Frank Wood Inherits Fortune - 1929

Frank Wood Inherits Fortune

Afton Enterprise, December 20, 1888

Frank Wood formerly resided with his father, Elery S. Wood, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and did so up to about four years ago, when, his parents being dead, he resolved to strike out for himself.  He went to Utica [Oneida Co., NY] and has since resided there.  He has been in many different branches of business, in fact, taking any honest employment offered him during that time.  He has driven a street car, worked on the railroad, on the Utica water works, and in fact turned his hand to almost anything that seemed likely to afford him sustenance.  He has been sober and industrious and respected by his fellow workmen.

 

Way back, somewhere on his mother's side, he was connected with the Simmons family, of Providence, R.I., reported to be wealthy, and one of the leading families of that city.  Frank's independence, however, never allowed him to make any overtures to them for permanent employment or assistance of any kind; in fact, he had doubtless forgotten the existence of his wealthy relatives.

 

His connection with the Simmons family was brought to his mind a short time since in a pleasant and striking manner.  Mr. Wood received notice from Providence that the Simmons' estate, worth $80,000, was in process of settlement, and that the fact had been proven that he (Wood) was the only surviving heir to the entire estate.

 

The news seemed almost too good to be true, but the heir--apparent--thought the matter worth looking into, and last week visited Providence, the estate was finally settled, and Mr. Wood has returned to Utica  with, to use the vernacular of the day, the "stuff in his clothes."

 

Mr. Wood will be remembered by many in Guilford and Norwich, where he has many friends who will rejoice with him at his sudden and unexpected good fortune.  May it never grow less.---Telegraph

 

 

Obituaries (December 24)

William P. Briggs

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

William P. Briggs

1854 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William P. Briggs, who died Friday night at his residence, 32 Locust Street, following a brief illness, was a son of the late Cyrenus and Pamelia Briggs of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] in which town he was born and where he had carried on a grocery and hardware store for 25 years before coming to Norwich, 17 years ago.  For eight years he had been a valued employee in the shipping department of the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Mr. Briggs was a regular attendant of the Broad Street M.E. Church and a generous contributor to its support although not a member.  He was a devoted husband and father and his many sterling qualities endeared him to all who knew him.  He was popular among his associates at the Pharmacal plant and loved and respected by his neighbors and friends all of whom sincerely mourn his passing.  Deceased was 66 years of age and besides his wife he is survived by three children, two daughters, Mrs. C.P. Knight of Binghamton and Mrs. William McLaughlin of Syracuse and one son, William P. Briggs, Jr., of this city, also a brother, Charles Briggs of Apulia station and two grandchildren, Gertrude and Robert McLaughlin.  Funeral services were held from his late home at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, Rev. Frank W. Young officiating.  Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Emmett Phetteplace

Unadilla Times, October 26, 1928

Emmett Phetteplace, who formerly resided just above this village, died Monday night at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] where he has resided for the past several years.  Mr. Phetteplace was well known in Unadilla and throughout this section and has many friends here who extend sympathy to Mrs. Phetteplace and daughter, Miss Ruth.  The deceased had not been in good health for a number of months, although his condition had not been considered serious until the past few weeks.  Mr. Phetteplace was a member of G.L. Halsey lodge, I.O.O. F., of this village.  Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with burial in////+ White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Harry H. Phetteplace

1904

Our community was shocked last Wednesday to hear of the sudden death of Harry H., the infant son of Jesse D. and Mary Phetteplace, aged two months and 15 days.  The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended the bereaved ones in their sad affliction.  Funeral at their home Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. J.L Ray officiating.  Burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

God has called our little Harry,

While yet his life knew not a stain;

But we know he beckons for us,

And will meet in Heaven again.

He has crossed the surging river,

With his robes of snowy white.
He has joined that band of angels,

In the land where there's no night.
Cheer up and follow Jesus;

He'll lead you to your little one,

And again you'll clasp him to your bosom.
When all earthly trials are done.

John Latham
Afton Enterprise & Harpursville Budget, December 19, 1929

John Latham died at his home in Bennett Hollow, Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], Sunday Dec. 1.  Hardening of the arteries and resulting heart trouble were the immediate cause of his death.  Mr. Latham was 75 years of age.  The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. S.E. Sargeant, pastor of the M.E. Church officiating.  Interment in the Oulcout cemetery.  Mr. Latham is survived by four children, three daughters and one son:  Mrs. Wm. Clark, Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Mrs. Milton Wood and Morton Latham.  there are four sisters living.  Mrs. George Westcott of Portlandville, Mrs. Horner VanVolkenburg of Walton, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell of Delhi and Mrs. Lucy Lawrence of Margaretville.  Mrs. Latham died in 1911.  Deceased was a former resident of Melondy Hill [Chenango Co., NY] and well known by many Enterprise readers.

 

Walter Cowden

Afton Enterprise & Harpursville Budget, December 26, 1929

The body of Walter V. Cowden was brought to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday for burial.  Mr. Cowden, a former resident of this place, who resided at Delmar, was fatally injured when he fell on the icy sidewalk while on his way to work.  He hit his head on the ice and never regained consciousness.  Funeral services were held at the Tabor funeral parlors at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Thomas J. Collar of St. Ann's church officiating. Afton Lodge I.O.O.F., also conducted their burial service.  Interment was in the East Side cemetery [Afton, NY].  He is survived by his wife and a son, George Cowden. The family resided on the Arthur Fisher farm on the East Side for several years.

 

Norwich NY Soldiers - 1917

Norwich Young men Who Wear Uncle Sam's livery

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1917

Left to Right:  Otis Fredenburg, Machine Gun Corps; Francis Clark, Mosquito Fleet; George Phillips Ellsworth, Infantry

 

Ralph F. Deuel                           George Story

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Among the Norwich boys now serving in the united States infantry who have been enjoying furloughs among home friends are George Story, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Story, now stationed at the Syracuse training camp, and Ralph F. Deuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Deuel, a private in Company A. Hospital Corps, stationed at Fort Ethan Allen.

 

Private Deuel is among the first Norwich recruits to be recognized with promotion.  Three weeks ago he was promoted to the rank of first-class private and on July 6 he took examinations for a higher rank and passed them.  He is soon to be transferred to the quartermaster's department, with the rating of sergeant.

