Obituaries (November 5)

Daniel Potter

March 1948

The whereabouts of Daniel Potter, 78-year-old farm worker, who mysteriously disappeared ten days ago still is unknown.  Potter disappeared at 8 p.m. March 18, while on the way from the barn to the house on the Howard Allen Farm, Unadilla, where he was employed.  No trace of the missing man had been found by state police who dragged a millrace.  He was forced to cross the millrace when coming to the house from the barn.

 

March 22, 1948

State Police at Sidney Barracks said today they believe Daniel Potter, 74-year-old Unadilla farmhand, is dead.  Relatives are sought.  They said they believe the partly blind, elderly man lost his life last Thursday night when he fell into a creek on the Howard Allen farm in Unadilla where he was employed.  Mr. Potter failed to return to the Allen house from a dairy barn after doing the chores.  The barn and house are separated by a creek over which there is a narrow wooden bridge, without guardrails.  The troopers, who made a careful search of the area, theorized that Mr. Potter tumbled off the bridge into the swollen creek with empties into the nearby Susquehanna River.  They said his body could have easily been carried to the river.

 

May 20, 1948

The body of Daniel Potter, 74, partially blind Unadilla farmhand missing since March 18, was found yesterday afternoon in a creek of a half mile from the Howard Allen farm where he had been employed.  State police theorized when Mr. Potter disappeared while doing chores for Mr. Allen;  that he had tumbled into a brook winding through the Allen farm.  Francis Bell, neighboring farmer, discovered Mr. Potter's body and notified Mr. Allen.  The body had been swept downstream to the Bell farm where it became lodged on an island.  Dr. Norman W. Getman, Otsego County coroner, issued a verdict of death due to accidental drowning.  The body was removed to the Silvernail Funeral Home in Unadilla.  There are no known relatives.

 

Hubert Eugene Priest

born 1864

Wednesday, Nov. 11, friends and relatives of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were saddened to learn of the death of Herbert Eugene Priest who had been nearly a life-long resident of this village.  Mr. Priest was the second son of Augustus A. an Diana (Selly) Priest and was born Dec. 23, 1864.  At an early age he developed an unusual ability for freehand drawing and later became an accomplished artist at freehand decorating.  In the days of the Gilbert Manufacturing Co. being located in Bainbridge, Mr. Priest was employed to paint and decorate sled tops, and this work he accomplished entirely without copy, which was especially noticeable for its extreme neatness. the sled factory later being destroyed by fire.  Mr Priest established a shop on Kirby street and devoted his time to painting automobiles.  His residence was retained in Bainbridge until after the death of his mother in 1934, when he removed to New Jersey.  His death occurred at his home in Kenilworth after a short illness.  He was twice married and is survived by his wife, Emile Katherine, also cousins in Cleveland, Ohio, Bainbridge, Guilford, Saugerties and Morris.

 

Jennie (Priest) Gifford

died December 12, 1946

Mrs. Jennie Gifford, wife of Dr. B.W. Gifford, Saugerties' well known physician, passed away at her home on Ulster avenue, at an early hour this Thursday morning, after fifteen months of painful illness and leaving to mourn her death, her immediate family and a legion of friends who deeply regret and deplore her passing.  Mrs. Gifford was a woman of fine Christian character and integrity.  Mrs. Gifford, much beloved by her innumerable friends and acquaintances, was the former Jennie Priest daughter of Orrin A. Priest and Martha Spencer Priest of Masonville, Delaware county, where she was born.  Mrs. Gifford was graduated from the Sidney high school in 1905, and the Oneonta normal School in 1908.  Following her graduation from Normal School, Mrs. Gifford taught in the schools at Newton, Mass., and Schenectady, N.Y.  On June 7, 1911, deceased became the wife of Dr. Gifford.  Four children were born to them, three daughters, Mrs. Courtland V. Guerin of Mendham, N.J., Mrs. Jeanne G. Carnright of Saugerties, and Mrs. Warren T. Myer of liberty, N.Y.; and one son, Esmond W. Gifford of Pittsburgh, Pa., and these with Dr. Gifford, seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Fred Dimorier of Guilford, N.Y., are the surviving family and the whole community deeply condoles with them in their irreparable loss and sore bereavement.  Mrs. Gifford, up to her fatal illness, was actively identified with various organizations in the community and in each of these she gave a full measure of devotion, loyalty and service. She was a member of the Reformed Dutch Church and pianist and teacher in the Sunday school for many years.  Mrs. Gifford was also greatly interested in the religious education program in the Saugerties schools and served as one of its teachers.  Mrs. Gifford was one of the charter members of Emmanuel Chapter No. 517 O.E.S.  She was an honorary member and past president of the Saugerties Monday Club, and a member and past president of the Saugerties Society of little Gardens.  Mrs. Gifford was a member of the former Saugerties Choral Club, and a past president and member of the Saugerties Parent-Teacher Association.  Mrs. Gifford's death occasions heartfelt sadness among those to whom she had endeared herself by her many kindly deeds and charitable acts and also her devotion to their home and loved ones. She has entered the land where the gates stand ajar and the roses never fade.  Funeral services will be privately held with Rev James H. Russell officiating, and Rev Thomas Falshaw assisting. Burial will be at Sidney, N.Y., the Seamon Bros. Co. in charge of the arrangements.

Lydia Elizabeth Collins, Bainbridge High Class of 1924

Lydia Elizabeth Collins (1907 - 1979)

Member Bainbridge High School Class of 1924

 

 

Lydia Elizabeth Collins, Age 16

 

"Of our fair town - a life-long resident

Of the Senior Class - its active president"

 

Lydia Elizabeth Collins was born 30 October 1907, in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York the daughter of Hugh Edwin and Jennie (Cook) Collins.  Her father was born in England 1 December 1882 and immigrated to the United States in 1900 when he was about 17 years of age.  He became a naturalized citizen in 1911.   Hugh Collins and Jennie Cook were married prior to 1905 when they are found in Bainbridge living with Jennie's parents (George and Carrie Cook).   He was employed for many years at the American Separator Company and was very active in the Masonic organization. 

 

Following Lydia Collins' graduation from Bainbridge High School in 1924, she attended Oneonta Normal School and Columbia University where she received teacher's training.  On 22 August 1934 when she was 26 years of age she married Roland Bentley Andrews, also a member of the BHS class of 1924.  Their family included two daughters (Caroline, Linda).  They lived in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY where Roland was employed by IBM and Lydia was a school teacher.  She was very active in church and community activities, frequently holding leadership positions in the organizations she participated in.  Roland and Lydia had been married 44 years when she died in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY 4 May 1979 at the age of 71 years.  Her husband died 16 August 2002, having survived Lydia by 23 years.  Roland and Lydia are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY

 

Birth Announcement

Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1907

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Collins on Wednesday morning, Oct. 30th, 1907, a daughter, Lydia Elizabeth.

 Engagement Announcement

Binghamton Press, June 11, 1934

Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]:  Lydia Collins, 218 Front street, entertained at a dessert bridge at the Kalurah Country club Saturday afternoon to announce her engagement to Roland B. Andrews of this city.  A lavender, green, yellow and pink color motif dominated in the table appointments.  Bachelor button and rose favors concealed the names of the affianced couple.

