. M.G. Boname. The latter physician arrived in about 15 minutes and proceeded to give Mr. Loomis a heart stimulant.  This proved ineffective, however, and he ceased to breathe about five minutes later. He had been a sufferer from a heart ailment for several years and the past winter was confined to his bed for several months.  Although he had been attending to his law duties since recovering from his last attack, he complained of ill health and was forced to follow a rigid regime in his daily life.  The body was removed to Seymour's undertaking parlors and later taken to his home where the funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. H.C. Whedon officiating. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] and the Masonic ritual will be given at the grave.

Born at Smithville:  Mr. Loomis was born in Smithville January 17,1871, the son of Henry and Caroline Landers Loomis. The days of his youth were spent in that vicinity and when he became prepared for a higher education than he could secure there, he entered Oxford Academy, graduating with the Class of 1891.  He entered Hamilton college the following term and graduated in 1895. For a year thereafter he taught Latin in the school at Canandaigua. He entered the law office of Samuel S. Stafford in 1897 and prepared to make law his life's work.  He was admitted to the bar in November 1899 and upon the death of Mr. Stafford, purchased the business and continued his office in the bank building.  He was united in marriage with Orla Grace Brown September 20, 1904, and had resided in this village since that time. To them were born two sons, Lynn and Edwin, who survive, and are students at Oxford Academy; also a daughter, Dorothy, who died at the age of six years.

Was District Attorney in 1914:  Mr. Loomis served the county as district attorney for one term, taking office in 1914. He was a prominent member of the County Bar Association and an outstanding Republican in the county organization. He had served the village of Oxford as corporation counsel for over twenty years and was probably the best versed man on village affairs in the community.

He united with St. Paul's Episcopal church when the Rev. Charles D. Broughton was rector and was a communicant and vestrymen in that church at the time of his death. He was also a supporter of St. Paul's Men's Club.

Active in Masonic Work:  Mr. Loomis was a past member of Oxford Lodge, No. 175, F.& A.M., and his knowledge of Masonic ritual enabled him to take a prominent place in the meetings of that organization. He was also a member of the Sappho Hose Company and a trustee of the Oxford Memorial Library.   For the past year or more he had become interested in the Boy Scouts movement and was not only a member of the council, but Vice Chairman of the Oxford-Greene district; court of honor. He was also a merit badge examiner in several subjects.

Besides his wife and two sons there survive a sister; Mrs. Fred Dibble, and a brother, Burdette, both of this village.

Obituaries (October 4)

Hon. Charles A. Fuller

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Hon. Charles A. Fuller

1841 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hon. Charles A. Fuller, one of the most distinguished of Chenango's sons, who died at his home in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] last Friday, aged 75, was born August 17, 1841, in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  He was the son of Thomas A. and Harriet DeForest Fuller and when he was a small lad the family moved to Sherburne, where he attended the public school and later was a student for two terms at Madison University, now Colgate, and in the spring of 1861 entered the law office of Boardman & Ingersoll at Cleveland, Ohio.  On September 1 following he responded to President Lincoln's first call for volunteers and was assigned as a private to Company C, Sixty-first New York, attached to the Army of the Potomac.  He took an active part in many battles, being promoted to be a sergeant, and in 1863 commissioned a second lieutenant, July 2, 1863, in the battle of Gettysburg he was shot in the left arm, necessitating the removal of three inches of bone to save the member, and his left leg was so badly shattered that it was amputated eight inches from the body while he was still on the battlefield.  His marvelous constitution and pluck enabled him to recover and he was discharged form the service in December, 1863, having proven true to his French-Huguenot ancestry and worthy the grandsire who served in the war of the revolution.  After his discharge he again took up the study of law at Sherburne and in 1864 entered the Law School at Albany.  In 1865 he was admitted to practice and in partnership with E.H. Risley located at Hamilton.  In the spring of 1866 he returned to Sherburne and opened the office which he occupied for half a century.  For several years his son-in-law, Ward N. Truesdell, had been associated with him.  Politically Mr. Fuller was always a staunch Republican and one of the leaders in his party in the county.  In 1888 he served in the Assembly and in 1894 was a delegate to the constitutional Convention.  From March 14, 1867 to March 16, 1887, he was postmaster of the village of Sherburne.  Keen at all times for the best interests of the village, he had held every office practically within the gift of the people of Sherburne.  For years he was president of the Board of Education and his services as a lawyer were much sought after. A genuine patriot, he was active in the affairs of the G.A.R. and equally devoted to his religion, having been a deacon in the Congregational Chruch for years.  June 23, 1869, Mr. Fuller married Miss Mary E. Mathewson, who, with their two daughters, Mrs. Charles L. Carrier and Mrs. Ward N. Truesdell, survive him.  Funeral services were held in the Sherburne Congregational Church Sunday afternoon at 3, Rev. W.A. Trow officiating, and interment was in Sherburne Cemetery.