Obituaries (December 23)

Ellan A. (Pudney) Reed

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1921

 

Ellen A. (Pudney) Reed

1850-1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. James M. Reed was held from her late home on Cortland street at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon.  Her death occurred on the Thursday previous when she arose as usual and prepared breakfast for her husband and grandson.  Shortly thereafter she suffered an attack of acute indigestion resulting in her death about 5 o'clock the same afternoon.  Deceased was the daughter of John V. and Irene Hewitt Pudney and was born in the town of North Norwich about 70 years ago.  Her marriage to Mr. Reed took place in the village of Sherburne over 40 years ago.  Within a few years she with Mr. Reed came to Norwich and have since made their home here, residing for 32 years at 34 Cortland street.  Mrs. Reed was an indulgent mother, a kind neighbor and a generous friend and will be sadly  missed by many outside her home circle where she was dearly beloved.  Besides her husband, James M. Reed, she leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Charles, of St. Louis, Mo., and Arthur J., of Oakland, Cal., and a grandson who had made his home with his grandparents; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Kingsbury and Mrs. William Ferris, of Sherburne, and two brothers, Walter Pudney, of Norwich, and Andrew Pudney, of New Berlin.  Both of the sons were able to reach the city in time for the funeral service, which was conducted by Rev. J.H. MacConnell, pastor of the First congregational Church. The floral tributes were rich and profuse.  Burial was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Maria Winston

Chenango Union, June 17, 1886

Last Monday evening Mrs. Maria Winston, aged 79 years, widow of the late Timothy Winston, who has lived with her son, W.H. Winston about one mile north of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], retired well as usual. At 15 minutes to 11 o'clock, she awoke the family saying she was feeling badly. A physician was sent for, but at 11:15 she passed from this life, from what is supposed to be heart disease.  The funeral service was held at her late home on Thursday at 1 o'clock P.M.  Rev. D.N. Grummon officiated.  The remains were interred in Prospect Hill cemetery at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY].

 

George Wright

Bainbridge Republican, December 20,. 1873

On the 9th inst. George Wright, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], received injuries that proved fatal while engaged in binding a load of hay.  he was springing down on the pole in order to tighten it, when it broke into three pieces, and e fell to the ground, striking on his back, with part of the binding pole on top of him.

 

William Harrington

Chenango Union, December 25, 1873

The Sherburne News notices at length the death of William Harrington, a former resident of that town, which took place at his residence in Castile, Wyoming co., on the 11th inst., and was quite sudden.  Deceased had but recently returned to his home, from a visit to his relatives and friends in Sherburne and vicinity, and the announcement of his sudden death created a most profound sensation of sorrow and regret.  Funeral services were held at Castile, and on Tuesday of last week the remains were brought to Smyrna, and from there accompanied by a long procession of friends to Sherburne West Hill cemetery, where they were interred.  Deceased belonged to a family of seven brothers and three sisters, the youngest of whom, Harriet, died about twenty-two years ago at the age of 22, since which time there has been no break in the family till the death of William.  Stephen and Tilly reside in Smyrna, and Asa, Ezekiel, Russell, Lewis and the sisters, Mrs. Sallie Warner, Mrs. Roxana Fairchilds and Mrs. Phoebe Northrup live in Sherburne. The six brothers attended the funeral at Castile. Deceased leaves a widow who is a sister of Mr. Isaac Brooks, four son, Devillo W., M.D., Corydon, George and Arista, and one daughter, Mrs. Flora Higgins.  Mr. Harrington removed from Sherburne in 1845 and was most highly esteemed, both in the vicinity of his old home and that of his adoptive, for his many excellent qualities.  He was in the 63d year of his age.

Obituaries (December 22)

Celia Ann (Scott) Sayles

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

Celia Ann (Scott) Sayles

1837 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Celia Ann Sayles, widow of Austin D. Sayles, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.A. Wagoner, on Pleasant Street on Monday night at the advanced age of 84 years had been a confirmed invalid for two years or longer.  Throughout her illness she had shown great patience and frequently spoke of the loving care she had received from her daughter and the joy she felt in looking forward to meeting soon her friends in another world.  In girlhood Mrs. Sayles was baptized into the Baptist church in Preston and as long as she was able was a faithful attendant of the Calvary Church in this city.  Deceased was the eldest daughter of Walter and Adelia Scott and was born in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on July 25, 1837.  Her marriage to Mr. Sayles took place in 1858 in Preston where they resided for several years upon a farm before coming to Norwich 49 years ago and Mr. Sayles made a business of moving buildings in addition to general teaming.  He died in January, 1916.  Mrs. Sayles had always been a devoted wife and mother.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. Wagoner with whom she had made her home, by a grandson, Thomas Stackhouse, and four great-grandchildren.  One brother, Virgil A. Scott, of Syracuse and four sisters, Miss Merritta Scott, Miss Roxie Scott, Mrs. H.D. Barr and Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, all of Norwich.  Private funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. S.T. Harding officiating.  Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Randall Wheeler

Norwich Sun, April 2, 1923

At his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning occurred the death of Randall Wheeler, an old and respected resident of that place.  Mr. Wheeler was about 75 years of age and was born in Guilford, having resided there his entire life.  He was actively engaged in farming until a few years ago when he retired.  A short time ago he was stricken with influenza which caused his death.  Deceased had gained many friends during his useful life, and was held in high esteem by the host of friends and neighbors who mourn his loss to the community in which he lived.  Surviving him, besides his widow, are, one son, Floyd of Pittsburg, one stepson, Charles G. Nash of this city, a niece, Mrs. John Colton of Sherburne, and four nephews, Howard and Fred Baker of Oxford, George and Kenneth Stead of this city.  Funeral services will be held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, interment to be made in Guilford cemetery.

Edwin C. Sherwood

Oxford Times, February 24, 1885

Mr. E.C. Sherwood, who has been ill for a long time, peacefully passed to his rest and reward on Thursday morning, the 19th inst.  A few months since he engaged in business at Oneonta, his health which was never the best, soon began to fail, and for many weeks he has been a sufferer.  Four weeks ago he was brought to this, his native palce, as he mournfully expressed it, to die.  He died at the residence of his brother, John F. Sherwood, among the friends of his childhood, at the premature age of 34 years.  He was a member of Christ church in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], where his funeral was largely attended on the 23rd inst., conducted by Rev. T.B. Berry, Rector. Friends and relatives from the adjoining towns were assembled to perform the last sad rites, for one so much respected whose short life has gone out so suddenly from among us. 