 

Marriage Announcement

Sidney Record, August 23, 1934

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss  Lydia Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Collins of West Main street, became the bride of Roland Bentley Andrews of Binghamton, son of George Andrews of this village, in St. Peter's church this morning.  The Rev. Bradford Tite performed the ceremony.  The bride was attended by Miss Catherine Brown of Norwich, Conn., and best man was Stanton Kilpatrick of Buffalo.  Miss Janet Juliand of Bainbridge played the wedding march as well as the music preceding the ceremony.  Hotel DeCumber in Sidney was the scene of a breakfast, following the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School, Oneonta Normal School and Columbia University. The groom was graduated from the Bainbridge High School and Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.  He is at present employed at the Vulcan Corporation in Johnson City.  After a motor trip through the New England states, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews will reside at 218 Front street, Binghamton.

 

Obituary

Binghamton Press, May 4, 1979

ANDREWS:  Lydia C. Andrews, 71, of 4661 Vestal Parkway E., Binghamton, died Friday morning at Binghamton General Hospital after a brief illness.  She is survived by her husband, Roland B. Andrews, Binghamton; two daughters, Mrs.  Nick (Linda) Sennott, Tucson, Arizona, and Mrs. Gary (Caroline) O'Connor, Baldwinsville, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Shannon Lydia Sennott, Tucson, Arizona, Douglas and Erin O'Connor, both of Baldwinsville, N.Y.  She was a member of the Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, president of its Tuesday Guild and a member of its Home Bound committee.  She was past President of AAUW, a member of the Monday Afternoon Club, the Greenman Senior Citizens Center and was a former officer of the Churchwomen United.  She was also a former kindergartner teacher in the Binghamton School District.

 

Hugh Collins Named District Masonic Chief

Sidney Enterprise, June 9, 1932

Hugh E. Collins of Bainbridge has been appointed district deputy of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of New York for the Broome-Chenango district, by Christopher C.  Mollenhauer of Brooklyn, grand master.  Mr. Collins was initiated in Susquehanna lodge Bainbridge in 1905.  In 1906 he was elected secretary of the lodge and in 1908 was appointed senior deacon.  He was elected master in 1911.  Mr. Collins is widely known in the Broome-Chenango district, having served as grand lecturer.

Father's Obituary

Bainbridge News, July 28, 1955

Hugh E. Collins, 72, of 57 West Main street, Bainbridge, died Friday night at The Hospital, Sidney.  Mr. Collins was a vestryman of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge for about 50 years, and a licensed lay reader for some 40 years.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Cook Collins, of Bainbridge, a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Andrews, of Binghamton; two granddaughters, Linda and Caroline Andrews, both of Binghamton; two grandsons, Pfc. Hugh Collins, with the U.S. Army at Virginia and Kent Collins, of Bainbridge; and several cousins.  Services were held at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge, Monday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe, Bainbridge, officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge....[Note:  He was also survived by his son, Cameron Cook Collins]

 

Sidney Record -Enterprise, April 25, 1957

On Friday, April 26, area masons are meeting in the Masonic Lodge rooms in Bainbridge to dedicate a plaque in memory of Hugh Collins.  All masons are invited to attend this service at 8:30.  Mr. Collins died last year and left behind an unusual record of community service and of Masonic leadership.  He was District deputy Grand Master of the Broome-Chenango District for two terms and was the founder of the Masters Council.

 

Mother's Obituary

Sidney Record & Bainbridge News, October 29, 1959

Mrs. Jennie Cook Collins, 78, of 57 West Main Street, Bainbridge, died Saturday afternoon, October 24, 1959, at her home.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roland B. Andrews of 461 Vestal Road, Binghamton, one son, Cameron C. Collins of Bainbridge, two granddaughters and two grandsons and several cousins. The funeral was from the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, Bainbridge.

 

Binghamton Press, April 19, 1952

 

 

Council Officers:  New officers of the Binghamton Council of Church Women were elcted at the annual luncheon meeting of the organization yesterday at Redeemer Lutheran Church.   Seated left to right:  Mrs. Roland B. Andrews, president; Mrs. Harold Gelser, Vice-president.  Standing:  Mrs. Ernest Rockerfeller, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Urban S. Greene, treasurer; and Mrs. Edgar J. Wood, secretary.

 



 

 

 

Zadoc & Fred Adams in Army of Occupation - 1919

Brothers Overseas

Zadoc and Fred Adams Remain with Uncle Sam's

Forces to the Finish

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1919

Zadoc Alfred Adams                                                 Fred Cook Adams

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  There are still a number of Chenango county boys over on the other side, kept there by the necessities of the world war.  Among them are Zadoc Alfred Adams and Fred Cook Adams, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Zadoc Adams, of Plymouth street.  Both are gallantly doing their parts during these latter days of the great international drama.  Zadoc, the elder of the twain, has seen two years of service and his younger brother, Fred, has been 13 months in the melee.  Both are now with the army of occupation in Germany.

Obituaries (November 4)

William T. Morse

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 5, 1901

The venerable William T. Morse, one of the oldest residents of Chenango county, died at his home in the settlement of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] in the town of Norwich, on Christmas day at the advanced age of 83. He had been a resident of the county for more than three-quarters of a century, coming here from the place of his birth, Spencer, Worcester county, Mass., in the fall of 1824, when but six years old.  He was born April 21, 1818. His father, Stephen Morse, brought his family and household goods overland from Massachusetts by way of Albany and Binghamton, The  mother and children were drawn in a carriage by one horse.  A team drew the household goods and the father walked most of the way.  They settled first in Guilford on the farm now owned by Henry White.  Eight or nine years later they moved to White Store, where Mr. Morse had since lived.  About 1840 he purchased the farm which is now occupied by his son and namesake.  Mr. Morse had a remarkable memory and was one of very few residents who could recall the circumstances of the hanging of Dennison which he witnessed March 19, 1833.  He had a large collection of family relics, a description of which with an account of his life appeared in The Globe of March 17, 1900.  Until about a year ago, when his health began to fail, he was hale and hearty and his physical powers were remarkably well preserved, except that he was very deaf.  He prided himself on always having been a Republican and having voted for Harrison in 1840.  For a dozen years or more he was one of the road commissioners of the town of Norwich during the period that there were three of these officials in the town.  Mr. Morse was the last member of his father's family.  Just one year before the day of his death, on Christmas, 1899, his only remaining brother, Edwin, disappeared from his home near Holmesville, and the most diligent search failed to find any trace of him until more than three months afterwards, on April 8, 1900, his remains were discovered beside a fence within 20 rods of his own door, death being due to natural causes.  William Morse was the father of six children, two of whom died in infancy.  Four sons survive, William, with whom deceased made his home; Arvin, who lives on a farm in the town of Butternuts; Alah, a farmer in Holmesville, and Stanford G., of this village.  Burial at White Store, Saturday, December 29th --Utica Globe.

 

Iantha Morse

Chenango Union, December 22, 1887

MORSE:  At White Store (Norwich), Dec. 12th, of pneumonia, Mrs. William T. Morse.  Amid the summer-like days of December, the death knell sounds again.  One week ago, Mrs. William Morse of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], was in usual health.  Wednesday, December 14th, she was buried in Evergreen Cemetery [White Store] after a week of intense suffering from typhoid pneumonia. The large concourse at the funeral was an indication of the esteem in which she was held in the community.  The Rev. Leroy C. Hayes preached the funeral sermon.  One son has just reached California, where the sad tidings of his mother's death will follow him.

 

William Morse

Norwich Sun, October 31, 1908

MORSE:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1908, William Morse, aged 48 years.