 

Orson S. Rowley

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 17, 1930

Funeral services for Orson S. Rowley, 80, civil war veteran and oldest resident of the town of Fabius [Onondaga Co., NY], will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at this home on the Fabius-Pompey Center-Manlius road.  He died on Tuesday evening.  Mr. Rowley was one of 13 boys in Keeney Settlement school who enlisted with their teacher, Jerome Woodruff, on October 8, 1861, in Company G, 61st New York Volunteer infantry, and served until January 5, 1865.  He fought under Col. Nelson A. Miles, later commander-in-chief of the Untied States armies, and was wounded three times.  He married Miss Cornelia Cornue in 1866 and purchased a farm south of Pompey. They resided there until 1911.  Mrs. Rowley died five years ago.  He was active up to the time of his death and made a Memorial day address last May. He is survived by a son, Giles Rowley; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

 

Franklin Delos Hoag

1834-1914

Glenn Buell Collection, Volume 5

Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]:  The body of Franklin Delos Hoag was taken from the Chenango river near the O.&W. Railway bridge, just south of the railroad shops, Monday forenoon.  Yard Conductor J.E. Brown while crossing the bridge on a switch engine first saw the body floating in the water, which is about 20 feet deep at this point.  Coroner E.W. Wilcox was notified and in company with District Attorney J.P. Hill and Officer, Neil Lewis went to the scene and removed the body from the river. After an investigation it was taken to the Breese undertaking rooms.  Hoag was 78 years of age and had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Daniel T. Aldrich, near Lyon Brook.  He was seen about town Saturday afternoon.  He had evidently started for his home by way of the railroad and probably fell from the bridge and was drowned.  The body had been in the water several hours.  The coroner found no evidence of any suspicious circumstances connected with the unfortunate man's death.  He had 75 cents in money, a knife and some tobacco in his pockets, but his hat and coat were missing and it is believed that he was carrying his coat on his arm when he fell to his death.  Besides the daughter mentioned he leaves a brother, Milton Hoag, of Preston. The remains were taken to the home of his daughter where the funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. A.O. Austin, of Oxford, officiating.  Burial was made at White Store [Chenango Co.., NY].

 