Asa Willey

Chenango Union, December 31, 1885

Mr. Asa Willey died at his home in this village, and was buried on the 26th, at Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Willey was about sixty-eight years old, and until a few years since had resided upon his farm three miles west of our village.  With his father, who was one of the early pioneers of our vicinity, He helped clear and improve this farm, making it one of the most desirable in our section.  After his father's death he became its owner, extending improvements and otherwise superintending its management till his death.  In his death, the community have lost an honest, conscientious friend and neighbor.  He leaves a widow, brother and sister.

Death Notices - Guilford, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Union, April 8, 1875

Since our last, the list of deaths here, and of former well-known citizens who died abroad, has been greatly increased.  The remains of no less than five of our former residents have within the past two weeks been returned here to find a final resting place among their kindred.  Among these is Nelson Willey, Esq., who was long a respected resident of our town, up to the time of his removal some years since, to Atchison, Kansas, where he died.  He became a permanent resident there, and by good management accumulated a handsome property.  he leaves a wife residing in that place, and a brother and sister in our town.  His age was some sixty years.

The remains of Mrs. C.J. Wescott, who died at Milford, Otsego County, on the 24th ult. were buried here on the 26th, with appropriate services at the M.E. Church, of which she was a much respected member.  She was the oldest daughter of our former townsman, R.C. Norton, Esq., and aged about 22 years.

Mr. Nathan Thackery was informed by telegram last week, of the sudden death of his brother, John Thackery, by drowning, in some part of Tennessee.  He was a native of our town, and until within a few years a resident here.  He was about twenty-five years old, and single.  His remains, we understand, have been forwarded to his friends here for interment.

From our immediate midst, have been taken the wife of Aaron Wooster, at Guilford Center who died on the 24th ult., and the wife of Elverton Mead, near our place, on the 25th, aged 25 years.

 

Ethel Mary Cook-Class of 1924, Part 4

Ethel Mary Cook - Bainbridge High Class of 1924

 

 

Ethel Mary Cook, 16 years

"Here she comes, just take a look,

Our tennis star, Miss Ethel Cook."

"The Echo" 1924

 

Ethel Mary Cook was born 26 July 1907 in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, the daughter of George W. and Lillian (Foster) Cook.  Following her graduation from Bainbridge High School in 1924, she attended Oneonta Normal where she studied teaching.  On 18 August 1929, at the age of 22 years, she married  Harold Ceylon Hamilton.  He was the son of  Herman and Alice (Hopkins) Hamilton. No evidence has been found that they had any children.  She taught in the Otego, Otsego Co., NY, school system as a first grade teacher for 33 years, retiring in 1964.  Ethel and Harold Hamilton had been married for 62 years when he died 30 March 1992.  Mrs. Ethel Hamilton died February 2, 2000 in Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, at the age of 92 years, having survived her husband by seven years.

 

Birth Announcement, 1907:  Born, Friday, July 26, 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cook, Jr., a daughter, Ethel Mary, weight 8 lbs 6 ounces.  Their son, Master Earl Merton Cook, is visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Cook, on South Hill. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 1, 1907]

Retirement, 1964:  "Children today are much better informed; their general knowledge is excellent due partly to television, and they are more independent and over-stimulated," observed Mrs. Ethel Hamilton who retires from teaching in Otego Central School [Otsego Co., NY] this year.  Mrs. Hamilton has taught first grade for 33 years, 32 years in the Otego school system and one year in Endicott.  She took a leave of absence during the war to travel in Wisconsin and the Southern states with her husband, which she admits "was an education in itself."  When he was shipped overseas, she resumed her teaching responsibilities in Otego.  For several years after Mrs. Hamilton began teaching first grade in Otego in February, 1932, pre-first grade and first grade were together accommodating much large groups.  When the number reached 45 students the grade was divided into two first grades.  "Now" she says, "grades are much smaller and health and educational facilities much better."  There are two first grades at Otego school averaging 25 students per grade, one formerly taught by Mrs. Hamilton, the other by Mrs. Dorothy Carrington.  Mrs. Hamilton is a graduate of Oneonta Normal, including additional summer courses, all in Elementary Education.  When asked what has kept her in the profession for 33 years, she replied, "Just the love of children and the wonderful feeling of accomplishment when you see them progress through the year."  Some of Mrs. Hamilton's former students are presently on the teaching staff at Otego High School.  Another is a locally known cartoon artist, Donald Sherwood.  Mrs. Hamilton said that "Teachers everywhere are deeply concerned about the increasing numbers of emotionally disturbed children who come to school from unhappy or broken homes.  Children who come to school from happy homes where a deep reverence for God is taught, and where respect for authority becomes a part of daily living, are much better equipped to meet the problems of today.  She expressed appreciation for the cooperation received form the parents through the years and she wishes to thank the mothers of this year's class for  the lovely gift which was presented to her on the closing day of school.  Mrs. Hamilton leaves the teaching profession with mixed emotions noting that she will be "Very, Very busy.  All the things I have put off, I'm going to do" and "I'm going to miss it next fall."  Miss Barbara Walker, a 1963 graduate of State university Teacher's College at Oneonta, will replace Mrs. Hamilton. [Oneonta Star, July 2, 1964]

 

 

Mrs. Ethel (Cook) Hamilton

"Ategan" yearbook, Otsego High School, 1961

 

 

Obituary, 2000:  Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]:  Ethel C. Hamilton, 92, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, at the Susquehanna Nursing home in Johnson City.  She was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on July 26, 1907, the daughter of George W. Cook and Lillian Foster Cook.  She married Harold Ceylon Hamilton on Aug. 18, 1929.  He died March 30, 1992.  She lived in Otego, teaching school for more than 30 years in Otego Central School (now Unatego).  She was a member of the Otego Baptist church, the W.C.T.U., the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the Otsego Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are two great-nephews and wives, Robert and Patricia Cook of Kirkwood and James and Joanne Cook of Endwell; great-great-nephew, Christopher Cook, son of Robert and Patricia Cook; and one niece, Janette Cook of Johnson City; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Coralin and Ed Crandall of Gilboa; and cousins.  Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at the Otego Baptist Church, Main Street, Otego, with the Rev. Robert Wesley officiating.   [GenLookups.com]

 