 

Norwich Sun, October 30, 1908

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Morse died at his home on the Radley farm south of this village, Mondays afternoon at about 3 o'clock.  Mr. Morse was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] 48 years ago last June and was a son of Mr and Mrs. William Morse.  He is survived by a wife and three brothers and other relatives.  Mr. Morse had always resided in this immediate vicinity and was well known.  HIs death was due to pneumonia after only a brief illness. The funeral was held today at 1 o'clock.

 

Phyllis Bickler

Norwich Sun, October 30, 1908

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  The third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bickler of Bloomingdale, N.J., died on Monday morning.  She was about ten years of age.  She had been a great sufferer from heart trouble for a number of months.  The child was somewhat acquainted in this place, having spent several summers here with the family.  F.H. Bryan on Monday morning, received a telegram announcing the death of the little one. The many Sherburne friends of Mr and Mrs. Bickler extend sympathy in this their great affliction.

 

Mrs. William Rose

Otsego Journal, November 17, 1898

Mrs. William Rose died at her home three miles below this place on the Guilford road on Friday morning last.  She was 78 years of age and the cause of her death was consumption from which she had suffered for years.  She was a person of quiet tastes and habits, devoted to her family and friends and well deserved the respect and consideration which she had always enjoyed in the community of which she had been a resident for many years. She leaves her husband, William Rose, who is in feeble health to mourn her loss, also a daughter, Mrs. George Roe, with whom she lived, and one son, John Rose, of Pine Grove, all of whom deeply feel the bereavement that has come to them.  One sister, Mrs. Odell, also survives her.  Funeral services occurred at her late residence on Monday forenoon at 11 o'clock, Rev. W.T. Blair, of this place officiating.  Interment in the Godfrey Cemetery near Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Agnes Nicolls

Chenango Union, May 23, 1878

Unadilla Valley [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our Sabbath School, which dates back more than half a century, has been visited by death, for the first time (among the children) in fifteen or twenty years.  Little Agnes Nicolls, one of our most faithful scholars, has been smitten by diphtheria, and laid away in her early grave.  This little girl has for the year past rarely been absent from her place in the school, walking more than a mile each Sabbath.  A lady said to her on her last appearance at the school, two weeks before her death:  "I'm afraid you will get sick, walking so far."  She answered, brightly smiling, "Oh, no, I'm never sick."  A brief, sharp struggle with the dread diphtheria, and she has gone to the land where the inhabitants know no sickness or death.  Three successive Thursdays one has been borne to the grave from the home where she died, and there are still other cases of diphtheria in the family.  Nineteen have died at East Guilford, from this disease.  It is especially fatal among children.

Almira Campbell's 80th Birthday - 1919

Celebrated at Eighty

Mrs. Almira Campbell Entertained Her Children

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919

 

Mrs. Almira Campbell

A pleasant surprise party was given Monday at the home of Mrs. Fayette Carpenter on Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], the occasion being the 80th birthday of her mother, Mrs. Almira Campbell.  Fifteen of her children and grandchildren were present and enjoyed an excellent dinner in honor of the day.  Mrs. Campbell was remembered with many gifts of flowers, money and souvenir cards from friends in Cuyler, Bonney, South Otselic and Norwich.

 

Mrs. Campbell is the widow of Joseph Campbell, of South Otselic, since whose death, five years ago, she has made her home among her children.  She was born in Middleburg, Schoharie county.  After her marriage she became a resident of Otsego county until 28 years ago, when the family moved to South Otselic, Chenango county.  Four sons and three daughters are now living, Amenzo Campbell, of Cuyler; Mrs. Carpenter, of Norwich; Mrs. Albert Devoe, of Frankfort; Delos Campbell, of East Lee, Mass.; George Campbell, of Otselic; David Campbell, of this city, and Mrs. Emma Brooks, of South Otselic.  There are also living 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Two grandsons are in the service.

Obituaries (November 3)

George W. Sholes

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919

 

George W. Sholes

1836 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his boarding place on South Broad street, Wednesday morning occurred the death of George W. Sholes, for many years a well-known insurance solicitor of this city, aged 83.  Deceased was born in the town of Burlington, Otsego county, but had been a resident of Norwich a large part of his life.  During his early years he became a clerk in a dry goods store in this place and later was in the same business for himself in Binghamton, Norwich and Cooperstown.  For the past 30 or more years he had been in the insurance business up to about two years ago, when he was retired on a pension.  About 60 years ago he married Miss Adeline L. Tiffany and for many years they resided on Mitchell street.  Mrs. Sholes died in June, 1917, and a few weeks ago Mr. Sholes went to board with Mrs. Eunice Wheeler on South Broad street.  His only surviving relatives are nephews and nieces.  His funeral will be held form his former home on Mitchell street Saturday afternoon, Rev. J.A. Springstead officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]

 

Clark Loomis & Carl Loomis

Norwich Sun, March 8, 1934

A message received here Friday announced the death of Clark Loomis from pneumonia in Syracuse General Hospital and on Sunday a second message that his father, Carl C. Loomis, 53, had succumbed to the disease at his home on Onondaga hill, West Seneca Turnpike that day.  Mr. Loomis conducted the store in this place [North Pitcher, Chenango Co., NY] for several years and the sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved wife and daughter, Hilda, in this affliction.

 

Eugene Reynolds

Norwich Sun, September 14, 1933

Eugene Reynolds, a lifelong resident of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]died at the welfare home at Preston [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday, aged 65 years.  The funeral was conducted at the M.E. church Monday afternoon.  Rev. Steer officiating.  Burial was in Valley View cemetery.  He is survived by a wife and two sons.

 

John H. McKee

Norwich Sun, February 14, 1925

John H. McKee died last Thursday night of acute indigestion, being sick less than a hour.  He was 73 years old.  He leaves a wife and four daughters, Mrs.. Frank Jackson, Mrs. Grace Huttleston and Mae Anna Bush of this place, and Mrs. George Auburn of Utica.  a private funeral was held at his home Saturday, with burial in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Lewis V. Huttleston

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 4, 1907

Lewis V. Huttletson, for many years a resident of this village, died at his home on Potter Ave., last Thursday morning, aged 63 years.  Mr. Huttleston has been in poor health for several months.  The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Benj. Rowe officiating.  Judson E. Parce, Post No. 456, G.A.R., of which Mr. Huttleston was an active member, conducted the services at the grave in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased was a member of the M.E. church and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.  During the Civil War he served in the 16th N.Y. Cav. and for a number of years past had been secretary of the 16th N.Y. Cav. Association.  Deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Park of Virgil, Mrs. S.W. Gallinger, of West Winfield and Miss Beatrice, who resided at home; two sons, Ray D. and Ralph S. both of this place.  Two brothers, Leroy M. of South Otselic and Wells G. of DeRuyter and three sisters, Mrs. Sanford Sherman of Mariposa, Mrs. Bert Eaton of North Norwich and a sister who resides in the West, also survive.

 

Mrs. Margaret Ann (Cooley) Potter

DeRuyter Gleaner, December 14, 1905

Mrs. M.A. Potter, for many years a resident of this village [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son, William C. Potter in Cincinnatus, Monday, Dec. 11.  The funeral services were held at the house today,. Edson Rogers and A.L. Hobart officiating.  Interment was made by the side of her late husband Joseph S. Potter, in Valley View cemetery in this village, Rev. J.C. Whitney pastor of the Baptist church, officiating at the grave.  Mrs. Potter was born in Laurens, Otsego Co., June 28, 1812.  Deceased is survived by three sons, Addison A. Potter of Lincklaen Center, William C. Potter of Cincinnatus and Edmund T. Potter of Pharsalia.