Isabel Sheldon

Chenango Telegraph, April 18, 1860

SHELDEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Isabel Shelden relict of Dr. Ira Sheldon, formerly of Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], aged 72 years.  Mrs. Sheldon was a member of the Congregational Church, a mother in Israel, a woman of unwavering religious principle, of uniform and decided interest in the prosperity of Zion at home and abroad, of strong personal attachments and friendships, which gave to her life a more than ordinarily distinctive and positive characteristic.  What she felt to be right and true she heartily approved, defended and sustained; but what she felt to be wrong, she as heartily and unhesitatingly condemned and reproved.  To her friends she was ever true and faithful.  Few persons perhaps, have possessed strong friendly sympathies.  Her husband's thoughts, principles, wishes, though now eleven years dead, were nevertheless cherished with a sacredness amounting almost to reverence.  Her children all of whom she had out lived many years, seemed still to be living with her only, forsooth, that they had stepped out to a neighbor's.  Her last great trouble seemed to be, that perhaps she loved her family in heaven more than her savior and Redeemer.  In fact she never could feel so positive as many about the trueness and stability of her hope. Still, she said, "I must trust in Christ--in Christ alone!"  The last of her family, we believe and buried by friends of no consanguinity, her body sleeps with her family at Plymouth and her spirit, we hope, joys with them in heaven.  Her husband we believe, some time previous to his death, had signified his pleasure with reference to the disposition to be made of any property that might remain at the decease of Mrs. Sheldon, and his pleasure, as in other things, was law to her;  in this also and in accordance with it, aside from the demands of comfortable living, all funds were charily guarded and treasured in Bank or good securities. As the result, we think the A. Tract society receives some $500, The A.B. Society, $500 and A.C.C.F.Missions, some thousands of dollars.  Her friend, Warren Newton, Esq., is understood to be her executor, and no one, perhaps, would be more likely to make the most of the estate in the interest of the several objects to which it has been appropriated.  How much better to die, knowing that the last dime has been, in                good faith, consecrated to God, than to leave all, no knowing whether he, who shall posses it, shall be a wise man or a fool.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 18, 1860

 

CHEEVER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the morning of April 6th, Miss Augusta Elizabeth Cheever, niece of Mrs. S.R. Clarke, and daughter of Mr. Wm. Cheever, of New Haven, Oswego Co., N.Y., aged 25 years and 7 months.

 

SQUIRES:  In new York, Tuesday evening, April 3d, James [Squires], infant son of Selah and Mary E. Squires, aged 8 months.

 

HOAG:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Irene Hoag, aged 63 years, 3 months and 26 days.

 

 

Obituaries (October 3)

Ella Welch Malloy

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Ella Welch Malloy

1888 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A requiem funeral mass for Mrs. Ella Welch Malloy was sung in St. Paul's Church at 8:30 Monday morning by Father Tiernan, the Rosary Society assisting.  Mrs. Malloy died after only a week's illness and because of the belief that death was due to infantile paralysis complicated with pneumonia, private funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 4:30, with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Mrs. Malloy was the daughter of Michael and Catherine Burgess Welch and was born in the town of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  During her residence in Norwich she had followed for a number of years the profession of a trained nurse previous to her marriage to Edward Malloy, November 22, 1912.  Besides her husband and one small son Mrs. Malloy leaves five brothers and six sisters, Thomas, Joseph, William, Paul and John Welch; Mrs. Edward Byrnes, Mrs. James McEneny, Mrs. J.W. Church, of Norwich; Mrs. W.J. Sullivan, of Minon, and the Misses Frances and Margaret Welch.  Mrs. Malloy was a most devout Catholic, a member of the L.C.B.A. and of the Rosary Society, and one of the most earnest adherents of the faith in the parish of St. Paul's Church.

 

William J. Warner

1860-1937

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  William J. Warner, 76, died at his farm home in South Otselic Thursday morning after a week's illness of pneumonia.  He had been in poor health for some time.  Mr. Warner was born November 14, 1860, in the house where he died, one of three children of Augustus Warner and Mary Tallett Warner.  He married Miss Flora Stanton of Lincklaen, October 4, 1881, She died July 26, 1888.  He married Miss Ada Knapp of Otselic Center, January 20, 1891.  Mr. Warner, who spent all of his life except six years on the same farm, was highway commissioner of the town of Otselic for two years.  He attended the Baptist church.  Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons by his first wife L.J. Warner of South Otselic and Lloyd Warner of DeRuyter; one son by his second wife, George Warner, of South Otselic, and seven grandchildren. Services will be held in the home at 1 o'clock Sunday. Burial will be in South Otselic Cemetery.