Mother's Obituary, (Lillian Foster Cook) 1966:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lillian M. Cook, 86, of 28 South Main St., Bainbridge, died Monday, Sept. 12, 1966, at The Hospital, Sidney.  Funeral and committal services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at The Sherman-Terhune Funeral Home, Bainbridge, with Rev. Donald Washburn, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating.  Mrs. Cook was born Nov. 29, 1879, in the Town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of Lucretia and William Foster.  She was married to George W. Cook Oct. 30, 1901, at Dingman Hill, Bainbridge. She was a housewife, and had lived in the area for 63 years.  She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Bainbridge and the WCTU and WSCS of that church.  Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Hamilton of Otego; a son, Earl Cook of Endicott; a grandson, Robert Cook of Endicott, three great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. William (Jenny) Thomas of Bainbridge; Mrs. Theodore (Daisy) Purvis of Bainbridge; Mrs. William (Minnie) Snyder of Bainbridge.  [Sidney Record & Bainbridge News, Sept. 14, 1966]

 

Father's Obituary (George W. Cook), 1971: Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  George W. Cook, 92, died February 12 in his home at 28 South Main Street, Bainbridge, after a long illness.  Funeral and committal services will be held in the F.J. Terhune Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, Bainbridge, at 2 p.m. Monday, February 15 with the Rev. Donald Washburn, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Bainbridge, officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  Mr. Cook was born February 22, 1878, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], a son of George W. and Mary (Pierce) Cook.  He married Lillian M. Foster October 30, 1901 at Dingman Hill, Bainbridge, the Rev. John Crompton officiating.  He had been a resident of Bainbridge since the early 1900s.  He had worked for a while as a blacksmith in Oxford and Bainbridge.  For 26 years he was employed by the American Separator Company.  In the early 1930s he went into business in his own sheet metal and repair shop.  During World War Two he worked in the dry milk processing plant at Borden's.  He retired in 1947.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bainbridge, having served in many different capabilities through the years.  he is survived by a son Earl M. Cook of Endicott, a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Ethel) Hamilton of Otego, a grandson Robert Earl Cook, three great grandsons, Robert J. Cook, serving in Vietnam, and James and George Cook; also three nephews, Raymond Youmans of Binghamton, Ernest Youmans of Sherburne and Stanley Youmans of Greenwich. [Oneonta Star, Feb. 13, 1971]

 

Husband's Obituary (Harold C. Hamilton), 1992:  Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mr. Harold "Hammy" C. Hamilton, 85, of Otego, died Monday, March 30, 1992 at his home.  He was born March 9, 1907, in Otego, the son of Herman and Alice (Hopkins) Hamilton.  He was married to Ethel M. Cook, August 18, 1929 in Pennsylvania.  Mr. Hamilton served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945.  He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Belgium and took part in the Red Ball Express, helping to take supplies to the front lines.  When Sergeant Hamilton was honorably discharged, he resumed his hobbies of hunting, fishing and camping.  Mr. Hamilton was self-employed as a contractor and builder, building homes in the Sidney, Bainbridge, Otego and throughout the Tri-county area.  He owned a sawmill on Flax Island Road in Otego and operated a planing mill from his shop at home.  Mr. Hamilton was a life-long resident of Otego.  He was a member of the Otego Baptist church, a member since 1920; the Otego Fireman, The American Post 1555, Otego, the Otego Rod and Gun Club; and Otego Boys Club.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Coralin and Ed Crandell of Gilboa, six nephews; two nieces and cousins.  Funeral and committal services will be private for the family at the Otego Baptist church, Otego, with the Rev. Alen C. Hatch, pastor of the Otego Baptist church, Otego.  Burial will be at the Otego Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.  [Tri-Town News, April 1, 1992]

Chenango & Unadilla Valleys 50 Years Ago - 1872

The Chenango and Unadilla Valleys Fifty Years Ago

by S.S. Randall

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 31, 1872

 

In the evening of life as the shadows of long past years gradually, but perceptibly lengthen and stand out distinctly and clearly in the memory, it is pleasant to recall the impressions of our earlier and happier days, and fondly to linger over the cherished and ineradicable associations of that olden time.  And it seems not altogether unfitting, that after the lapse of more than half a century, some "Old Mortality" should lovingly and reverently essay to deepen those perishable and perishing inscriptions of the past, which the corroding finger of time has rendered wholly or partially indistinct and illegible.  In submitting, therefore, to kindly and friendly eyes, a few brief sketches of my earliest recollections and impressions of the beautiful valley of the Chenango--the home of my happy childhood--and its little less attractive sister, the Unadilla, with portions of which I was almost equally familiar, I enter upon a labor of love, no less than upon the fulfillment of what I cannot but deem a sacred duty to those of a new generation who now tread those familiar walks, and enjoy the beauties of that delightful scenery, every portion of which is indelibly imprinted on my own memory and heart.  I desire also to recall the living presence of those,--most of them now gathered to their fathers, and quietly reposing in the old burying ground I so well remember--who then moved among us as busy actors in the eventful drama of life. 

 

At the period to which I now refer, the principal villages in the Chenango valley were Hamilton, Sherburne, Norwich, Oxford, Greene and Binghamton, and in those of the Unadilla, New Berlin, Guilford, Bainbridge and Unadilla with an average population of about 500 each.  On the west some twenty towns were scattered with a sparse, rural population, each having its local business centre, and its prominent intellectual men.  Preston was represented by Dr. William Mason, Plymouth by Silas Holmes, Otselic by Nathaniel Waldron, Lincklaen and the present Pitcher by Ebenezer Wakely and Abel Chandler, McDonough by John F. Hill and Eliakim L. Corbin, and Pharsalia by "Mine Host of the Hook," Joel Crain and his stalwart sons, Hendrick and Luther.  Samuel A. Smith was the master spirit of Guilford, John C. Clark, Richard W. Juliand and Levi Bigelow formed the aristocracy of Bainbridge, Benjamin Butler, James Clapp, John Tracy, Austin Hyde, and William and Henry Mygatt that of Oxford, Robert Morrell, Charles Squire, Warren Gray and Joseph Julian reigned with undisputed sway over Greene; Tracy Robinson, Thomas G. Waterman, John A.  Coltier and Peter Robinson were the magnates of Binghamton, Tilly Lynde, Smith M. Purdy, Lyman S. Rexford, Joseph Benedict and William G. Fargo, of Sherburne; Sherman Page was king of Unadilla, Smyrna could only boast of  Demos Hubbard, Jr. and Dr. Mead, while New Berlin was aristocratically governed by Gen. Augustus C. Welch and Silas A. Conkey, and enumerated among her representative sons, Noah Ely, Charles Medbury, John Hyde, Royal Ross, Levi Blakeslee, Jeremy Goodrich, Nathan Hancox, Charles Knapp, Joseph Moss, Nathan Taylor and Caleb S. Butts.  Of Norwich I shall have occasion to speak more at large hereafter.  Of all these men, who, fifty years since, filled so large a span in the political social, industrial and influential circles of the Chenango and Unadilla Valleys, how few now survive--the honored, respected and revered relics of a past age.  I shall endeavor to recall them as they were half a century ago in their meridian of usefulness and vigor--"Giving laws to their little Senates," directing the course of policy, the administration of justice, the busy wants of commerce, and occupy the brightest regards of their fellow citizens, sociably, morally and intellectually.