 

Mary A. (Brown) Potter

The New Era Gleaner, August 19, 1886

POTTER:  At South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of August 13, 1886, Mrs. Mary A. Potter, the wife of Samuel Potter, aged 57 years, 5 months and 4 days.

 

She was the daughter of Edmund R. and Polly Brown, and was born in the town of Otselic, March 9, 1854.  When 16 years of age she received hope in the pardoning mercy of the Savior and united with the Baptist Church of Beaver Meadow; later in life she moved her membership to Rochester, where she remained a member till she went from the church militant to join the church triumphant.

 

April 15, 1873 she was married to Samuel Potter.  She was a kind, gentle, loving wife, being the light and joy of her home for the more than 13 years that she lived in it.  She had been in poor health for years, terminating in dropsy, which caused her death.  Her death was rather expected; the morning of her death was the first time that she failed to eat at the table with her family and she died about 9 a.m.  She was the last of three daughters.  She leaves a husband, one own brother, five half-brothers (four of them acted as bearers), and numerous friends to mourn her loss.  May the grace of God comfort all of them!

 

Her funeral was held in the Methodist church at South Otselic, Sunday, August 15, at 1:00 p.m.  Text:  "Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning."   Perie Fitz Randolph

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (November 2)

Frank Crumb

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Frank Crumb

1850-1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frank Crumb, a leading and well-known resident of the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home at Stewart's Corners at an early hour Sunday morning, succumbing to heart trouble with which he was stricken Saturday.  His age was 64.  During his active years deceased had been a prosperous farmer residing in Plymouth.  He was a frequent visitor to this city, where he had a wide acquaintance.  For many years he had been an exhibitor at the Chenango County fair and a prominent horseman.  Politically he was an ardent Republican, but was defeated when he aspired to be elected county superintendent of the poor.  Funeral services were held from his late home a 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with interment in the cemetery at South Plymouth.  There are no immediate surviving relatives.

 

Rev. Daniel Ballou

The Utica Observer, February 17, 1902

The death of Rev. Daniel Ballou of 16 Kemble St. this city [Utica, Oneida Co., NY], came Sunday morning shortly after 3 o'clock.  Since the middle of January Rev. Mr Ballou had been suffering from pneumonia.  He improved somewhat and it was thought that he was in the fair way to recovery, for he was able to leave his bed and be about his room, but on Wednesday evening last, shortly after he had retired, he relapsed into a semi-conscious state, from which he did not rally.  Uremic poisoning had developed, and it was realized that there was no hope from the moment this symptom presented itself.  The great vitality and strength of the sufferer held him upon the border land between life and death until his strength was at last exhausted.  The funeral of Rev. Mr. Ballou will be held from the Church of the Reconciliation at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon.  His old friend and classmate, Rev. A.J. Canfield of Brooklyn, and who succeeded Rev. Mr. Ballou as the pastor of the Church of the Reconciliation in this city, will be one of the officiating clergymen.  Members of Oriental Lodge, F.&A.M., and all other Masons who wish, will assemble at the Masonic temple and march in a body to the church where the funeral is to be held.

 

Daniel Ballou was born at White Store in the township of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1833, a son of Sylvanus and Amy Payne Ballou.  His early life was passed upon his father's farm, where his leisure moments were devoted to study, and at the age of 20, he had prepared himself for a course in the theological department of St. Lawrence university at Canton N.Y.  His family had once been affluent, but because of financial reverses, the deceased was compelled to acquire his theological education by his own tact and resource.  In April, 1861, he received from President Ebenezer Fisher, the first diploma ever conferred by a Universalist theological school in America.  Among his classmates who have since achieved distinction is Rev. Dr. James Minton Pullman of Lynn, Mass., a brother of the late George M. P:ullman of Chicago.  Rev. Mr. Ballou's first sermon was preached at Heuseton(?), N.Y., April 17, 1857, while he was still a student at Canton.  His first pastorate was at Oxford, which station he assumed after his graduation in 1861.  It was at Oxford that he was ordained.  After a period of three years he resigned to accept a call to the pastorate of the Church of the Reconciliation in this city.  In 1869 he received a call to the pastorate of the Universalist Church in Indianapolis, Ind., and for one Sunday occupied the pulpit of the church to which he had been invited.  While standing upon the platform of the railroad station, awaiting the coming of the train, which was to bear him eastward, a hurricane swept over the city and the station was wrecked.  Mr. Ballou was buried in the ruins and it was first thought that he had been killed.  Skilled medical attendance and careful nursing were his and in time he was enabled to return to Utica, but for two years was incapacitated and compelled to almost entirely relinquish his mental labors. The injuries which he sustained at that time frequently manifested themselves in the years which followed, but with an energy which seemed tireless and a will indomitable, he worked on until the vital power was exhausted. 

 

Upon the conclusion of his pastorate here and his partial restoration to health, the deceased served as pastor of the Universalist Churches at Rome, Lee Center, Fort Plain, Minden, Sherburne, Poolville, Madison, Frankfort, Mohawk, and in fact, in nearly all the cities and towns of Central New York in which churches of his faith were located.  He built churches at Poolville and Cederville and was ever successful in enlarging the usefulness of the charges with which he was entrusted.  In 18-- he was elected a member of the board of trustees of Clinton Liberal Institute, then located at Clinton, and was instrumental in securing the removal of the school to Fort Plain, where it enjoyed a period of prosperity until its destruction by fire three years ago.  For many years he had been a member of the executive committee and since 1874 the secretary of the board.  The destruction of the school building in which he had taken such a warm pride, came to him in the nature of a personal loss and he labored most earnestly to have the institution rebuilt.  The educational difficulties which his youth had known inspired the unselfish soul which he manifested in instructional affairs and prompted the sacrifice of a generous portion of his time and attention.  Last spring it was decided to make the institute an auxiliary of St. Lawrence University and invest the management to the board of trustees of that institution, and he then turned over his carefully kept records.  A number of years after his graduation, he was honored with election as a manager of the board of trustees of St. Lawrence University and held the office continuously until the time of his death.  He was a life member of the Oneida Historical Society and the interest which he manifested in its welfare proved of great value to the society.  He never forgot the environments of his boyhood and youth, and nature possessed for  him rare charms.  It was this which caused him to become a member of the Central New York Farmers' Club, to participate actively in its discussions and to contribute, from time to time, papers upon subjects ordinarily foreign to men of his calling.  Nature's beauties, blessings and peculiarities found their way into his sermons and into other public addresses.  If he possessed a peculiar gift it was that he was able to bring solace and comfort in time of sorrow; to cheer by word the afflicted and bereaved.  During the course of his ministry he officiated at 4, 710 services of which number 1,173 were funerals.  It was in the performance of his duties that he contracted the ailment which resulted in his death.  While addressing the funeral of a young woman at Middleville early in January he caught a severe cold which resulted in pneumonia.  Ailing, but unwilling to give over, he went to Bridgewater, Jan. 19, where he was to have preached the following day.  Illness overcame him and he returned to the city.  Since that time he had been under medical attendance and confined to his bed until Wednesday afternoon, when he was permitted to sit up for a short time. Soon after he had retired there was a relapse and the physicians who were hastily summoned offered no hope of his recovery.  He sank gradually until the end came.