 

Captain Hiram S. Wheeler

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 4, 1886

On Wednesday evening, at his home in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Captain Hiram S. Wheeler, of the 114th Regiment, after a lingering and painful illness quietly passed away. Captain Wheeler was a native of Otselic, born in April, 1835.  He was a son of Deacon Sylvester and Annie Wheeler and was reared under their influences, which begat in him in early life habits of industry, temperance and frugality which laid the foundation for a useful and prosperous career.  For many years he was a hardware merchant at South Otselic, till obliged to abandon his chosen avocation by the inroads of disease and disabilities incident to the same.  When the 114th Regiment was recruited, Captain Wheeler with J. Floyd Thompson and others was actively engaged in enlisting men to form a company, and so vigorously was the work prosecuted that in the brief period of nine days, from August 4 to August 13, 1862, the requisite number was obtained, and the following day mustered by Adjutant Per Lee.  Mr. Wheeler was chosen first lieutenant of the company, but he was commissioned captain and mustered as such, September 3, 1862, a few days before the regiment left its rendezvous at Norwich, Captain Thompson having been advanced to the position of quartermaster.  Captain Wheeler was generally on duty with his company, except a short time when detailed to serve on court martial at division headquarters, and was generally liked by his men for whose comfort he ever had a special regard.  He participated in the battle of Bisland, the siege of Port Hudson, the battles of Sabien Cross roads, Pleasant Hill, Cane River, Mansura and Cedar Creek.  He was several times hit with missiles, but at the time he was not supposed to be seriously injured. An injury to the shoulder, however, gave him considerable trouble and it is believed that the nervous prostration and spinal difficulties from which he has been a great sufferer for some years is largely if not wholly due to that cause.  Captain Wheeler leaves a devoted wife, a dutiful son and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. A loving husband and affectionate parent, a worthy citizen and honored soldier has been called to receive his reward.  his funeral took place Friday afternoon, from his late residence.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, June 15, 1859

 

FIELD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., of apoplexy, Stephen M. Field, aged 58 years 11 months and 10 days.

 

FAIRCHILD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Sophia Fairchild in the 79th years of her age.

 

COPELAND:  At Chenango Forks, May 12th, Elizabeth L. [Copeland], wife of Martin J. Copeland, aged 16 years.

 

RATHBONE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 21st, Mrs. Hannah Rathbone, aged 79 years.

Blog Postings for September 26-October 2, 2016

Blog postings for the week of September 26-October 2, 2016

Marriages

Posted October 1, 2016

Howard M. Green - Nellie D. Walrod (1916)  Photo
Marriage Notices
     Mr. A.D. Stephens - Miss M.E. Combs (1864)
     Mr. I.J. Ingraham - Nancy M. Leach (1864)
     Calvin S. Carrier - Maggie Boyd (1864)
     Lewis W Lamb - Frances l. Wales (1864)
     John H. Symonds - Julia A. Willcox (1864)
     Walter Brooks - Abbie A. Peet (1864)

     S. Woodward Warren - Sarah A. Stodard (1864)

     Adelbert Brown - Ellen Roberts (1864)

 

Obituaries

Posted September 26, 2016

Cora E. (Wilcox) Harrington (Smyrna, Norwich, 1916)  Photo

George T. Greene (White Store, 1886)

Emma (Parsons) Greene (Sidney, 1932)

Death Notices - 1866

     Jane Greene (Gilbertsville)

     Mell Skinner (Plymouth)

     Catherine R. Juliand (Greene)

     Joseph Willson (Greene)

     Abner Gifford (Oxford)

     Hiram Weed (Oxford)

     John Sherwood (Oxford)

     William Smith (New Berlin)

     Diana Almeda Graves (Mount Upton)

Posted September 27, 2016
Marian (Fruman) Whitmore (Norwich, Sherburne, 1916) - Photo
Amanda Wheeler Lapham (Eaton, 1869)
Alvin Cook (South Otselic, 1906)
Lucinda Wheeler Greene (White Store, 1921)
Death Notices - 1864
     Nelson N. Green (Guilford)
     Ella Warner (Sherburne)