My earliest introduction to this Society was in the early part of the year 1817, when, at the ripe age of eight, I was presented by my father, then recently returned from a session of the Legislature, of which, with Simeon G. Throop, of Oxford, and Tilley Lynde, of Sherburne, he was a member--to Thurlow Weed-- now a veteran and distinguished octogenarian residing in the city of New York, then a young, ambitious and enterprising aspirant to the editorial chair of a Republican, Christian newspaper, about to be established in Norwich.  This presentation took place in my father's little counting room adjoining his store, situated a few rods, north of what was then known as the old "Yellow House"--one of the earliest dwelling houses erected in the village, by my grandfather, Benjamin Edwards, a Revolutionary soldier,--now or lately owned and occupied by Judge Purdy.  This counting room was also then the post office of the village, and my father the postmaster.  In the course of the succeeding year, I frequently saw Mr. Weed, who was an intimate friend of the family, at one time canvassing for a "Commodity of good Names," wherewith to select an appropriate one for the projected journal--and at another laughingly escaping from the brandished hoe of my grandfather, who declared that he never tolerated Weeds of any description in his garden.

Political feeling at this time raged violently under the opposing banner of Clinton and Tompkins, between the Republicans and Democrats, then known as "Bucktails," and the "Republican Agriculturist" was established by Mr. Weed, in opposition to the "Bucktail" organ, the "Norwich Journal," conducted by John F. Hubbard--now also a venerable and highly esteemed octogenarian of that village--then a young man of brilliant talents and fine social culture.  A fierce personal controversy immediately sprung up, growing out of the alleged violation of some contract previously entered into between the rival editors, for the purchase of the Journal, in which James Birdsall, then or soon afterwards cashier of the Bank of Chenango, came to the rescue of Mr. Weed, and Lot Clark, a leading lawyer of the village, appeared as the Squire of Mr. Hubbard.  These two gentlemen were, during that political contest and for many years subsequently, the recognized leaders of the two great parties in the county.  Mr. Birdsall was a highly cultivated man, polished in his  manners, urbane in his deportment, and as a polished manager he was skillful, shrewd and acute.  He had represented the Chenango and Broome district in Congress, and was an able and stray writer.  Mr. Clark was one of "nature's nobleman," self-educated, but of great capacity; and though not wielding a vigorous pen, yet exciting a powerful influence as a political manager.

After the termination of the contest, by the re-election of Gov. Clinton, Mr. Weed transferred the "Agriculturist" to Mr. Samuel Curtis, Jr., and removed to Onondaga County.  The office of the paper was, at that time, in the second story of a building directly opposite what is now known as the "Noyes Hotel," and many pleasant hours did I, a boy of ten, spend in it watching Mr. Weed at work at the old fashioned Franklin press, and at his cases, aided only by his brother-in-law, D.D.T. Ostrander.  In fact, so fascinated was I by the establishment, that I not only contributed to its columns a vivid account of the remarks of Elisha, in closing the controversy between the sorely tried patriarch of Uz--chiefly plagiarized from the sacred records--but volunteered in consideration of the sum of six cents per week, safely to deliver the twenty-five or thirty copies of the paper regardless of weather, duly and truly each Thursday morning to its village subscribers.  Nay, more!  I boldly and recklessly established an opposition weekly journal, in the interest of the Republican party, the subscription price of which, was one cent per number, payable on delivery.  Coupled, however, with the condition of passing the only copy of the paper, printed as it was, throughout by the pen, to the next subscriber.  Mr. Weed not long since informed me that he yet retained in his possession one or two of these premature efforts of journalism.

These reminiscences bring me to the close of the year 1821, at which point of time--fifty years ago--I propose to take up the panorama of the Chenango valley, commencing with its capital, the quiet, rural and delightful little village of Norwich, endeared to me by so many ties of home, friendship, personal regard and affection, and by innumerable local associations connected with the morning of life, in its freshness and fragrance.

 

Marriages (December 21)

Root - Powell

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1920

Willard Ralph & Hildred L. (Powell) Root

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Edith Powell, at 70 Canasawacta street on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, when her daughter, Hildred L. Powell, became the bride of Willard Ralph Root.  Rev. Samuel T. Harding, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiated, in the presence of a company of relatives and friends. The rooms were very attractively prepared for the nuptial event with ferns, sweet peas and clematis. The ceremony was celebrated in the sitting room, the entrance of the bridal pair being announced by the wedding march played by Mrs. Harding. They were stationed beneath a floral arch. The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine and carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas. The matron of honor, Mrs. Leslie Root, wore pink georgette crepe.  Of the two bridesmaids, Miss Helen Case, of North Norwich, wore pale blue, and Miss Elva Lowe, of Smyrna, flesh colored crepe de chine and carried bouquets of sweet peas.  Leslie Root acted as best man.  After the ceremony, refreshments were served and Mr. and Mrs. Root left on a wedding journey to include Sylvan Beach, Oswego, Rome, and other places.  Upon their return they will reside at 70 Canasawacta street. The bride is a graduate of the Norwich  High School, class of 1918, and of the training class of 1919.  She has since been engaged in teaching.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Root and is an employee of the Norwich Wire Works and a member of the baseball team.  Both are popular people and have many friends who wish them much joy and happiness. They were the recipients of  many gifts.  Among the pre-nuptial events in their honor was a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Pudney on Friday, in which about 35 members of the Baraca and Philathia classes participated and brought numerous tokens of their affection and regard.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Josiah Haynes

Utica Saturday Globe, 1920

 

 

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Josiah Haynes

Popular Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] couple who were married in Emmanuel Episcopal Church [Norwich, NY]  recently.  Both are well known in this city.