 

Chenango Telegraph, February 10, 1902

Utica lost one of its most earnest and faithful clergymen in the death of Rev. Daniel Ballou, which occurred at his home, 16 Kemble street in that city, at an early hour Sunday morning.  Rev. Mr. Ballou's immediate illness dated from January 18th when he was stricken with an attack of acute pneumonia, which resulted from a severe cold contracted early in January, while officiating at a funeral in Middletown.

 

Daniel Ballou was born in Norwich, Chenango county, N.Y., December 9, 1838.  Among his ancestors were Hosea Ballou, founder of Universalism in America and Hosea Ballou, long president of Tufts college.  Mr. Ballou lived at Norwich for ten years and then removed to Smithville.  He received a common school education and then went to St. Lawrence university at Canton where he took a three years' course, and graduated form the theological department in 1861.  He was a member of the first graduating class of the university and received the first diploma ever issued by it.  He settled in Oxford, Chenango county, where he was ordained and preached for two years.  In October, 1864, he came to Utica and was made pastor of the Church of the Reconciliation, which he served for about ten years, being followed by Rev. A.J. Canfield, who went later to  Chicago.  When Mr. Ballou took charge of the church of the Reconciliation it had quite a large debt and was not united.  He succeeded in paying this debt, in uniting the congregation and in building a new Sunday school room and chapel.  His health failed him and for nearly six months he was ill with typhoid fever.  During much of this time he was unconscious.  When he recovered it was some time before he could resume his work.  He has continued his residence in Utica ever since, living at No. 16 Kemble street, since 1866.  He had devoted his time and services as an independent missionary in the Universalist church, going about reorganizing old societies, rebuilding churches and organizing new societies.

 

The deceased was a man well known in Norwich, and all through this section as a Christian gentleman not only devoted to his particular creed, but to such good work as he could do.  He was active in education matters, and in the Civil war for the Union he withheld not his hand, having interested himself in the raising of Chenango's One Hundred and Fourteenth.  He was also an active and influential mason, having been initiated in the Oxford lodge.  In 1862 he married Betsey M. Webb of Oxford who survives him with several children.  There are quite a number of his relatives in the county.

 

Dr. Danforth & Dr. Loomis Enlist in Medical Reserve Corp, 1917

Dr. Danforth & Dr. Loomis Enlist

Enters the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

One of the most patriotic sacrifices which the present war has caused is the enlistment of Dr. Edward Danforth, a leading physician of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S Army.  Dr. Danforth has enjoyed a fine practice in Bainbridge for the past ten years and is a brilliant and expert physician.  Last Tuesday he attended a meeting of the Chenango County Medical Society.  Captain A.S. Clark and Lieutenant R.S. Hooker, members of the U.S A. Medical Corps were present and addressed the meeting stating the great needs of physicians in the army.

 

On Friday, Dr. Danforth and Dr. Loomis, formerly of Bainbridge and now a practicing physician of Sidney, drove to Binghamton and appeared before Capt. Clark and Lieut. Hooker, taking the examination for military service and both were accepted. They enlisted then in the Medical Reserve Corps and will leave for duty about July 15th, Dr. Danforth going to Indianapolis where he will begin work at the concentration camp.  Dr. Loomis has a fine practice in Sidney and is also a leading physician.  He has relatives and friends in Bainbridge.  Both of these men took this patriotic step from a sense of duty solely for they realized that the need for physicians in the army was very great and also that the success of an army depended upon the health of the men.  Both these men leave devoted homes, comforts and much material prosperity for camp life and for an opportunity to [serve].  In their departure from their field of productive activity, their courage and patriotism are very much admired and they are sincerely congratulated over their exceptionally fine conception of duty.

 

Bainbridge people will miss Dr. Danforth for he has long and patriotically administered to them in many trying and critical times and has been successful.  Likewise with Dr. Loomis.  He has brought relief and health to a large number, and the passing for a time of these two men so deeply embedded in the regard, respect and affection of a large list of patients, brings vividly to mind how the present war will bring sorrow, sacrifices and disappointments to many. 

 

Dr. Mead of Masonville, who located there from Bloomville, Delaware County, some six months ago, will move to Bainbridge and take up the practice of medicine.

 

Dr. Edwin F. Gibson, Dr. Harold W. McNitt and Dr. Earl W. Wilcox of Norwich, Dr. Perkins of South Otselic, Dr. Hall of Oxford, Drs. Joyce and Stearns of Unadilla, and Dr. Buell of Guilford, have also enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps.

Obituaries (November 1)

Eben  S. Gilbert

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

 

 

Eben S. Gilbert

1840-1917

 

On Tuesday June 5th, 1917, God sent His Angel to a quiet home in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], with this message, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord," and E.S. Gilbert the Veteran Soldier, a member of the Grand Army of this Glorious Republic, of 144th Regiment, Delaware Co., N.Y., laid aside the things of this world, and stepped into the waiting chariot, sped away to be with Jesus in that land where the inhabitants never say:  "I am sick," and where death is unknown.  When the war was over he returned to the peaceful walks of life.  He was converted and took upon himself the vows of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he was a most faithful and consistent member till his [death.  He was not only a prominent] member of the church but a man of rare quality.  Always ready to do what he could.  He held the Savior's office with great acceptability, namely:  trustee, steward, class teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and chorister for more than twenty years.  When he resided at Hornell, N.Y., the quarterly conference unanimously voted him a local preacher's license, and in his preaching he was always clear, logical and convincing, always greatly admired.  He loved the M.E. church, held sacred her ordinance, was jealous of her honor, and watched himself to the end that no work or act of his should ever bring reproach on the church of our Redeemer, bought with His own precious blood, of which he was a member more than 50 years.  He had been in poor health for several months, but through it all he never murmured but was bright and cheerful, with a perfect trust that all is well, and he always lived his religion. Sickness would only prevent him from attending religious services.  His testimony, prayer and service will long remain with the people of Bainbridge.

 

He was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, N.Y. , June 14, 1840.  He was married twice.  The first wife was Miss Debbie Doran, and this union was blessed with five children, one son William H., Mrs. T.H. Dennis of Hornell, N.Y., Mrs. Newton Wray, Upland, Ind.  The other children died quite young.  Some years afterwards he was united in holy wedlock to Mrs. Sarah D. Barber, and those fourteen years of their married life were most beautiful and happy.  There were four grandchildren and one great grandchild.  The funeral service was held in the Methodist church in Bainbridge and the body was laid in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  Funeral services were conducted by his pastor O. L. Buck, assisted by a former pastor C.H. Sachett.... Brother Gilbert’s body awaits the final call of the archangel bidding him rise to the Glory of the Father. 

 

Mrs. Gilbert and family desire to thank all friends and neighbors who by their innumerable kind ways have assisted in our sad bereavement and will assure all that it will be long remembered.

 

There to walk the realms of Glory

Where eternal beauties reign;

There with the seraph hosts unnumbered

Join the Grand Immortal strains

There to walk the realms of Glory

With the loved ones gone before

There to sing the sweet, old story

On the other shore

Lysander R. Brooks

Chenango Telegraph, February 3, 1904

After an illness of several weeks, Lysander R. Brooks, who conducted a gun shop on north Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Crandall street, west hill, Monday, Feb. 1, 1904, aged 74 years.  Funeral services will be held form his late home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. S.J. Ford officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY], awaiting burial.