Posted September 28, 2016
Ellen Slizabeth (Potter) Colton Spriggs (Norwich, 1916)  Photo
Percy D. Richer (Otselic, 1919)
Ulysses T. Green (Sidney, 1929)

Posted September 29, 2016
Dewain Crosby (Hartford CT, Norwich, 1916) photo
Ernest J. Albee (Hamilton, 1916)
William H. Gunn (Norwich, 1888)
Erastus L. Brown (Norwich, 1888)

Posted September 30, 2016
Mary Sisson Larson (Norwich, 1916) Photo-also marriage notice
George M. Harrington (Norwich, 1929)
Linn Harrington (Guilford, 1912)
Mary Harrington (Guilford, 1915)

Posted October 1, 2016
George F. Stack (Norwich, Middletown, 1916) Photo
Arch Miller (South Otselic, 1900)
Simeon Miner (Otselic, 1900)
Grace Brown (South Otselic, 1906)
J. Floyd Perkins (Pitcher, South Otselic, 1928)

Posted October 2, 2016
Carolina A. (Olendorf) Shepard (Norwich, Afton, 1916)  Photo
John Page (Sanford, 1900)
Ira Demoree (Harper Hill, 1900)
Ella Mary (Blackman) Harris (Holmesville, 1927)
George P. Harris (Otego, 1922)
Death Notices - 1875
     Hon. Abram Dixon (Westfield)
     Chauncey D. Crandall (Chicago, IL, Pitcher)
     Henry C. Hall (Woods Corners)
     Mrs. Clarence J. Flint (Rockdale)
     Phebe Bancroft (Plymouth)
     James A. Glover (Oxford)

 



 

Miscellaneous

Posted September 26, 2016

Charles Griffin (alias Bartolo Taranto) Arson Trials 1915/16  Photo

Posted September 27, 2016
Four Norwich Soldiers - 1916  Photo

Posted September 28, 2016
Norwich Men in the National Guard - 1916  Photo

Posted October 1, 2016
Farewell Party for Conductor. & Mrs. Charles T. King - 1916  Photo





Obituaries (October 2)

Carolina A. Shepard

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Carolina A. (Olendorf) Shepard

1826 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Carolina A. Shepard were held from the home of Robert C. Allen on West Main street Saturday afternoon, Rev. Robert L. Clark officiating.  Mrs. Shepard was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on March 14, 1826, the daughter of Henry and Catherine Swink Olendorf, and died in her 90th year at the home of her nurse, Mrs. H.D. Bliss on Cortland street.  Deceased first came to Norwich as a child when the family moved here from Afton. She passed her girlhood and young married life here, becoming the bride of Levi N. Shepard November 19, 1843.  She was a woman of exceptional ability and talent and in the 50's and early 60's was a leading social spirit among her friends and an active worker in the Broad Street M.E. Church, with which she was still affiliated at the date of her death.  In the late 60's the family moved west and among other places were residents of Chicago for 25 years. A deceased son, Henry O. Shepard, was the founder of the Inland Printer and head of the great Chicago printing and publishing house bearing his name.  In 1904, with her husband, Mrs. Shepard returned to Norwich and they made their residence with Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Hurlbut on West Main street.  A happy married companionship of 64 years was severed by the death of Mr. Shepard six years ago.  Despite the weight of years, Mrs. Shepard maintained her cheerful disposition and her consideration for others and interest in the activities of life made her a delight to her many friends.  Her life was a benediction to all who knew her and though the hearts of her family and friends are saddened because her cheery voice is stilled they are grateful for her long and helpful life and the peaceful entering into rest of her gentle spirit.  Two of her children survive--Mrs. Ellen M. Hurlbut, of West Main street, and Mrs. Harry G. Strawn, of Cleveland, Ohio; also three grandchildren, Mrs. M.L. Hunt, of Norwich; Mrs. Clara J. Shepard, of Chicago, and Robert C. Allen of Norwich, and four great-grandchildren, Harry and Miss Mary Hunt, of Norwich; Henry O. Shepard, 2d, of Chicago, and Miss Margaret Allen, of this city.