Obituaries (December 21)

Adelia Emma Nelson

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

Adelia Emma Nelson

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Adelia Emma Nelson, whose death occurred at her home on Pleasant Street after an acute illness of only one day, was 65 years of age and had been subject for some time to a kidney trouble.  Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jasper Leach, of this city, a son, Fred W. Nelson, of Utica, and three grandchildren, Mrs. Victor Church and Irene Belden, of Norwich, and Miss Lila Nelson, of Utica.  Funeral services were held from her late home at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Rev. Frank W. Young officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Cordelia S. (Brown) Phetteplace

South New Berlin Bee, January 15, 1916

Mrs. Cordelia S. Phetteplace died after a very short illness at the home of her son, Edward N. Phetteplace at East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, aged 73 years.  Mrs. Phetteplace was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4, 1842, and was the daughter of Garrett and Harriet Crumb Brown.  When a young woman she was married to Noyes B. Phetteplace, now deceased. She is survived by two sons, Edward and Orson Phetteplace of Norwich and two daughters, Mrs. J.B. Inglass of Binghamton and Mrs. Fred Curtis of Mt. Upton.  The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock, Rev. J.A. Springsted officiating and burial will be made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY] -- Norwich Sun.

Mary Haggerty Kilroe, 1838-1908

Utica Saturday Globe

Mary Haggerty Kilroe, wife of Patrick Kilroe, died Saturday, December 19, at the family home on Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 70 years.  She was born in Roscommon, Ireland.  Mrs. Kilroe is survived by her husband, Patrick Kilroe; a daughter, Mrs. John Scanlon; a sister, Mrs. Anne McNulty, all of Norwich, and three sons, John Kilroe, Dr. Edward Kilroe, and Rev. James Kilroe, all of New York city.  Funeral services were held Monday from her late home at 9:30 and late from St. Paul's church, Rev. James Kilroe, of New York, officiating. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

David B. Phetteplace, 1835 - 1908

Utica Saturday Globe

David B. Phetteplace died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lena Dain, 16 Chenango avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 73 years.  Mr. Phetteplace is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lena Dain and Miss Ella Phetteplace, and a step-son Wilmot Hall, all of Norwich.  Another daughter, Mrs. Cory White, died a few weeks ago.  Funeral services were held Thursday, Rev. Herbert L. Ellsworth officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].
 

Birth Notices (December 20)

Birth Notices

From Scrapbook of Louise Marie (Donahe) Fenderson

JOHNSON:  At Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], Oct. 17 [1945], to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson, formerly of Walton,  a son, Richard L. [Johnson]

 

ALGER:  Born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alger, Jr., March 12 [1939], a son Frank Russell [Alger].

 

ALGER:  At Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], April 24, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alger, a daughter [Sherill Jean Alger, died January 1, 1939].

 

LANFAIR:  Born at Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY] April 21 [1937], a son, to Lynn and Marietta (Silvey) Lanfair.  He has been named Glenn Raymond [Lanfair].

 

ARCHER:  At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 14 [1933] to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer, a daughter.

 

HOYT:  At Sidney [Chenango Co., NY], May 4 [1933], to Mr. and Mrs. Elverton Hoyt, a son, Richard Winthrop [Hoyt].

 

GROW:  Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley H. Grow, April 5, 1936, a son, Douglas Hinds [Grow], at Boonville, N.Y. [Oneida Co., NY]. Mrs. Grow was formerly Miss Vina Francisco, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Francisco.  Both young people are graduates of Afton High school and have a host of friends in this vicinity.

 

REILING:  Born March 15, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reiling of Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY] a son, Earl Charles [Reiling].  Mrs. Etta Matteson, who is caring for Mrs. Reiling and son is the great-grandmother.

 

COLLINS:  At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 18, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Collins, a son.

 

WAKEMAN:  At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 14, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C Wakeman, a son, [Clayton Douglas Wakeman].

 

BURLISON:  Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burlison are the parents of a daughter, Jeanne Marie [Burlison], born in Sidney hospital [Delaware Co., NY] on Wednesday June 26.

 

BLANKLEY:  Born at Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday Jan. 14, a daughter to George and Hattie Macumber Blankley.

 

 

 

Hayes St. Norwich NY in Winter - 1921

Scene on Hayes Street in Norwich During a Recent Snowstorm

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  It was last Friday morning, wasn't it, that the city awoke to find the ground blanketed with eight inches of the beautiful [snow], while, the trees and shrubs were fantastic in the snow flakes that clung to them.  It was a sight that does not occur every winter season.  Appreciating the rarity of the view W.F. Chipman, senior of the Rembrandt studio, set up his camera in his door yard on Hayes Street while the snow flakes were still falling and secured a snap shot that is reproduced herewith and is worthy of being kept as a souvenir of this wonderfully mild and pleasant winter.  Perhaps we should not mention that without rapping on wood lest we bring on some of the other kind of winter weather.  But let her come, for if there is anything wild or weird or funny or fantastic or unusual about it, the Globe readers may trust "Chip" to snap it and preserve it for them.

Obituaries (December 20)

James Nixon

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

James Nixon

1880 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Friends in this city were greatly shocked to learn of the death of James Nixon which occurred after a very brief illness of pneumonia while he and Mrs. Nixon were spending the winter in California.  Mr. and Mrs. Nixon took an automobile trip through one of the famous canyons during which they encountered a drenching fog.  Mr. Nixon contracted a severe cold and pneumonia developed on Monday of last week and though every effort was made to stay the disease his death followed on Wednesday.  Deceased was about 40 years of age and a machinist by occupation.  He had been a valued employee of the Ontario & Western shops and secretary of the local Machinists' Union until just before Christmas when he resigned before taking the western trip.  Mr. Nixon was prominent in Masonic circles, was a member of the Elks and the Eagles.  He is survived by his wife, by his mother and by several brothers and sisters.  The body was brought to Cincinnati, O., for burial, the family having formerly resided in that city. 

 

Norwich Sun, February 17, 1921

Friends in this city [Norwich, NY] were greatly shocked Wednesday afternoon, when information reached this city of the sudden death of James Nixon at Los Angeles.  Mr. and Mrs. Nixon left for California shortly before Christmas for the benefit of Mr. Nixon's health.  Death was caused by Bright's disease.  Mr. Nixon was one of the popular and highly respected residents of this city, and deep regret was expressed on every hand because of his untimely death.  He was about 40 years of age, and machinist by trade.  He had been a valued employee of the O.&W. railroad for several years, and was well liked by his associate workers.  The deceased was a prominent member of the Masonic order, and was also a member of the Elks and Eagles.  He was serving as treasurer of the Machinists' union at the time of his death.  He leaves a wife and mother and other relatives who reside on long Island.  No word has been received here as yet as to the funeral services.