 

George W. Lawrence, Sr.

Chenango Telegraph, February 3, 1904

George W. Lawrence received notice Thursday of the death, at his home in San Diego, Cal., on Wednesday, Jn. 27, 1904, of his father, Geroge W. Lawrence, Sr., at the age of 76 years.  Mr. Lawrence was a native of Jefferson county N.Y., where he resided previous to his removal to California 23 years ago.  He is survived by his widow and two daughters, who are residents of California, besides the son, George W. Lawrence, of the firm of Lawrence & Curtis of this place [Norwich, NY].  Burial will be made at San Diego.

Edward J. Quinn

Chenango Telegraph, February 3, 1904

The death of Edward J. Quinn occurred at the American hotel, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Monday noon, after an illness of two weeks from typhoid pneumonia.  Deceased was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] 36 years ago.  His parents, Francis and Margaret Quinn, since deceased, moved to Sherburne 27 years ago, where Edward has since resided.  he was never married, and had followed the butcher business for many years.  Five brothers survive, Thomas A. and Robert N. Quinn of Sherburne, Matthew M. Quinn of Norwich, Francis J. Quinn of Preston, and Martin W. Quinn of Oxford. Funeral services will be held at the residence of his brother, Thomas, and at St. Malachy's church, Sherburne, on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Father Logan celebrating requiem high mass.  Deceased had many friends who will miss his pleasant manner and many kindnesses.

 

Hannah M. Titus

Norwich Sun, January 6, 1920

Mrs. Hannah M. Titus died Monday evening at her home on Crandall street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] after an illness of two weeks.  She was 66 years old.  She is survived by her husband, Fred S. Titus, two sons, Wilson Titus of Willard and Volney Titus of Norwich, and one brother, Randall Evans of Preston road, Norwich.  Mrs. Titus was a member of the First Baptist church.  private funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Titus home at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. H.R. MacMillan will officiate. Burial will bake palce at Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 Elizabeth (Kirkland) Gilbert

Bainbridge Republican, December 4, 1924

Mrs. Eben S. Gilbert, one of the oldest and most widely known residents of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at the home of her only son Charles Arthur Barber in Washington, D.C., November 29, 1924.  The daughter of Elias and Patience Kirkland, she was born July 2, 1843, thus rounding out 81 years of a useful, Christian life.  She was converted in childhood and united with the Methodist Episcopal church.  The records show that she became a member of the local church in February, 1872.  Throughout this long period of more than fifty years, the latter part of which found her greatly crippled by rheumatism, her devotion to her church and Sunday school would put to shame many of the younger generation. She was regular in her attendance at divine worship up to within five weeks of her death.  Mrs. Gilbert was thrice married, her first husband was John S. Metcalf, who was killed in the Civil War.  Her second marriage was with Henry C. Barber, who died August 15, 1891, and her last husband was Eben S. Gilbert who preceded her by seven years in the heavenly land.  She is survived by one son Chas. Arthur Barber and a grandson residing in Washington D.C. and by an adopted daughter Mrs. John Bucknell of Lake Geneva, Wis., also three step children.  William H. Gilbert and Mrs. Ida Gilbert Dennis of Hornell and Mrs. Mary Gilbert Wray of Chicago, Ill.  Mrs. Gilbert was always loyal to Bainbridge, the home of her choice where she had owned property on Pearl and Scott streets for over half a century, and here she was laid at rest in beautiful Evergreen [sic] cemetery.  The funeral services were held December 2nd, in the Methodist church of Bainbridge and conducted by her pastor, the Rev. M.W. Williams.  Mrs. Williams sang one of the beautiful hymns of the church.

"Why should our tears in sorrow flow

When God recalls his own.

And bids them leave a world of woe

For an immortal crown?

Is not e'en death a gain to those

Whose life to God was given?

Gladly to earth their eyes they close.

Carrie Alice Cheesbro, 1905-1958, BHS Class of 1924

Carrie Alice Cheesbro (1905-1958)

Member of the Bainbridge  NY High School Class of 1924

 

Carrie Alice Cheesbro, Age 18

 

"Imagine a girl who is always neat,

Imagine a girl who is always sweet,

That's our Carrie"

 

Carrie Alice Cheesbro was born 28 August 1905, the daughter of Henry Wesley and Elizabeth (Craw) Cheesbro.  In 1900 the family of Henry and Elizabeth Cheesbro resided in Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., NY.  When Henry registered for the World War I draft in 1918, they were residing in Bainbridge where Henry was working for the "Evaporator Milk Company."  In the 1925 New York State Census, Carrie is stated to be working as a bookkeeper.  On 16 July 1925, a little more than a year following her graduation from BHS she married Welland L. Hitchcock.  Evidence supports that following her marriage she focused on being a homemaker.  Carrie and Welland's family included three daughters (Betty, Barbara, Dora).  Mrs.  Carrie Hitchcock died 13 September 1958 at the age of 53 years.  Her husband had survived her eight days short of 15 years when he died 7 September 1973 at the age of 72 years.  Welland and Carrie Hitchcock are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge, NY.

 

Obituary

Binghamton Press, September 14, 1958

Mrs. Carrie (Cheesbro) Hitchcock, 53, of Searles Hill Road, Bainbridge, died Saturday morning at the Conamore Nursing Home in Bainbridge.  She is survived by her husband, Welland  Hitchcock, three daughters, Mrs. Donald Patchen, Mrs. Albert Carpenter and Miss Dora Hitchcock; two sisters, Mrs. Orlin Hitchcock, and  Mrs. Rae Kelly; two brothers, Floyd and Henry Cheesbro; four grandchildren, all of Bainbridge, and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

 

HITCHCOCK:  The funeral of Mrs. Carrie (Cheesbro) Hitchcock will be held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main St., Bainbridge, Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Theodore C. Meyer and the Rev. Ruthven Chalmers will officiate.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

 

Husband's Retirement

Sidney Record & Bainbridge News, January 19, 1966

Bainbridge:  Welland L. Hitchcock, retiring postmaster of the Bainbridge office, was guest of honor at a retirement dinner given him at the Olde Jericho Tavern in Bainbridge on Sunday evening, January 16, 1966.  Many persons reaching retirement age are not as fortunate as Mr.  Hitchcock.  A man of many hobbies, Mr. Hitchcock is making plans to travel with his brothers for fishing trips to put into use his gift presented to him by his co-workers of a new fishing rod and reel.  He is also fond of hunting, both with gun and bow and arrow, and is very much interested in photography and woodworking, at both of which he is very proficient, and looks forward to pursuing all of the above hobbies now that he has leisure time.

 

Mr. Hitchcock has been a resident of Bainbridge for 50 years.  He graduated from Albany Business College, and his first job was in the office of the American Separator Company in 1919.  From 1925 to 1935 he served as sanitary milk inspector for the W.M. Evans Dairy Co. of New York City.  He began working in the Bainbridge Post Office in 1937, serving under Mrs. Henrietta Fairbanks, postmistress, until her retirement.  He served as assistant postmaster under Mrs. Marietta Darlin, acting postmaster; and former Postmaster Harold L. Payne from 1954 until his retirement in 1961.  Since that time Mr. Hitchcock has served as Bainbridge postmaster. 

 

He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge, and has served as treasurer and member of the Board of Trustees of that church.  He was an active fireman from 1917 until 1947 and has been a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners since 1947.