 

John Page

Afton Enterprise, January 11, 1900

The sad news reached here last Tuesday evening announcing the sudden death of John Page of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] who fell with a shock of paralysis about noon Tuesday and never regained consciousness and died about seven p.m., the same day.  Mr. Page had been a resident of Sanford for a long time, where by fair dealing and the upright, honest life that he had lived he had won a host of friends, who join with the relatives in mourning over his sudden departure.  Mr. Page was ever forgetful of self, a kind, loving husband, a faithful father, and his one object in life seemed to be to make his home happy and lessen the burdens of his wife and children.  And he has left some virtues that will do us good to try and imitate.  He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

 

Ira Demeree
Afton Enterprise, January 11, 1900

Ira Demeree of Harper Hill died on Monday at the home of William Harpur at the age of 28 years.  He has been married for about two years and leaves a wife and one child, also a large circle of relatives and friends who will mourn their loss.  The funeral was held on Wednesday at one o'clock from the church at Doraville and burial in Perch Pond hill.  Undertaker J.A. Kark had charge of the remains. The many friends of the bereaved family and relatives extend their sympathy.

Ella Mary (Blackman) Harris

South New Berlin Bee, July 23, 1927

Mrs. Ella Mary Harris, wife of Legrande H. Harris, passed away at her home in Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Monday, July 18, 1927, after an illness of seven weeks.  She was born in this County August 22, 1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Blackman, and had been a resident of Holmesville several years.  She was a member of the Baptist church.  Beside the husband, she is survived by two daughters, Maud Harris Cope, of White Store, and Ethel R. Cope, of Norwich; one brother, C.A. Blackman, of Edmeston.  The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Thursday, July 21, 1927, at 2 o'clock, Rev. M.R. Weaver, officiating. Burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

George P. Harris

South New Berlin Bee, March 25, 1922

George P. Harris died at his home on the West Branch of the Otsdawa early Monday morning after an illness of about two months duration at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 26 days.  Deceased was the son of the late William and Catherine Youngs Harris.  He was born May 24, 1852, on the farm now occupied by Samuel Emerson.  When he was 13 years of age the family moved to the farm where he has since resided. About 40 years ago Mr. Harris married Miss Blanche A. Dixson and to them two children were born, a daughter, who died several years ago, and a son, Wilmer Harris, who survives.  Mr. Harris was one of the oldest residents of the town, a man respected everywhere for his uprightness and square dealing.  He was revered by his neighbors and friends and loved by his family.  And though life did not spare him some of its sorrows, he was always genial, kindly and generous. For the past year Mr. Harris had been in poor health, but it was only during the past two months that he was confined to his bed.  His death marks the passing of a truly great soul to its reward. The funeral will be held from his late home Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Francis of Sprakers, officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery [Otego, Otsego Co., NY].  Deceased is survived by the wife and son mentioned, also two grandchildren, who have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.--Otego Times.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 20, 1875

DIXON:  In Westfield, Chautauqua Co., April 19, 1875 Hon. Abram Dixon, aged 87 years from Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

CRANDALL:  In Chicago, Ill., May 1, 1875 Chauncey D. [Crandall], son of Lieut. Chauncey and Bessie Crandall, aged 13 years.  Formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

HALL:  At Woods Corners [Chenango Co., ,NY], May 23, Mr. Henry C. Hall, aged 38 years, 9 months.

FLINT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 21 at the residence of her son-in-law Charles D. Brown, Mrs. Clarence J. [Flint], wife of William L. Flint of Rockdale, aged 59 years, 4 months.

BANCROFT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 25, Phebe [Bancroft] daughter of Almon and Sara Bancroft, aged 8 months 13 days.

GLOVER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], may 23, Mr. James A. Glover, aged 82 years.