 

[Note:  Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio]

 

Frank A. Dolan

Norwich Sun, February 17, 1921

Local friends will learn with keen regret of the death of Frank A. Dolan, a former Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] resident, which occurred at the home of his sister in Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co., NY], Wednesday noon, aged 38 years.  Mr. Dolan was well known in this city about 10 years ago, and was popular with many friends, who will be saddened because of his death.  He was held in high regard by all who had the good fortune to make his acquaintance.  Besides his wife he leaves three sisters, Mayme, Anna and Nellie Dolan of Oriskany Falls, and five brothers, James J. Dolan of this city, M.C. and W.J. Dolan of Denver and John and Thomas Dolan of Oriskany Falls. The funeral will be held Friday morning.

 

Death Notices

From Scrapbook of Louise Marie (Donahe) Fenderson

 

COLE:  Aug. 11, 1917, Mrs. Viola Cole, age 22 years.

 

BOLLES:  Mar. 18, 1932, Lewis Walton Bolles, aged 68 years.

 

ELDRED:  Feb. 6, 1915, Mrs. Iva M. Eldred, aged 28 years.

 

LeSUER:  Nov. 15, 1926, Lewis L. LeSuer, aged 9 months 28 days.

 

MAKLEY:  June 4, 1922, Eli C. Makley, aged 81 years.

 

DONAHE:  October 15, 1920, Herbert Donahe, age 70 years.

 

HOWE:  Sept. 5, 1931, Mildred T. Howe, age 30 years.

 

HARRINGTON:  March 8, 1916, Chauncey W. Harrington, aged 74 years.

 

VERGUSON:  Dec. 16, 1926, Sarah A. Verguson, aged 88 years.

 

BRESEE:  Dec. 25, 1938, Martha Ingalls Bresee, aged 80 years.

HAYES:  Jan. 1, 1922, Permelia M. Hayes, aged 72 years.

SHERMAN:  October 20, 1932, Lydia Sherman, aged 73 years.

THORP:  Feb. 20, 1917, Ralph Bresee Thorp, aged 28 years.

HAMLIN:  Feb. 11, 1917, Mrs. Electa Hamlin (widow), age 86 years.

Obituaries (December 19)

Edward Scott Johnson

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

Edward Scott Johnson

1877 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Edward Scott Johnson, whose funeral was held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from his former home, 18 Mechanic street, passed away quite suddenly on Monday from acute Bright's disease.  Mr. Johnson was born in Concord, N.H., August 4, 1877.  For 18 years he had been employed summers by the Warren Brothers Paving & Construction Cop. of Boston and since his marriage to Miss Alice Shepard, daughter of the late Harris Shepard, of this city, had spent his winters in Norwich.  He was a faithful workman, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his employers and a wide circle of friends.  He was a member of the Grand Union of Odd Fellows and of the Knights of Pythias of Rye, and of the Amusement Club of this city.  The latter organizaiton attended his funeral in a body, the services being in charge of the Binghamton Lodge, Knights of Pythias.  Rev. Frank W. Young, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiated, having been an acquaintance of the deceased since his residence in Kingston.  Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Alice Shepard Johnson; a sister, Mrs. Maud Hoyt, of New York city; and by his father, Joseph Johnson of Gerrish, N.H.

George Cole

Sidney Record, August 1, 1925

Early Wednesday morning, Aug. 29th, on the Greenlow Farms, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], the aged father of George Cole, who was employed on that property, was horrified upon the discovery in a pasture that his son had been gored to death by a bull.  At the time of the discovery all was quiet; the crisp sunlit morning air gave promise of a brighter day, nature seemed at peace with a world soon to resume the activities of another day but silent, motionless in death before the father's eyes lay the mangled body of his son, telling of the shocking tragedy.  It appears that at 4 o'clock that morning, George Cole, always a reliable employee, had gone to the pasture to bring in the cows for milking.  Failing to return an hour later, the father went out to learn the cause of the delay, with the result as above stated.  Although the facts are self-evident, further investigation has been decided upon.  Dr. Danforth was summoned and expressed the belief that death was instantaneous in accordance with the facts above related.  George Cole had been employed a long while on the Greenlow Farms and was highly regarded by the community of Bainbridge, which is shocked and deeply grieved over the tragedy.  Keen is the sympathy felt for his widow and two young daughters.  Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock a.m., Friday, 31st, at the Bainbridge Presbyterian church, followed by interment at Franklin, N.Y.

Archibald Pellet

Chenango Union, February 15, 1871

In Flint, Michigan, Aug. 18th, 1870, while visiting at the residence of his son, Mr. Archibald Pellet, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in the 87th year of his age.  In 1794, Mr. Pellet moved from Canterbury, Ct., to Norwich, with his father.  He was married to Miss Lovina Gibson, in 1820, and settled on the Borden farm, east of this village, where he continued t reside until 1854, when he moved with his family to Murray, Orleans Co., where he continued to reside, much respected by both his old and new friends.  Mr. Pellet was a brother of John Pellet, of this village [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 15, 1871

BROOKS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, from injuries received by a fall, Mrs. Betsey Brooks, mother of Silas Brooks, Esq., of this village [Norwich, NY], aged 78 years.

FRADENBERG:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 2d, Mrs. Roxanna Fradenberg, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 75 years.

PACKER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, of consumption, Elen A. [Packer], daughter of Jotham Packer, aged 45 years.

HOWE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Ida [Howe], daughter of Adelbert Howe, aged 4 years.

BARNES:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4th, of consumption, Caroline [Barnes], wife of George Barnes, aged 28 years.

ELWELL:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 24th, Lucy [Elwell], wife of Samuel Elwell, aged 63 years.