 

Mrs. Hitchcock has been deceased for several years.  He has three daughters:  Mrs. Donald (Betty) Patchen and Mrs. Barbara Carpenter, both of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Dora Randall of Port Crane. 

 

Husband's Obituary

Oneonta Star, September 8, 1973

Bainbridge:  Welland L. Hitchcock, 72, of Searles Hill Road, Bainbridge, retired Bainbridge Postmaster, died unexpectedly Friday, September 7, at his home.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday September 10, at C.H. Landers Chapel, Sidney, with the Rev. Peter R. Sanborn, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Bainbridge, officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  Mr. Hitchcock was born May 14, 1901 in Chatham, a son of Joseph and Luella (Smith) Hitchcock,.  He married Carrie Cheesbro on July 16, 1925 in Albany.  Mrs. Hitchcock died September 13, 1958.  He had been a resident of Bainbridge for the past 64 years where he had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years, retiring as Postmaster in December 1865.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bainbridge; a retired member of the Bainbridge Fire Department; a 25-year member of the Bainbridge Fire Commission of which he was a past chairman.  He was an associate member of the United States Postmaster's Association and a member of the Bainbridge Sportsmen's Club.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Patchen, Bainbridge RD; Mrs. Albert (Barbara) Carpenter, Bainbridge RD3, and Mrs. Forrest (Dora) Randall, Binghamton RD3; a sister, Mrs. E.B. (Donna) Hammond, Huntsville, Ala.; three brothers, Clyde S. Hitchcock, Orlin W. Hitchcock, and Elwyn D. Hitchcock all of Bainbridge; six grandchildren; three great-grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

 

Mother's Obituary

Binghamton Press, June 29, 1948

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cheesbro, 77, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday at her home, 34 Juliand Street, Bainbridge.  She is survived by her husband, Henry W., three daughters, Mrs. Orlin W. Hitchcock, Mrs. Welland L. Hitchcock and Mrs. Rae M. Kelly; two sons, Floyd M. and Henry J., all of Bainbridge; six grandchildren, Mrs. Donald Patchen, the Misses Barbara and Dora Hitchcock, James Hitchcock and the Misses Nancy and Sally Cheesbro; one great-grandchild, Donna Lu Patchen....

 

CHEESBRO -- The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cheesbro will be held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, Thursday at 2 p. m. The Rev. C. Duane Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.



 

Father's Obituary

Binghamton Press, March 7, 1956

Henry W. Cheesbro, 82, of 55 North Main Street, Bainbridge, died Tuesday morning at the Conamore Nursing Home, Bainbridge.  he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Orlin W. Hitchcock, Mrs. Welland L. Hitchcock and Mrs. Rae M. Kelly; two sons, Floyd M. and Henry J. Cheesbro, all of Bainbridge; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces nephews and cousins....

 

The funeral and committal services for Henry W. Cheesbro will be held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 W. Main St., Bainbridge, N.Y., Thursday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Walter H. Read will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, at the convenience of the family.  Susquehanna Lodge 167 F&AM will conduct Masonic rites at the funeral home this evening at 7:30.

 

 

 

 



Robert E. Lee, WWI Soldier, 1919

An Unusual Role

R.E. Lee, Traveling Through France as a Lady

Utica Saturday Globe,  April 1919

 

Robert E. Lee

1895 - 1964

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Not one of the gallant lads who has gone from Norwich to engage in the great world war has done his part more bravely or with more spirit than Robert Lee, son of Mr.  and Mrs. John F. Lee, who had his full share of strenuous experiences while in the front lines.  Since the armistice was signed and active hostilities have been halted, "Bob" has been filling in the interim until he shall be permitted to return home touring the various divisions in France with a troupe of entertainers.  The party travel largely by automobile except for long jumps in their circuit.  They put on a musical comedy called Mademoiselle Juliette and "Bob" is the Mademoiselle.

 

A few days after he joined the company at Stigney the lieutenant in charge of the troupe took him to a nearby city and outfitted him with a complete wardrobe including silk gowns and stockings and slippers, picture hats and all the accessories to a charming stage appearance.  Everywhere the play is put on it makes a big hit and "Bob" is finding the work very interesting, but it is evident that like many more of the lads who are being detained on foreign soil he is longing for a look at the old home and the sight of the familiar faces, from which he has been separated for more than a year.  In the midst of his merry making he cannot forget the terrible days in the trenches and the hardships he and his fellows experienced.  In one part of the program he sings Mother Machree, and he writes how vividly it brings to his mind at each appearance the picture of his own home and starts the longing to be there.

 

The troupe puts on one or two performances daily in the places they visit.  They are planning to play Obeumont, where Gen Pershing's head quarters were located, and then would go to Paris for a three days' stand, affording them another chance to see the gay town.  In one town where they played, "Bob" ran across Jim Hannon and they ate dinner together.  He wished all could come over and enjoy the show.  In an official communication, from the headquarters of the First Army Corps, Lieut. Col. H.M. Kelly extends his congratulations to the members of the troupe for their excellent and successful entertainment.  He appreciates the difficulties under which they have labored, but believes the success they have attained should at least partly reward them for their efforts. The spirit and enthusiasm displayed by the troupe in giving entertainments to their brothers in arms is typical of the fine spirit and enthusiasm for which the First Corps is noted.

 

In his last letter, "Bob" expressed the hope that he might start for home not later than April, rumors having reached him that plans were being laid to start him and his associates for America during the month.

_____________________________

 

Robert E. Lee Returns Home

Norwich Sun, August 9, 1919

 

Robert E. Lee arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lee, of Gold street, on Friday evening, after nearly two years' absence in the service.  Mr. Lee enlisted  from Pittsburgh, where he was then employed, in September, 1917.  He was trained at Camp Leeve and was sent overseas from that mobilization camp.  He was in active service at the front for over eight months.

 

Following the signing of the armistice, Private Lee was transferred to an entertainment company composed of doughboys of his division and has toured practically every American army camp in France and several of the occupation camps of Germany as well.  Many Norwich friends will be glad to welcome him home again.

 

 

Obituaries (October 30)

Thomas P. Scannell

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1919

 

Thomas P. Scannell

1869 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  While on duty as Bagman at the Mitchell street crossing of the Ontario & Western, Thomas P. Scannel was stricken suddenly at noon and sank into unconsciousness from which he never rallied but passed away about 10 o'clock the same evening.  Deceased was the son of Michael and Rose Reilly Scannell and was born in Jersey City on July 6, 1869.  He was a very young lad when the family moved to this city, where the father found employment as a master blacksmith in the railroad shops during the remainder of his active years. Thomas was educated in the Norwich schools and had been in the employ of the railroad company for a period of years.  He was a reliable employee and genial companion and had made many friends during his long residence.  He is survived by two sisters, Misses Lena and Rose Scannell, both of this city.  Their loss is a particularly sad one, as  Mr. Scannell's death follows that of their mother by only two months.  The funeral was held on Saturday morning at 9:30 from St Paul's Church, Rev. J.S .Tiernan officiating at the mass of requiem. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Millard Perry

Norwich Sun, January 9, 1919

Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Perry of North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] were notified on Wednesday that their son Private Millard Perry was dead.  Private Perry left this city in September with the contingent which went to Syracuse.  He was later transferred to Camp Holabird, Md. where he was in the Motor Transport service Company B. repair unit 321.  Private Perry was sick only a short time being suddenly taken with appendicitis after an operation for mastoiditis at Ft. McHenery hospital where he died Wednesday forenoon.  Besides his parents Private Perry is survived by one brother Harold Perry who is in the United States Army.

 

Erford Whaley

Norwich Sun, January 9, 1919

North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  One of the saddest events that has occurred in this vicinity was the death of Erford Whaley on Dec. 30, 1918.  He was a young man of sterling integrity who had grown up in and about that section.  He has worked on different farms and for several years was a faithful employee of the Standard Dairy Co. at Sherburne Four Corners.  Last spring he changed from the creamery and operated the farm known as the Dudley Johnson farm in Plymouth.  About three weeks ago he received a call from the Standard Dairy Co. asking him to be manager of the creamery where he had previously worked.  He then closed the contract with Mr. Johnson and prepared to move to Sherburne Four Corners, during which time  rainy weather prevailed.  Mr. and  Mrs. Whaley, and son, Vincent, were all taken with hard colds and moving into a cold house without help to care for them, pneumonia developed rapidly and could not be checked.  He was 31 years of age and passed away surrounded by his family and mother, Mrs. Charles Collier, his three brothers and three sisters.  He was married on Sept. 30, 1911 to Miss Gladys Huntley of Plymouth.  He is survived by his wife and son, Vincent, and a large circle of relatives.  His many friends extend their deepest and most sincere sympathy.

 

Eugene Barber

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 28, 1940

Eugene Barber passed away at his home in East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, after an illness of several days at the age of 83 years.  He was born at Lee, on June 23, 1857.  He had been employed for 60 years as manager of the Miller homestead at East Guilford, where he was active in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, trustee, superintendent of the Sunday School and a member of the choir.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Lamphere, 61 years ago, who survives him. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, in the East Guilford Church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Ralph B. Gamewell, officiating.  Burial will take place in the East Guilford Cemetery in the Spring.  The pall bearers were Dr. Roswell Monroe, Clinton Taylor, Wallace Taylor, Austin L. Miller, Frederick S. Miller, Jr., and Donald Kilburn.  The honorary pall-bearers were the Elders and trustees of the East Guilford Church.

 

Alvin H. Bunt

Bainbridge Republican, June 2,1 1917

Alvin H. Bunt died June 13, 1917, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will J. Aylsworth, at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he and his wife had lived for the past eleven years.  He had been almost helpless for a year and ten months.  He suffered a shock August 15, 1915, and had gradually failed ever since, but was cheerful and patient, a kind husband and father and willing to help everybody.  His death has brought a great sadness to the home circle. Born in the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY] June 27, 1843.  He leaves a widow, three children and one sister of East Windsor.  His children were Mr. Oscar Bunt of Harpursville, Mr. Howard Bunt of Brisbin, and Mrs. Will J. Aylsworth of West Bainbridge.  The pastor was Rev. Mr. Bronson of the M.E. Church of Afton. The funeral was directed by Messrs. Wiley and Race of Greene, and he was laid at rest in [Sylvan] lawn cemetery at Greene.

Post listing for October 24-30, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of October 24-30, 2016

Marriages

Posted October 24, 2016

Ira C. Bush - Lucy M. Johnson (1900)

Pattie E. Payne - James Fitzgerald (1900)

Will S. Aylesworth - Anna Kirk (1900)

May E. Rudd - Leonard Case (1905)

Menzo Van Deusen - Emily L. Roberts (1920)

Orsemus Waterman - Elopement (1897)

Posted October 28, 2016
Howard A. Shapley - Maud Carner (Norwich, 1918)  Photo
Marriage Notices - 1875
     Luke Burke - Lois B. Balcom
     George Dimmick - Lottie Titus
     Robert Archbald - Elizabeth B. Cannon
     James H. Black - Betsey A. Blackman
     Henry H. Ham - Hannah H . Harris
     Stillman Smith - Adelia Lyon
     Michael Fitzgerald - Mrs. Jane Denise
     George W. Newman - Eugenia Holt
     Hiram Reynolds - Almira Snyder
     Charles H. Fletcher - Mary Hinsdale


 

Obituaries

Posted October 24, 2016

Jesse Evans (Norwich, 1916)

Percy Eugene Fulton (Oxford, 1882)

Clara Bockee Clarke (Norwich, 1882)

Charles Henry Beasley (Norwich, 1903)

LeRoy J. Adams (Morrisville, Cazenovia, 1913)  Railroad accident

Posted October 25, 2016
Charles B. Davis (Norwich, 1917)  Photo
Rosette Wicks Northrup (Bainbridge, 1900)
Britton Norton (Bennettsville, Coventryville, 1920)
Frederick Obenauer (Sherburne, 1898
Mrs. DeRoy Riley (Coventryville, 1900
Death Notices - 1900
     Jennie Norton (Coventryville)
     Mrs. DeRoy Riley (Coventryville)
Death Notices - 1846
     Maria Baxter (Bainbridge)
     Sally Northrup (Masonville)
     Rev. Daniel Shepherd (Delhi)

Posted October 26, 2016
Bridget D. McMahon (Norwich, 1918)  Photo
John Donovan (Norwich, 1889)
Seymour Martin (Oxford, 1889)
Robert C. Odell (Coventry, 1891)
Maria Chapel (Sherburne, 1891)
Austin Odell (Mt. Upton, 1828)
Death Notices - 1889
     John J. Fleming (Norwich)
     Samuel Bixby (Bainbridge)
     John Augustus Kelley (Bainbridge)
     Austin Odell (Mt. Upton)
     William Parks (Pitcher)
     Henry Burgess (Earlville)
     Lyman Preston (Mariposa)
     Ethel May Bunnell (Brooklyn, Guilford)
     Edward Douglas (Meredith)
     Hon. Abel Bennett (Bennettsville)
     Catharine Aldrich (Pine Bush, Guilford)
     Minnien Blanch Reeves (Morrisville)

Posted October 27, 2016
Helen (Jones) Munson Hall (Norwich, 1918)  Photo
Sanford Moore (1882)
Stanford G. Morse (White Store, 1924)
Rev. E.B. Meeker (Bethlehem, PA, West Bainbridge, 1885)
Mrs. Manley Beldin (Holmesville, 1900)
Mrs. Eugene Mundy (North Norwich, 1938)

Posted October 28, 2016
William C. Main (Norwich, 1918)  Photo
Martha E. (DeMander) Main (Norwich, 1916)
Frank Brooks (Cortland, 1880) Train / pedestrian accident
James D. Fox (Pitcher, Aurora IL, 1916)

Posted October 29, 2016
John H. White (Norwich, 1918)
Nelson A. Ensworth (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1919)
Roxy Jane Lathrop (1939)
Rev. Philip Bartlett (Astoria, 1899)

Posted October 30, 2016
William M. White (Norwich, New Berlin, 1918)
William Banner (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1890)
William C. Banner (Bainbridge, 1914)
Frank Forkleman (Pueblo CO, 1890)
Mary Gardner (New Lisbon, Mt. Vision, Noblesville, 1914) 


 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 25, 2016

Pioneer Woman of Ives' Settlement, Guilford, NY - 1875

Posted October 26, 2016
Rev. Alfred R. Burke, Methodist minister of Norwich, eagerly sought - 1916  photos

Posted October 27, 2016
Bainbridge High School - Class of 1925, Part 1  photos

Posted October 28, 2016
Roland Bentley Andrews - 1907 - 2002, BHS Class of 1924