Blog Posting Listing December 12-18, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of December 12-18, 2016

Marriages

Posted December 15, 2016

Earl H. Weeks - Mabel C. Aylesworth (1919)

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jerome Morse (50th anniversary, 1901)

Ethel M. Hovey - Alvin B. Stead (1901

Marriage notices - 1875

     Linus Wightman - Nellie Barber

     Hllen Harrington - Elia C. Ferris

     Frank Dutellier - Lovella Marshall

Posted December 17, 2016
Mabel Evelyn Walker - Roswell Warner Robinson (1919)
Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Bump (50th anniversary, 1924)
Marriage Announcements - 1861
     Sidney Smith - Malissa Crandall
     Volney Butts - Lauraetta Wells
     Horace Newall - Phebe Cahoon
     David H. Knapp - Mary A. Collins
     George A. Aylesworth - Robie A. Fosbury
     John N. Yauger - Caroline Pratt
     Orris Tubbs - Ann Augusta Leach
     Helam Huntley - Mary Elizabeth Slater

 

Obituaries

Posted December 12, 2016

John W. Ryan (Norwich, 1920)

Cyrus John Westcott (Oneonta, 1930

Marilla Stead Wheeler (Guilford, 1909)
Dexter Owens (Bainbridge, Unadilla, Sidney, 1920)

Posted December 13, 2016
Leroy H. Adams (Norwich, Kingston PA, 1920)
Louis Adams (Norwich, Sidney, 1914)
William Hyer Smith (Rockdale, 1885)
Sarah (Winsor) Snyder  (Rockwell's Mills, 1888)

Posted December 14, 2016
Hattie Maria (Dimmick) Martin Decker (Norwich, 1920)
Mary L. (Emmons) Landers (Afton, 1907)
Ellida Warner (Bainbridge, 1900)

Posted December 15, 2016
George A. Jacobs (Norwich, 1921)
Elizabeth Moore (Oxford, 1901)
James L. Stead (Guilford, 1901)
Frank E. Burdo (NYC, Bridgewater, 1874)

Posted December 16, 2016
Florence Tinker Browning (South Plymouth, 1921)
Hannah Yale (Fort Collins, CO, 1876)
Henry Ml. Yale (Guilford, 1902)
Dr. O.A. Young (Tillamook, OR, Guilford Center, 1882)

Posted December 17, 2016
Fred N. Storrs (Denver CO, 1920)
Samuel Seymour (Plymouth, 1876)
Lucy Warren (Coventry, 1893)
Clark P. miner (Coventry, 1893)
John Hinman Sherwood (NYC, Greene, Guilford, 1887)

Posted December 18, 2016
Minnie M. (Jones) Teelon (Norwich, Rockdale, 1921)
Miranda Ensworth (Guilford, 1909)
Cornelia White (Yaleville, 1888)
Eliza Donnell (Unadilla, Norwich, 1892)
Charles D. Whittemore (Guilford, 1904)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted December 13, 2016

Breaking of New Berlin, NY dam, 1885

Posted December 14, 2016
Death of Bernice Stone - 1920

Posted December 16, 2016
The Past & Present of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY - The Old Randall Homestead - 1875

Obituaries (December 18)

Minnie M. (Jones) Teelon

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

 

Minnie M. (Jones) Teelon

1867 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. William Teelon, who died Sunday night at the Norwich Memorial Hospital, aged 54 years, had been in failing health for several months, and had only recently been received at the hospital.  She had made her home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY] for a year, previous to which she was a resident of this city.  Mrs. Teelon was born in Masonville, Delaware County, April 5, 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Jones.  She had always resided in this vicinity and was a woman much esteemed for her many excellent qualities.  She was especially devoted in her home. She attended the Methodist church at Rockdale, and her death is mourned by all who knew her.  Besides her husband, she leaves six sons, Harry, Arthur, Paul, Frank, Carl and Percy; her mother, Mrs. Chloe Jones of Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Shattuck and Mrs. Warren Wilson, of Norwich, and Mrs. S. Head of Johnson City; also three brothers, Frank Garfield and William Jones, all of Norwich. Another brother, Eugene, died in 1894, and the father in 1893. There are also three grandchildren, Minnie May, Pauline and Glenn Teelon, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the home of her brother, Frank Jones, on the Mt. Upton road at 1 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Frank W. Young officiating. The body was placed in Mount Hope receiving vault [Norwich, NY] awaiting burial in the spring.

Miranda Ensworth

Norwich Sun, April 9, 1909

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Miranda Ensworth passed away at her home in the village Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock, aged 77 years.  Although quite feeble in health she was still able to be about and go out some until the last few days. While her life has been quiet and retiring it has been one of usefulness and by her kindness and interest in others has made many friends who will greatly miss her.  For many years she has been a faithful and devoted member of the M.E. church.  Her home has been with a sister, Miss Abbie Ensworth, who survives her, and also a brother N.A. Ensworth. The funeral will be attended from the M.E. church Friday at 1 p.m., the pastor Rev. R.M. Pascoe officiating with burial in the Guilford cemetery.

Cornelia White

Bainbridge Republican, August 24, 1888

Died, in Yaleville, town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], August 18, 1888, Mrs. Cornelia White, wife of Richmond White, aged 56 years.  Her sickness was brief.  All that loving hands could do failed to stay the hand of the destroyer, and she left loving friends for a home where sickness and death never come.  The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.M. Cooper, the Rev. Mr. Jennison of Guilford conducting the services.  Kind friends expressed their sympathy in gifts of flowers, in appropriate designs, and she was laid to rest in the Cooper cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], near their home.

Eliza Donnell

Miss Eliza Donnell died in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on Saturday last [April 23, 1892], aged eighty-five years.  Miss Donnell removed from Norwich to Unadilla some ten or twelve years ago, with the family of Rev. D.E. Loveridge, at the time Mr. Loveridge assumed the rectorship of St. Matthew's church.  When Rev. Mr. Loveridge and family removed to Portland, Oregon, about three years ago, Miss Donnell's health would not admit of the accompanying them, and she has been gradually failing, and growing weaker up to the time of her death. She was laid at rest Monday in St. Matthew's church yard cemetery, by the side of Mr. Loveridge's son Willie, who was accidentally drowned in a small stream that flows through the vicarage grounds in the rear of the church.

 

Charles D. Whittemore

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 13, 1904

Charles D. Whittemore died at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 29, 1904.  He was the son of Asa T. and Mary F. Whittemore, who came to Guilford early in the last century and settled on a small place on the road leading from "Smith's Corners" (so called at that time) to Oxford, four miles west of his place; the so called road being simply a path, indicated by marked trees.  here he was born Nov. 3, 1825, and here he lived to a good old age.  He early developed habits of industry and thrift, and while still young worked out by the month and by his earnings paid off an indebtedness on the place, that his father, by reason of ill health was unable to do.  He soon began to want more room, and added acres to his place until in later years he was one of the largest land owners in town.  In early life he joined the Congregational church at Guilford Center, and was a regular attendant and gave liberally for the church work.  An obliging neighbor, ever ready to help care for the sick, and to assist in the burial of the dead.  He is survived by his widow and two sons, Charles, Jr., who has for some years lived in a part of the house and been associated with his father in his extensive diary business, and Asa T. Whittemore, who owns and lives on a nearby farm.   F.S.C.